Meet Bollywood’s FIRST graduate actress — Onscreen mother to Dilip Kumar and lucky charm to Ashok Kumar

Leela Chitnis was a pioneer. She was India's first educated actress during the freedom struggle. Chitnis starred in films with social messages. She became the first Indian film star to endorse a soap brand. Her career spanned decades. She played romantic leads and iconic mother roles. Chitnis retired and moved to the United States.

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