Bela Bose

Bela Bose (1943 or 1944 – 20 February 2023) was an Indian dancer and actress who was active in Hindi films during the 1960s and 1970s.

As a schoolgirl, she started her career as a group dancer in films to help support her family after her father's death in a road accident.

Her big break came when she was asked to perform a dance number with Raj Kapoor in Main Nashe Mein Hoon, released in 1959.

Her first leading role was at age 21 in Sautela Bhai (1962) opposite Guru Dutt.

Conservative in real life, she lost some roles because of her refusal to wear a swimming suit onscreen.