Nargis

Biography

Nirmala Dutt (born Fatima Rashid; June 1, 1929 – May 3, 1981), known by her screen name Nargis, was an Indian film actress, and later politician, regarded as one of the greatest actresses in the history of Hindi cinema. During a career that spanned from the 1940s to the 1960s, Nargis appeared in numerous commercially successful as well as critically appreciated films that ranged in genres, from screwball comedies to literary dramas, and became known for playing versatile, independent and dignified women. In 1958, she was awarded a Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award, for her contributions in cinema by the Government of India.

Most Known For

Saagar

Anban

as Malati

Pardanasheen

Awaara

as Rita

Anokha Pyar

as Geeta

Bisvi Sadi

Talash

Shree 420

as Vidya

Madam Fashion

Mother India

as Radha

Barsaat

as Reshma

Andaz

as Nina

Chori Chori

as Kammo

Stay Awake

as Temple Singer

Journey Beyond Three Seas

as Champa

Aag

as Nimmi

Aah

as Neelu Rai

Mela

as Manjo

Raat Aur Din

as Varuna

Humayun

as Hamida Bano