Nirupa Roy
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Nirupa Roy (born Kokila Kishorechandra Bulsara) was an Indian actress who had appeared in Hindi films. Noted for her portrayals of tragedy and sorrow, Roy was idolized for her acting ability,and was often called the "Queen of Misery" in Hindi film circles. Roy was active from 1946 to 1999, and was best known renowned for playing motherly roles. Roy appeared in over 250 films, and won three Filmfare Awards throughout her career, as well as being nominated for one. In 2004, Roy received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nirupa Roy Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Nirupa Roy reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Nirupa Roy's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 48% of Nirupa Roy's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Dana Paani, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Nirupa Roy Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Nirupa Roy's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Nirupa Roy has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Lal Baadshah | Lal's foster mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Kaaranama | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Pyar Ka Devta | Parvati Kumar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Dana Paani | Satya Prakash's Mother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Ganga Tere Desh Mein | Ajay's mother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Charanon Ki Saugandh | Ravi's Mother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Pyar Ka Mandir | Mrs. Laxmi Kumar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Pyaar Karke Dekho | Lilavati | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Naam O Nishan | Thakurain Champa J. Singh | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Aaj Ka Daur | Laxmi Agnihotri | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Mard | Rani Durga Singh | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Geraftaar | Mrs. Durga Kumar Khanna | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Betaab | Sumitra Devi Kapoor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Jaanwar | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Deedar-E-Yaar | Mrs. Nawaz Khan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Badle Ki Aag | Durga | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Main Inteqam Loonga | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Do Dishayen | Neeru | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Katilon Ke Kaatil | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Shakka | Geeta | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Kranti | Radha | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Aas Paas | Arun's Mom | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Lootmaar | Satyavati | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Suhaag | Durga Kapoor | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Muqaddar Ka Sikandar | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Besharam | Mrs. Ramchandra | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Amar Akbar Anthony | Bharati | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Anurodh | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Khoon Pasina | Aslam's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Aap Beati | Lajjo K. Kapoor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Maa | Vijay's Mother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Deewaar | Sumitra Devi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Roti | Malti | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Manchali | Chachi | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Jawani Diwani | Madhu Anand | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Aan Milo Sajna | Savitri Choudhury | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Abhinetri | Shekhar's Mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Maa Aur Mamta | Polly | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani | Padma | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Gopi | Parvati | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke | Maya | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Pyar Ka Mausam | Jamuna | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Ram Aur Shyam | Sulakshana | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Shaheed | Durga | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Mujhe Jeene Do | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Razia Sultana | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Chhaya | Manorama | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Superman | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Naukari | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Two Acres of Land | Parvati Maheto | Super Hit | Similar → |
Nirupa Roy - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Nirupa Roy?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nirupa Roy is "Dana Paani" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Nirupa Roy acted in?
Nirupa Roy has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Nirupa Roy?
Other notable films include "Charanon Ki Saugandh", "Pyaar Karke Dekho", and "Maa".