Nadira biography
Nadira was an Indian actress, born on 5 December 1932 in Baghdad, who died on 9 February 2006.
Nadira's screen career began in 1943 with Mauj.
Nadira appeared in 82 films and 5 television or streaming titles in Hindi and Indian cinema between 1943 and 2001.
Nadira is remembered for Julie, Aan.
Honours include Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.
- Also known as
- Florence Ezekiel, Florence Ezekiel Nadira
- Born
- 5 December 1932
- Died
- 9 February 2006 (aged 73)
- Birthplace
- Baghdad
- Work
- Film actor, Actor
- Film industries
- Hindi and Indian cinema
- Years active
- 1952 to 2001
- Known for
- Julie, Aan
- Awards
- Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nadira filmography
82 films and 5 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Josh | Mrs. Louise | Last release | |
| 1999 | Cotton Mary | Mattie | ||
| 1997 | Tamanna | Nazneen Begum | ||
| 1991 | Jhoothi Shaan | Ranimaa | ||
| 1985 | Saagar | Miss Joseph | ||
| 1983 | Taqdeer | Hindi | ||
| 1982 | Raaste Pyar Ke | Saraswati | ||
| 1982 | Ashanti | School principal | ||
| 1981 | Dahshat | Mrs. Vishal | ||
| 1981 | Aas Paas | Rani | ||
| 1980 | Swayamvar | Durga Bhargav | ||
| 1980 | Chaal Baaz | |||
| 1979 | Tere Pyar Mein | Hindi | ||
| 1979 | Magroor | Mrs. D'Sa | ||
| 1979 | Duniya Meri Jeb Mein | Mrs. Robins | ||
| 1979 | Bin Phere Hum Tere | Talen Bai | ||
| 1978 | Naukri | Lilly | ||
| 1977 | Amar Akbar Anthony | Lakshmi's stepmother | Uncredited cameo | |
| 1977 | Aap Ki Khatir | Shanti | ||
| 1977 | Paapi | Old lady who got stuck by Vikram's car | ||
| 1977 | Darling Darling | Mrs. Rai Bahadur | ||
| 1977 | Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka | Heera | ||
| 1976 | Bhanwar | Sharada | ||
| 1975 | Mere Sartaj | Gulshan Bai | ||
| 1975 | Kahtey Hain Mujhko Raja | Thakurain |
Show all 82 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Julie | Margaret 'Maggie' (Julie's Mom) | Won Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1976 | |
| 1975 | Dharmatma | Gypsy woman | ||
| 1974 | Woh Main Nahin | Gangu Tai Ghotale | ||
| 1974 | Ishk Ishk Ishk | |||
| 1974 | Faslah | Mrs. Sonachand | ||
| 1973 | Hanste Zakhm | Brothel Madame | ||
| 1973 | Ek Nari Do Roop | |||
| 1973 | Pyaar Ka Rishta | |||
| 1972 | Pakeezah | Gauhar Jaan | ||
| 1972 | Ek Nazar | Ameena Bai | ||
| 1972 | Raja Jani | Shanno's foster mother | ||
| 1972 | Anokha Daan | |||
| 1971 | Kahin Aar Kahin Paar | |||
| 1970 | Jahan Pyar Mile | Hindi | ||
| 1970 | Safar | Shekhar Kapoor's mother | ||
| 1970 | Jahan Pyar Miley | |||
| 1970 | Ishq Par Zor Nahin | Mrs. Doraiswamy | ||
| 1970 | Ek Nanhi Munni Ladki Thi | |||
| 1970 | Chetna | Nirmala | ||
| 1970 | Bombay Talkie | Anjana | ||
| 1969 | The Guru | Courtesan | ||
| 1969 | Talash | Flirtatious lady in red sari | ||
| 1969 | Insaaf Ka Mandir | |||
| 1968 | Sapno Ka Saudagar | Ranjana's mother | ||
| 1968 | Kahin Din Kahin Raat | Indrani | ||
| 1968 | Jung Aur Aman | |||
| 1967 | C.I.D. 909 | |||
| 1966 | Hum Kahan Ja Rahe Hain | |||
| 1965 | Mehbooba | |||
| 1965 | Chhoti Chhoti Baten | Shanta | ||
| 1965 | Accident | |||
| 1963 | Meri Surat Teri Ankhen | |||
| 1962 | Madam Zorro | |||
| 1962 | Gyara Hazar Ladkian | Mohana | ||
| 1961 | Wazir-E-Azam | |||
| 1961 | Main Aur Mera Bhai | |||
| 1960 | Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai | Mrs. Kusum Verma | ||
| 1960 | Black Tiger | |||
| 1958 | Police | Champakali | ||
| 1958 | Pehla Pehla Pyar | |||
| 1958 | Daughter Of Sindbad | Shabnam | ||
| 1957 | Garma Garam | |||
| 1956 | Beloved Corinna | |||
| 1956 | Talwar Ka Dhani | |||
| 1956 | Sipahsalar | |||
| 1956 | Samundari Daku | |||
| 1956 | Pocket Maar | Rita | ||
| 1955 | Shree 420 | Hindi | ||
| 1955 | Shri 420 | Maya | ||
| 1955 | Raftar | |||
| 1955 | Pyaara Dushman | |||
| 1954 | Waris | Kanta | ||
| 1954 | Dak Babu | |||
| 1953 | Nagma | |||
| 1953 | Akash | |||
| 1952 | Aan | Rajshree | First adult role | |
| 1943 | Mauj | Child artist; uncredited |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Zohra Mahal | Zohra Mahal | ||
| 1997 | Margarita | Nacha | ||
| 1995 | Thoda Sa Aasman | Mrs. Joshi | ||
| 1995 | Ek Tha Rusty (Season 1) | Ms. McKenzie | ||
| 1984 | Kim (TV serial) | Kulu's widow |