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.
Acted in 47
1990s
- 1991
Nargis
Movie
1970s
- 1971
Where the River Padma Flows
Movie
1960s
- 1968
So Many Dreams on the Streets
Movie
- 1967
Raat Aur Din
Varuna
- 1963
Talash
Movie
1950s
- 1958
Lajwanti
Kavita
Adalat
Movie
- 1957
Pardesi
Champa
Mother India
Radha
Miss India
Rama
- 1956
Jagte Raho
Temple Singer
Chori Chori
Kammo
- 1955
Shree 420
Vidya
- 1954
Angarey
Shimsi
- 1953
Paapi
Lachhi
Dhoon
Kamini
Aah
Neelu Rai
- 1952
Anhonee
Roop H. Singh / Mohinibai
Ashiana
Gaura
Amber
Rajkumari Amber
Bewafa
Roopa
- 1951
Pyar Ki Baten
Princess Nadira
Saagar
Movie
Hulchul
Asha
Deedar
Mala
- 1950
Babul
Bela
Pyar
Rani
Adhi Raat
Movie
Jan Pahchan
Asha
Jogan
Surabhi / Meera
Birha Ki Raat
Movie
1940s
- 1949
Andaz
Nina
Barsaat
Reshma
Lahore
Lilo
- 1948
Aag
Nimmi
Anokha Pyar
Geeta
Mela
Manjo
- 1947
Romeo and Juliet
Movie
- 1945
Humayun
Hamida Bano
Bisvi Sadi
Movie
Ramayani
Movie
- 1944
Anban
Malati
- 1943
Taqdeer
Salma
1930s
- 1937
Pearl Necklace
Movie
- 1936
Madam Fashion
Movie
- 1935
Talashe Haq
Razia
Wrote 1
1960s
- 1964
Yaadein
Story
Appearances1
1980s
- 1986
Living Legend - Raj Kapoor
Self (archive footage)