Paro Devi
Acting
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.
Known For
Thokar
MOVIE • 1953
Do Bhai
MOVIE • 1947
Tere Mere Sapne
MOVIE • 1971
Sunghursh
MOVIE • 1968
Meri Surat Teri Ankhen
MOVIE • 1963
Pyar Hi Pyar
MOVIE • 1969
Mehboob Ki Mehndi
MOVIE • 1971
Sargam
MOVIE • 1950
C.I.D. 909
MOVIE • 1967
Geet
MOVIE • 1970
Shikari
MOVIE • 1946
Angarey
MOVIE • 1954
Eight Days
MOVIE • 1946
Bijli
MOVIE • 1950