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News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
This Sholay Actress, Married At 12, Was Bollywood's Beloved ‘Mausi'
Audiences still recall Leela Mishra as 'Mausi' in the 1975 classic Sholay, but talent was recognised in 1981 when she played Naani Maa. Leela Mishra was one of the most respected actresses in Indian cinema, known for her natural screen presence and powerful performances. She has worked for over 50 years and has appeared in more than 200 films. Audiences still recall her as 'Mausi' from the 1975 classic Sholay. Her talent was recognised in 1981 when she played Naani Maa, for which she earned the Best Actress award at the age of 73. The former actress got married at the age of 12 and became a mother at 17. Even after suffering a paralysis attack on set once, she chose to work. Let's look closer at her inspiring journey. Leela Mishra's Early Life Her entry into films happened unexpectedly. She was discovered by Mama Shinde, who worked with Dadasaheb Phalke's Nasik Cinetone. He convinced her husband, Ram Prasad Mishra, to let her act in movies. During that time, there was a major shortage of women actors in the industry, due to which she remained in demand and often much higher salary than male actors. Why She Chose Character Roles Over Lead Roles From her early years in cinema, Leela Mishra often played roles far older than her actual age. Actor Tabassum once shared a special memory about the late actress on her YouTube channel. She recalled interviewing the veteran actress in the 1970s, where Mishra openly spoke about why she never chose to be a leading lady. Mishra explained that the values she grew up with made it hard for her to play romantic roles on screen. She wasn't comfortable with confessing or showing love to a stranger in front of the camera. Because of this, she decided to do character roles. Despite her unique choice, it made her an unforgettable actress. Audiences love her for her strong screen presence as a mother, aunt or grandmother, which became her identity. Dedication Even After Personal Tragedy While working on Daata, alongside Mithun Chakraborty, Prem Chopra and Padmini Kolhapure, Leela Mishra faced a heartbreaking moment. During the shoot, she suffered a stroke, which left the entire crew and director shocked. She was immediately taken to Mumbai for treatment, but even in that difficult time, her main concern was not her health; it was her role. Sadly, she passed away soon after, leaving her last film incomplete. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
If Tarot Cards Were Desi Relatives – The Drama, The Gossip, The Destiny
Every family has that one cousin who speaks in cryptic metaphors, the aunt who sees doom in every decision, and the uncle who talks about karma while sipping cutting chai. Turns out, the tarot deck is just one big Indian family reunion—minus the samosas, but twice the drama. The High Priestess – The Mysterious Mausi Knows everyone's business but never spills tea without a dramatic pause. Dresses like she just walked off a Sabyasachi runway and speaks in riddles that sound like leftover dialogue from a Karan Johar film. The Tower – The Overreacting Uncle Crashes weddings, birthdays, and perfectly peaceful lives with one scandalous sentence. Thinks breaking news is his spiritual duty. Leaves behind chaos, awkward silences, and at least two crying children. The Lovers – The Forbidden Couple Everyone Pretends Not to Notice Always 'just friends' at family functions, but side-eyes and conveniently timed power outages say otherwise. Makes elders whisper in corners and cousins smirk in unison. Death – The Drama Queen Auntie Every minor inconvenience is the 'end of everything.' Ran out of biryani? The apocalypse. Bride wore red instead of maroon? Moral collapse. Honestly, could co-host a soap opera with Ekta Kapoor. The Fool – That NRI Cousin Back for one month. Got scammed by an auto driver, joined a yoga retreat, and thinks spirituality is found through Instagram captions. Starts things without knowing where they'll end—but makes it entertaining. The Emperor – The Family Patriarch with a Bluetooth Headset Thinks he runs the country because he owns one plot of land in Gurgaon. Talks only in orders, gives advice no one asked for, and somehow still gets respect because 'elders know best.' The Empress – The Matchmaking Aunt Who Runs on Gossip Organizes everything from weddings to emotional breakdowns. A walking matrimonial site with a sharp eye for horoscopes and a sharper one for bridal lehengas. The Hermit – The Cousin Who Vanished After Engineering Texts once a year, still hasn't updated profile picture since 2015, but shows up with philosophical hot takes and existential dread. Discover everything about astrology at the Times of India , including daily horoscopes for Aries , Taurus , Gemini , Cancer , Leo , Virgo , Libra , Scorpio , Sagittarius , Capricorn , Aquarius , and Pisces .
