Lalita Pawar

Lalita Pawar

Deceased · Born: Apr 18, 1916 · Died: Feb 24, 1998

Personal Details

BornApr 18, 1916 Nasik, Bombay Presidency, British India
Spouse
  • Hanuman

  • G.P. Pawar

  • Raj Kumar Gupta

Relatives
  • Aanya Pawar (Great Grandchild)

Biography

Lalita Pawar's illustrious seventy-year tenure in the film industry commenced during her childhood in the silent era and continued to flourish throughout her career, ultimately cementing her status as a renowned character actor.

Born Amba Laxman Rao Sagun, Lalita was the daughter of a prosperous silk merchant. During a visit to a film studio, her curiosity about the filmmaking process led her to request a photograph, which would allow her to see herself on the big screen. The director was so impressed with her screen presence that he offered her a role in his next production.

Fast forward to 1942, while filming a pivotal scene that demanded a physical altercation, Lalita's character was struck too harshly across the face. This unfortunate incident was compounded by a severe reaction to the medication administered, resulting in permanent damage to her eye and a noticeable squint. This event marked the end of her days as a leading lady.

As she entered her late twenties, Lalita transitioned to character roles, eventually becoming synonymous with her portrayals of overbearing matriarchs. Her exceptional performance in Anari (1959) earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress, and she received a further three nominations in the same category.

Career

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1986
Pyar Ke Do Pal
Pyar Ke Do Pal as Paro's mom
{"id":101213,"title":"Nastik","year":"1983","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/nastik","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_101213.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_101213.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
{"id":218874,"title":"Naseeb","year":"1981","character":"Mrs. Gomes","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/naseeb","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_218874.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_218874.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
Naseeb
Naseeb as Mrs. Gomes
{"id":121398,"title":"Tapasya","year":"1976","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/tapasya","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_121398.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_121398.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
{"id":117699,"title":"Bombay to Goa","year":"1972","character":"Kashibai","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/bombay-to-goa","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_117699.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_117699.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
Bombay to Goa
Bombay to Goa as Kashibai
{"id":122494,"title":"Jaane-Anjaane","year":"1971","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/jaane-anjaane","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_122494.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_122494.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
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Anand
Anand as Mrs. D'Sa
{"id":166259,"title":"Tumse Achha Kaun Hai","year":"1969","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/tumse-achha-kaun-hai","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_166259.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_166259.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
{"id":121427,"title":"Suraj","year":"1966","character":"Maharani","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/suraj","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_121427.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_121427.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
Suraj
Suraj as Maharani
{"id":225359,"title":"Sangam","year":"1964","character":"Mrs. Verma","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/sangam-1964","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_225359.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_225359.jpg"},"released":1}
1964
Sangam
Sangam as Mrs. Verma
{"id":117704,"title":"Bluff Master","year":"1963","character":"Ashok's Mother","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/bluff-master","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_117704.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_117704.jpg"},"released":1}
1963
Bluff Master
Bluff Master as Ashok's Mother
{"id":129270,"title":"Grahasti","year":"1963","character":"Harish's sister","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/grahasti","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_129270.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_129270.jpg"},"released":1}
Grahasti
Grahasti as Harish's sister
{"id":120717,"title":"Professor","year":"1962","character":"Sita Devi Verma","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/professor","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_120717.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_120717.jpg"},"released":1}
1962
Professor
Professor as Sita Devi Verma
{"id":219072,"title":"Mr. & Mrs. '55","year":"1955","character":"Seeta Devi","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/mr-mrs-55","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_219072.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_219072.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
Mr. & Mrs. '55
Mr. & Mrs. '55 as Seeta Devi
{"id":226581,"title":"Shree 420","year":"1955","character":"Ganga Mai","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/shree-420","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_226581.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_226581.jpg"},"released":1}
Shree 420
Shree 420 as Ganga Mai