Personal Info
Birth date
-
Day of death
1988-01-17
Gender
Female
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Jais, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, British India
Also known as
लीला मिश्रा
Лила Мисра
Leela Misra
Leela Mishra
Biography
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Filmography
Sholay
7
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After his family is murdered by the notorious bandit Gabbar Singh, a former police officer enlists the services of two outlaws to capture him and seek revenge.Awaara
7.2
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A petty thief is put on trial for the attempted murder of a lawyer. Through a series of flashbacks, the intertwining lives of the thief, the lawyer, and the thief's defense lawyer are illustrated.Aah
NYR
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At the behest of his father, Raj writes letters to Chandra, a prospective bride. However, unbeknownst to him, it is Neelu, Chandra's sister, who responds to his letters and falls in love with him.Pyaasa
7.2
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Vijay, a destitute poet, searches for true love while attempting to get his work published. With the assistance of two women in his life, his dream comes true - but at a cost that causes Vijay to rethink his worldview.Veerana
5.5
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A beautiful young girl, possessed from childhood by a vengeful spirit, wanders around lonely places to seduce and kill people and thus, gradually becomes lost in a dark world of revenge and lust.Lal Patthar
7
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Raja Kumar Bahadur alias Gyan Shankar Rai has been a total abstainer all his life, never touching a drop of alcohol, and keeping away from women and all known vices all his life. Then one day he sees a young woman named Saudamani, and instantly falls in love with her. He finds out about her background, and virtually buys her, and brings her to his palatial home. This is when he takes to drinking, and wooing her, and renaming her Madhuri, but refrains from marrying her. Years later, he sees another beautiful woman, about half his age, named Sumita, meets with her parents, pays off their debts, and marries her in the bargain.Milan
5.2
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On the banks of the holy River Ganga, Gopi, a ferryman conducts an unconsummated romance with Radha, a girl from the upper classes.Sadma
7.533
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A head injury causes a woman to regress to childhood. Lost and confused, she is eventually befriended by a school teacher. A Hindi remake of the 1982 film "Moondram Pirai" by the same team.The Chess Players
7.1
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In the year 1856, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah is the King of Awadh, one of the last independent kingdoms of India. The British intend to control this rich land and send General Outram to clear way for an annexation. Pressure is mounting amidst intrigue and political maneuvers, but the Nawab whiles away his time in pursuit of pleasure and religious practice. The court is of no help either — noblemen Mir and Mirza ignore all duties and spend their days playing endless games of chess. Based on Munshi Premchand's short story of the same name. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation in 2010.Maa Beta
NYR
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Dependent on his elder brother, Bishan, Ganga and his wife, Rameshwari, are abused and asked to leave. They work hard, set up their own business, and soon become wealthy enough to even support Bishan and his wife. A pregnant Rameshwari gets the news that her husband has been killed. She subsequently gives birth to a boy, who goes missing. Will Rameshwari be ever reunited with her son?Prince
5.2
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To better himself, a spoiled prince temporarily assumes a commoner's identity. But he soon learns his palace has been gifted to his father's new wife.Nadiya Ke Paar
7.8
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Chandan lives with his elder brother and uncle. One day while going across the river to get some medications for his uncle, he meets with Gunja, and both eventually fall in love. Fate makes Gunja's sister, Roopa, get married to Chandan's brother. Roopa dies in a freak accident. The family decides that Chandan's brother should get married again, and they propose marriage to Gunja. Will Chandan sacrifice his love for his nephew, and brother? Will Gunja accept her brother-in-law as her husband?Prem Rog
7.2
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Manorama, the daughter of a rich, orthodox family is married off, leaving her childhood friend Deodhar and his secret love for her, in despair. When tragedy befalls her, and traditions seem unfair, Deodhar must fight for what's right.Dosti
7.5
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Mr. Gupta passes away after an accident while on duty, leaving behind his ailing wife and school-going son, Ramnath. Both await for some compensation, and when they are informed that the company does not accept liability for Gupta's death, his wife falls down the stairs. and passes out. When Ramnath goes to fetch a doctor, he is knocked down and run over by a speeding car, losing the use of his left leg. When he returns from hospital, he finds that his mom has passed away, and his landlord has evicted him. Penniless and hungry, he roams the streets of Bombay and befriends a blind young man, Mohan, and both use their talents - playing and harmonica and singing respectively to earn some money. Mohan is on the look-out for his sister, Meena, who works as a Nurse in one of the hospitals and hopes to be reunited with her. Both friends befriend a ailing young girl, Manjula, and hope to get some money from her so that Ramnath can attend school.Ram Aur Shyam
7.4
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Abused by an oppressive brother-in-law Gajendra (Pran), Ramchandra (Dilip Kumar) runs away from home, and ends up in a small village where he is mistaken for Shyamrao (also Dilip Kumar), and must accept Ganga (Leela Mishra) and his new name or face severe exorcism. Meanwhile, Shyamrao is mistaken for Ramchandra by Anjana (Waheeda Rehman) and her dad (Nazir Hussain). When Gajendra finds out, he is enraged and attempts to beat the stuffing out of the person he thinks is his brother-in-law, but Shyamrao refuses to be abused or beaten, and all of a sudden things start changing in the household as well as in the community. It is not long before Gajendra finds out about the truth, and plans an ugly death for Shyamrao, and all those opposed to him.Parichay
6.4
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An unemployed young man (Jeetendra) takes a job to tutor unruly grandkids of Rai Sahab (Pran) and brings out respect, appreciation and hard work hidden deep inside them.Prem Kahani
NYR
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An apolitical poet abandons his love to become a freedom fighter — only for fate to bring them face-to-face again years later.Do Raaste
7
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Navendu was a young motherless boy when his father married again. The step-mother saw the fear and doubt in the eyes of the boy and she promised him that he will be like a real son to her. Many years later his father on his death-bed took another promise from young Navendu, a promise to look after his step-brothers and sisters and step-mother, as if they were all of one blood. Navendu kept up his promise till they all grew up and he was like a father to them. Soon the day, came when the young brothers and sisters stood at the same window of life from where they have to select the Road of Sacrifice And the Road of Selfishness. The story of Do Raaste is the Drama of those brothers and sisters who take the different roads.Purani Haveli
4.8
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After the passing away of her parents, Anita Kumar now lives with her paternal uncle, Kumar; his wife, Seema; and Seema's brother, Vikram. The family's business is taken over by Kumar, who uses some money to buy an old mansion deep in the countryside of Rana. Seema would like Anita to marry her brother, but Anita has already given her heart to Sunil, who runs a photo studio and is poor. This does not go over well with the Kumars, and they forbid her to see Sunil anymore. Then, when Kumar goes to take possession of the mansion, Anita's friends Shobha and Anand ask her if they can visit the mansion and also invite Sunil secretly. They also invite several other friends, including Sunil's assistant Manghu and travel via a bus. What the group does not know that is the mansion holds an evil secret, and that beneath the mansion, locked in a dungeon by its very own biological father, lies a monster, evil beyond imagination--and its primary diet is human meat!!Jadu Tona
6
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A family is plagued by the vengeful spirit of a murdered man who uses the body of an innocent child to enact his revenge.Kalicharan
6
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A police officer goes undercover to catch a wealthy and reputable person, who is involved in criminal activities.Tere Mere Sapne
4.5
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Upon completing medical school, young, idealistic Dr. Anand Kumar (Dev Anand) moves to a small village intent on making a difference. Unfortunately, he finds that life sometimes gets in the way of principles. After tragedy strikes the doctor and his new bride (Mumtaz), his bitterness drives him to pursue wealth and power, transforming him into the type of man he once despised. But in winning a fortune, has Anand lost the love of his devoted wife?Sahara
7
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Sahara is a 1958 Indian Bollywood film directed by Lekhraj Bhakri. The film stars Meena Kumari in the lead role of Leela and relates her life story.Amar Prem
6.962
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A village woman abandoned by her husband is forced into prostitution in Kolkata and forms nameless yet strong relations with a wealthy patron as well as an abused boy in the neighbourhood.Saudagar
5.75
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Moti is a merchant who sells jaggery in the market, with the help of an older woman, Mahjubhi, who makes exemplary jaggery. He is in love with a village girl, but cannot afford to pay the dowry/marriage expenses to her father. So he decides to marry Mahjubhi, while secretly harbouring the dream of saving enough money for dowry and marrying the village girl. After marrying Majubhi, Moti extracts a lot of work from her to this end. He eventually does collect the amount and divorces her, accusing her of infidelity. Shortly after that he marries the village girl, and goes back to his business of selling jaggery, but faces the consequence of losing Mahjubhi's jaggery.Zakhmi Aurat
5.5
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Two seasoned criminals, Sukhdev and Suryakant rape inspector Kiran Dutt, a hardworking police officer. However, they get acquitted due to lack of evidence. Kiran with support from her fiance Suraj, brings together rape victims from all over the country and chalks out a plan to help them avenge their rape. Will Kiran be able to do justice to the thousands of rape victims across the country?Mr. X in Bombay
6
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Shobha Mathur lives a wealthy lifestyle with her Professor dad, who is now carrying out experiments on various issues. One day while doing so, he makes an employee named Manohar drink a potion, which results in his death. Rajan comes to their rescue, gets rid of the body, and starts blackmailing Mathur, which can only end when Shobha marries Rajan. Then one day Shobha meets a poet by the name of Sudarshan and both of them fall in love. When he asks for her hand in marriage, Shobha refuses. The next day Shobha finds a note addressed to her from Sudarshan in which he has stated that he is going to kill himself. Thereafter, every night she starts to hear Sudarshan's voice, blaming her for his death, as his soul is unable to find solace. With Sudarshan out of the way, Rajan readies himself for marrying Shobha - and it looks like he may have his way with the Mathurs after all - without having to encounter any more obstacles.Mere Apne
6.167
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Old woman Anandi moves to the city with her relatives and finds out their material side. She develops fondness for two rival street gangs of unemployed youth. These gangs are headed by two former friends turned foes in a time when society, politics and education are all losing their bearings in 1970s India.Acting
TBAWhat Will People Say? as Jeevan's Auntie
1989Galiyon Ka Badshah as Mausi
1989Purani Haveli as Kala Gangu's Victim
1988Zakhmi Aurat as Shanti's grandmother
1988Veerana as Sahila's Grandmother
1988Shiva Shakti as Unknown
1986Maqaar as Unknown
1986Samay Ki Dhaara as Madhvi's Poofi
1985Meraa Ghar Mere Bacche as Mrs. Gotewala
1985Telephone as Unknown
1985Pighalta Aasman as Suku
1984Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasaan as Badi Bi
1984Abodh as Grandmother / Gajanan's Mother
1984Pakhandee as Unknown
1983Sadma as Somu's neighbor "nani"
1983Humse Na Jeeta Koi as Lajwanti
1982Katha as Dadi Amma
1982Prem Rog as Unknown
1982Dil... Akhir Dil Hai as Kusum's Mausi
1982Shriman Shrimati as Unknown
1982Chorni as Judge Sinha's Mother
1982Nadiya Ke Paar as Kaaki
1981The Tinkling of Anklets as Nanny Damyanti
1981Daasi as Mangala's aunt
1981Chashme Buddoor as Dadima
1981Saajan Ki Saheli as Rai Bahadur's Sister
1980Aanchal as Unknown
1980Man Pasand as Aunty
1979Ahsaas as Unknown
1979Raadha Aur Seeta as Unknown
1979Naiyya as Unknown
1979Baton Baton Mein as Philomena Aunty
1979Sunayana as Maushiji
1978Heeralaal Pannalaal as Arjun's Grandmother
1978Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan as Raped girl's mom
1977Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein as Mohini's Mother
1977The Chess Players as Hirya
1977Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaaye as Sukhiya
1977Kinara as Unknown
1977Jadu Tona as Unknown
1976Naach Uthe Sansaar as Karmu's Mother
1976Khaan Dost as Bua
1976Kalicharan as Mausiji
1976Bairaag as Tara's Aunty
1976Mehbooba as Unknown
1975Sholay as Mausi
1975Khushboo as Kusum's mother
1975Prem Kahani as Dheeraj's Aunt
1973Saudagar as Badi Bhi
1973Bada Kabutar as Bhola's mom
1972Parichay as Ravi's Aunt
1972Do Chor as Unknown
1972Amar Prem as Mausi
1972Dushman as Mrs. Ganga Din
1971Lal Patthar as Unknown
1971Mere Apne as Gupta's maidservant
1971Kathputli as Kamla Devi
1971Tere Mere Sapne as Nisha's aunt
1971Patanga as Renu's Mausi
1971Uphaar as Kaki
1970Mastana as Naniji
1970Deedar as Unknown
1970Maa Aur Mamta as Maya's Aunty(as Leela Misra)
1969Do Raaste as Bhagwanti Allopee Prasad
1969Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke as Unknown
1969Pyar Ka Sapna as Unknown
1969Balak as Janki
1969Prince as Unknown
1967Majhli Didi as Kishan's neighbor
1967Milan as Nani
1967Bahu Begum as Kariban Bua (uncredited)
1967Ram Aur Shyam as Ganga Mauzi
1967Diwana as Kaki
1967Raat Aur Din as Pratap's mother
1966Tasveer as Unknown
1966Pati Patni as Unknown
1966Gaban as Unknown
1964Cha Cha Cha as Unknown
1964Dosti as Mausi
1964Leader as Unknown
1964Mr. X in Bombay as Sudarshan's Mother
1963Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram as Unknown
1963Phool Bane Angaare as Unknown
1962Maa Beta as Rampyari
1962Jhoola as Unknown
1962Ankh Micholi as Geeta Bhalla
1962Shaadi as Unknown
1961Pyase Panchhi as Mrs. Jamunaprasad Chaturvedi
1961Pyaar Ka Saagar as Radha's aunt (as Leela Misra)
1961Sasural as Unknown
1961Razia Sultana as Unknown
1961Sapne Suhane as Unknown
1960Usne Kaha Tha as Unknown
1960Patang as Mrs. Din Dayal (as Leela Misra)
1960College Girl as Ram Pershad's mother
1959Kanhaiya as Paro
1959Goonj Uthi Shehnai as Jamuna
1958Sahara as Rangilibai
1958Dawn as Unknown
1958Lajwanti as Nirmal's Sister (as Leela Misra)
1958Aakhri Dao as Sheila's Aunty (as Lila Misra)
1958Sitaron Se Aage as Kanta's Aunty
1957Pyaasa as Vijay's Mother
1955Railway Platform as Ram's Mom
1955Baap Re Baap as Mrs. Jung Bahadur
1954Nastik as Rani Ma (Vinod's mother)
1953Shikast as Bhavani
1953Jeevan Jyoti as Ganga
1953Aah as Mrs. Rai
1953Teen Batti Char Raasta as Bengali wife
1952Daag as Unknown
1952Aandhiyan as Janaki's Mother
1952Rangeeli as Unknown
1951Awaara as Mr. Raghunath's Sister-in-Law
1951Bahar as Malti's mom
1951Aaram as Unknown
1950Sheesh Mahal as Roopa's Mother
1950Nirala as Maa
1948Ram Baan as Unknown
1948Khidki as Unknown
1947Shehnai as Unknown
1947Sajan as Unknown
1947Elan as Javed's Mother
1946Anmol Ghadi as Unknown
1945Zeenat as Liyaqat's Mom (as Lila Misra)
1945Nursemaid Panna as Karunawati
1941Chitralekha as Unknown
1937The Descent of the Ganges as Unknown