Alka Nupur

Alka Nupur, also credited as Alka Nupoor, is a former Indian actress who was best known for her contributions to Hindi cinema throughout the 1980s. She appeared in many films throughout her career,[1] including Laawaris (1981), Brij Bhoomi (1982), John Jani Janardhan (1984), and Mohabbat Ke Dushman (1988).[2]

Alka Nupur
Born
Aligarh, India
OccupationActress
Years active1979–1989
Notable work

Career

In her early years, Nupur first began her career as a Kathak dancer. She had also been taught by Birju Maharaj, a professional dancer. Throughout her career, she would sometimes be credited as "Alka Nupoor".

She made her first appearance in films with Ek Aur Suhagan in 1979, and then went to make guest appearances in films such as Chashme Buddoor (5-6 seconds' appearance). In 1981, she made an uncredited appearance dancing in Laawaris for "Apni To Jaise Taise." She gained fame for her dancing as the song and movie were hits.

In 1982, she had her first starring role in Brij Bhoomi as Radha. Following this, she went and starred in other films such as Purana Mandir and John Jani Janardhan.

She made more guest and side appearances in films like Zakhmi Sher, and also starred as Chitkari in Pataal Bhairavi.

In 1988, she starred in a major role as Amina Bai in Mohabbat Ke Dushman. She had starred as another main role in Chintamani Surdas.

In the final years of her career, she was cast in Jaadugar, and appeared in Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe as Sonia, which was her last film before she retired from the film industry.

Her major association was with music director, lyricist and singer Ravindra Jain. Both of them belonged to the same city. Together they did 6 films:- Brajbhoomi, Mr. X, Mhara Peehar Sasra, Harishchandra Shaibya, Jai Karoli Maa and Chintamani Surdas.

Filmography
Year Film Role Notes
1979 Ek Aur Suhagan Credited as Alka Nupoor
1981 Chashme Budoor
1981 Laawaris Guest Dancer in "Apni To Jaise Taise" Uncredited
1982 Brij Bhoomi Radha Lead role
1984 Purana Mandir Bijli
1984 John Jani Janardhan Asha/Cheryl
1984 Zakhmi Sher
1984 Harishchandra Shaibya Menaka Bengali Film
1985 Pataal Bhairavi Chitkari

Nalini

 Double Role
1985 Jaago Nurse Mary
1985 Yaadon Ki Kasam Credited as Alka Kapoor
1985 Paathar
1986 Jwala Music by Jagjit Singh
1985 Durgaa Credited as Alka Nupoor
1985 Mahara Pihar Sasra Soni Haryanvi film
1986 Zindagani Guest Dancer in "pyar ka hoon mein diwanwa"
1986 Swarthi
1987 Mr. X Credited as Alka Napoor Special Appearance in song "Parda Gazab Dhaye Parda"
1988 Jai Karoli Maa Mangala Lead role
1988 Mohabbat Ke Dushman Amina
1988 Chintamani Surdas Chintamani Lead role
1989 Jaadugar
1989 Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe Sonia

References
  1. "Alka Noopur".
  2. Kothari, Sunil (1 January 1989). "Kathak, Indian Classical Dance Art". Abhinav Publications – via Google Books.
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