Bio/Wiki
Real name | Leela Misra |
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Famous Role | "Mausiji" in Sholay (1975) |
Physical Stats & More
Height | Not Known |
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Weight | Not Known |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Hair Color | White |
Personal Life
Date of Death | 17/01/1988 |
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Place of Death | Bombay, Maharashtra, India (present-day Mumbai) |
Death Cause | Heart Attack |
Relationships & More
Marital Status (at the time of death) | Married |
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Husband/Spouse | Ram Prasad Misra (Actor) |
Family
Spouse | Ram Prasad Misra (Actor) |
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Children | Two daughters |
Career
Debut | Film: Gangavataran (1937) |
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Last Film | Aatank (1996) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
Leela Mishra acted in over 200 Hindi films, often portraying roles of "Chachi's and Mausi's." | |
She came from a traditional family of landowners. | |
Mama Shinde discovered her and introduced her to the film industry. | |
Both she and her husband were cast in Sati Sulochana, but due to their lack of experience, their contracts were revoked. | |
Kolhapur Cinetone offered her a contract, and she later starred in Gangavataran (1937). | |
She gained fame for her maternal characters on screen. | |
Her role in Satyajit Ray's Shatranj Ke Khilari (1977) received widespread praise. | |
She preferred to spend her money on food, neighbors, and books rather than going to the movies. |