Nargis

Born: 1929-06-01

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.


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Mother India

as Radha
Released: 1957-02-13

A poverty-stricken woman raises her sons through many trials and tribulations. But no matter the...

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Awaara

as Rita
Released: 1951-12-14

A petty thief is put on trial for the attempted murder of a lawyer. Through a series of...

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Shree 420

as Vidya
Released: 1955-09-06

The story of a small-town man who comes to make it big in the city, where he is almost instantly...

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Aag

as Nimmi
Released: 1948-08-06

A man obsessed over two things, the theater and a childhood friend, recounts his life story to...

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Journey Beyond Three Seas

as Champa
Released: 1957-12-13

This first co-production of the Soviet and Indian cinematographers is dedicated to the Tver...

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Jagte Raho

as Temple Singer
Released: 1956-12-12

Entering an apartment block in search of a drink of water, a naive peasant finds himself...

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Babul

as Bela
Released: 1950-12-15

Two fathers, one poor and the other rich, hope that a wealthy postmaster will wed one of their...

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Jogan

as Surabhi / Meera
Released: 1950-02-24

An atheist falls in love with a married devout woman who has forsaken materialistic life.

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Paapi

as Lachhi
Released: 1953-06-08

On the run from the police, an atheist masquerades as a religious icon.

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Andaz

as Nina
Released: 1949-05-19

Nina is a rich and spoiled girl. Dilip accidentally meets her and starts liking her, not knowing...

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Romeo and Juliet

as uncredited
Released: 1947-01-02

Directed by Akhtar Hussein.

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Deedar

as uncredited
Released: 1951-01-02

A traumatized and blind young man makes a living singing, and searching for his childhood...

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Barsaat

as Reshma
Released: 1949-04-22

Two friends with opposite personalities, the rich but sensitive Pran and the womanizing Gopal...

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Lahore

as Lilo
Released: 1949-01-01

Film starring Karan Dewan and Nargis.

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Mela

as Manjo
Released: 1948-04-09

A convicted murderer is released from prison. His only possession is a broken figurine - the...

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Lajwanti

as Kavita
Released: 1958-06-08

Having been unjustly accused of having an affair, a dutiful and loving wife is thrown out of the...

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So Many Dreams on the Streets

as uncredited
Released: 1968-05-17

Two ambitious young employees land a job at the small store of an avaricious man, intending to...

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Chori Chori

as Kammo
Released: 1956-07-06

Kammo lives a very wealthy lifestyle with her widowed multi-millionaire dad, Girhdarilal, who...

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Anhonee

as Roop H. Singh / Mohinibai
Released: 1952-10-10

An impoverished advocate faces challenges after he falls in love with a wealthy woman who has a...

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Aah

as Neelu Rai
Released: 1953-03-22

At the behest of his father, Raj writes letters to Chandra, a prospective bride. However,...

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Humayun

as Hamida Bano
Released: 1945-01-01

Humayan (Hindi: हुमायूँ) is a 1945 Indian Bollywood historical epic film directed by Mehboob...

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Dhoon

as uncredited
Released: 1953-05-19

Dhoon (Tune or Passion) is a 1953 Bollywood film directed by M. Kumar. The film was produced by...

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Jan Pahchan

as Asha
Released: 1950-06-22

Anil, an artist, comes to stay in a village with his friend Jeevan. While there he meets Asha...

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Madam Fashion

as uncredited
Released: 1936-01-01

About the modern girl of India. Fashion, fast cars, luxury and sexual freedom.

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Adalat

as uncredited
Released: 1958-01-01

Nirmala (Nargis) is in love with Barrister Rajindra Singh (Pradeep Kumar) and they have plans to...

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Hulchul

as uncredited
Released: 1951-02-02

Kishore loves Asha, whose father raised him like a son, and sets out to earn money to wed her in...

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Raat Aur Din

as Varuna
Released: 1967-01-01

Mystery about a wife who appears to be leading a double life

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Bewafa

as Roopa
Released: 1952-01-01

1952 film starring Nargis, Ashok Kumar and Raj Kapoor

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Ashiana

as Gaura
Released: 1952-08-01

Raju (Raj Kapoor) and Gaura (Nargis) are childhood lovers and promise to be with each other no...

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Miss India

as Rama
Released: 1957-01-01

Director I.S. Johar Writers I.S. Johar G.L. Rawal Stars Nargis Pradeep Kumar Pran Sikand

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Bisvi Sadi

as uncredited
Released: 1945-01-01

A 1945 Bollywood film starring Motilal and Nargis

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Amber

as Rajkumari Amber
Released: 1952-01-01

A vengeful princess waits for the right moment to kill her foster father - the Emperor.

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Talash

as uncredited
Released: 1963-05-03

Film starring Shabnam and Rehman

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Pyar

as uncredited
Released: 1950-12-31

Pyar is a movie directed by V.M. Vyas featuring Raj Kapoor, Nargis.

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Anokha Pyar

as uncredited
Released: 1948-05-21

Love triangle has a flowerseller and a doctor's daughter both in love with a struggling writer.

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Angarey

as Shimsi
Released: 1954-01-01

1954 Hindi movie

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Where the River Padma Flows

as uncredited
Released: 1971-04-01

The film brings to the screen the determination of the common man of Bangladesh to stand up to...

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Taqdeer

as Salma
Released: 1943-01-02

In between his more ambitious Najma (1943) and Humayun (1945), Mehboob made this lightweight...

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Pyar Ki Baten

as Princess Nadira
Released: 1951-01-01

Details Country of origin India Language Hindi Production company Nargis Arts

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Talashe Haq

as Razia
Released: 1935-01-01

Talashe Haq is a 1935 Indian film directed by C. M. Luhar.

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