Lalita Pawar
Lalita Pawar (née Amba Laxmanrao Shagun; 18 April 1916 – 24 February 1998) was a prolific Indian actress, who later became famous as a character actress, appearing in over 700 films in Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati cinema. She holds a Guinness world record of longest acting career spanning over 70 years. Pawar won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the comedy-drama Anari. She featured in hit films such as Netaji Palkar (1938), made by Bhalji Pendharkar, New Hana Pictures' Sant Damaji, Navyug Chitrapat's Amrit, written by VS Khandekar, and Chhaya Films' Gora Kumbhar. Her other memorable roles were in the films Anari (1959), Shri 420 and Mr & Mrs 55, and the role of Manthara, in Ramanand Sagar's television epic serial Ramayan.
Acted in
Limited Humanity
1995
as Shanta
Muskurahat
1992
as Laundry lady
Sherni
1988
Zalzala
1988
Uttar Dakshin
1987
as Raja's grandmother
Watan Ke Rakhwale
1987
as Radha's maternal grandma
Ramayan
1987
Pyar Ke Do Pal
1986
as Paro's mom
Ghar Sansar
1986
as Satyanarayan's Mother
Love and God
1986
as Kais' Mother
Ram Tere Kitne Nam
1985
Jhutha Sach
1984
as Governess
Purana Mandir
1984
as Basanti
Nastik
1983
Chatak Chandni
1982
Apna Bana Lo
1982
as Moushi
Shriman Shrimati
1982
as Mrs. Kumar
Sannata
1981
Naseeb
1981
as Mrs. Gomes
Yaarana
1981
Phir Wahi Raat
1980
as Hostel Warden
Kali Ghata
1980
as Amba
Sau Din Saas Ke
1980
Nauker
1979
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
1979
as Supervisor
Manzil
1979
as Mrs. Chandra
Prem Bandhan
1979
Janta Hawaldar
1979
Jaan-E-Bahaar
1979
as Gopal's mother
Vishwanath
1978
as Zarina's Mother
Tumhari Kasam
1978
Chakkar Pe Chakkar
1977
as Mrs. Kumar
Aaina
1977
as Janki
Jay Vejay
1977
Dream Girl
1977
as Daima
Do Anjaane
1976
as Amit's Neighbour
Bundal Baaz
1976
as Rajaram's Mausi
Tapasya
1976
Khel Khel Mein
1975
Naya Din Nai Raat
1974
Do Phool
1973
Bombay to Goa
1972
as Kashibai
Jwala
1971
Jaane Anjaane
1971
Naya Zamana
1971
Parwana
1971
as Sarita Singh
Anand
1971
as Mrs. D'Sa
Man Ki Aankhen
1970
Gopi
1970
Suhana Safar
1970
as Bus Passenger
Devi
1970
Chirag
1969
as Gayetridevi Singh
Darpan
1969
Tumse Achha Kaun Hai
1969
Aabroo
1968
as Mrs. Verma
Duniya
1968
as Mrs. Sharma
Ankhen
1968
as Madam
Neel Kamal
1968
as Thakurain
Majhli Didi
1967
as Kadambini
Aurat
1967
Bahu Begum
1967
as Naziran Bai
Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan
1967
Diwana
1967
as Fatima Begum
Noorjehan
1967
Phool Aur Patthar
1966
as Mrs. Jeevan Ram
Tasveer
1966
as Mrs. Kiran
Suraj
1966
as Maharani
Biradari
1966
as Seema's Mother
Chhota Bhai
1966
Love in Tokyo
1966
Khandan
1965
as Bhagvanti J. Lal
Sangam
1964
as Mrs. Verma
Bahurani
1964
Kohraa
1964
as Dai Maa
Apne Huye Paraye
1964
Phoolon Ki Sej
1964
Sharabi
1964
as Keshav's mom
Bharosa
1963
Hamrahi
1963
as Mrs. Dharamdas
Bluff Master
1963
as Ashok's Mother
Grahasti
1963
as Harish's sister
Sehra
1963
as Angara's mother
Ek Dil Sau Afsane
1963
as Shekhar's Grandmother
Maa Beta
1962
as Reeta's mom
Professor
1962
as Sita Devi Verma
Maya
1961
as Mausi
Opera House
1961
as Leela Sharma
Jhumroo
1961
as Kamli
Junglee
1961
as Shekhar's Mother
Hum Dono
1961
as Major. Manohar Lal Verma's mother
Chhaya
1961
as Rukmani (Seth Jagatnarayan's sister)
Mem-didi
1961
as Mrs. Roy / Memdidi
Sasural
1961
Bindya
1960
as Mrs. Ramnath (Devraj's step-mother)
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai
1960
as Mirabai
Sujata
1959
as Buaji
Anari
1959
as Mrs. L. D'Sa
Kanhaiya
1959
as Ganga (Kanhaiya's mother)
Didi
1959
as Gopal's Mother
Mohar
1959
Raj Tilak
1958
Parvarish
1958
as Thakurain Rukmani J. Singh
Samrat Chandragupt
1958
Mehndi
1958
Karigar
1958
as Ganga
Baarish
1957
as Gopal and Chanda's mom
Nau Do Gyarah
1957
as Madan's aunt
Aasha
1957
Pocket Maar
1956
as Roshan's mom
Shree 420
1955
as Ganga Mai
Mr. & Mrs. '55
1955
as Seeta Devi
Miss Coca Cola
1955
Bahut Din Hue
1954
as Ekadasi
Thokar
1953
Emperor Shivaji
1952
Daag
1952
Amar Bhoopali
1952
Shadow
1952
as Saloni's Mother
Sazaa
1951
Banwra
1950
Dahej
1950
Jhumke
1946
Ramshastri
1944
as Anandibai
Diler Jagar
1931
as Saranga