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Dina Pathak
Actor
Died October 11, 2008 (86 years)
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Dina Pathak or Deena Pathak née Gandhi (4 March 1922 - 11 October 2002) was a veteran actor and director of Gujarati theatre and also a film actor. She was also a woman activist and remained the President of the 'National Federation of Indian Women' (NIFW). A doyen of Hindi and Gujarati films as well as theatre, Dina Pathak acted in over 120 films in a career spanning over six decades; her production Mena Gurjari in Bhavai folk theatre style, ran successfully for many years, and is now an part of its repertoire.
She is best known for her memorable roles in the Hindi films Gol Maal and Khubsoorat. She was a favourite of the Art Cinema in India where she essayed powerful roles in films like Koshish, Umrao Jaan, Mirch Masala and Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho!.
Her notable Gujarati films were Moti Ba, Malela Jeev, and Bhavani Bhavai while her well-known plays include Dinglegar, Doll's House, Vijan Sheni and Girish Karnad's Hayavadana, directed by Satyadev Dubey.
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Dina Pathak or Deena Pathak née Gandhi (4 March 1922 - 11 October 2002) was a veteran actor and director of Gujarati theatre and also a film actor. She was also a woman activist and remained the President of the 'National Federation of Indian Women' (NIFW). A doyen of Hindi and Gujarati films as well as theatre, Dina Pathak acted in over 120 films in a career spanning over six decades; her production Mena Gurjari in Bhavai folk theatre style, ran successfully for many years, and is now an part of its repertoire.
She is best known for her memorable roles in the Hindi films Gol Maal and Khubsoorat. She was a favourite of the Art Cinema in India where she essayed powerful roles in films like Koshish, Umrao Jaan, Mirch Masala and Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho!.
Her notable Gujarati films were Moti Ba, Malela Jeev, and Bhavani Bhavai while her well-known plays include Dinglegar, Doll's House, Vijan Sheni and Girish Karnad's Hayavadana, directed by Satyadev Dubey.
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Filmography
| 2021 | |
| 2003 | Pinjar · as Rahim's Aunt |
| 2003 | Border Hindustan Ka · as 'dadi' - Nargis' Grandmother |
| 2002 | Bollywood/Hollywood · as Grandma Ji |
| 2002 | Khichdi (TV Series) · as Badi Maa |
| 2002 | Devdas · as Bhuvan's Mother |
| 2002 | Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai · as Cast |
| 2001 | Lajja · as Bua |
| 2001 | Tum Bin...: Love Will Find a Way · as Mrs. Shah |
| 2001 | Aashiq · as Dai Maa |
| 2000 | Champion · as Rajveer's Grandmother |
| 2000 | Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya · as Mohit's Grandmother |
| 2000 | |
| 1999 | |
| 1999 | Kartoos · as Mini's Buaji |
| 1999 | Silsila Hai Pyar Ka · as Abhay's Grandmother |
| 1998 | Himmatwala · as Cast |
| 1998 | Zulm-O-Sitam · as Meena's Grandfather |
| 1998 | Gharwali Baharwali · as Dadi Maa |
| 1998 | Zor: Never Underestimate the Force · as Mrs. Singh |
| 1997 | Pardes · as Dadi Maa |
| 1997 | Mere Sapno Ki Rani · as Rajnath's Mom |
| 1995 | Yaraana · as Durga |
| 1995 | Tarpan (The Absolution) · as Rammo |
| 1995 | Sabse Bada Khiladi · as Jamna's Mother |
| 1995 | Zakhmi Sipahi · as Shakti's Grandmother |
| 1995 | Dushmani: A Violent Love Story · as Buaji |
| 1995 | Maidan-E-Jung · as Buaji |
| 1994 | Eena Meena Deeka · as Eena's Mom |
| 1994 | Raja Babu · as Bansi's Mother |
| 1994 | Tehkikaat (TV Series) · as Kanchan Chowdhary |
| 1993 | |
| 1993 | Phool · as Dharamraj's Mother |
| 1993 | Aaina · as Grandmother |
| 1993 | Aankhen · as (uncredited) |
| 1993 | Meharbaan · as Cast |
| 1993 | Jaagruti · as Jugnu's Grandmother |
| 1992 | Aaj Ka Goonda Raaj · as Daadi Maa |
| 1992 | Yaad Rakhegi Duniya · as Naina's Paternal Grandmother |
| 1991 | Saudagar · as Bir Singh's Elder Sister |
| 1991 | Yeh Aag Kab Bujhegi · as Professor Krishnanand's Mother |
| 1991 | Khilaaf · as Mrs. Singh |
| 1991 | Sanam Bewafa · as Fateh's Mother |
| 1991 | Antarnaad · as Arvind's Mother |
| 1991 | Ghar Parivaar · as Maa |
| 1989 | Hum Intezaar Karenge · as Ravi's Mother |
| 1989 | |
| 1988 | Yateem · as Mrs. Yadav |
| 1988 | Mohabbat Ke Dushman · as Amijaan |
| 1988 | Tamas (TV Series) · as Banto |
| 1988 | |
| 1988 | Lathi · as Cast |
| 1987 | |
| 1987 | Mera Yaar Mera Dushman · as Mrs. Jagmohan |
| 1987 | |
| 1986 | |
| 1986 | Malgudi Days (TV Series) · as Ayah |
| 1986 | Ek Chadar Maili Si · as Jindhi |
| 1986 | Mirch Masala · as Maanki, Factory Worker |
| 1986 | Karamdaata · as Govinda's Mother |
| 1986 | |
| 1986 | Shart · as Jankibai |
| 1986 | Angaaray · as Vijay's Mother |
| 1986 | Haathon Ki Lakeeren · as Geeta's Mom |
| 1986 | Katha Sagar (TV Series) · as Sardarni |
| 1985 | Jhoothi · as Mrs. Srivastav |
| 1985 | Sur Sangam · as Kannu's Grandmother |
| 1985 | Balidaan · as Vijay's Bua |
| 1985 | Ankahee · as Devki Chaturvedi |
| 1984 | A Passage to India · as Begum Hamidullah |
| 1984 | Holi · as Cast |
| 1984 | |
| 1984 | Asha Jyoti · as Mangala |
| 1984 | Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho! · as Joshi's Wife |
| 1984 | Sasural · as Narendra's Mother |
| 1984 | Sharara · as Dr. Banerjee |
| 1983 | Woh 7 Din · as Savitri (anand's Mom) |
| 1983 | Prem Tapasya · as Naniji |
| 1983 | Arpan · as Mrs. Verma |
| 1982 | Arth · as Kavita's Mother |
| 1982 | |
| 1982 | |
| 1982 | Star · as Mrs. Verma |
| 1982 | Bheegi Palkein · as Mrs. Acharya |
| 1982 | |
| 1982 | |
| 1982 | Dil... Akhir Dil Hai · as Shobha Desai |
| 1982 | Dil-E-Nadaan · as Vikram's Mother |
| 1981 | Aapas Ki Baat · as Mrs. Sinha |
| 1981 | Biwi-O-Biwi · as Mrs. Singh |
| 1981 | Umrao Jaan · as Husseini |
| 1981 | Naram Garam · as Nani |
| 1981 | Bhavni Bhavai · as Bhagat's Wife |
| 1981 | Sharda · as Taradevi |
| 1980 | |
| 1980 | Khubsoorat · as Nirmala Gupta |
| 1979 | Ahsaas · as Anu Choudhury |
| 1979 | Meera · as Mrs. Biramdev Rathod A.k.a. 'kunwarbai' |
| 1979 | Gol Maal · as Mrs. Kamala Srivastava |
| 1979 | Do Ladke Dono Kadke · as Shantu (ramu & Rani's Mom) |
| 1979 | Jeena Yahan · as Mother |
| 1979 | |
| 1978 | Damaad · as Mrs. Choudhary |
| 1978 | Chakravyuha · as Chhaya's Mother |
| 1978 | Satyam Shivam Sundaram: Love Sublime · as Cast |
| 1978 | Badaltey Rishtey · as Mrs. Thakur |
| 1977 | Kitaab · as Babla's Mother |
| 1977 | Bhumika · as Mrs. Kale |
| 1977 | Kinara · as Aarti's Mother |
| 1977 | Anurodh · as Sushma Choudhary |
| 1977 | Vishwasghaat · as Saroj |
| 1977 | Dream Girl · as Ratnabai |
| 1977 | Aadmi Sadak Ka · as Owner Of Francis Hotel |
| 1977 | Gharaonda · as Guha's Mother |
| 1977 | Paheli · as Masterji's Wife |
| 1976 | Chitchor · as Geeta's Mother |
| 1975 | The Season · as Gangu Rani |
| 1975 | Chaitali · as Chaitali's Aunt |
| 1975 | |
| 1974 | Aavishkar · as Taxi Driver's Wife |
| 1974 | |
| 1974 | Charitraheen · as Laxmidevi |
| 1972 | Koshish · as Durga (aarti's Mother) |
| 1971 | Jal Bin Machhli Nritya Bin Bijli · as Rajmata (as Dina Gandhi) |
| 1970 | Sachaa Jhutha · as Inspector Pradhan's Mother |
| 1969 | Saat Hindustani · as Mrs. J. Nath |
| 1969 | Satyakam · as Harbhajan's Mother |
| 1969 | The Guru · as Jury Member At U.p. Beauty Contest |
| 1969 | Sara Akash · as Mrs. Thakur |