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Leela Chitnis 16th death anniversary: Indian Cinema’s on-screen mother will always be cherished

Leela Chitnis was a leading actress in the 1940s and is known for her roles as a mother in many popular films

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Leela Chitnis a well-known star from the 40s entered the films as an extra to support her 4 children. She was a leading actress for a period of seven years i.e. from 1937-44 and was publicised as one of the first graduate ladies from the society in Hindi Cinema.

She played her first role as a mother to legendary actor Dilip Kumar in the movie Shaheed (1948). Later, she played a mother for 22 years played a mother on screen to various artists. Some of her famous films include GuideGanga Jumna and Awara.

The actress died on July 14 in the year 2003 in Danbury, Connecticut, United States where she lived with her eldest of the four sons. We pay our huge love and respect to her and thank her for her contribution in the entertainment industry. For more Bollywood news and updates, stay tuned to CineBlitz

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