Purnima

Purnima was an Indian actress best known for her roles in films like Patanga, Thes, and Badal. She was born on March 2, 1932, in Bombay, India, and became a prominent figure in the Indian film industry.

Personal and Family Life

Purnima was born to Ram Sheshadri Ayangar, a Tamil Brahmin accountant, and a mother from a Muslim family in Lucknow. She was the youngest of six siblings, including sister Shirin Banu, who also worked in films. Purnima was married twice; her first husband, Bhagwan Das Varma, was a well-known producer-director, and she had a son, Anwar Hashmi.

Career

Purnima began her film career at a young age, making her debut in the Gujarati film ‘Radheshyam’ at just 16. Over her five-decade-long career, she acted in nearly 200 films, covering a variety of roles. She became well recognized for her performances in both Hindi and Gujarati cinema.

Death and Legacy

Purnima passed away on August 14, 2013, in Mumbai. She left behind a rich legacy in Indian cinema, with her family continuing to make significant contributions to the film industry. Her grandson, Emraan Hashmi, and granddaughter, Alia Bhatt, have both become successful actors in Bollywood.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
মুখ ও মুখোশ 1956-08-03
मेरा गाँव मेरा देश 1971-04-06 Mausi – Villager Mad Lady
जाल 1952-03-31 Lisa
Budtameez 1966-01-01 Beena
Hum Se Badkar Kaun 1981-03-06 Radha
Jogan 1950-02-24 Anjani
बनफूल 1971-12-31 Nirmala
Badal 1951-09-06
Ji Chahta Hai 1964-01-01
यादगार 1984-07-20
Patanga 1949-01-01 Purnima
Kaanch Ki Deewar 1986-01-31 Devi B. Singh / Thakur
Sreegouranga 1933-07-07
प्रेम कहानी 1975-02-07 Mrs. Brijesh Narayan
फकीरा 1976-09-06 Vijay & Ajay’s Mother
Phaansi 1978-03-04 Rukmani
बैराग 1976-02-01 Saraswati Chandrabhan
Laparwah 1981-01-01 Shera’s Mother
College Girl 1960-01-01 Janaki
Kangan 1959-01-01 Kamla
सगाई 1951-03-20 Shehzadi
Dil Aur Mohabbat 1968-01-01 Parvati
हमजोली 1970-01-01 Roopa Rai
स्मगलर 1966-01-01 Lekha
Geetaa Mera Naam 1974-03-24 Chandu foster mom
Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki 1978-03-02
सन्नाटा 1966-01-01