Malika Askari | |
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Born | |
Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
Years active | 1955–1982 |
Spouse | Randhawa |
Children | 2 including; Shaad Randhawa |
Relatives | Mumtaz (sister) |
Family | See Randhawa family |
Malika Askari Randhawa is an Indian actress of Bollywood who is known by the mononym Malika. She is the wife of wrestler and actor Randhawa and sister of actress Mumtaz. [1] [2]
Year | Film | Role |
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1955 | Shahi Chor | |
Sakhi Hatim | ||
1956 | Chandrakanta | |
Awara Shehzadi | ||
Kismet | ||
Kar Bhala | ||
Ghulam | ||
1958 | Talaq | |
Malik | ||
1959 | Ek Arman Mera | |
Dil Deke Dekho | (uncredited) | |
1961 | Pyaar Ka Saagar | Sheela Singh |
Payaase Panchhi | Jyoti | |
1962 | Shree Ganesh | |
Rakhi | Rani | |
Main Shadi Karne Chala | ||
Ek Musafir Ek Hasina | Kamini | |
Banarasi Thug | Mala | |
1963 | Mere Mehboob | |
1964 | Hercules | |
Door Ki Awaz | Mala Rai | |
1965 | Bhakta Prahlad | |
Son of Hatimtai | ||
Arzoo | Sabhi | |
1966 | Spy in Goa | |
Do Matwale | ||
Suraj | Madhuri | |
Rustom Kaun | Chandni | |
1967 | Palki | |
1968 | Humsaya | Shakuntala |
Ek Kali Muskayee | Putli | |
Baharon Ki Manzil | Ballet Dancer | |
1969 | Do Bhai | Jhuniya |
1970 | Khilona | Heerabai |
1971 | Preetam | Dr. Chhaya Dutt |
Kathputli | Meena | |
Sanjog | Mala | |
1972 | Roop Tera Mastana | Champa |
1973 | Ek Nari Do Roop | Sameena |
1982 | Bazaar | |
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