FilmIndia (Jan-Nov 1942)

May 1942 Leela's tears are 100% glycerine. Leela is tired of the 'sweet' types of roles, which she has to play. She would like more 'meaty' roles in future. She loathes outdoor shooting because she hates reflectors. When you see Leela crying on the screen don't be deceived by those tears. They are 100% glycerine. She says, "If I really cried and produced my own tears it would be a great strain because I have to cry in every film." Leela lives a quiet life at Sion with her second husband. She has four children of whom she is very proud. They are all boys, the eldest being eleven and the youngest 1xk years old. Leela does not mix much in society and likes only small parties. She prefers to g|o for drives and picnics rather than to go to clubs and dances. She is a voracious reader and reads plays particularly. If you happen to pass Leela in the street and get a delightful whiff of perfume from her, you may be sure its either "Khus" an Indian perfume, or the ever popular "Mischief". She likes to dress well but is not very fond of jewellery. Leela complains that she can never enjoy a holiday because she is always being followed by fans. She has just returned from Gwalior and Jhansi and at both these places she was mobbed by well-meaning fans. She was a little scared because she had no man to protect her. Leela would like to make a 'film in English but only if she is sure that the whole picture will be good. She would like to visit Hollywood (all our stars say the same) but at present it seems only a pleasant dream. I asked Leela what she would do if the war came to India and she said she would stay here and do war work. She would like the exciting experience of war because she feels Indian life has become so stagnant! This is all I could drag out of Leela. She forgets that a famous actress FILMINDIA must sacrifice her privacy and become the public's property. If she has had five husbands she must tell her fans why she got rid of each and I guarantee they will believe anything she tells them. If she refuses to talk about her husbands they will begin to be suspicious and think nasty thoughts. Leela doesn't realize that it pays to talk about yourself, because if you don't someone else will, and what they say won't always be pleasant. A HOLY WOOD PRODUCT mo l l y wood artistes A REVOLUTIONARY INVENTION IN THE CINEMA INDUSTRY. Miss ROSE— the famous film star says: "I have used "LAISSERALL" Make-up Remover and have found it excellent. It saves time and costs nothing when compared to expensive creams. I recommend it to every artiste." ALLWYN'S "LAISSERALL" THE SCIENTIFIC MAKE-UP REMOVER PRAISED — PRIZED & PATRONISED "LAISSERALL" is the supreme choice of such connoisseurs of toilet as: Sardar Akhtar — Maya Bannerjee — Yeshodhara Katju — Beena Kumari — Hansa Wadkar — Chandramohan — Shahu Modak — Surendra and many others whose certificates we hold. samples and demonstration — on request — WW Till: Al l \ \ V.\ §OAF ft CM Bombay No. 4. Telephone No. 22208. o, 31