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Mala Sinha

Mala Sinha

Actor · Born November 10, 1936 (89) · Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Alda Sinha, better known by her stage name Mala Sinha is a former Indian actress who has worked in Hindi, Bengali and Nepali films. Initially starting her career with regional Indian cinema, she went on to become a top leading actress in Hindi Cinema in the late 1950s, 1960s and early 1970s.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
November 10, 1936 (89)
From
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
14 on MovieCove · 85 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 37 days to Oct 26Up 12% in 30 days

What are Mala Sinha's films like?

Across their 13 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Drama6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 59th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 54th percentile
: 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
49%
Morality
33%
Society
7%
Self
6%
Power
5%
Family bonds7 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love5 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception3 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 13 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 4

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

Grounded 6 · Stylized 6 · Heightened 1

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

Gentle 3 · Charged 8 · Intense 2

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

Steady 6 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 0

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 8 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 2

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

A split, not a type: Slow burn 8 · Even-paced 5 · 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 10 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 0

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

Resolved 12 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

10 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 6 of 10 analyzed roles.

Hero
6 of 10
Ally
2 of 10
Mentor
1 of 10
Herald
1 of 10
Show the 10 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
8
Romantic
7
Tense
6
Joyful
4
Bittersweet
3
Other
8

How their films linger

Feel-good6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteDevastating2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy8
  • Bittersweet3
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous1

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 Mala Sinha's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 8 of their 14 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Mala Sinha's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted.

Filmography

85 credits, 14 with a MovieCove page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Kulangar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

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

    as Sulakshana

  • Radha Ka Sangam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Thakurain

  • Babu(1985)

    as Pinky's mother

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

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

    Actor

  • Yeh Rishta Na Tootay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Madhu

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

    as Sharda Nath

  • Be-Reham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Maya 'Devki'

  • Dhan Daulat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Vasudha

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

    as Durga

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

    Actor

  • Aakhri Sajda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

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

    as Sarojini

  • 36 Ghante (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Deepa Rai

  • Phir Kab Milogi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Sapna Sheth / Paro

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

    as Parvati

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

    as Usha Choudhury

  • Sanjog(1972)

    as Asha Devi

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

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

    as Lakshmi

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

    Actor

  • Pyar Ki Kahani(1971)

    as Shakuntala

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

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

    as Geeta

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

    as Shanta

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

    as Kamla

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

    Actor

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

    as Sudha / Sushma

  • Mere Huzoor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Sultanat

  • Do Kaliyan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Kiran

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

    as Meenakshi Mehta

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

    as Sheila

  • Jab Yaad Kisi Ki Aati Hai(1967)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Nai Roshni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Rekha

  • Night in London (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Renu Sinha / Princess Vijay Nagar

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

    Actor

  • Dillagi(1966)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Amita Sinha

  • Bahu Beti(1965)

    as Shanta

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

  • Himalay Ki Godmein(1965)

    as Phoolwa

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Neela Akash (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Neela

  • Jahan Ara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Jahan Ara

  • Pooja Ke Phool (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Bahurani(1964)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

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

    as Sharda Dubey

  • Apne Huye Paraye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Gehra Daag (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Shobha

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

    as Meena

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

    as Usha

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

    Actor

  • Eleven Thousand Girls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Asha

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

    as Mala / Nayantara

  • Bombay Ka Chor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Dil Tera Diwana(1962)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Hariyali Aur Rasta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

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

    as Husn Bano

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

    as Shyama

  • Sathi Hara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Rupa

  • Saharer Itikatha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Krishna

  • Bewaqoof(1960)

    as Mala

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

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

    as Shanti

  • Dhool Ka Phool (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Meena Khosla

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

    Actor

  • Love Marriage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Geeta

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

    as Masoi

  • Duniya Na Mane (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

  • Main Nashe Mein Hoon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Shanta

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

    as Chabeli

  • Phir Subha Hogi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Sohni

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

    as Reeta

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

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Parvarish(1958)

    as Asha H. Singh

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Apradhi Kaun? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Shobha

  • Surer Parashe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Prithibi Amare Chay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Meena Ray

  • Thirst(1957)

    as Meena

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Ek Gaon Ki Kahani(1957)

    Actor

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

  • Nausherwan-E-Adil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Marsia

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

    Actor

  • Paisa Hi Paisa(1956)

    as Mala

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Rangeen Raaten (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Mala

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

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Jog Biyog (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    Actor

  • Hamlet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Ophelia

  • Mere Lal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Madhu

Career shape

Star power in the 50th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 84 titles, 82 of them dated from 1953 to 2000.

Highest rated

Thirst (1957)

Midcredits 99th

Film career

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting84 of 84: 84 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score56th

By decade

1950s24 · acting1960s34 · acting1970s15 · acting1980s6 · acting1990s2 · acting2000s1 · 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 Mala Sinha's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 53rd percentile, the median of all 14; across their 13 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 51st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

51stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Approval · how many liked their films

62ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Reach · how many have seen their films

5thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Midcredits score across 14 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up1
  • 50th to 74th8
  • 25th to 49th4
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

5 of their 14 titles are Cult Classics.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Loved with Detractors1
  • Cult Classic5
  • Crowd Pleaser3
  • Mixed4

Most divisive · actor

Babu (1985)

86th percentile spread · 19% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Thirst (1957)

Midcredits 99th · 90% liked

Reviewers score the acting 78/100 in their films, across 4 reviewed titles; fans 83, detractors 63. 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 Mala Sinha work with?

People who share at least 2 of Mala Sinha's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Mukri shares the most, 5.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors