Paro Devi

Biography

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.

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Known For

Pyar Hi Pyar
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Ustad 420

1969

as Shankar's Mother

Meri Surat Teri Ankhen
Meri Surat Teri Ankhen

1963

as Mrs. Rahmat

Sunghursh
Sunghursh

1968

as Singer and dancer at Yashoda's wedding

Geet
Geet

1970

as Radha

C.I.D. 909
C.I.D. 909

1967

as Reshma's Mother

Do Bhai
Tere Mere Sapne
Tere Mere Sapne

1971

as Mrs. Prasad

Mehboob Ki Mehndi
Thokar
Eight Days
Eight Days

1946

as Tribal girl

Sargam
Sargam

1950

as Bhairvi's sister

Angarey
Shikari
Bijli
Bijli

1950