Reema Lagoo began her acting career in the Marathi theatre, after which she became a household name for playing motherly roles in the 1990s and early 2000s.
23 Facts About Reema Lagoo
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Reema Lagoo became a household name after her roles in the 90s classic TV sitcoms Shriman Shrimati and as Devaki Verma starring opposite Supriya Pilgaonkar in Tu Tu Main Main.
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Reema Lagoo appeared in five films including Masterji, directed by Durga Khote.
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Reema Lagoo debuted in films in 1979 with the Marathi film Sinhasan.
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Reema Lagoo went on to play supporting roles with some of the biggest names in the Hindi film industry, mostly as the mother of the lead characters.
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Reema Lagoo first rose to prominence with the Hindi film Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak where she played Juhi Chawla's mother.
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Reema Lagoo was seen in a controversial role in Aruna Raje's Rihaee.
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Reema Lagoo then starred in the blockbuster film Maine Pyar Kiya as Salman Khan's mother and then in Saajan, a superhit success at the box office.
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Reema Lagoo starred in action drama and crime thriller Gumrah as Sridevi's mother, Jai Kishen as Akshay Kumar's mother and Rangeela as Urmila Matondkar's mother.
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Reema Lagoo's Gumrah was seventh-highest grosser of the year at the box office, Jai Kishen was a commercial success.
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Reema Lagoo has been credited in the media as a coming of a "new-age mother" in Hindi cinema.
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Reema Lagoo played the role of a dancer in Aakrosh and a cold-hearted businesswoman in Yeh Dillagi.
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Reema Lagoo was awarded the Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in the 2002 film Reshamgaath.
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Reema Lagoo had a fairly successful career as a television actor in both Hindi and Marathi languages.
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Reema Lagoo debuted on television in 1985 with the Hindi series Khandaan.
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Reema Lagoo has appeared on the Marathi show Maanacha Muzra, which honours Marathi personalities.
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Reema Lagoo was born on 21 June 1958 as Nayan Bhadbhade.
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Reema Lagoo's mother was Marathi stage actress Mandakini Bhadbhade famed for the drama Lekure udand Jaahalee.
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Reema Lagoo's acting abilities were noted when she was a student at the Huzurpaga HHCP High School in Pune.
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Reema Lagoo took to acting professionally after completing her secondary education.
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Reema Lagoo met Vivek Lagoo, her future colleague in the bank and stage actor, in 1976 and married him in 1978.
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Reema Lagoo had been shooting for the television series Naamkarann till 7 pm on 17 May 2017.
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Reema Lagoo's funeral was performed by her daughter in Oshiwara crematorium, in Mumbai.