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.
Tere Mere Sapne
May 13, 1971Rated 5.5 out of 10
Mehboob Ki Mehndi
Jan 30, 1971Rated 4 out of 10
Geet
Jan 01, 1970Rated 5.8 out of 10
Ustad 420
Jul 16, 1969
Pyar Hi Pyar
Oct 17, 1969Rated 8 out of 10
Sunghursh
Jul 27, 1968Rated 8 out of 10
C.I.D. 909
Jan 01, 1967Rated 8 out of 10
Meri Surat Teri Ankhen
Jan 01, 1963Rated 10 out of 10
Angarey
Jan 21, 1954Rated 9 out of 10
Thokar
Jan 01, 1953Rated 8 out of 10
Sargam
Dec 31, 1950Rated 9 out of 10
Bijli
Sep 22, 1950
Do Bhai
Jan 01, 1947Rated 10 out of 10
Eight Days
Jan 01, 1946Rated 9 out of 10
Shikari
Apr 12, 1946Rated 10 out of 10