Madhu Malini
Madhu Malini (born Rukhsana) was an Indian film actress.[1] who was predominantly active in Hindi cinema from the early 1970s through to the late 1980s, appeared in over 60 films. She also appeared in some Tamil, Telugu and Punjabi films. She was known for her resemblance to actress Hema Malini and took her surname when entering the film industry.
She died in mysterious circumstances in the late 1980s. The exact date and cause of death is unknown. [2]
Personal life and career
She was originally named Rukhsana and took up the stage name Madhu Malini, due to her resemblance to Hema Malini. Her career began in the 1970s with supporting roles in films such as Pratigya (1975), Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978), Ek Duje Ke Liye (1981), Laawaris (1981), Avtaar (1983) and Hum Dono (1985).
She was mysteriously found dead in the late 1980s with no lead on her case. [3]
Filmography
Hindi
- Noor Mahal (1965)
- Dharti Kahe Pukarke (1969)
- Jai Jwala (1972)
- Phir Aya Toofan (1973)
- Shubdin (1974)
- Phanda (1975)
- Pratiggya (1975) - Ajit's sister
- Zid (1976)
- Dream Girl (1977)
- Shankar Hussain (1977) - Shankar & Hussain's Sister
- Dil Aur Deewaar (1978) - Blackmailer's associate
- Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978) - Mihru
- Bhagyalaxmi (1978)
- Ranjha Ikk Tey Heeran Do (1979) - Rani
- Nauker (1979) - Shobha
- Dada (1979) - Bobby (Bihari's daughter)
- Bharat Ki Santan (1980)
- Yeh Kaisa Insaf? (1980) - Sharda Nath
- Trilok Sundari (1980)
- Teen Ekkey (1980) - Sona - maharani of Sonapur
- Laawaris (1981) - Madhu Singh
- Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981) - Devi
- Meena Kumari Ki Amar Kahani (1981)
- Kanoon Aur Mujrim (1981)
- Aamne Samne (1982) - Rekha
- Tadap (1982)
- Do Dishayen (1982)
- Khud-Daar (1982) - Farida
- Sun Sajna (1982) - Champa (Gopi's girlfriend)
- Johny I Love You (1982) - Shop-keeper
- Bezubaan (1982) - Vija - Kalpana's girlfriend
- Dil Hi Dil Mein (1982) - Geeta Anand
- Chambal Ke Daku (1982)
- Taqdeer (1983) - Alka Rai
- Avtaar (1983) - Zubeida A. Ahmed
- Sun Meri Laila (1983) - Salma
- Ambri (1983) - Ambri
- Razia Sultan (1983)
- Sweekar Kiya Maine (1983) - Parminder Kaur 'Pammi' A. Chhadha
- Kalakar (1983) - Sheela
- Ek Din Bahu Ka (1983) - Madhu (uncredited)
- Boxer (1984) - Rajni's girlfriend (uncredited)
- Zakhmi Sher (1984)
- Shapath (1984) - Shanoo (Vijay's sister)
- All Rounder (1984) - Kalyani
- Aakhri Sangram (1984)
- Pyar Jhukta Nahin (1985) - Mala Mathur
- Hum Dono (1985) - Sapna
- Salma (1985)
- Maujaan Dubai Diyan (1985) - Madhu
- Kaanch Ki Deewar (1986) - Mary
- Zindagani (1986) - Dancer in restaurant
- Uddhar (1986)
- Inteqam Ki Aag (1986) - Maya
- 108 Teerthyatra (1987) - Ingla
- Woh Mili Thi (1988) - Shamli
- Bhed Bhav (1988) - (final film role)
Malayalam
- Thaliritta Kinakkal (1980)
- Chora Chuvanna Chora (1980) - Gouri
- Arayannam (1981) - Nalini
Tamil
- Thaayillamal Naan Illai (1979) - Jaya
- Uthiripookkal (1979) - Shenbagam
Telugu
- Triloka Sundari (1980)
- Prema Kanuka (1980)
- Thodu Dongalu (1981)
Kannada
- Devara Aata (1981)
- Pedda Gedda (1982)
Gujrati
- Mali Methan (1984)
References
- ^ Rajendra, Ashish (27 August 2023). "Raksha Bandhan 2023: बहन के किरदार निभाने के लिए मशहूर रहीं ये एक्ट्रेसेज, देखिए लिस्ट में कौन-कौन शामिल?" (in Hindi). jagran.com. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/born-into-poverty-madhu-malini-was-dubbed-hema-malini-lookalike-died-mysteriously-at-33-10180868/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=echobox&utm_channel=echoboxfb&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR4CuP7jo0XIuQYZjdhR90MkhhVcW9X3drmf6hRXaYhL1Y82CfAowatI7pIvrQ_aem_Xdq6cza_w1p53anoBKiZ1A
- ^ https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/born-into-poverty-madhu-malini-was-dubbed-hema-malini-lookalike-died-mysteriously-at-33-10180868/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=echobox&utm_channel=echoboxfb&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR4CuP7jo0XIuQYZjdhR90MkhhVcW9X3drmf6hRXaYhL1Y82CfAowatI7pIvrQ_aem_Xdq6cza_w1p53anoBKiZ1A
External links
- Madhu Malini at IMDb