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Nirupa Roy

Nirupa Roy

Actor, also writer · Died October 13, 2004, aged 73 · Valsad, Bombay Presidency, British India

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

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
January 4, 1931
Died
October 13, 2004 (aged 73)
From
Valsad, Bombay Presidency, British India
Works as
Actor, also writer
Titles
11 on MovieCove · 129 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 38 days to Oct 27Up 19% in 30 days

What are Nirupa Roy's films like?

Across their 11 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Drama5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 50th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Action3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 25th percentile
: browse their Action 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
43%
Morality
35%
Self
17%
Power
5%
Family bonds6 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception5 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 11 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 4 · Dark 2

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

A split, not a type: Grounded 5 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 2

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

Gentle 1 · Charged 8 · Intense 2

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

Steady 2 · Shifting 8 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 5 · Even-paced 6 · Relentless 0

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

Casual 7 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 1

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

Resolved 10 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Shapeshifter: 2 of 6 analyzed roles.

Shapeshifter
2 of 6
Ally
2 of 6
Hero
1 of 6
Mentor
1 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
7
Melancholic
3
Thrilling
3
Joyful
3
Romantic
3
Other
10

How their films linger

Fun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy5
  • Bittersweet4
  • Ambiguous2

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 Nirupa Roy's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 10 of their 11 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Nirupa Roy'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

129 credits, 11 with a MovieCove page.

  • Lal Baadshah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Lal's foster mother

  • Jahan Tum Le Chalo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Akash's grandmother

  • Humshakal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Vinod's mother

  • Mere Sajana Saath Nibhana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Kanhaiya's Mother

  • Pratikar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Parvati Prasad

  • Kaaranama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Pyar Ka Devta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Parvati Kumar

  • Dana Paani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Satya Prakash's Mother

  • Santosh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Kamla

  • Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Bharati Devi (Gangaa's Mother)

  • Ganga Tere Desh Mein (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Ajay's mother

  • Sone Pe Suhaaga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Mrs. Kashinath

  • Charanon Ki Saugandh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Ravi's Mother

  • Pyar Ka Mandir (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Mrs. Laxmi Kumar

  • Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Pyaar Karke Dekho (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Lilavati

  • Naam O Nishan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Thakurain Champa J. Singh

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

    as Laxmi Sardarilal

  • Aaj Ka Daur (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Laxmi Agnihotri

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

    as Rani Durga Singh

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

    as Mrs. Durga Kumar Khanna

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

    Actor

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

    Actor

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

    as Jwala's Mother

  • Mawaali(1983)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

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

    as Sumitra Devi Kapoor

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

    Actor

  • Deedar-E-Yaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Mrs. Nawaz Khan

  • Badle Ki Aag (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Durga

  • Teesri Aankh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Malti Nath

  • Main Inteqam Loonga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Do Dishayen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Neeru

  • Katilon Ke Kaatil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

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

    as Geeta

  • Jail Yatra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Radha Verma

  • Khoon Aur Paani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Mrs. Singh

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

    as Radha

  • Aas Paas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Arun's Mom

  • Chambal Ki Kasam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

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

    as Satyavati

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

    as Birju's mother

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

    as Durga Kapoor

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

    as Sita Narayan

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

    as Vijay & Ajay's Mother

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

    as Shobha Rai

  • Gautam Govinda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Ganga

  • Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Anjane Mein (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Mrs. Shanti Manohar Lal

  • Besharam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Mrs. Ramchandra

  • Aankh Ka Tara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Amar Akbar Anthony (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Bharati

  • Aaina (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Savitri R. Shastri

  • Anurodh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Khoon Pasina(1977)

    as Aslam's Mother

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Aap Beati (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Lajjo K. Kapoor

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

    as Vijay's Mother

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

    as Sumitra Devi

  • Mounto(1975)

    as Parvati - Mohan's mother

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Ponga Pandit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Janki S. Nath

  • Roti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Malti

  • Zehreela Insaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Shobha

  • Badla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Mrs. Murli

  • Manchali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Chachi

  • Kuchhe Dhaage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Taxi Driver (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Jawani Diwani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Madhu Anand

  • Ek Hasina Do Diwane (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Jaanwar Aur Insaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Gauri

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

    as Ranjana

  • Chhoti Bahu(1971)

    as Sita

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Aan Milo Sajna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Savitri Choudhury

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

    as Shekhar's Mother

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

    as Polly

  • Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani(1970)

    as Padma

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

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

    as Parvati

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

    Actor

  • My Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Durga

  • Purab Aur Pachhim (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Kaushalya (Harnam's Wife)

  • Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Maya

  • Jigri Dost(1969)

    as Annapurna N. Das

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

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

    as Jamuna

  • Aabroo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Tilotma M. Anand

  • Badrinath Yatra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Sheila

  • Ram Aur Shyam(1967)

    as Sulakshana

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

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

    Actor

  • Neend Hamari Khwab Tumhare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Chand Aur Suraj (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Kamla C. Malik

  • Shaheed (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Durga

  • Shankar Sita Ansuya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Narmada

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

    as Shobha

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

    as Nawab's Wife

  • Phoolon Ki Sej (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Mujhe Jeene Do (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Grahasti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Maya

  • Gumrah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Kamla

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

    as Rameshwari Sahay

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

    as Mrs. Savitri Amrit Rai

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

    as Badi Bahu

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

    as Manorama

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

    Actor

  • Lal Quila (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Heera Moti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Razia

  • Kangan(1959)

    as Karuna

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Kavi Kalidas(1959)

    as Princess Vidyotma

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

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

    Actor

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

    as Parvati

  • Samrat Chandragupt(1958)

    Writer · Actor

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Musafir (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Bhanu's Sister-in-law

  • Ek Gaon Ki Kahani(1957)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Janam Janam Ke Phere (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Naag Mani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Rani Rupmati (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Bhai-Bhai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Mrs. Lakshmi Kumar (Ashok's wife)

  • Dashera (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Actor

  • Taksaal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Actor

  • Garam Coat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Actor

  • Munimji (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Actor

  • Tonga-Wali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Actor

  • Waman Avtar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Vindhy

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

    Actor

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

    Actor

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

    as Kanta (Gujerati wife)

  • Two Acres of Land (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Parvati Maheto

  • Lav Kush (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    Actor

  • Bhai Bahen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    Actor

  • Hamari Manzil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    Actor

  • Amar Raj (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1946)

    as Bakula

Career shape

Star power in the 70th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 127 titles from 1946 to 1999.

Highest rated

Ram Aur Shyam (1967)

Midcredits 86th

Most popular right now

Khoon Pasina (1977)

Film career

  • 1975Screen debut· Deewaar

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting127 of 127: 127 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score50th

By decade

1940s2 · acting1950s24 · acting1960s24 · acting1970s37 · acting1980s33 · acting1990s7 · 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 Nirupa Roy's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 46th percentile, the median of all 11; across their 11 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 41st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

41stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Approval · how many liked their films

48thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Reach · how many have seen their films

7thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Midcredits score across 11 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up2
  • 50th to 74th3
  • 25th to 49th4
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

5 of their 11 titles are Cult Classics.

  • Cult Classic5
  • Crowd Pleaser1
  • Mixed5

Most divisive · actor

Kangan (1959)

88th percentile spread · 26% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani (1970)

Midcredits 87th · 74% liked

Reviewers score the acting 79/100 in their films, across 3 reviewed titles; fans 84, detractors 73. 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 Nirupa Roy work with?

People who share at least 2 of Nirupa Roy's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Kalyanji Veerji Shah shares the most, 5.

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers