Nargis
Actress · Gemini
About
Nargis was an Indian actress who worked in Hindi cinema, regarded as one of the leading actresses of her era. She is best remembered for her role in the film Mother India and later became a member of the Rajya Sabha.
Family
Personal details
- Full name
- Fatima Rashid
- Also known as
- Nargis Dutt, Baby Nargis, Nargis Datt
- Born
- June 1, 1929
- Birthplace
- Kolkata
- Nationality
- British Raj
- Education
- Queen Mary School, Mumbai
- Years active
- 1935–1968
Known for
- Mother India (1957)
- Awaara (1951)
- Shree 420 (1955)
- Andaz (1949)
Awards
- Padma Shri
Trivia & fun facts
- She was the first Indian actress to receive the Padma Shri.
- She was married to actor Sunil Dutt and was the mother of actor Sanjay Dutt.
- She was nominated to the Rajya Sabha.
