Alka Nupur
Alka Nupur, also credited as Alka Nupoor, is a former Indian actress who was best known for her contributions to Hindi cinema throughout the 1980s. She appeared in many films throughout her career,[1] including Laawaris (1981), Brij Bhoomi (1982), John Jani Janardhan (1984), and Mohabbat Ke Dushman (1988).[2]
Alka Nupur | |
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| Born | |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1979–1989 |
Notable work |
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Career
In her early years, Nupur first began her career as a Kathak dancer. She had also been taught by Birju Maharaj, a professional dancer. Throughout her career, she would sometimes be credited as "Alka Nupoor".
She made her first appearance in films with Ek Aur Suhagan in 1979, and then went to make guest appearances in films such as Chashme Buddoor (though she was uncredited in this film). In 1981, she made an uncredited appearance dancing in Laawaris for "Apni To Jaise Taise." She gained fame for her dancing as the song and movie were hits.
In 1982, she had her first starring role in Brij Bhoomi as Radha. Following this, she went and starred in other films such as Purana Mandir and John Jani Janardhan.
She made more guest and side appearances in films like Zakhmi Sher, and also starred as a goddess in Pataal Bhairavi.
In 1988, she starred in a major role as Amina Bai in Mohabbat Ke Dushman. She had starred as another main role in Chintamani Surdas.
In the final years of her career, she was cast in Jaadugar, starring as Amina, and appeared in Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe, which was her last film before she retired from the film industry.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Ek Aur Suhagan | Credited as Alka Nupoor | |
| 1981 | Chashme Budoor | Uncredited | |
| 1981 | Laawaris | Guest Dancer in "Apni To Jaise Taise" | Uncredited |
| 1982 | Brij Bhoomi | Radha | Main role |
| 1984 | Purana Mandir | Bijli | |
| 1984 | John Jani Janardhan | Asha/Cheryl | |
| 1984 | Zakhmi Sher | ||
| 1985 | Pataal Bhairavi | Goddess | |
| 1985 | Jaago | ||
| 1985 | Paathar | ||
| 1985 | Durgaa | Credited as Alka Nupoor | |
| 1985 | Mahara Pihar Sasra | Shashi | Haryanvi film |
| 1986 | Zindagani | ||
| 1986 | Swarthi | ||
| 1987 | Mr. X | ||
| 1988 | Mohabbat Ke Dushman | Amina Bai | |
| 1988 | Chintamani Surdas | Chintamani | Main role |
| 1989 | Jaadugar | Amina | |
| 1989 | Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe |
References
- "Alka Noopur".
- Kothari, Sunil (1 January 1989). "Kathak, Indian Classical Dance Art". Abhinav Publications – via Google Books.
External links
- Alka Nupur on IMDb