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Mala Sinha
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- Born 11 November 1936
- Place of Birth Kolkata
- Occupation Actor
- Spouse Chidambaram Prasad Lohani (1966; Died 2024)
- Education St. John's Diocesan Girls' Higher Secondary School
- Years active 1946-2000
- Children Pratibha Sinha
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- Bandhu,
- Pyaasa
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ABOUT Mala Sinha
Mala Sinha: A Leading Lady of Hindi Cinema Mala Sinha (1936-2023), a prominent figure in Indian cinema, carved a niche for herself with powerful portrayals of unconventional female characters, earning her the monikers "daring diva" and "torch bearer of women's cinema." Her career, spanning four decades, saw her transition from regional cinema to become a leading lady in Hindi films during the 1960s and early 1970s. Sinha's breakthrough roles came in Guru Dutt's Pyaasa (1957) and Yash Chopra's Dhool Ka Phool (1959), establishing her as a versatile actress. Throughout her career, she starred in over a hundred films, showcasing her range in movies like Phir Subah Hogi, Anpadh, Dil Tera Deewana, Gumrah, Bahurani, Himalay Ki God Mein, Aasra, Ankhen, and Do Kaliyan. Her collaborations with renowned actors such as Uttam Kumar, Kishore Kumar, Dev Anand, and Rajesh Khanna cemented her position in the industry. From 1958 to 1965, Sinha was among the highest-paid actresses in Bollywood, sharing the top spot with Vyjayanthimala and later holding a prominent position alongside Sharmila Tagore and others. In 2018, her contribution to cinema was recognized with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award. Her legacy rests not only on her commercial success but also on her impactful portrayal of strong, independent women, significantly ahead of their time. Sinha's death in 2023 marked the end of an era in Indian cinema.
Mala Sinha FILMS AND CREDITS
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MALA SINHA NEWS
Geeta Bali became jealous of Mala Sinha, locked herself in a room and wept after witnessing her talent: 'She will replace me'
September 25, 2025 4:36 pm
Filmmaker Kidar Sharma, who introduced several stars to Hindi cinema, recalled a story about a distraught Geeta Bali becoming jealous of Mala Sinha's talent.
Golden era actress admitted to prostitution in court after IT raid at her house; later claimed she lied to get her 'black money' back
September 12, 2025 4:18 pm
This popular Bollywood star from the 1950s found herself in a massive scandal after she had to admit to prostitution in the court of law to recover Rs 12 lakh black money confiscated by the Income Tax department.
Pyaasa: Guru Dutt made the original 'broke man propaganda' movie, but it was also a cry for help that nobody answered
July 10, 2025 8:05 am
Post Credits Scene: Ask yourself this, why are the two most popular archetypes in Indian cinema the ‘Angry Young Man’ and the ‘Devdas’? They occupy the two extremes of the male psyche, but they reflect the reality of what untreated men in our country experience daily: rage and sorrow. The same men feel seen and heard through Guru Dutt's Pyaasa.
When Bollywood friendships go bad
May 14, 2017 4:06 pm
Bollywood friendships are so brittle that it takes one storm to break the bond. When friends become rivals, they leave a lot in the wake of their separation -- not just Kapil Sharma and Sunil Grover, or Karan Johar and Kajol. This industry has seen many friendships bite the dust.
Secret Lives
September 21, 2014 1:00 am
BR Chopra’s Gumrah is remembered as much for its bold storyline as for its music.
Mala Sinha boycotts Phalke award ceremony
May 02, 2013 12:43 am
Upset with the award committee for disrespecting her,veteran actor Mala Sinha did not attend the Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Award ceremony.
I am not aware which award I was getting: Mala Sinha
May 01, 2013 12:38 pm
There was no mention about Mala Sinha and her award on the invitation card.
Govt used old norms to grant land at low prices: CAG
April 18, 2012 12:28 am
This is despite the fact that educational endeavours are no longer only philanthropic in nature,the report said.
Last Day,Last Show
April 03, 2012 2:55 am
While the family crowd has mostly shifted to the multiplexes,single-screen theatres in the city are struggling to find takers. As Shakuntalam,in Delhi,shuts down to give way to a business centre,is it going to be the end of the road for its peers as well?
Last Day,Last Show
April 01, 2012 2:16 am
It was in the year 1963 when a 25-year-old man walked into an empty movie hall,with a flashlight in his hand.
