Indian movie stars died in 1983

Here are 3 famous actresses from India died in 1983:

Fatma Begum

Fatma Begum (November 27, 1892 India-November 27, 1983) was an Indian film director and actor. She had four children, Zubeida, Shahzadi, Sultana and Shahzadi.

Fatma Begum was the first female director in Indian cinema and is also credited with introducing the concept of playback singing in her film Bulbul-e-Paristan (1926). She began her career as an actor in 1922, working with the popular production company, Kohinoor Film Company. However, she soon realized that she wanted to be behind the camera and directed her first film, Bulbul-e-Paristan, in which she also acted alongside her daughter Zubeida. She went on to direct and act in several other successful films such as Heer Ranjha (1928) and Goddess of Love (1935). Fatma Begum was a pioneering figure in Indian cinema and paved the way for future generations of female filmmakers and actors.

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Ruby Myers

Ruby Myers (November 27, 2014 Pune-October 10, 1983 Mumbai) also known as Salochna Senior, Ruby Mayers, Rubyy, Sulochana Devi, Sulochana Sr., Salochna, Sulochna Devi, Sulochana Senior, Sulochna Ruby, Ruby Meyer, Ruby Sulochana, Sulochna, Sulochna Sr., Sulochana, Ruby Mayer or Ruby Myers 'Sulochana' was an Indian actor.

She started her career in the silent film era and became one of the leading actresses of Indian cinema in the 1920s and 1930s. Sulochana was known for her versatile acting skills and played various roles such as a seductress, village belle, modern woman, and even a man in her films. She acted in over 150 films in different languages including Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Bengali, Telugu, and Gujarati. Sulochana also became a director and producer, making her own films. She was one of the few successful actresses who transitioned from silent films to talkies. Sulochana was a trailblazer in Indian cinema and paved the way for other actresses to follow.

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Seeta Devi

Seeta Devi (November 27, 2014-November 27, 1983) a.k.a. Renee Smith, Sita Debi, Seeta Debi or Sita Devi was an Indian actor.

Born in Yangon, Myanmar, Seeta Devi moved to Kolkata, India at a young age and began her acting career in the silent film era. She is considered one of the most iconic actresses of Indian cinema and known for her roles in films like "Mahananda" (1927), "Anarkali" (1928), and "Laila Majnu" (1931). She was also the first actress to receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest award in the field of cinema, in 1972. Seeta Devi was known for her elegance, beauty, and versatility in acting, and her contributions to Indian cinema are still remembered and celebrated today.

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