Pramila
Actor · 1916 – 2006 · Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India [now India]
Movies11
Movie8.0A historical drama that delves into the human side of the legendary romance between Emperor Jehangir and Empress Nur Jehan. The film explores the complexities of their lives, encompassing themes of love, conflict, jealousy, passion, and the pursuit of peace, moving beyond mere regal splendor to portray their emotional journey.
Shalimar
1946 · 1 votes
Movie8.0Madhavi's world is upended when her husband, Kedar, leaves her for the wealthy Chandra. Forced onto the streets, Madhavi finds solace in singing and soon crosses paths with artist Kumar, becoming his muse. Their connection deepens, but fate intervenes, leading Madhavi on a path that transforms her into a renowned singing star.
Bhikharan
1935 · 1 votes
Movie7.0Melodrama warning women to be dutifully subordinated wives and not to be tempted by modernising trends towards individual emancipation. 'The orphaned Sarala (Rattan Bai) is estranged from her loving husband Ramdas (Kumar) by the wiles of villain Avilash (Hafizji). She runs away and, following divine intervention in the form of an earthquake, escapes the villain's clutches. Living as a beggar, she finally dies in the arms of her husband begging forgiveness.
Sarala
1936 · 1 votes
Movie8.0DramaMusicImpoverished singers Uma and her brother Babul are discovered by Nirmal. Uma becomes a star and marries Nirmal, but his insecurity leads him to abandon her and their daughter, Manju. When he finds Uma back on stage, he abducts Manju. After years, the family reunites, and Uma returns to a homemaker role.
Basant
1942 · 2 votes
Movie7.0A social drama that delves into the troubles faced by a young woman named Kuki, played by Pramila. Her path crosses with Chandramohan, whose presence appears to complicate her life. The film explores themes of societal challenges and perhaps redemption, as it's described as a "social picture."
Jhankar
1942 · 1 votes
Movie7.0An epic drama idealising Indian wornanhood. Prince Madan (Kumar) loves university colleague Radha (Rose). The villain Lalsingh (Mubarak) and his sister Vasanthi (Pramila) get him banned from the realm by the king (Vyas), but he marries his beloved anyway. Radha's estranged mother (Jilloo) becomes a priestess distributing free grain. When Radha goes blind, she is abandoned by her husband and unknowingly meets her mother. An earthquake restores Radha's sight and allows her to find a buried treasure. Masquerading as the wealthy Princess Chandni, Radha teaches a lesson to all her tormentors, including the king, the prince and the villain.
Movie7.0An early Indian drama staring Jayant and Pramila
Sardar
1940 · 1 votes
Movie8.0DramaHorrorA story of a revenge taken by Vir Singh in greediness to get the throne of his brother, who was the real king.
Movie8.0CrimeDramaThe story revolves around the characters played by the actress Sulochana. Sulochana had eight separate roles in this film: a gardener, a policeman, a Hyderabadi gentleman, a street urchin, a European blonde, an old banana-seller and an expert pickpocket who gives her money to charity.
Wildcat of Bombay
1926 · 1 votes
Movie6.0DramaMusicAn "untouchable" girl and a Brahmin boy fall in love, but the strict caste system and the gossip of the villagers threaten to keep them apart.
Movie8.0A drama exploring themes of royalty, duty, and personal destiny through the eyes of its titular princess
Shahzadi
1941 · 1 votes