Cast

Nargis

1929 – 1981

Active years (films on this site)

1948–1957

Genres

DramaMusicalRomanceCrimeComedy

Schools and movements

Popular Indian Cinema

Directors worked with

Raj Kapoor4 filmsMehboob Khan2 films

Biography

Nargis Dutt, known mononymously as Nargis, was an Indian actress and politician who worked in Hindi cinema. Regarded as one of the greatest actresses in the history of Hindi cinema, Nargis often portrayed sophisticated and independent women in a range of genres, from screwball comedy to literary drama. She was among the highest paid actresses of the 1950s and 1960s.

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Awards and honours

National / local

• Filmfare Award for Best Actress 1958
• Padma Shri in arts 1958
• National Film Award for Best Actress 1968

6 films on this site

1. Aag 1948 · Raj Kapoor · IMDb 6.9 · Cast
2. Andaz 1949 · Mehboob Khan · IMDb 6.7 · Cast
3. Barsaat 1949 · Raj Kapoor · IMDb 7.1 · Cast
4. Awaara 1951 · Raj Kapoor · IMDb 7.8 · Cast
5. Shree 420 1955 · Raj Kapoor · IMDb 7.9 · Cast
6. Mother India 1957 · Mehboob Khan · IMDb 7.8 · Cast