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Leela Mishra

Leela Mishra

Actor · Died January 17, 1988, aged 80 · Jais, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, British India

Leela Mishra was born on 1 January 1908 in Jais, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, British India. She was an actress, known for Sholay (1975), Anmol Ghadi (1946) and Bhakta Dhruva (1947). She died on 17 January 1988 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India.

Biography from IMDb.

Born
January 1, 1908
Died
January 17, 1988 (aged 80)
From
Jais, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, British India
Works as
Actor
Titles
26 on MovieCove · 147 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Down 39% in 30 days

What are Leela Mishra's films like?

Across their 26 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Drama19 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 75th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 78th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
42%
Morality
20%
Power
16%
Self
13%
Society
5%
Survival
4%
Ideas
1%
Family bonds14 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love7 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeClass5 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeMarriage3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 26 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 5 · Serious 9 · Dark 12

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 14 · Stylized 8 · Heightened 4

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 4 · Charged 14 · Intense 8

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 11 · Shifting 14 · Whiplash 1

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 18 · Some laughs 8 · Funny 0

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 17 · Even-paced 9 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 11 · Engaged 14 · Full focus 1

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 5 · Affecting 4 · Heavy 17

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 20 · Open-ended 5 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

5 analyzed roles
Ally
1 of 5
Herald
1 of 5
Shadow
1 of 5
Threshold guardian
1 of 5
Mentor
1 of 5
  • Allyas Javed's Mother in Elan (1947)
  • Heraldas Sunder's mother in Barati (1954)
  • Shadowas Rangilibai in Sahara (1958)
  • Threshold guardianas Gokul's Mother in Lal Patthar (1971)
  • Mentoras Laxmi in Do Raha (1971)

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
21
Tense
11
Joyful
6
Romantic
6
Bittersweet
8
Other
18

How their films linger

Hopeful13 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet12 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteDevastating6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 7 with a twist

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet10
  • Tragic5
  • Ambiguous7

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Leela Mishra's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 16 of their 26 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Leela Mishra's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

147 credits, 26 with a MovieCove page.

  • Aatank (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Galiyon Ka Badshah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Mausi

  • Purani Haveli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Kala Gangu's Victim

  • Zakhmi Aurat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Shanti's grandmother

  • Veerana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Sahila's Grandmother

  • Shiva Shakti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Maqaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Samay Ki Dhaara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Madhvi's Poofi

  • Meraa Ghar Mere Bacche (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Mrs. Gotewala

  • Telephone (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Pighalta Aasman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Suku

  • Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Badi Bi

  • Abodh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Grandmother / Gajanan's Mother

  • Pakhandee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Tohfa(1984)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Sadma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Somu's neighbor "nani"

  • Humse Na Jeeta Koi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Lajwanti

  • Katha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Dadi Amma

  • Prem Rog (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Dil... Akhir Dil Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Kusum's Mausi

  • Shriman Shrimati (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Chorni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Judge Sinha's Mother

  • Log Kya Kahenge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Jeevan's Auntie

  • Nadiya Ke Paar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Kaaki

  • Ghungroo Ki Awaaz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Nanny Damyanti

  • Daasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Mangala's aunt

  • Chashme Buddoor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Dadima

  • Saajan Ki Saheli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Rai Bahadur's Sister

  • Aanchal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Man Pasand (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Aunty

  • Ahsaas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Raadha Aur Seeta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Naiyya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Baton Baton Mein (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Philomena Aunty

  • Sawan Ko Aane Do(1979)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Sunayana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Maushiji

  • Heeralaal Pannalaal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Arjun's Grandmother

  • Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Raped girl's mom

  • Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Mohini's Mother

  • The Chess Players (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Hirya

  • Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaaye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Sukhiya

  • Kinara(1977)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Jadu Tona (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Naach Uthe Sansaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Karmu's Mother

  • Khaan Dost (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Bua

  • Kalicharan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Mausiji

  • Bairaag (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Tara's Aunty

  • Mehbooba (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Sholay(1975)

    as Mausi

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Khushboo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Kusum's mother

  • Prem Kahani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Dheeraj's Aunt

  • Geet Gaata Chal(1975)

    as Buaji

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Saudagar(1973)

    as Badi Bhi

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Bada Kabutar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Bhola's mom

  • Parichay(1972)

    as Ravi's Aunt

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Do Chor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Amar Prem(1972)

    as Mausi

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Dushmun(1972)

    as Mrs. Ganga Din

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Samadhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Lal Patthar(1971)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Uphaar(1971)

    as Kaki

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Mere Apne (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Gupta's maidservant

  • Kathputli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Kamla Devi

  • Tere Mere Sapne (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Nisha's aunt

  • Do Raha(1971)

    as Laxmi

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Patanga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Renu's Mausi

  • Mastana(1970)

    as Naniji

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Deedar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Maa Aur Mamta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Maya's Aunty(as Leela Misra)

  • Do Raaste (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Bhagwanti Allopee Prasad

  • Balak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Janki

  • Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Prince(1969)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Pyar Ka Sapna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Majhli Didi(1967)

    as Kishan's neighbor

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Milan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Nani

  • Bahu Begum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Kariban Bua (uncredited)

  • Diwana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Kaki

  • Raat Aur Din (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Pratap's mother

  • Ram Aur Shyam(1967)

    as Ganga Mauzi

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Tasveer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Pati Patni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Gaban (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Cha Cha Cha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Dosti(1964)

    as Mausi

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Leader (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Mr. X in Bombay(1964)

    as Sudarshan's Mother

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Phool Bane Angaare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Ankh Micholi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Geeta Bhalla

  • Jhoola(1962)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Maa Beta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Rampyari

  • Shaadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Pyaar Ka Saagar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Radha's aunt (as Leela Misra)

  • Pyase Panchhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Mrs. Jamunaprasad Chaturvedi

  • Razia Sultana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • Sapne Suhane (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • Sasural (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • Usne Kaha Tha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • College Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Ram Pershad's mother

  • Patang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Mrs. Din Dayal (as Leela Misra)

  • Do Behnen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Lajjo

  • Goonj Uthi Shehnai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Jamuna

  • Kanhaiya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Paro

  • Sahara(1958)

    as Rangilibai

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Dawn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Actor

  • Lajwanti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Nirmal's Sister (as Leela Misra)

  • Aakhri Dao (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Sheila's Aunty (as Lila Misra)

  • Sitaron Se Aage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Kanta's Aunty

  • Thirst(1957)

    as Vijay's Mother

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Bandi(1957)

    as No performance

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Baap Re Baap (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Mrs. Jung Bahadur

  • Railway Platform (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Ram's Mom

  • Barati(1954)

    Actor

  • Nastik (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Rani Ma (Vinod's mother)

  • Shikast (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Bhavani

  • Jeewan Jyoti(1953)

    as Ganga

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Aah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Mrs. Rai

  • Teen Batti Char Raasta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Bengali wife

  • Aaghosh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Stepmother

  • Daag (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    Actor

  • Aandhiyan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Janaki's Mother

  • Nirmohi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    Actor

  • Rangeeli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    Actor

  • Awaara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Mr. Raghunath's Sister-in-Law

  • Bahar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Malti's mom

  • Aaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    Actor

  • Rajput (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    Actor

  • Sheesh Mahal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Roopa's Mother

  • Kamal Ke Phool (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    Actor

  • Nirala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Maa

  • Ram Baan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    Actor

  • Khidki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    Actor

  • Pyar Ki Jeet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    Actor

  • Shehnai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1947)

    Actor

  • Elan(1947)

    as Javed's Mother

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Sajan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1947)

    Actor

  • Anmol Ghadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1946)

    Actor

  • Zeenat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1945)

    as Liyaqat's Mom (as Lila Misra)

  • Nursemaid Panna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1945)

    as Karunawati

  • Dil Ki Baat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1944)

    Actor

  • Bade Nawab Saheb (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1944)

    Actor

  • Vish Kanya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1943)

    Actor

  • Prithvi Vallabh(1943)

    as Bhillam's Wife

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Chitralekha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1941)

    Actor

  • Qaidi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    Actor

  • The Descent of the Ganges (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1937)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 77th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 140 titles from 1937 to 1996.

Biggest box office

Dosti (1964)

$1.5M worldwide

Highest rated

Thirst (1957)

Midcredits 99th

Most popular right now

Sholay (1975)

Film career

  • 1951Screen debut· Awaara

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting140 of 140: 140 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score75th

By decade

1930s1 · acting1940s14 · acting1950s28 · acting1960s32 · acting1970s36 · acting1980s28 · acting1990s1 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Leela Mishra's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 75th percentile, the median of the 25 of 26 with a score; across their 26 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 71st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

71stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 26

Approval · how many liked their films

81stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 26

Reach · how many have seen their films

9thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 26

Midcredits score across 25 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up15
  • 50th to 74th6
  • 25th to 49th4

Shape of the crowd

10 of their 25 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved5
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic5
  • Crowd Pleaser4
  • Mixed10

Most divisive · actor

Sahara (1958)

95th percentile spread · 26% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Thirst (1957)

Midcredits 99th · 90% liked

Reviewers score the acting 84/100 in their films, across 14 reviewed titles; fans 87, detractors 56. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Leela Mishra work with?

People who share at least 2 of Leela Mishra's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar shares the most, 5.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and cinematographers

Producers