Seema Deo (1942-2023) was a respected Indian film actor active in Hindi and Marathi cinema and known for her character roles. She passed away in 2023 in Bandra, Mumbai, due to age-related illnesses. |
Born and raised in Girgaon, Mumbai, she faced financial hardships during her school years, leading her to pursue acting in Marathi and Hindi films. |
Seema chose her screen name on her brother's suggestion and met her future husband, actor Ramesh Deo, on a train to Filmistan Studios in Mumbai. |
Starting her career in theatre, she transitioned to movies and starred in over 80 films, including popular ones like 'Dus Lakh' and 'Anand'. |
Trained in dance alongside actress Asha Parekh, Seema and Ramesh Deo established their film production house, Ramesh Deo Production (RDP), in 1971. |
In a personal anecdote, Seema mentioned how she landed a role in a Hindi film by Bimal Roy after stating her association with director Raja Paranjpe. |
Her son announced in 2020 that Seema was battling Alzheimer’s disease, prompting prayers from her family and fans in Maharashtra. |