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When Mala Sinha came to Mumbai for her first Hindi movie, she did not know even a word of Hindi language. Geeta Bali had introduced Mala Sinha to director Kidar Sharma for his film, ‘Rangeen Ratein’.
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Lohani had an estate agency business. After her marriage, she used to come and stay in Mumbai to shoot films while her husband stayed in Nepal running his business. She has one daughter from the marriage: Pratibha Sinha, who is a former Bollywood actress.
Sep 1, 2018 · She was called Alda Sinha in school but later changed her name to Mala Sinha when she became a child artiste in Bengali films like Jai Vaishno Devi, Roshanara and Dhooli in the í50s.
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Nov 11, 2023 · Mala Sinha, in her 44-year career, played diverse roles from the heroine's sister to the hero's mother, working with Bollywood giants. Starting as 'Nazma' in Bengali films, she transitioned to Hindi cinema, facing initial struggles and language barriers.
Nov 11, 2012 · Mala Sinha was born into a Nepalese Christian family and named Alda. During her school days the actress was teased by her friends and was called as Dalda. Frustrated Mala changed her...
Mala Sinha is a legendary actress of Bollywood fame, having acted in a number of Hindi movies, several Bengali movies and even a Nepali movie as well. Born to ethnic Nepali parents in Calcutta of British India on November 11th 1936, she was named Alda but her name has been changed to suit the Bollywood, the then Bombay Cinema world.
Mala Sinha's journey in the world of cinema began when she won a beauty contest, leading her to a debut in the Bengali film "Roshanara" (1952). She made her mark in Hindi cinema with her first film, "Badshah" (1954). However, it was her performance in "Anpadh" (1962) that brought her widespread recognition and acclaim. Mala Sinha's portrayal of ...
