
According to Saadat Hasan Manto, Paro was a courtesan from Meerut where she was a big hit with all the rich men of the city. Among those who frequented her kotha were the poets Josh Maleehabadi and Saghar Nizami! She was introduced by Savak Vachcha in Shikari (1946) as a side-heroine. She sang her own songs in this film including Chupo chupo o marne se darnewalon and Rangeela re, jawani mein sata ke kahan kahan gaya re composed by S.D. Burman. Later, she played supporting roles in many films including Do Bhai (1947), Sargam (1950), Angarey (1954) etc. Her most memorable role was opposite Dilip Kumar and Kamini Kaushal in Shabnam (1949) In 70's she was best known for playing wicked kotha Malkin- mom ki gudiya , mera gaon mera desh etc. She also sang for some movies.

as Reshma's Mother
1967

1953

1969

as Singer and dancer at Yashoda's wedding
1968
as Shankar's Mother
1969

as Mrs. Prasad
1971

as Radha
1970

1971

as Mrs. Rahmat
1963

1947

as Tribal girl
1946

as Bhairvi's sister
1950
as Radha
1970

as Mrs. Prasad
1971

1971

as Radha
1970

1969
as Shankar's Mother
1969

as Singer and dancer at Yashoda's wedding
1968

as Reshma's Mother
1967

as Mrs. Rahmat
1963

1954

1953

as Bhairvi's sister
1950

1950

1947

1946

as Tribal girl
1946