Indira Billi

Actor

Indian Dinanagar, Gurdaspur, Punjab, British India

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth06/08/1936
Age88 years (died on 16, Jun, 2025)
BirthplaceDinanagar, Gurdaspur, Punjab, British India
HometownNew Delhi
Zodiac SignLeo
CasteKhatri
Date of Death16/06/2025

Latest News about Indira Billi

16/06/2025

Veteran actress Indira Billi, born Indira Kaur, passed away at the age of 88 in Noida, Delhi NCR. Known for her roles in Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi films spanning several decades, she left behind a significant legacy in Indian cinema. She is survived by her husband Shiv Kumar Mehra, children, and grandchildren.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameIndira Kaur

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
HusbandShiv Kumar Mehra

Family

SpouseShiv Kumar Mehra
ChildrenSurvived by children and grandchildren

Career

Debut
Hindi FilmRangila (1953)
Punjabi TVKiklee (1960)
Punjabi FilmYamla Jatt
Highlights
  • Indira appeared in supporting roles in Hindi films including Milap (1955), Shree 420 (1955), and Basant Bahar (1956).
  • She gained recognition for her performances as Yasmine in Yahudi (1958), Rekha in Asli Naqli (1962), and Rukhsana in Teen Sardar (1965).
  • Indira was known for her roles in low-budget Hindi films such as Tarzan Aur Jadugar (1963), Jungle Ki Hoor (1967), and CID Agent 302 (1968).
  • She was a prominent figure in the Punjabi film industry, starring in titles like Mama Ji (1964) as Laali, Sassi Punnu (1965) as Sassi, and Pardesan (1969).
  • Her last Hindi film was Mere Huzoor (1968) as Courtesan Firdous Begum, and her final Punjabi film was Patola (1973).
  • Throughout her career, Indira featured in over 25 Hindi and Urdu films and at least 16 Punjabi films, gaining particular recognition for her supporting roles as a vamp.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Indira's family was settled in Kharian village, Gujrat until the partition of India.
2. They faced financial difficulties when relocating to Kanpur during the partition.
3. In 1952, Indira's family moved to Bombay as her brother had a business there.
4. Her unique light-colored eyes led filmmakers to nickname her 'Indira Billi' for better distinction from actress Indira Bansal.
5. Her unique light-colored blue eyes led filmmakers to nickname her 'Indira Billi' for better distinction from actress Indira Bansal.
6. She was appreciated for her grace, beauty, and mesmerizing blue eyes throughout her career.
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