Leela Chitnis
Timeline | September 9, 1909 - July 14, 2003 |
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Fame
One of the first educated actresses in Bollywood. Took up acting to support her children after divorce during 30s and went on to do supporting roles of mother later in the career.
Years
1935 - 1987
Often Works With
Ashok Kumar
Dilip Kumar
Raj Kapoor
Trivia
First Indian star to do a commercial for the soap Lux in 1941.
Best Movies
Chhaya (1936)
Wahan (1937)
Jailor (1938)
Bandhan (1940)
Jhoola (1941)
Namoona (1949)
Awara (1951)
Sadhna (1958)
Dhool Ka Phool (1959)
Maa-Baap (1960)
Filmy Family
