Alka Nupur Varshney | |
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 Nupur in arabasque after completion of a toda | |
| Born | 1957 (age 66–67) Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1979–1989 |
| Notable work |
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| Spouse | Banwari Lal Varshney |
Alka Nupur [1] 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, [2] including Laawaris (1981), Brij Bhoomi (1982), John Jani Janardhan (1984), and Mohabbat Ke Dushman (1988). [3]
In her early years, Nupur first began her career as a Kathak dancer. She had also been taught by Birju Maharaj and Rani Karnaa, professional dancers. She received Government's National Cultural Scholarship at the age of 21. [4] Throughout her career, she would sometimes be credited as "Alka Noopur", "Alka Napoor" (in Mr. X) and "Alka Kapoor" (in Yaadon Ki Kasam).
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 (1 minute's appearance). 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 Chitkari 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 , and appeared in Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe as Sonia, which was her last film before she retired from the film industry.
Her major association was with music director, lyricist and singer Ravindra Jain. Both of them belonged to the same city. Together they did 6 films:- Brajbhoomi, Mr. X, Mhara Peehar Sasra, Harishchandra Shaibya, Jai Karoli Maa and Chintamani Surdas.
Presently, she is married to Banwari Lal Varshney and runs NoopurCentreof Performing Arts in Gurgaon which is affiliated to IGNOU where CPABN(Certificate of Performing Arts-Bharatnatyam) and CPAKT(Certificate of Performing Arts-Kathak) courses are taught. [1] She lives in Delhi. She was awarded 'Braj Ratn' award in 2016. [5]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Ek Aur Suhagan | Credited as Alka Nupoor | |
| 1981 | Chashme Budoor | ||
| 1981 | Laawaris | Guest Dancer in "Apni To Jaise Taise" | Uncredited |
| 1982 | Brij Bhoomi | Radha | Lead role |
| 1984 | Purana Mandir | Bijli | |
| 1984 | John Jani Janardhan | Asha/Cheryl | |
| 1984 | Zakhmi Sher | ||
| 1984 | Harishchandra Shaibya | Menaka | Bengali Film |
| 1985 | Pataal Bhairavi | Chitkari Nalini | Double Role |
| 1985 | Jaago | Nurse Mary | |
| 1985 | Yaadon Ki Kasam | Khanna Office Receptionist | Credited as Alka Kapoor |
| 1985 | Paathar | ||
| 1986 | Jwala | Music by Jagjit Singh | |
| 1985 | Durgaa | Credited as Alka Nupoor | |
| 1985 | Mahara Pihar Sasra | Soni | Haryanvi film |
| 1986 | Zindagani | Guest Dancer in "pyar ka hoon mein diwanwa" | |
| 1986 | Swarthi | ||
| 1987 | Mr. X | Credited as Alka Napoor | Special Appearance in song "Parda Gazab Dhaye Parda" |
| 1988 | Jai Karoli Maa | Mangala | Lead role |
| 1988 | Mohabbat Ke Dushman | Amina | |
| 1988 | Chintamani Surdas | Chintamani | Lead role |
| 1989 | Jaadugar | ||
| 1989 | Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe | Sonia |
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