Paro Devi
- Known for
- 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.
Movies with Paro Devi
- Tere Mere Sapne 1971 · ★ 5.5
- Pyar Hi Pyar 1969 · ★ 8.0
- Geet 1970 · ★ 5.8
- Mehboob Ki Mehndi 1971 · ★ 4.0
- Sargam 1950 · ★ 9.0
- C.I.D. 909 1967 · ★ 8.0
- Thokar 1953 · ★ 8.0
- Sunghursh 1968 · ★ 8.0
- Meri Surat Teri Ankhen 1963 · ★ 10.0
- Eight Days 1946 · ★ 9.0
- Shikari 1946 · ★ 10.0
- Do Bhai 1947 · ★ 10.0
- Angarey 1954 · ★ 9.0
- Ustad 420 1969
- Bijli 1950