Leela Mishra

Leela Mishra

Deceased · Born: Jan 1, 1908 · Died: Jan 17, 1988

Personal Details

BornJan 1, 1908 Jais, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, British India

Biography

Leela Mishra, a renowned actress of Indian cinema, was born on January 1, 1908, in the historic city of Jais, which was then part of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, a region that is now a part of the state of Uttar Pradesh in India, which was under British colonial rule at that time.

Mishra's acting career spanned several decades, during which she appeared in numerous films, including the iconic 1975 film Sholay, a classic action-adventure movie that has become a staple of Indian popular culture. She also appeared in the 1946 film Anmol Ghadi, a romantic drama that showcased her versatility as an actress. Additionally, she acted in the 1969 film Prince, a historical drama that highlighted her ability to adapt to different genres.

Leela Mishra's life came to a close on January 17, 1988, in Bombay, which is now known as Mumbai, the financial capital of India and a hub of the Indian film industry.

Career

1989
Purani Haveli
Purani Haveli as Kala Gangu's Victim
1988
Veerana
Veerana as Sahila's Grandmother
1983
Katha
Katha as Dadi Amma
1982
1981
1979
Baton Baton Mein
Baton Baton Mein as Philomena Aunty
1977
1975
Sholay
Sholay as Mausi
1973
Saudagar
Saudagar as Badi Bhi
1972
Amar Prem
Amar Prem as Mausi
Parichay
Parichay as Ravi's Aunt
Uphaar
Uphaar as Kaki
Mere Apne
Mere Apne as Gupta's maidservant
1964
Dosti
Dosti as Mausi
1957
Thirst
Thirst as Vijay's Mother
1951
Awaara
Awaara as Mr. Raghunath's Sister-in-Law