| Sulochana | |
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| Born | Sulochana Devi July 30, 1928 Maharashtra, British India |
| Occupation | actor |
| Years active | 1946–1988 |
Sulochana Devi (born 30 July 1928), mostly known by her screen name Sulochana, is a well-known actress of Marathi and Hindi cinema, who is most known for her performances in 250 Marathi films, like Vahinichya Bangdya, Meeth Bhakar and Dhakti Jau,[1] in Hindi cinema, she epitomized 'mother' roles, as did Nirupa Roy in 70s and the early 80s.[2]
In 2003 she was awarded the Chitrabhushan award instituted by the, Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Chitrapat Mahamandal, on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Baburao Painter, one of the founders of the modern Marathi cinema.[1]
In 2009, she was awarded the Maharashtra Bhushan award by the government of Maharashtra.[3]
She now stays at Prabha Devi, Mumbai.[4]
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