1957-01-07 Bombay, India
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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Ghar Grihasti | 2004-06-29 | |
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Refugee | Amina Mohammad | 2000-06-30 |
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Gair | Sharda Oberoi | 1999-10-10 |
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Jeeo Shaan Se | 1997-06-30 | |
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Smuggler | 1996-01-12 | |
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Rajkumar | Rani Maa | 1996-03-22 |
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Ajay | 1996-12-20 | |
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Policewala Gunda | 1995-05-19 | |
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Janam Kundli | Rita | 1995-05-12 |
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Aadmi Khilona Hai | Ganga Verma | 1993-07-30 |
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Bedardi | Preeti Saxena | 1993-11-12 |
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Ek Chitthi Pyar Bhari | Aarti Saxena | 1985-01-02 |
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Ghulami | Moran | 1985-03-02 |
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Hum Dono | Rani | 1985-03-22 |
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Maati Maangey Khoon | Sharda | 1984-01-01 |
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करिश्मा | 1984-11-30 | |
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Asha-Jyoti | Asha | 1984-05-25 |
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Yaadon Ki Zanjeer | Usha | 1984-01-01 |
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राज तिलक | Madhumati Singh | 1984-08-09 |
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Naukar Biwi Ka | Sandhya | 1983-08-09 |
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Prem Tapasya | Devi Singh | 1983-04-15 |
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Andhaa Kaanoon | Meena Srivastav | 1983-04-08 |
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अर्पण | Shobha | 1983-04-01 |
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Sanam Teri Kasam | Nisha | 1982-05-06 |
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Haathkadi | Rosy | 1982-01-15 |
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Dard Ka Rishta | Asha | 1982-01-01 |
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Bezubaan | Kalpana | 1982-12-24 |
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Main Inteqam Loonga | 1982-02-01 | |
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Insaan | Sona | 1982-06-25 |
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Badle Ki Aag | Geeta | 1982-05-27 |
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Lakshmi | 1982-01-01 | |
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Dharam Kanta | 1982-01-01 | |
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Baghavat | Chhanno | 1982-08-27 |
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Deedar-E-Yaar | Qawalli Singer | 1982-10-22 |
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नसीब | Julie | 1981-05-01 |
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Jail Yatra | Shanu | 1981-09-07 |
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रॉकी | Lajwanti / Hirabai | 1981-04-25 |
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गंगा और सुरज | 1980-02-14 | |
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Sau Din Saas Ke | 1980-01-01 | |
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बेरहम | Kiran | 1980-08-15 |
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Jwalamukhi | Anju | 1980-12-26 |
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आशा | Aasha | 1980-03-21 |
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गौतम गोविंदा | Dancer | 1979-02-20 |
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Muqabla | Laxmi 'Lacho' | 1979-03-26 |
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Bhayaanak | Champa | 1979-09-21 |
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Jaani Dushman | Raja / Reshma | 1979-05-22 |
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विश्वनाथ | Soni | 1978-08-09 |
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Karmayogi | Kiran | 1978-01-01 |
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Daku Aur Jawan | 1978-07-13 | |
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Badaltey Rishtey | Savitri Devi | 1978-03-11 |
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Chor Ho To Aisa | Champa | 1978-12-11 |
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जादू टोना | Varsha | 1977-01-01 |
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Apnapan | Kamini Agarwal | 1977-01-01 |
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Daku Aur Mahatma | 1977-07-13 | |
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Paapi | Aasha | 1977-02-02 |
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Taxi Taxie | 1977-08-09 | |
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Jai-Vijay | 1977-01-24 | |
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Barood | Sapna - Bakshi's Assistant | 1976-03-06 |
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Nagin | Nagin (female serpent) | 1976-01-19 |
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उधार का सिंदूर | Rekha | 1976-10-16 |
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Kalicharan | Sapna Mathur | 1976-02-07 |
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Vardaan | Lata | 1975-01-01 |
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Rani aur Lalpari | Lalpari | 1975-01-01 |
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Apne Dushman | Reshma… | 1975-11-19 |
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Zakhmee | 1975-05-05 | |
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Madhosh | Minal | 1974-02-27 |
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Jaise Ko Taisa | Roopa | 1973-01-01 |
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Nai Duniya Naye Log | 1973-01-01 | |
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Zaroorat | Anju / Anjana Arora | 1972-03-18 |
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Jangal Mein Mangal | Leela | 1972-12-27 |
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Milap | Rani 'Chalava' | 1972-09-12 |
