Reena Roy
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Reena Roy was one of the top Hindi
film actresses in India
. She performed leading roles in many films from 1972 to 1985 .
with another newcomer Danny Denzongpa
, but it was shelved temporarily. Undeterred, B. R. Ishara cast both actors again in Zaroorat
(1972), along with another newcomer Vijay Arora
, and the racy film got her some attention. She was now called the "Zaroorat Girl." Yet, she struggled for the next four years in B grade films that had feeble scripts and faltering leading men. The bright spot during this period came with her lively performance in Jaise Ko Taisa
(1973), and her rain-soaked dance to the song "Ab ke Sawan" with Jeetendra
raised temperatures.
Another break came after two years. At the outset Kalicharan
(1975) didn't seem like it had the makings of a hit. Subhash Ghai
, a failed actor, was making his directorial debut, and Shatrughan Sinha
, an actor known for his villainous roles, was making his first mark as a hero. But the film defied everyone's expectations and became a surprise hit. Reena and shatrughan got attention from audiences for their good performance. They became a good on-screen pair and they signed several films together.
Reena Roy also made several films with Sunil Dutt
. The successes of Zakhmee
(1975) and Kalicharan
led to her star vehicle Nagin
(1976). Playing the title role of "female snake with mythological powers", she avenges the death of her lover by ruthlessly murdering five men. The film became a huge hit, and Reena received her first Filmfare
nomination as Best Actress. She was now one of the top heroines in Hindi films. Inspired by "Nagin"'s success, director, Rajkumar Kohli
, cast Reena again in his next horror movie, Jaani Dushman
(1979). Thereafter, the Kohli-Roy combination continued to give blockbusters, including Muqabla
(1979), Badle Ki Aag
(1982), and Raaj Tilak
(1984). Reena Roy-Shatrughan Sinha became a famous team after "Kalicharan," and had delivered yet another blockbuster thriller, Subhash Ghai
's Vishwanath (1978). But it was Reena's appearance with Jeetendra in marital dramas like Badaltey Rishtey (1978) and Pyaasa Sawan
(1982) that set her career soaring. The duo produced three of their greatest classics together - Apnapan
(1977), Aasha
(1980) and Arpan
(1983).
Her role in Apnapan
as the selfish gold-digger who abandons her husband and child and later wanting her son back, won her the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
, beating out top actresses Nutan
, Asha Parekh
, and Rekha. (This was the precursor to the type of role that Meryl Streep
played two years later in Kramer vs. Kramer
(1979)).
After the box office success of Aasha
for which she received her second Filmfare nomination as Best Actress, Reena entered the 1980s as a leading lady in demand, securing herself roles with famous movie star like Rajesh Khanna
, Dharmendra
, and Vinod Khanna
.
Though professionally she competed with Rekha, off the screen they were good friends. Rekha helped Reena improve her costume sense and hair styles.
Reena Roy then concentrated on her career, with stiff competition from Hema Malini
, Rekha. In 1982 alone, she had thirteen releases, by far more than any other actress.According to Ibosnetwork.com she had the most successful year 1982 with 8 major grossers,taking her to the number one slot of the list.Going by boxofficeindia she had maximum hits along with hema malini and rekha,taking her to third position.She was now demanding equal footing with Hema. Her characters became more versatile, as did her dances. She danced with the classical 'natyam' in Rocky
(1981)), just as easily as the "Disco Station" number in Hathkadi
(1982). She was the sophisticated city dwelling model in Karishma
(1984) and as the village girl in Dharam Kanta (1982). She met the challenging demands of her double role in the Muslim social
, Ladies Tailor
(1981), and acted against Sanjeev Kumar
.
At the pinnacle of her popularity, Reena's strong desire to prove herself got her involved in a number of women-oriented films. Enacting the role of a tormented daughter-in-law in Sau Din Saas Ke (1980), she defies conventions to oppose her tyrant mother-in-law. With an author-backed role in Bezubaan (1982), she gave a portrayal of a woman whose past returns to threaten her present married life. In Lakshmi (1982 film) (1982), playing the role of a mis-fortunate tawaif
, she dances to her never-ending tragedies. However, the film failed at the box office. But she was successful with her other home production - the musical , Sanam Teri Kasam
(1982), opposite Kamal Hassan and produced by her sister Barkha Roy.
She also starred in the Punjabi films Sat Sri Akal (1977) and Walayati Babu (1981)(paired with Amitabh Bachchan
).
In 1983, at the height of her fame, Reena Roy decided to quit films to marry Pakistani cricketer Mohsin Khan
. Her last film was INTEHA(1984 film). One of Reena's last releases was J.P. Dutta's war-torn Ghulami
(1985). After marriage things didn't work out between the couple. Reena initially lost custody of their daughter Sanam in the divorce. However, after her ex-husband re-married,Reena regained custody.
(1993). Her last film appearance was in J.P Dutta's Refugee
(2000). She has since turned to acting in television serials, such as "Eena Meena Deeka," produced by her sister Barkha. After the serial ended, the sisters opened an acting school in 2004. Reena Roy has also campaigned for the Indian National Congress
.
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
film actresses in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. She performed leading roles in many films from 1972 to 1985 .
Early life and background
Reena Roy was the third daughter of a Muslim father and a Hindu mother. Her parents divorced after having four children together. She started acting in films in her early teens to support her mother and siblings.Career
Reena Roy's career in films started off with a non-starter, B. R. Ishara's Nai Duniya Naye LogNai Duniya Naye Log
Nai Duniya Naye Log is a 1973 Bollywood drama film directed by B.R.Ishara. The film stars Danny Denzongpa.-Cast:*Reena Roy ... Sandhya*Satyen*Danny Denzongpa*Manmohan Krishna*Nadira...
with another newcomer Danny Denzongpa
Danny Denzongpa
Tshering Phintso Denzongpa , widely known by his acting name "Danny" Denzongpa, is an Indian actor of Sikkimese ancestry working in Bollywood films....
, but it was shelved temporarily. Undeterred, B. R. Ishara cast both actors again in Zaroorat
Zaroorat
Zaroorat is a 1972 Bollywood drama film directed by B.R. Ishara.-Cast:* Reena Roy as Anju* Vijay Arora as Rakesh* Danny Denzongpa as Mohinder* Asit Sen as Badal* Johnny Whisky as Ricky-Story:...
(1972), along with another newcomer Vijay Arora
Vijay Arora
Vijay Arora *Punjabi* was an actor in Hindi films and television serials, most famous for his roles in Yaadon Ki Baaraat and as Indrajit in the television serial Ramayan...
, and the racy film got her some attention. She was now called the "Zaroorat Girl." Yet, she struggled for the next four years in B grade films that had feeble scripts and faltering leading men. The bright spot during this period came with her lively performance in Jaise Ko Taisa
Jaise Ko Taisa
Jaise Ko Taisa is a 1973 Bollywood drama film directed by Murugan Kumaran about a pair of twins which live their lives in contrasting social status after they are separated at birth. The film stars Jeetendra and Sridevi as a child artist. R D Burman scored music for this film...
(1973), and her rain-soaked dance to the song "Ab ke Sawan" with Jeetendra
Jeetendra
Jeetendra born Ravi Kapoor is an Indian actor and television producer...
raised temperatures.
Another break came after two years. At the outset Kalicharan
Kalicharan
Kalicharan is a 1976 Indian film directed by Subhash Ghai and starring Shatrughan Sinha, Reena Roy, Ajit, Danny Denzongpa, Madan Puri and Premnath. The film became a box office hit. The film was the directorial debut of Subhash Ghai and was the breakthrough role for stars Shatrughan Sinha and Reena...
(1975) didn't seem like it had the makings of a hit. Subhash Ghai
Subhash Ghai
Subhash Ghai is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter. His most notable films include Kalicharan ,Karz , Hero , Meri Jung , Karma ,Ram Lakhan ,Saudagar , Khalnayak , Pardes and Taal...
, a failed actor, was making his directorial debut, and Shatrughan Sinha
Shatrughan Sinha
Shatrughan Sinha is an Indian film actor and politician. Apart from being member of Rajya Sabha twice he was also Union Cabinet Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Shipping...
, an actor known for his villainous roles, was making his first mark as a hero. But the film defied everyone's expectations and became a surprise hit. Reena and shatrughan got attention from audiences for their good performance. They became a good on-screen pair and they signed several films together.
Reena Roy also made several films with Sunil Dutt
Sunil Dutt
Sunil Dutt , born Sunil Balraj Dutt, was an Indian Hindi movie actor , producer, director and politician. He was the cabinet minister for Youth Affairs and Sports in the Manmohan Singh government...
. The successes of Zakhmee
Zakhmee
Zakhmee is a 1975 Hindi movie. Produced by Tahir Hussain the film is directed by Raja Thakur. The film stars Sunil Dutt, Asha Parekh, Rakesh Roshan, Reena Roy, Tariq, Helen, Johnny Walker, Iftekhar, Vijaykanth and Agha. The film's music is by Bappi Lahiri. The film did "above average" business...
(1975) and Kalicharan
Kalicharan
Kalicharan is a 1976 Indian film directed by Subhash Ghai and starring Shatrughan Sinha, Reena Roy, Ajit, Danny Denzongpa, Madan Puri and Premnath. The film became a box office hit. The film was the directorial debut of Subhash Ghai and was the breakthrough role for stars Shatrughan Sinha and Reena...
led to her star vehicle Nagin
Nagin (1976 film)
Nagin is a 1976 Hindi horror fantasy thriller film produced and directed by Rajkumar Kohli. It features a huge ensemble cast including Sunil Dutt, Reena Roy, Jeetendra, Feroz Khan, Sanjay Khan, Vinod Mehra, Kabir Bedi, Rekha, Yogeeta Bali and Mumtaz...
(1976). Playing the title role of "female snake with mythological powers", she avenges the death of her lover by ruthlessly murdering five men. The film became a huge hit, and Reena received her first Filmfare
Filmfare
Filmfare is an English-language tabloid-sized magazine about Indian cinema. Published by The Times Group, India's largest media services conglomerate, in Mumbai , it highlights the doings of the Bollywood film scene...
nomination as Best Actress. She was now one of the top heroines in Hindi films. Inspired by "Nagin"'s success, director, Rajkumar Kohli
Rajkumar Kohli
Rajkumar Kohli is an Indian film director. He was famous for directing several popular Bollywood films in the 1970s and 1980s with ensemble casts such as Nagin , Jaani Dushman , Naukar Biwi Ka and Raaj Tilak...
, cast Reena again in his next horror movie, Jaani Dushman
Jaani Dushman
Jaani Dushman is a 1979 Bollywood popular horror film with a large starcast including Sunil Dutt, Rekha, Shatrughan Sinha, Vinod Mehra, Sanjeev Kumar, Neetu Singh, Jeetendra, Reena Roy, Aruna Irani, Madan Puri, Amrish Puri, Shakti Kapoor and Premnath. It was directed by Rajkumar Kohli...
(1979). Thereafter, the Kohli-Roy combination continued to give blockbusters, including Muqabla
Muqabla
Muqabla is 1993 Hindi film directed by T. Rama Rao and starring Karishma Kapoor, Govinda, Paresh Rawal. Other cast include Shakti Kapoor, Aditya Pancholi, Asrani, Aruna Irani, and Farha Naaz.- Plot :...
(1979), Badle Ki Aag
Badle Ki Aag
Badle Ki Aag is a 1982 Bollywood film directed by Rajkumar Kohli. The film stars Sunil Dutt, Reena Roy, Dharmendra, Jeetendra, Kadar Khan, Smita Patil and Sarika....
(1982), and Raaj Tilak
Raaj Tilak (1984 film)
Raaj Tilak is a 1984 Hindi-language Indian feature film directed by Rajkumar Kohli, starring Raaj Kumar, Sunil Dutt, Dharmendra, Kamal Hassan, Hema Malini, Ranjeeta Kaur, Reena Roy, Yogeeta Bali, Sarika, Pran, Ranjeet, Raj Kiran and Ajit-Plot:...
(1984). Reena Roy-Shatrughan Sinha became a famous team after "Kalicharan," and had delivered yet another blockbuster thriller, Subhash Ghai
Subhash Ghai
Subhash Ghai is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter. His most notable films include Kalicharan ,Karz , Hero , Meri Jung , Karma ,Ram Lakhan ,Saudagar , Khalnayak , Pardes and Taal...
's Vishwanath (1978). But it was Reena's appearance with Jeetendra in marital dramas like Badaltey Rishtey (1978) and Pyaasa Sawan
Pyaasa Sawan
Pyaasa Sawan is 1981 Hindi language movie directed by Dasari Narayana Rao and starring Jeetendra, Reena Roy, Vinod Mehra, Moushmi Chatterji, Madan Puri, Aruna Irani, Deven Verma, Ashalata.-Cast:* Jeetendra - Chandrakant/Ravi* Reena Roy - Manorama...
(1982) that set her career soaring. The duo produced three of their greatest classics together - Apnapan
Apnapan
Apnapan is a 1977 Indian film produced and directed by J. Om Prakash. The film stars Jeetendra, Sanjeev Kumar, Sulakshana Pandit, Reena Roy, Aruna Irani, Iftekhar and Pinchoo Kapoor. The music is by Laxmikant Pyarelal. The film became a box office hit...
(1977), Aasha
Aasha
Aasha is a 1980 Hindi movie produced and directed by J. Om Prakash. The film stars Jeetendra, Reena Roy, Rameshwari, Girish Karnad, Bhagwan and Shakti Kapoor. The films music is by Laxmikant Pyarelal. The film became a "blockbuster" at the box office....
(1980) and Arpan
Arpan
Arpan is 1983 Hindi language movie directed by J. Om Prakash and starring Jeetendra, Reena Roy, Raj Babbar, Parveen Babi.-Cast:Jeetendra - Anil Verma, Reena Roy - Shobha, Raj Babbar - J.K., Parveen Babi - Sona, Shashi Puri - Rakesh, Priti Sapru - Vinnie Verma.-Plot:Anil and Shobha are in love. Anil...
(1983).
Her role in Apnapan
Apnapan
Apnapan is a 1977 Indian film produced and directed by J. Om Prakash. The film stars Jeetendra, Sanjeev Kumar, Sulakshana Pandit, Reena Roy, Aruna Irani, Iftekhar and Pinchoo Kapoor. The music is by Laxmikant Pyarelal. The film became a box office hit...
as the selfish gold-digger who abandons her husband and child and later wanting her son back, won her the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
The Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Awards is given by Filmfare as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise a female actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting role...
, beating out top actresses Nutan
Nutan
Nutan Behl , better known as Nutan , was an Indian actress. She appeared in more than 70 Hindi films in a career spanning over four decades...
, Asha Parekh
Asha Parekh
Asha Parekh is a Bollywood actress, director, and producer. She was one of the top stars in Hindi films from 1959 to 1973.-Early life:...
, and Rekha. (This was the precursor to the type of role that Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep
Mary Louise "Meryl" Streep is an American actress who has worked in theatre, television and film.Streep made her professional stage debut in 1971's The Playboy of Seville, before her screen debut in the television movie The Deadliest Season in 1977. In that same year, she made her film debut with...
played two years later in Kramer vs. Kramer
Kramer vs. Kramer
Kramer vs. Kramer is a 1979 American drama film adapted by Robert Benton from the novel by Avery Corman, and directed by Benton. The film tells the story of a married couple's divorce and its impact on everyone involved, including the couple's young son...
(1979)).
After the box office success of Aasha
Aasha
Aasha is a 1980 Hindi movie produced and directed by J. Om Prakash. The film stars Jeetendra, Reena Roy, Rameshwari, Girish Karnad, Bhagwan and Shakti Kapoor. The films music is by Laxmikant Pyarelal. The film became a "blockbuster" at the box office....
for which she received her second Filmfare nomination as Best Actress, Reena entered the 1980s as a leading lady in demand, securing herself roles with famous movie star like Rajesh Khanna
Rajesh Khanna
Rajesh Khanna is an Indian actor of from Hindi films, and has been Hindi film producer and an Indian politician....
, Dharmendra
Dharmendra
Dharmendra Singh Deol |Punjab]]), better known as Dharmendra, is an award-winning Hindi film actor who has appeared in more than 247 Hindi-language films as of 2011. In 1997, he received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to Hindi cinema and also another Lifetime...
, and Vinod Khanna
Vinod Khanna
-Early life:Khanna was born to Kamla and Kishanchand Khanna, a textiles, dyes and chemicals businessman of Hindu Punjabi Khatri origin, on 6 October 1946, in Peshawar, British India . He has three sisters and one brother...
.
Though professionally she competed with Rekha, off the screen they were good friends. Rekha helped Reena improve her costume sense and hair styles.
Reena Roy then concentrated on her career, with stiff competition from Hema Malini
Hema Malini
Hema Malini is an Indian actress, director and producer, as well as a Bharatanatyam dancer-choreographer. Making her acting debut in Sapno Ka Saudagar , she went on to appear in numerous Bollywood films, most notably those with actor and future-husband Dharmendra. She was initially promoted as...
, Rekha. In 1982 alone, she had thirteen releases, by far more than any other actress.According to Ibosnetwork.com she had the most successful year 1982 with 8 major grossers,taking her to the number one slot of the list.Going by boxofficeindia she had maximum hits along with hema malini and rekha,taking her to third position.She was now demanding equal footing with Hema. Her characters became more versatile, as did her dances. She danced with the classical 'natyam' in Rocky
Rocky (1981 film)
Rocky is a 1981 Bollywood film produced and directed by Sunil Dutt who also has a cameo role. The film marks the debut of Sunil Dutt's son Sanjay Dutt and also stars Reena Roy, Tina Munim, Amjad Khan, Raakhee Gulzar, and Shakti Kapoor...
(1981)), just as easily as the "Disco Station" number in Hathkadi
Hathkadi
Hathkadi is a 1995 Bollywood action film directed by Rama Rao Tatineni starring Govinda, Shilpa Shetty and Shakti Kapoor.-Plot summary:Assistant Commissioner of Police, Suraj Chauhan is an honest and diligent police officer...
(1982). She was the sophisticated city dwelling model in Karishma
Karishma
Karishmaa is a 1984 Hindi language film starring Kamal Haasan, Reena Roy, Tina Munim, Danny Denzongpa. Other cast include Jagdeep, Sarika, Raza Murad, Viju Khote, Mac Mohan, Swaroop Sampat, Satyendra Kapoor, Mahesh Anand, Baby Pinky....
(1984) and as the village girl in Dharam Kanta (1982). She met the challenging demands of her double role in the Muslim social
Muslim social
The Muslim social is a genre of film in Hindi cinema that portrays and critiques Islamic culture in India. Muslim socials are divided into two categories: "classic Muslim socials" that explore nawabi culture and focus on upper class or elite Muslim families, and "new wave Muslim socials" that...
, Ladies Tailor
Ladies Tailor
* Ladies Tailor , a Hindi comedy film by Khaild Akhtar starring Sanjeev Kumar, Reena Roy and Amjad Khan.* Ladies Tailor , a Telugu comedy film written and directed by Vamsy....
(1981), and acted against Sanjeev Kumar
Sanjeev Kumar (actor)
Sanjeev Kumar was one of the most prominent Indian actors in Bollywood.-Personal life and background:Sanjeev Kumar was born as Jariwala in Gujarat to a Gujarati family. His first home was in Surat and family based in Mumbai. A stint in the film school took him to Bollywood, where he eventually...
.
At the pinnacle of her popularity, Reena's strong desire to prove herself got her involved in a number of women-oriented films. Enacting the role of a tormented daughter-in-law in Sau Din Saas Ke (1980), she defies conventions to oppose her tyrant mother-in-law. With an author-backed role in Bezubaan (1982), she gave a portrayal of a woman whose past returns to threaten her present married life. In Lakshmi (1982 film) (1982), playing the role of a mis-fortunate tawaif
Tawaif
A tawaif was a courtesan who catered to the nobility of South Asia, particularly during the era of the Mughal Empire.The tawaifs contributed to music, dance, theatre, film, and the Urdu literary tradition.-History:...
, she dances to her never-ending tragedies. However, the film failed at the box office. But she was successful with her other home production - the musical , Sanam Teri Kasam
Sanam Teri Kasam
Sanam Teri Kasam is a 1982 Hindi-language Indian feature film directed by Narendra Bedi, starring Kamal Haasan and Reena Roy. Reena's sister Barkha Roy produced the film. It became a "semi-hit" at the box office and was more successful in the big cities....
(1982), opposite Kamal Hassan and produced by her sister Barkha Roy.
She also starred in the Punjabi films Sat Sri Akal (1977) and Walayati Babu (1981)(paired with Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan is an Indian film actor. He first gained popularity in the early 1970s as the "angry young man" of Hindi cinema, and has since appeared in over 180 Indian films in a career spanning more than four decades...
).
Personal life
She has two more sisters, Barkha and Anju and a brother, Raja. Reena's actual name is Roopa.In 1983, at the height of her fame, Reena Roy decided to quit films to marry Pakistani cricketer Mohsin Khan
Mohsin Khan
Mohsin Hasan Khan is a former Pakistani cricketer who played in 48 Tests and 75 ODIs from 1977 to 1986 mainly as an opening batsman.-Life and Career:...
. Her last film was INTEHA(1984 film). One of Reena's last releases was J.P. Dutta's war-torn Ghulami
Ghulami
Ghulami is a 1985 Hindi-language Indian feature film directed by J.P. Dutta. The film has an ensemble cast comprising Dharmendra, Mithun Chakraborty, Mazhar Khan, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Raza Murad, Smita Patil, Reena Roy, Anita Raj, Naseeruddin Shah and Om Shivpuri...
(1985). After marriage things didn't work out between the couple. Reena initially lost custody of their daughter Sanam in the divorce. However, after her ex-husband re-married,Reena regained custody.
Return
Reena returned to Bollywood in 1992, in a mature supporting role as a sister-in-law ('bhabhi') in Aadmi Khilona HaiAadmi Khilona Hai
Aadmi Khilona Hai is a 1993 Hindi language film directed by J. Om Prakash and starring Jeetendra, Reena Roy, Govinda, Meenakshi Sheshadri.-Plot:...
(1993). Her last film appearance was in J.P Dutta's Refugee
Refugee (film)
Refugee is a Bollywood film directed by J. P. Dutta, released on 30 June 2000. The film marked the debut of Abhishek Bachchan, son of legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan, and Kareena Kapoor, the sister of actress Karisma Kapoor and part of the famous Kapoor family. Jackie Shroff, Sunil Shetty and...
(2000). She has since turned to acting in television serials, such as "Eena Meena Deeka," produced by her sister Barkha. After the serial ended, the sisters opened an acting school in 2004. Reena Roy has also campaigned for the Indian National Congress
Indian National Congress
The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian...
.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Zaroorat Zaroorat Zaroorat is a 1972 Bollywood drama film directed by B.R. Ishara.-Cast:* Reena Roy as Anju* Vijay Arora as Rakesh* Danny Denzongpa as Mohinder* Asit Sen as Badal* Johnny Whisky as Ricky-Story:... |
Anju | |
| Milap Milap Milap is a 1972 Bollywood action film directed by B.R. Ishara . The film stars Shatrughan Sinha and Danny Denzongpa .-Cast:*Shatrughan Sinha ... Ravi / Raju*Reena Roy ... Rani 'Chalava' / Rukmani*Danny Denzongpa ... Raju*Manmohan Krishna ... Judge... |
Rani 'Chalava'/Rukmani | ||
| Jangal Mein Mangal Jangal Mein Mangal Jangal Mein Mangal is a 1972 Bollywood romance film directed by Rajendra Bhatia. The film stars Kiran Kumar and Reena Roy .-Cast:*Kiran Kumar ... Rajesh*Reena Roy ... Leela*Sonia Sahni ... Professor Laxmi*Pran ... Retd. Col. M.K. Das / Raghu... |
Leela | ||
| 1973 | Nai Duniya Naye Log Nai Duniya Naye Log Nai Duniya Naye Log is a 1973 Bollywood drama film directed by B.R.Ishara. The film stars Danny Denzongpa.-Cast:*Reena Roy ... Sandhya*Satyen*Danny Denzongpa*Manmohan Krishna*Nadira... |
Sandhya | |
| Jaise Ko Taisa Jaise Ko Taisa Jaise Ko Taisa is a 1973 Bollywood drama film directed by Murugan Kumaran about a pair of twins which live their lives in contrasting social status after they are separated at birth. The film stars Jeetendra and Sridevi as a child artist. R D Burman scored music for this film... |
Roopa | ||
| 1974 | Madhosh Madhosh Madhosh is the name of a series of unrelated Indian Bollywood films.-Cast:*Meena Kumari - Soni*Manher Desai - Raya *Usha Kiran - Raina*Rajan - Anand*Kuldeep Akhtar - Rambhaji*Jillo - *S. Nazir - Shakriya*M.K... |
Minal | |
| Goonj | Meena | ||
| 1975 | Vardaan Vardaan Vardaan is 1975 Hindi movie. The film stars Vinod Mehra, Reena Roy and Mehmood.... |
Lata | |
| Umar Qaid Umar Qaid Umar Qaid is a 1975 Bollywood action film directed by Sikandar Khanna. The film stars Sunil Dutt, Jeetendra, Vinod Mehra, Moushumi Chatterjee, Reena Roy, etc.-Cast:*Sunil Dutt *Jeetendra *Vinod Mehra *Moushumi Chatterjee *Reena Roy... |
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| Rani Aur Lalpari Rani Aur Lalpari Rani Aur Lalpari is a 1975 Bollywood children's musical film directed by Ravikant Nagaich. The film stars .-Cast:*Rajendra Kumar ... Rani's dad*Asha Parekh ... Kamla*Jeetendra ... Cinderella's Prince*Feroz Khan ... Gulliver*Reena Roy ... Lalpari... |
Lalpari | ||
| Apne Dushman Apne Dushman Apne Dushman is a 1975 Bollywood film directed by Kailash Bandari. The film stars Dharmendra and Sanjeev Kumar.-Cast:* Dharmendra as Brijesh* Sanjeev Kumar as Doctor* Reena Roy as Reshma* Rakesh Pandey as Kanhaiya* Mohan Choti... |
Reshma 'Reshu' | ||
| Zakhmee Zakhmee Zakhmee is a 1975 Hindi movie. Produced by Tahir Hussain the film is directed by Raja Thakur. The film stars Sunil Dutt, Asha Parekh, Rakesh Roshan, Reena Roy, Tariq, Helen, Johnny Walker, Iftekhar, Vijaykanth and Agha. The film's music is by Bappi Lahiri. The film did "above average" business... |
Nisha Ganguly | ||
| 1976 | Sangram Sangram Sampada Gramin Mahila Sanstha is a voluntary organization that works at the grassroots level with activists, volunteers and paid workers. It is slowly gaining importance as a practical training ground for other NGO’s and GO’s interested in working on HIV/AIDS in a rural context... |
Poonam | |
| Gumrah | Reena | ||
| Barood | Sapna - Bakshi's Assistant | ||
| Nagin Nagin (1976 film) Nagin is a 1976 Hindi horror fantasy thriller film produced and directed by Rajkumar Kohli. It features a huge ensemble cast including Sunil Dutt, Reena Roy, Jeetendra, Feroz Khan, Sanjay Khan, Vinod Mehra, Kabir Bedi, Rekha, Yogeeta Bali and Mumtaz... |
Nagin (female serpent) | ||
| Kalicharan Kalicharan Kalicharan is a 1976 Indian film directed by Subhash Ghai and starring Shatrughan Sinha, Reena Roy, Ajit, Danny Denzongpa, Madan Puri and Premnath. The film became a box office hit. The film was the directorial debut of Subhash Ghai and was the breakthrough role for stars Shatrughan Sinha and Reena... |
sapna Mathur | ||
| Udhar Ka Sindur Udhar Ka Sindur Udhar Ka Sindur is a 1976 Bollywood film directed by . The film stars Jeetendra, Reena Roy, and Asha Parekh, who received a Filmfare nomination as Best Supporting Actress, the only nomination for the film.... |
Rekha | ||
| 1977 | Zamaanat Zamaanat Zamaanat- is a long-delayed Indian Hindi movie, directed by S. Ramanathan.The film was launched in the year 1996 , finished in 2003 but still the movie released in 2009.- Story :... |
Reshma | |
| Taxi Taxie Taxi Taxie Taxi Taxie is a 1977 Bollywood adventure film comedy directed by Irshad.-Cast:*Amol Palekar ... Dev / Hero*Zaheera ... Jyoti Sharma*Reena Roy ... Neelam*Rama Vij ... Prostitute*Jalal Agha ... RV*Asha Bhosle ... Singer*Aruna Irani ... Zarina... |
Neelam | ||
| Sat Sri Akal | Shree | ||
| Paapi Paapi Paapi is a 1977 Bollywood film directed by O.P. Ralhan. Zeenat Aman plays a young woman who was raised on the wrong side of the law. Her estranged brother, played by Sunil Dutt, has become a police officer... |
Aasha | ||
| Jagriti Jagriti Jagriti is a 1954 Hindi film that won the Filmfare Best Movie Award in 1956, and the lead, Abhi Bhattacharya, won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award.-Plot:... |
Barkha | ||
| Daku Aur Mahatma Daku Aur Mahatma Daku Aur Mahatma is a 1977 Bollywood action film directed by Ravigant Nagaich.-Cast:*Rajendra Kumar*Reena Roy ... Kiran*Kabir Bedi*Master Abbas*Raza Murad... |
Kiran | ||
| Apnapan Apnapan Apnapan is a 1977 Indian film produced and directed by J. Om Prakash. The film stars Jeetendra, Sanjeev Kumar, Sulakshana Pandit, Reena Roy, Aruna Irani, Iftekhar and Pinchoo Kapoor. The music is by Laxmikant Pyarelal. The film became a box office hit... |
Kamini Agarwal | ||
| Jadu Tona Jadu Tona Jadu Tona is a 1977 Hindi horror film directed by Ravikant Nagaich. The film stars Feroz Khan and Reena Roy.-Cast:*Feroz Khan ... Dr. Kailash*Reena Roy ... Varsha*Prem Chopra*Ashok Kumar ... Inspector Jolly Goodman*Prem Nath... |
Varsja | ||
| Jay Vejay Jay Vejay Jay Vejay is a 1977 Bollywood action film directed by L.V. Prasad.-Cast:*Jeetendra ... Rajkumar Jay D. Singh / Daku Sardar Sher Singh / Garibon Ka Dost*Reena Roy... Maharani Ambika*Bindiya Goswami ... Rajkumari Padmavati... |
Maharani Ambika | ||
| 1978 | Karmayogi | Kiran | |
| Daku Aur Jawan | Ganga | ||
| Chor Ho To Aisa Chor Ho To Aisa Chor Ho To Aisa is a 1978 Bollywood film directed by Ravi Tandon. The film stars Shatrughan Sinha, Reena Roy and Bindu .-Cast:*Shatrughan Sinha ... Sanju P. Nath / Shankar*Reena Roy ... Champa*Bindu ... Seema*Vikas Anand ... Anil... |
Champa | ||
| Vishwanath | Soni | ||
| Aakhri Daku Aakhri Daku Aakhri Daku is a 1978 Hindi movie produced by Shanti Sagar and directed by Prakash Mehra. The film stars Vinod Khanna, Randhir Kapoor, Rekha, Reena Roy, Sujit Kumar, Ranjeet, Keshto Mukherjee and Paintal. The films music is by Kalyanji Anandji.-Cast:... |
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| Badalte Rishtey Badalte Rishtey Badalte Rishtey is a 1978 Hindi movie directed by Raghunath Jhalani. The musical & romantic film stars Rishi Kapoor, Jeetendra, Reena Roy, Asrani and A. K. Hangal with music composition by Laxmikant Pyarelal- Plot :... |
Savitri Devi | ||
| Bhookh Bhookh Bhookh is a 1978 Bollywood action film directed by H. Dinesh and Ramesh Puri.-Cast:*Shatrughan Sinha ... Dr. Ajay*Reena Roy ... Bina*Asha Sachdev ... Asha*Ranjeet ... Ranjeet 'Chhotey Thakur' H. Singh*Amjad Khan ... Thakur Harnam Singh*Dhanraj... |
Bina | ||
| 1979 | Muqabla Muqabla Muqabla is 1993 Hindi film directed by T. Rama Rao and starring Karishma Kapoor, Govinda, Paresh Rawal. Other cast include Shakti Kapoor, Aditya Pancholi, Asrani, Aruna Irani, and Farha Naaz.- Plot :... |
Laxmi 'lacho' | |
| Heera-Moti Heera-Moti Heera-Moti is a 1979 Bollywood film directed by Chand and produced by Ratan Mohan.-Cast:*Shatrughan Sinha ... Vijay / Heeralal P. Srivastav / Heera*Reena Roy ... Neelam*Danny Denzongpa ... Ajay / Moti*Bindu ... Julie*Ajit ... Pratap Singh... |
Neelam | ||
| Gautam Govinda Gautam Govinda Gautam-Govinda was a film made by Subhash Ghai. Released in 1979, the film seemed to be influenced by Manmohan Desai style of making films.-Cast:* Aruna Irani* Moushumi Chatterjee* Reena Roy* Shashi Kapoor* Shatrughan Sinha* Vijay Arora... |
Dancer | ||
| 1980 Bollywood films of 1980 -Highest grossing:The top forty box office hits of the year 1980-1980 releases:... |
Khanjar Khanjar (1980 film) Khanjar is a 1980 Hindi language film produced and directed by Atmaram. This action thriller casts Navin Nischol in the lead with the support cast of Reena Roy, Suresh Oberoi, Amjad Khan, Jankidas, Jayshree T., Jeevan, K. N. Singh, Mehmood, Murad, Reeta Bhaduri, Sajjan, Shekhar Kapur... |
Nisha/Preeti | |
| 1981 | |||
| Yari Dushmani | Pammi | ||
| Sau Din Saas Ki | Durga | ||
| Ganga Aur Suraj | Poonam | ||
| Kashish | Docter Seema | ||
| Aasha Aasha Aasha is a 1980 Hindi movie produced and directed by J. Om Prakash. The film stars Jeetendra, Reena Roy, Rameshwari, Girish Karnad, Bhagwan and Shakti Kapoor. The films music is by Laxmikant Pyarelal. The film became a "blockbuster" at the box office.... |
Asha | ||
| Be-Reham | Kiran | ||
| Jawalamukhi Jawalamukhi Jawalamukhi is a town and a nagar panchayat in Kangra district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.-Geography:Jawalamukhi is located at . It has an average elevation of 610 metres .-Demographics:... |
Anju | ||
| 1981 | Walayati Babu | Billo | |
| Dushman Dost | |||
| Naseeb | Julie | ||
| Ladies Tailor Ladies Tailor * Ladies Tailor , a Hindi comedy film by Khaild Akhtar starring Sanjeev Kumar, Reena Roy and Amjad Khan.* Ladies Tailor , a Telugu comedy film written and directed by Vamsy.... |
Niqat | ||
| Rocky Rocky (1981 film) Rocky is a 1981 Bollywood film produced and directed by Sunil Dutt who also has a cameo role. The film marks the debut of Sunil Dutt's son Sanjay Dutt and also stars Reena Roy, Tina Munim, Amjad Khan, Raakhee Gulzar, and Shakti Kapoor... |
Lajwanti/Hirabai | ||
| Dhanwan Dhanwan (1981 film) Dhanwan is a 1981 Hindi film starring Rajesh Khanna in the lead role, paired opposite Reena Roy and produced by Sohanlal Kanwar..The supporting cast includes Aruna Irani, Rakesh Roshan, Shakti Kapoor, Om Prakash and Vijayendra Ghatge. Rakesh Roshan was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor at the... |
Asha | ||
| Pyaasa Sawan Pyaasa Sawan Pyaasa Sawan is 1981 Hindi language movie directed by Dasari Narayana Rao and starring Jeetendra, Reena Roy, Vinod Mehra, Moushmi Chatterji, Madan Puri, Aruna Irani, Deven Verma, Ashalata.-Cast:* Jeetendra - Chandrakant/Ravi* Reena Roy - Manorama... |
Manorama | ||
| Jail Yatra | Shanu | ||
| Jaani Dushman Jaani Dushman Jaani Dushman is a 1979 Bollywood popular horror film with a large starcast including Sunil Dutt, Rekha, Shatrughan Sinha, Vinod Mehra, Sanjeev Kumar, Neetu Singh, Jeetendra, Reena Roy, Aruna Irani, Madan Puri, Amrish Puri, Shakti Kapoor and Premnath. It was directed by Rajkumar Kohli... |
Raja/Reshma | ||
| 1982 | Main Intequam Loonga Main Intequam Loonga Main Intequam Loonga is a 1982 Bollywood film starring Dharmendra.... |
Mala Bajpai | |
| Lakshmi Lakshmi Lakshmi or Lakumi is the Hindu goddess of wealth, prosperity , light, wisdom, fortune, fertility, generosity and courage; and the embodiment of beauty, grace and charm. Representations of Lakshmi are also found in Jain monuments... |
Lakshmi | ||
| Kachche Heere | Rani | ||
| Jeeo Aur Jeene Do | Renu | ||
| Do Ustad | Roopa | ||
| Dard Ka Rishta | Asha | ||
| Baghavat | Channo | ||
| Hathkadi Hathkadi Hathkadi is a 1995 Bollywood action film directed by Rama Rao Tatineni starring Govinda, Shilpa Shetty and Shakti Kapoor.-Plot summary:Assistant Commissioner of Police, Suraj Chauhan is an honest and diligent police officer... |
Rosie | ||
| Sanam Teri Kasam Sanam Teri Kasam Sanam Teri Kasam is a 1982 Hindi-language Indian feature film directed by Narendra Bedi, starring Kamal Haasan and Reena Roy. Reena's sister Barkha Roy produced the film. It became a "semi-hit" at the box office and was more successful in the big cities.... |
Nisha | ||
| Badle Ki Aag Badle Ki Aag Badle Ki Aag is a 1982 Bollywood film directed by Rajkumar Kohli. The film stars Sunil Dutt, Reena Roy, Dharmendra, Jeetendra, Kadar Khan, Smita Patil and Sarika.... |
Geeta | ||
| Insaan | Sona | ||
| Dharm Kanta | Bijli | ||
| Deedar-E-Yaar | Qawalli Singer | ||
| Bezubaan | Kalpana | ||
| 1983 | Andhaa Kanoon | Meena Srivastav | |
| Arpan Arpan Arpan is 1983 Hindi language movie directed by J. Om Prakash and starring Jeetendra, Reena Roy, Raj Babbar, Parveen Babi.-Cast:Jeetendra - Anil Verma, Reena Roy - Shobha, Raj Babbar - J.K., Parveen Babi - Sona, Shashi Puri - Rakesh, Priti Sapru - Vinnie Verma.-Plot:Anil and Shobha are in love. Anil... |
Shobha | ||
| Prem Tapasya | Devi | ||
| Naukar Biwi Ka Naukar Biwi Ka Naukar Biwi Ka is a 1983 Hindi movie starring Dharmendra, Anita Raj, Reena Roy, Vinod Mehra, Raj Babbar and Om Prakash. It was directed by Rajkumar Kohli... |
Sandhya | ||
| 1984 | Yaadon Ki Zanjeer | Usha | |
| Raaj Tilak Raaj Tilak (1984 film) Raaj Tilak is a 1984 Hindi-language Indian feature film directed by Rajkumar Kohli, starring Raaj Kumar, Sunil Dutt, Dharmendra, Kamal Hassan, Hema Malini, Ranjeeta Kaur, Reena Roy, Yogeeta Bali, Sarika, Pran, Ranjeet, Raj Kiran and Ajit-Plot:... |
Madhumati | ||
| Maati Maangey Khoon | Sharda | ||
| Asha Jyoti Asha Jyoti Asha Jyoti is a Hindi film starring Rajesh Khanna in the lead roles opposite two actresses Reena Roy and Rekha. The film was directed by Dasari Narayana Rao, who had also directed Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar with Khanna in the lead role and music was given by Laxmikant Pyarelal. The film grossed 1.75... |
Asha | ||
| Inteha | Anita | ||
| Karishmaa | Nisha | ||
| 1985 | Kali Basti | Lajjo - Gangaram's sister | |
| Ghulami Ghulami Ghulami is a 1985 Hindi-language Indian feature film directed by J.P. Dutta. The film has an ensemble cast comprising Dharmendra, Mithun Chakraborty, Mazhar Khan, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Raza Murad, Smita Patil, Reena Roy, Anita Raj, Naseeruddin Shah and Om Shivpuri... |
Moran | ||
| Ek Chitthi Pyar Bhari | Aarti Saxena | ||
| Hum Dono Hum Dono (1985 film) Hum Dono is a 1985 Hindi film, starring Rajesh Khanna, Hema Malini and Reena Roy and is directed by B.S. Glaad. The music is by R D Burman, and the songs are sung by Kishore Kumar and Asha Bhonsle.The box office collections were Rs.4,50,00,000 in 1985.... |
Rani | ||
| 1986 | Mangal Dada | Lakshmi | |
| 1987 | Faqeer Badshah | Dancer | |
| 1988 | Dharam Shatru | Renu | |
| Do waqt Ki Roti | Shalini aka Shalu | ||
| 1993 | Bedardi Bedardi Bedardi is a 1993 movie starring Ajay Devgn, Urmila Matondkar, Naseeruddin Shah, Reena Roy and Kiran Kumar in pivotal roles.-Synopsis:Mumbai-based Saxena family consists of Professor Nirbhay, his wife Preeti, their school-going daughter Ritu, Nirbhay's college-going brother and sister, Vijay and... |
Preeti N. Saxena | |
| Aadmi Khilona Hai Aadmi Khilona Hai Aadmi Khilona Hai is a 1993 Hindi language film directed by J. Om Prakash and starring Jeetendra, Reena Roy, Govinda, Meenakshi Sheshadri.-Plot:... |
Ganga verma | ||
| 1995 | Policewala Gunda Policewala Gunda Policewala Gunda is a 1995 Bollywood crime/action film which stars Dharmendra, Mukesh Khanna, Shikha Swaroop, Ranjeet, Ajit Vachani, etc.-Plot:This movie revolves around a policeman who is a kind and honorable person... |
Sudha | |
| Janam Kundli | Rita R. Mehra | ||
| Kalyug Ke Avtaar | Reena | ||
| 1996 | Smuggler | Usha | |
| Rajkumar Rajkumar Rajkumar , born as Singanalluru Puttaswamayya Muthuraju was a popular actor and singer in the Kannada film industry... |
Rani Maa | ||
| Ajay | Durga | ||
| 1997 | Jeeo Shaan Se | Lata | |
| 1999 | Gair Gair Gair is a 1999 movie starring Ajay Devgn, Raveena Tandon, Reena Roy, Amrish Puri and Paresh Rawal in main lead roles directed by Ashok Gaikwad.-Soundtracks:... |
Sharda Oberoi | |
| 2000 | Refugee Refugee A refugee is a person who outside her country of origin or habitual residence because she has suffered persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or because she is a member of a persecuted 'social group'. Such a person may be referred to as an 'asylum seeker' until... |
Amina Mohammad |
Awards and nominations
- FilmfareFilmfareFilmfare is an English-language tabloid-sized magazine about Indian cinema. Published by The Times Group, India's largest media services conglomerate, in Mumbai , it highlights the doings of the Bollywood film scene...
Nomination for Best Actress—Nagin (1976) - Filmfare Best Supporting Actress AwardFilmfare Best Supporting Actress AwardThe Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Awards is given by Filmfare as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise a female actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting role...
--Apnapan (1977) - FilmfareFilmfareFilmfare is an English-language tabloid-sized magazine about Indian cinema. Published by The Times Group, India's largest media services conglomerate, in Mumbai , it highlights the doings of the Bollywood film scene...
Nomination for Best Actress—Aasha (1980)
External links
- IMDB entry
- http://123india.santabanta.com/cinema.asp?pid=5430
- http://www.priyaclub.ru/?action=galery&page=actrises&person=reena_roy&act=p&s=1
- http://web.archive.org/web/20010508162759/http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Cinema/2623/reena.html
- http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/specials/slideshows/80s/ReenaRoy.htm
- http://www.parinda.com/profile/994/reena-roy