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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Where the River Padma Flows
Character:
MOVIE • 1971
So Many Dreams on the Streets
Character:
MOVIE • 1968
Raat Aur Din
Character: Varuna
MOVIE • 1967
Talash
Character:
MOVIE • 1963
Lajwanti
Character: Kavita
MOVIE • 1958
Adalat
Character:
MOVIE • 1958
Journey Beyond Three Seas
Character: Champa
MOVIE • 1957
Mother India
Character: Radha
MOVIE • 1957
Miss India
Character: Rama
MOVIE • 1957
Jagte Raho
Character: Temple Singer
MOVIE • 1956
Chori Chori
Character: Kammo
MOVIE • 1956
Shree 420
Character: Vidya
MOVIE • 1955
Angarey
Character: Shimsi
MOVIE • 1954
Paapi
Character: Lachhi
MOVIE • 1953
Dhoon
Character:
MOVIE • 1953
Aah
Character: Neelu Rai
MOVIE • 1953
Anhonee
Character: Roop H. Singh / Mohinibai
MOVIE • 1952
Ashiana
Character: Gaura
MOVIE • 1952
Amber
Character: Rajkumari Amber
MOVIE • 1952
Bewafa
Character: Roopa
MOVIE • 1952
Crew
