
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.
movieTere Mere Sapne
1971 · Mrs. Prasad
movieMehboob Ki Mehndi
1971
movieGeet
1970 · Radha
moviePyar Hi Pyar
1969
Ustad 420
1969 · Shankar's Mother
movieSunghursh
1968 · Singer and dancer at Yashoda's wedding
movieC.I.D. 909
1967 · Reshma's Mother
movieMeri Surat Teri Ankhen
1963 · Mrs. Rahmat
movieAngarey
1954
movieThokar
1953
movieSargam
1950 · Bhairvi's sister
movieBijli
1950
movieDo Bhai
1947
movieShikari
1946
movieEight Days
1946 · Tribal girl