Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 11/11/1936 |
| Age | 89 years |
| Birthplace | Kolkata, India |
Latest News about Mala Sinha
01/10/2025
False death rumors about Mala Sinha spread on social media in October 2025, claiming the veteran actress had passed away. The misinformation was quickly debunked within hours, with reports confirming she is alive, healthy, and residing peacefully in Mumbai with her family.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Alda Sinha | ||||
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| Nickname | Mala | ||||
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Scorpio | ||||
| School | St. John's Diocesan Girls' Higher Secondary School | ||||
| College | Not Known | ||||
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5’ 2” | ||||
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| Eye Color | Black | ||||
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| St. John's Diocesan Girls' Higher Secondary School |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christian |
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| Address | 8 Turner Road, Bandra, Mumbai |
| Hobbies | Singing |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not known |
| Husband/Spouse | Chidambar Prasad Lohani |
| Marriage Date | 1966 |
| Children | Pratibha Sinha (Actress) |
Family
| Father | Albert Sinha |
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| Spouse | Chidambar Prasad Lohani |
| Children | Pratibha Sinha (Actress) |
Career
| Started career as child artist in Bengali films before debuting as lead in Hindi film Badshah (1954). | |
| Became top leading actress in Hindi cinema during late 1950s, 1960s, and early 1970s with blockbusters like Pyaasa (1957), Dhool Ka Phool (1959), Hariyali Aur Rasta (1962), and Anpadh (1962). | |
| Known for strong women-centric roles in films like Phir Subah Hogi (1958), Parvarish (1958), Ujala (1959), and Love Marriage (1959). | |
| From 1974, shifted to character roles in films including 36 Ghante (1974), Zindagi (1976), Karmayogi (1978), Be-Reham (1980), Harjaee (1981), Yeh Rishta Na Tootay (1981), Babu (1985), and Khel (1992). | |
| Received Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018. | |
| Became top leading actress in Hindi cinema during late 1950s, 1960s, and early 1970s with films like Pyaasa (1957) and Dhool Ka Phool (1959). | |
| Years active: 1946–2000 | |
| Over 100 films in Hindi, Bengali, and Nepali cinema. |
Favourites
| Favourite Actor | Raj Kapoor |
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| Favourite Singer | Lata Mangeshkar |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Mala Sinha was a singer at All India Radio before starting her acting career. | |
| 2. To avoid being teased by her friends, Mala Sinha changed her name to 'Baby Nazma' for her first movie. | |
| 3. When Mala Sinha arrived in Mumbai for her debut Hindi film, she didn't speak a word of Hindi. | |
| 4. She gained the nickname 'Daring Diva' for her bold choice of diverse and intense roles. | |
| 5. Despite receiving offers from Hollywood, Mala Sinha turned them down due to her father's concerns about the content. | |
| 6. Mala Sinha starred in women-centric films when lead actresses were not usually given significant roles. | |
| 7. Before accepting film roles, Mala Sinha always analyzed the impact and importance of her character in the story. |