Nargis biography
Nargis was an Indian actress, born on 1 June 1929 in Kolkata, who died on 3 May 1981.
Nargis's screen career began in 1934 with Naachwali.
Nargis had 67 screen credits in Hindi and Indian cinema between 1934 and 2010.
Nargis is remembered for Barsaat, Babul, Awaara, Shree 420.
Honours include Padma Shri in arts, National Film Award for Best Actress and Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
- Also known as
- Nargis Dutt, Baby Nargis, Nargis Datt
- Born
- 1 June 1929
- Died
- 3 May 1981 (aged 51)
- Birthplace
- Kolkata
- Work
- Film actor, Screenwriter, Politician, Actor
- Film industries
- Hindi and Indian cinema
- Known for
- Barsaat, Babul, Awaara, Shree 420, Mother India, Raat Aur Din
- Awards
- Padma Shri in arts
- National Film Award for Best Actress
- Filmfare Award for Best Actress
Nargis filmography
67 screen credits, newest first.
Screen credits
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Lado Rani | Punjabi | ||
| 1999 | Kursi Aur Qanoon | Urdu | ||
| 1967 | Raat Aur Din | Varuna alias Peggy | ||
| 1964 | Yaadein | Priya | Only silhouette and voice used | |
| 1958 | Lajwanti | Kavita | ||
| 1958 | Adalat | Nirmala | ||
| 1958 | Ghar Sansar | Uma | ||
| 1957 | Mother India | Radha | Won: Filmfare Award for Best Actress | |
| 1957 | Journey Beyond Three Seas | Russian | ||
| 1957 | Pardesi | Champa | ||
| 1957 | Miss India | Rama | ||
| 1956 | Jagte Raho | Temple singer | Cameo role | |
| 1956 | Chori Chori | Kammo | ||
| 1955 | Shree 420 | Vidya | ||
| 1954 | Angarey | Tulsi | ||
| 1953 | Paapi | Hindi | ||
| 1953 | Aah | Neelu | ||
| 1953 | Papi | Lacchi | ||
| 1953 | Paheli Shaadi | |||
| 1953 | Dhoon | Kamini | ||
| 1952 | Bewafa | Roopa | ||
| 1952 | Ashiana | Gaura | ||
| 1952 | Anhonee | Roop Singh / Mohini Bai | ||
| 1952 | Amber | Amber | ||
| 1952 | Sheesha |
Show all 67 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Pyar Ki Baten | Nadira | ||
| 1951 | Hulchul | Asha | ||
| 1951 | Deedar | Mala | ||
| 1951 | Awaara | Rita | ||
| 1951 | Saagar | Pali | ||
| 1950 | Pyar | Rani | ||
| 1950 | Meena Bazaar | Radha | ||
| 1950 | Jogan | Survi alias Meera Devi | ||
| 1950 | Jan Pahchan | Hindi | ||
| 1950 | Babul | Bela | ||
| 1950 | Aadhi Raat | |||
| 1950 | Khel | |||
| 1950 | Jan Pahechan | Asha | ||
| 1950 | Chhoti Bhabhi | Asha | ||
| 1950 | Birha Ki Raat | |||
| 1950 | Bhishma Pratigya | |||
| 1949 | Barsaat | Reshma | ||
| 1949 | Andaz | Neena | ||
| 1949 | Roomal | |||
| 1949 | Lahore | Leelo | ||
| 1949 | Darogaji | Rajni alias Raju | ||
| 1948 | Mela | Manju | ||
| 1948 | Anokha Pyar | Geeta | ||
| 1948 | Aag | Nimmi | ||
| 1948 | Anjuman | |||
| 1947 | Romeo and Juliet | Juliet | ||
| 1947 | Mehndi | |||
| 1946 | Nargis | Shanti | ||
| 1945 | Humayun | Hamida Bano | ||
| 1945 | Ramayani | Sita | ||
| 1945 | Bisvi Sadi | Veena | ||
| 1944 | Rajkumar | [citation needed] | ||
| 1944 | Ismat | |||
| 1944 | Anban | Malti | ||
| 1943 | Taqdeer | Shyama | ||
| 1942 | Tamanna | Credited as "Baby Rani" | ||
| 1942 | Pardanasheen | Credited as "Baby Rani" | ||
| 1937 | Moti Ka Haar | Credited as "Baby Rani" | ||
| 1936 | Madam Fashion | Credited as "Baby Rani" | ||
| 1936 | Hridaya Manthan | Credited as "Baby Rani" | ||
| 1935 | Talash-e-Haq | Razia | Credited as "Baby Rani" | |
| 1934 | Naachwali | Credited as "Baby Rani" |