Dulari
ActingAbout Dulari
Forced to look for work after her father's illness, Dulari made her film debut with Hamari Baat (1943), produced by Bombay Talkies, and went to appear as a character actor in over 135 films in the following six decades. Her last screen appearance was in Ziddi (1997) directed by Guddu Dhanoa. She married sound recordist J. B. Jagtap in 1952, and took a break from acting for nine years. She died in an old age home in Pune, Maharashtra at the age of 86. She had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease, and was bedridden for over two years. Through the last years of her life Cine & TV Artistes Association (CINTAA) had started providing her financial assistance after veteran actress Waheeda Rehman brought up her case. She was survived by her daughter Charulata Jagtap and grandsons who have settled in Australia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Dulari reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Dulari's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 42% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Dulari remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Do Musafir, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Dulari Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dulari's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dulari.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Amba | Naanima | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Suryaa: An Awakening | Ramu's Mother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Woh Phir Aayegi | Aarti's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Saveray Wali Gaadi | Mausi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Dilwaala | Chachi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Haqeeqat | Amar's mom | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Gangvaa | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Agar Tum Na Hote | Matron at the Orphanage | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Prem Rog | Premvati | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Aadat Se Majboor | Nadira | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Naseeb | Malti | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Hum Se Badkar Kaun | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Hum Paanch | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Bin Maa Ke Bachche | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan | Shanti's mom | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Do Musafir | Bholi - Shambhu's wife | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Aap Beati | Mayadas's maidservant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Bajrangbali | Shabari | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Prem Kahani | Mrs. Shrikant Sinha | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Deewaar | Chander's Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Chor Chor | Saritadevi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Jab Andhera Hota Hai | Vikram's Mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Zehreela Insaan | Arjun's Mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Prem Shastra | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Ek Nazar | Kalavati Kailashnath | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Annadata | Arun's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Bombay to Goa | Atmaram's wife | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Zameen Aasmaan | Ganga | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Lal Patthar | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Reshma Aur Shera | Farida | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Tere Mere Sapne | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Johny Mera Naam | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Aan Milo Sajna | Kaushalya | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Heer Raanjha | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Intaquam | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Beti | Manohar Lal's wife | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Padosan | Bhola's Aunt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Teesri Kasam | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Anupama | Sarla | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Mujhe Jeene Do | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Paying Guest | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Johnny Walker | Shobha | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Tulsidas | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Jeewan Jyoti | Jamna | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Paapi | Chameli | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Albela | Malti | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Shair | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Shehnai | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Hamari Baat | - | Flop | Similar → |
Dulari - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dulari?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dulari is "Do Musafir" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Dulari acted in?
Dulari has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dulari?
Other notable films include "Paapi", "Aadat Se Majboor", and "Dilwaala".