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Paro Devi
Actor
According to Saadat Hasan Manto, Paro was a courtesan from Meerut where she was a big hit with all the rich men of the city. Among those who frequented her kotha were the poets Josh Maleehabadi and Saghar Nizami!
She was introduced by Savak Vachcha in Shikari (1946) as a side-heroine. She sang her own songs in this film including Chupo chupo o marne se darnewalon and Rangeela re, jawani mein sata ke kahan kahan gaya re composed by S.D. Burman. Later, she played supporting roles in many films including Do Bhai (1947), Sargam (1950), Angarey (1954) etc. Her most memorable role was opposite Dilip Kumar and Kamini Kaushal in Shabnam (1949)
In 70's she was best known for playing wicked kotha Malkin- mom ki gudiya , mera gaon mera desh etc. She also sang for some movies.
She was introduced by Savak Vachcha in Shikari (1946) as a side-heroine. She sang her own songs in this film including Chupo chupo o marne se darnewalon and Rangeela re, jawani mein sata ke kahan kahan gaya re composed by S.D. Burman. Later, she played supporting roles in many films including Do Bhai (1947), Sargam (1950), Angarey (1954) etc. Her most memorable role was opposite Dilip Kumar and Kamini Kaushal in Shabnam (1949)
In 70's she was best known for playing wicked kotha Malkin- mom ki gudiya , mera gaon mera desh etc. She also sang for some movies.
Filmography
| 1973 | Dharma · as Jamnabai |
| 1973 | Saudagar · as Kaala |
| 1973 | Hanste Zakhm · as Somesh's Mother |
| 1972 | Mome Ki Gudiya · as Parvati 'munni' |
| 1971 | Tere Mere Sapne · as Mrs. Prasad |
| 1971 | Mera Gaon Mera Desh · as Cast |
| 1971 | |
| 1971 | Aag Aur Daag · as Kammo |
| 1970 | Mastana · as Cast |
| 1970 | Geet · as Radha |
| 1970 | Maa Aur Mamta · as Maya's Neighbour |
| 1969 | Pyar Hi Pyar · as Savitridevi |
| 1969 | Ustad 420 · as Shankar's Mother |
| 1968 | Sunghursh · as Singer And Dancer At Yashoda's Wedding |
| 1967 | C.I.D. 909 · as Reshma's Mother |
| 1966 | Shankar Khan · as Mrs. Kedarnath |
| 1965 | Arzoo · as Mausi |
| 1963 | Meri Surat Teri Ankhen · as Mrs. Rahmat |
| 1961 | Zabak · as Cast |
| 1960 | Banjarin · as Cast |
| 1959 | Jaal Saz · as Neighbour |
| 1958 | Adalat · as Cast |