Lillete Dubey
ActingAbout Lillete Dubey
Lillete Dubey (born 7 September 1953) is an Indian actress who has worked in theatre, television and Hindi films. Lillete was born in Pune as Lillete Kiswani to a Sindhi Hindu family. Her father, Govind Kiswani, was an engineer with the Indian Railways, and her mother, Leela, was a gynaecologist who worked with the Indian Army. Her father wanted to give her a "modern" sounding name, and came up with "Lillete" as a faux-French derivation of her mother's name, Leela, with the intended meaning being "little Leela." Lillete, however, never liked her name "from day one" due to personal reasons, such as getting made fun of when she was younger.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lillete Dubey 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 Lillete Dubey'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 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lillete Dubey remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Morning Raga, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Lillete Dubey Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Lillete Dubey's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lillete Dubey.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Songs of Paradise | Khala | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story | Dr. Shenaya Karody | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Khwaabon Ka Jhamela | Rokshana | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Yaariyan 2 | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Americanish | Khala | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Blind | Aunty Maria | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Tadka | Samantha | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Unpaused | Archana (segment "Rat-a-tat) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Tryst With Destiny | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Jhootha Kahin Ka | Mrs. Mehta | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | 3 Days to Go | Lakshmi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Purana Pyaar | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Aksar 2 | Miss Khambatta | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Mahayoddha Rama | Kaikayee | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel | Mrs. Kapoor | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Dr. Cabbie | Nellie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Dance Like a Man | Older Ratna Parekh | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | One by Two | Kalpana Patel | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Lunchbox | Ila's Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Chashme Baddoor | Miss Josephine | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Heroine | Mrs. Arora | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Delhi in a Day | Kalpana | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel | Mrs. Kapoor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Na Jaane Kabse | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Always Kabhi Kabhi | Ms. Das | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Break Ke Baad | Pammi Bua | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Housefull | Zulekha Ji | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Pankh | Mary | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Bollywood Beats | Jyoti | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Hari Puttar | Santosh 'Toshi' | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Saas Bahu Aur Sensex | Anita B. Jethmalani | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Aap Ki Khatir | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Fanaa | Madam | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Dosti: Friends Forever | Kiran Thapar | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Sau Jhooth Ek Sach | Moushami Pradhan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Main Aisa Hi Hoon | Ritu | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | My Brother... Nikhil | Anita Rosario Kapoor | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Morning Raga | Pinky's mother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Vanity Fair | Ms. Green | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Lakshya | Mrs. Dutta | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Kal Ho Naa Ho | Jaswinder "Jazz" Kapoor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Pinjar | Mrs. Mohanlal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Baghban | Shanti Patel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Chalte Chalte | Anna Mausi | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Johnny | Smitha | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Om Jai Jagadish | Neetu's mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Monsoon Wedding | Pimmi Verma | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Gadar: Ek Prem Katha | Shabana | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Zubeidaa | Rose Davenport | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Bawandar | Anita | Average | Similar → |
Lillete Dubey - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Lillete Dubey?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lillete Dubey is "Morning Raga" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Lillete Dubey acted in?
Lillete Dubey has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Lillete Dubey?
Other notable films include "Songs of Paradise", "Tryst With Destiny", and "Pinjar".