Paro Devi
According to Saadat Hasan Manto, Paro was a courtesan from Meerut where she was a big hit with all the rich men of the city. Among those who frequented her kotha were the poets Josh Maleehabadi and Saghar Nizami! She was introduced by Savak Vachcha in Shikari (1946) as a side-heroine. She sang her own songs in this film including Chupo chupo o marne se darnewalon and Rangeela re, jawani mein sata ke kahan kahan gaya re composed by S.D. Burman. Later, she played supporting roles in many films including Do Bhai (1947), Sargam (1950), Angarey (1954) etc. Her most memorable role was opposite Dilip Kumar and Kamini Kaushal in Shabnam (1949) In 70's she was best known for playing wicked kotha Malkin- mom ki gudiya , mera gaon mera desh etc. She also sang for some movies.
Known For
Credits
- 1971 ยทTere Mere Sapneas Mrs. Prasad
- 1971 ยทMehboob Ki Mehndias
- 1970 ยทGeetas Radha
- 1969 ยทUstad 420as Shankar's Mother
- 1968 ยทSunghurshas Singer and dancer at Yashoda's wedding
- 1967 ยทC.I.D. 909as Reshma's Mother
- 1963 ยทMeri Surat Teri Ankhenas Mrs. Rahmat
- 1953 ยทThokaras
- 1950 ยทSargamas Bhairvi's sister
- 1950 ยทBijlias
- 1947 ยทDo Bhaias
- 1946 ยทShikarias
- 1946 ยทEight Daysas Tribal girl