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Jun 1, 2023 · Nargis: The actor who breathed life into ‘modern Indian woman’ in the 1940s, will forever be ‘Mother India’. On Nargis' 94th birth anniversary, here's recalling some of her best roles in the movies that have left a legacy for Hindi film viewers. Written by Sampada Sharma. follow. New Delhi | June 1, 2023 11:54 IST. Follow Us.
Actress: Mother India. Nargis was born on June 1, 1929 as Fatima Rashid in Rawalpindi, British India, daughter to Jaddanbai and Uttamchand Mohanchand, a former Hindu Mohyal Brahmin who converted to Islam as Abdul Rashid. Her mother was a well-known dancer, singer, actor, composer, and director.
Nargis (born Fatima Rashid; 1 June 1929 – 3 May 1981) was an Indian actress active between 1935 and 1968. She made her screen debut in a minor role at the age of five with Talash-E-Haq (1935), but her acting career actually began with the drama Tamanna (1942).
Actor Nargis is easily one of the most-iconic Indian actors to have appeared on the Indian silver screen. On her 39th death anniversary, here are some lesser known facts about her life. |...
Film still for unknown film featuring actress Nargis by Unknown Museum of Art & Photography. Nargis, with a pointed chin, an oval face, and a slight gap between her front teeth, did not confirm to the standards of beauty prevailing in popular Hindi cinema at the time.
Jun 1, 2015 · Veteran actress Nargis, born as Fatima Rashid on June 1, 1929, is greatly remembered for her contribution to Hindi cinema in both commercial as well as critically acclaimed films. She was married to late Sunil Dutt and had three children – Sanjay Dutt, Namrata Dutt and Priya Dutt.
May 3, 2019 · Nargis is regarded as one of the greatest female actors in the history of Hindi cinema. In a career spanning three decades, she delivered hits like Mother India, Raat Aur Din, Shree 420, Barsaat, Andaz, Jogan, Awaara, Deedar and Chori Chori. The legendary actor married Sunil Dutt and had three kids - Sanjay Dutt, Priya Dutt and Namrata Dutt.
