Lalita Pawar
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Lalita Pawar (April 16, 1916—February 24, 1998) was a prolific Indian character actress, appearing in over 600 Hindi and Marathi films. Her acting career began at age nine and lasted until the end of her life, spanning seven decades. She was known particularly for playing maternal figures, especially wicked matriarchs or mothers-in-law. She also notably played the role of the strict but kind Mrs. D'Sa in Anari, the tough matriarch who falls in love in Professor, and the devious hunchback Manthara in Ramanand Sagar's television series Ramayan.
[edit] Awards
- 1959: Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for her role in Anari
- 1961: Sangeet Natak Akademi Award

