Reena Roy was a famous leading lady of Hindi films from 1972-1985. She came from a broken home, a Muslim father and Hindu mother, who separated after having four children together. Reena is their third child, and she started films in her early teens. Her career in films started off inauspiciously with B.R. Ishara's "Nayi Duniya Naye Log" (1973) with another newcomer Danny Denzongpa, which was shelved temporarily. B.R. Ishara cast both actors again in "Zaroorat" (1972), along with another newcomer Vijay Arora, and the racy film became a hit. Reena was now called the "Zaroorat Girl." She had to wait a while for her next break with Jaise Ko Taisa (1973), where her rain-soaked dance to the song "Abke Sawan" with Jeetendra raised temperatures. She was a working actress with films like Jangal Mein Mangal, Rani Aur Lalpari, Madhosh, Goonj, and Umar Qaid, but most didn't make an impact, until the mid-1970s, when Zakhmee (1975) and "Kalicharan" (1976) made her more popular among directors and audiences. Initially, there was low expectations with Kalicharan, since Subhash Ghai, a failed actor, was making his directorial debut, and Shatrugan Sinha, an actor known for his villainous roles, was making his first mark as the lead hero. But the film defied everyone's expectations and became a surprise hit, and Reena as Shatrugan's love interest got attention from audiences. They became a off-screen pair as well, and they signed several films together. Her pairing with Sunil Dutt was also popular with audiences. The successes of "Zakhmee" and "Kalicharan" led to her star vehicle Nagin(1976). Playing the title role of the deadly 'Nagin', she avenges the death of her lover by ruthlessly murdering five leading male-stars. 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. Raj Kumar Kohli worked with Reena and churned out greatest multi-starer blockbusters Nagin, Jaani Dushman (1979), Muqabla (1979) and Raaj Tilak (1984).
Reena Roy was a famous leading lady of Hindi films from 1972-1985. She came from a broken home, a Muslim father and Hindu mother, who separated after having four children together. Reena is their third child, and she started films in her early teens. Her career in films started off inauspiciously with B.R. Ishara's "Nayi Duniya Naye Log" (1973) with another newcomer Danny Denzongpa, which was shelved temporarily. B.R. Ishara cast both actors again in "Zaroorat" (1972), along with another newcomer Vijay Arora, and the racy film became a hit. Reena was now called the "Zaroorat Girl." She had to wait a while for her next break with Jaise Ko Taisa (1973), where her rain-soaked dance to the song "Abke Sawan" with Jeetendra raised temperatures. She was a working actress with films like Jangal Mein Mangal, Rani Aur Lalpari, Madhosh, Goonj, and Umar Qaid, but most didn't make an impact, until the mid-1970s, when Zakhmee (1975) and "Kalicharan" (1976) made her more popular among directors and audiences. Initially, there was low expectations with Kalicharan, since Subhash Ghai, a failed actor, was making his directorial debut, and Shatrugan Sinha, an actor known for his villainous roles, was making his first mark as the lead hero. But the film defied everyone's expectations and became a surprise hit, and Reena as Shatrugan's love interest got attention from audiences. They became a off-screen pair as well, and they signed several films together. Her pairing with Sunil Dutt was also popular with audiences. The successes of "Zakhmee" and "Kalicharan" led to her star vehicle Nagin(1976). Playing the title role of the deadly 'Nagin', she avenges the death of her lover by ruthlessly murdering five leading male-stars. 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. Raj Kumar Kohli worked with Reena and churned out greatest multi-starer blockbusters Nagin, Jaani Dushman (1979), Muqabla (1979) and Raaj Tilak (1984).
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Filmography (Movies)
Ghar Grihasti
Character:
Release Date:29/06/2004
Refugee
Character:Amina Mohammad
Release Date:30/06/2000
Gair
Character:Sharda Oberoi
Release Date:10/10/1999
Jeeo Shaan Se
Character:
Release Date:30/06/1997
Ajay
Character:
Release Date:20/12/1996
Rajkumar
Character:Rani Maa
Release Date:22/03/1996
Smuggler
Character:
Release Date:12/01/1996
Policewala Gunda
Character:
Release Date:19/05/1995
Janam Kundli
Character:Rita
Release Date:12/05/1995
Bedardi
Character:Preeti Saxena
Release Date:12/11/1993
Aadmi Khilona Hai
Character:Ganga Verma
Release Date:30/07/1993
Hum Dono
Character:Rani
Release Date:22/03/1985
Ghulami
Character:Moran
Release Date:02/03/1985
Ek Chitthi Pyar Bhari
Character:Aarti Saxena
Release Date:02/01/1985
Karishmaa
Character:
Release Date:30/11/1984
Raaj Tilak
Character:Madhumati Singh
Release Date:09/08/1984
Asha Jyoti
Character:Asha
Release Date:25/05/1984
Maati Maangey Khoon
Character:Sharda
Release Date:01/01/1984
Yaadon Ki Zanjeer
Character:Usha
Release Date:01/01/1984
Naukar Biwi Ka
Character:Sandhya
Release Date:09/08/1983
Prem Tapasya
Character:Devi Singh
Release Date:15/04/1983
Andhaa Kaanoon
Character:Meena Srivastav
Release Date:08/04/1983
Arpan
Character:Shobha
Release Date:01/04/1983
Bezubaan
Character:Kalpana
Release Date:24/12/1982
Deedar-E-Yaar
Character:Qawalli Singer
Release Date:22/10/1982
Baghavat
Character:Chhanno
Release Date:27/08/1982
Insaan
Character:Sona
Release Date:25/06/1982
Badle Ki Aag
Character:Geeta
Release Date:27/05/1982
Sanam Teri Kasam
Character:Nisha
Release Date:06/05/1982
Main Inteqam Loonga
Character:
Release Date:01/02/1982
Haathkadi
Character:Rosy
Release Date:15/01/1982
Dard Ka Rishta
Character:Asha
Release Date:01/01/1982
Dharam Kanta
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1982
Lakshmi
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1982
Jail Yatra
Character:Shanu
Release Date:07/09/1981
Naseeb
Character:Julie
Release Date:01/05/1981
Rocky
Character:Lajwanti / Hirabai
Release Date:25/04/1981
Jwalamukhi
Character:Anju
Release Date:26/12/1980
Be-Reham
Character:Kiran
Release Date:15/08/1980
Aasha
Character:Aasha
Release Date:21/03/1980
Ganga Aur Suraj
Character:
Release Date:14/02/1980
Sau Din Saas Ke
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1980
Bhayaanak
Character:Champa
Release Date:21/09/1979
Jaani Dushman
Character:Raja / Reshma
Release Date:22/05/1979
Muqabla
Character:Laxmi 'Lacho'
Release Date:26/03/1979
Gautam Govinda
Character:Dancer
Release Date:20/02/1979
Chor Ho To Aisa
Character:Champa
Release Date:11/12/1978
Vishwanath
Character:Soni
Release Date:09/08/1978
Daku Aur Jawan
Character:
Release Date:13/07/1978
Badaltey Rishtey
Character:Savitri Devi
Release Date:11/03/1978
Karmayogi
Character:Kiran
Release Date:01/01/1978
Taxi Taxie
Character:
Release Date:09/08/1977
Daku Aur Mahatma
Character:
Release Date:13/07/1977
Paapi
Character:Aasha
Release Date:02/02/1977
Jay Vejay
Character:
Release Date:24/01/1977
Apnapan
Character:Kamini Agarwal
Release Date:01/01/1977
Jadu Tona
Character:Varsha
Release Date:01/01/1977
Udhar Ka Sindur
Character:Rekha
Release Date:16/10/1976
Barood
Character:Sapna - Bakshi's Assistant
Release Date:06/03/1976
Kalicharan
Character:Sapna Mathur
Release Date:07/02/1976
Nagin
Character:Nagin (female serpent)
Release Date:19/01/1976
Apne Dushman
Character:Reshma…
Release Date:19/11/1975
Zakhmee
Character:
Release Date:05/05/1975
Vardaan
Character:Lata
Release Date:01/01/1975
Rani and Lalpari
Character:Lalpari
Release Date:01/01/1975
Madhosh
Character:Minal
Release Date:27/02/1974
Nai Duniya Naye Log
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1973
Jaise Ko Taisa
Character:Roopa
Release Date:01/01/1973
Jangal Mein Mangal
Character:Leela
Release Date:27/12/1972
Milap
Character:Rani 'Chalava'
Release Date:12/09/1972
Zaroorat
Character:Anju / Anjana Arora
Release Date:18/03/1972
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