Acting
Bindu
Bindu had early successes with Ittefaq and Do Raaste in 1969. From here she went on to write her success story with Shakti Samanta's Kati Patang (1970), where she had a sizzling cabaret dance, "Mera Naam Shabnam" to her credit; a number which is even today remembered as one of the highlights of the film. Bindu's mesmerising performances in 1974 as a seductress in Imtihan, and as a nymphomaniac in Hawas, left audiences asking for more. With a string of hits behind her, she successfully managed to break out of the myth that married actresses usually do not go to become sex symbols, especially in the Hindi film industry. She is the third point in the 'holy trinity' of item number queens. Along with Helen and Aruna Irani, Bindu defined the Bollywood 'cabaret' dance number and the role of the 'Vamp'. Her acting ability was seen in films like Hrishikesh Mukherjee's films Arjun Pandit and Abhimaan, where she won raves for playing a very sympathetic character. She proved to be just as convincing as the crippled woman in Chaitali and as the deglamorised role of wife to Ashok Kumar, in Arjun Pandit. She played the villain's moll in Zanjeer and became famous as Mona Darling. An impending pregnancy, followed by a miscarriage, brought about a lull in her career and on the advice of her doctors she had to end her stint as the glamorous 'vamp' – dancing and all. However, she did not stay away for long and returned to the silver screen with character roles – Hero, Biwi Ho To Aisi and Kishen Kanhaiya and with many other such movies she managed to re-establish herself as the unmerciful and cruel mother-in-law, or the cynical aunt. In the later stages of her career, she made fewer on-screen appearances, like the ones in Shola Aur Shabnam, which highlighted her comic side, and followed with other light and funny performances in Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, Main Hoon Na, and Om Shanti Om.
Filmography
The Kapil Sharma Show
Series · 2016
Comedy Nights Bachao
Series · 2015
Bin Maa Ke Bachche
Film · 2009
Mehbooba
Film · 2008
Om Shanti Om
Film · 2007
Main Hoon Na
Film · 2004
Indian Idol
Series · 2004
Haseena Maan Jaayegi
Film · 1999
Jaanam Samjha Karo
Film · 1999
Jai Hind
Film · 1999
Sooryavansham
Film · 1999
Badmaash
Film · 1998
Banarasi Babu
Film · 1997
Judwaa
Film · 1997
Anokha Andaaz
Film · 1995
Krantiveer
Film · 1994
Udhaar Ki Zindagi
Film · 1994
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
Film · 1994
Saajan Ka Ghar
Film · 1994
Aankhen
Film · 1993
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
Film · 1993
Rang
Film · 1993
Shreemaan Aashique
Film · 1993
Aasoo Bane Angaarey
Film · 1993
Shola Aur Shabnam
Film · 1992
Phool Bane Angaray
Film · 1991
Ghar Ho To Aisa
Film · 1990
Kishen Kanhaiya
Film · 1990
Lohe Ke Haath
Film · 1990
Biwi Ho To Aisi
Film · 1988
Muqaddar Ka Faisla
Film · 1987
Pyar Ke Kabil
Film · 1987
Khazana
Film · 1987
Insaaf Kaun Karega
Film · 1987
Angaaray
Film · 1986
Pyar Ke Do Pal
Film · 1986
Saveray Wali Gaadi
Film · 1986
Allah Rakha
Film · 1986
Maphicha Sakshidar
Film · 1986
Adhikar
Film · 1986
Haqeeqat
Film · 1985
Aaj Ka Daur
Film · 1985
Sarfarosh
Film · 1985
Pyar Jhukta Nahin
Film · 1985
Balidaan
Film · 1985
Alag Alag
Film · 1985
Sreekrishna Parunthu
Film · 1984
Bandh Honth
Film · 1984
Divorce
Film · 1984
Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ka
Film · 1983
Meharbaani
Film · 1982
Prem Rog
Film · 1982
Laawaris
Film · 1981
Maan Gaye Ustaad
Film · 1981
Naseeb
Film · 1981
Shaan
Film · 1980
Garam Khoon
Film · 1980
Neeyat
Film · 1980
Kala Pani
Film · 1980
Naalayak
Film · 1979
Amar Deep
Film · 1979
Ahsaas
Film · 1979
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
Film · 1979
Chambal ki rani
Film · 1979
Trishna
Film · 1978
Rahu Ketu
Film · 1978
Bandie
Film · 1978
Chor Ho To Aisa
Film · 1978
Des Pardes
Film · 1978
Besharam
Film · 1978
Ganga Ki Saugand
Film · 1978
Apna Khoon
Film · 1978
Phandebaaz
Film · 1978
Daku Aur Jawan
Film · 1978
Maha Badmaash
Film · 1977
Do Chehere
Film · 1977
Hira Aur Patthar
Film · 1977
Chakkar Pe Chakkar
Film · 1977
Farishta Ya Qatil
Film · 1977
Tyaag
Film · 1977
Kabeela
Film · 1976
Shankar Shambhu
Film · 1976
Sharafat Chod Di Maine
Film · 1976
Dus Numbri
Film · 1976
Shankar Dada
Film · 1976
Aaj Ka Mahatma
Film · 1976
Nehle Pe Dehla
Film · 1976
Shaque
Film · 1976
Arjun Pandit
Film · 1976
Harfan Maulaa
Film · 1976
Zorro
Film · 1975
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty
Film · 1975
Vandana
Film · 1975
Raja Shiv Chhatrapati
Film · 1974
Imtihan
Film · 1974
Hawas
Film · 1974
Aarop
Film · 1974
Prem Nagar
Film · 1974
Prem Shastra
Film · 1974
Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi
Film · 1974
Bangarada Panjara
Film · 1974
Nafrat
Film · 1973
Abhimaan
Film · 1973
Zanjeer
Film · 1973
Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye
Film · 1973
Gehri Chaal
Film · 1973
Joshila
Film · 1973
Agni Rekha
Film · 1973
Chhupa Rustam
Film · 1973
Amar Prem
Film · 1972
Dil Ka Raaja
Film · 1972
Mere Jeevan Saathi
Film · 1972
Dushman
Film · 1972
Dastaan
Film · 1972
Garam Masala
Film · 1972
Chori Chori
Film · 1972
Raja Jani
Film · 1972
Ek Bechara
Film · 1972
Parde Ke Peechey
Film · 1971
Kati Patang
Film · 1971
Aansoo Aur Muskan
Film · 1970
Ittefaq
Film · 1969
Do Raaste
Film · 1969
The Gold Medal
Film · 1969
Anpadh
Film · 1962
Ek Phool Char Kaante
Film · 1960