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7 days ago
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This Devdas actress once ruled cinema by playing the role of a sister in films, spent her last days in Dadar, her name is…
Veteran actress Nazima, who played the role of sister and loyal friend in many Hindi films of the 1960s and 70s, died on Monday at the age of 77. She spent the last years of her life in Dadar with her two sons. Born as Mehrunnisa on March 25, 1948 in Nashik, Nazima belonged to a family that was deeply connected with cinema. Her aunt Husn Bano was married to filmmaker Aspi Irani. Who was Nazima? Nazima started her journey in films as a child artiste under the name Baby Chand. One of her early films was Bimal Roy's classic 'Do Bigha Zameen', where she played Balraj Sahni's sister. She also appeared as young Paro's classmate in 'Devdas' and Abhi Bhattacharya's sister in 'Biraj Bahu'. She also appeared in Raj Kapoor's children's film 'Ab Dilli Door Nahin', which made her career memorable. View this post on Instagram A post shared by OldIsGold (@oldbollywoodlover) Which films did Nazima work in? After entering mainstream cinema, Nazima worked with some of the biggest stars of her time. In 'Nishan' and 'Raja Aur Rank' she worked with Sanjeev Kumar and sang popular songs like 'Hai Tabassum Tera' and 'O Firki Wali'. She also worked with Rajesh Khanna in films like 'Aurat' and 'Doli' and won hearts with films like Abhinay, Manchali, Prem Nagar, Anuraag, Beimaan, Doli and Aarzoo. Nazima also worked with Hema Malini Nazima also excelled in light-hearted, playful roles. She played Asha Parekh's sister in 'Aaye Din Bahar Ke', where her character humorously falls down the stairs twice to get Dharmendra's attention. She was Hema Malini's vivacious friend in 'Abhinetri' and Leena Chandavarkar's trusted companion in 'Manchali' and left a legacy as one of Hindi cinema's most loved and beloved actresses.
Time of India
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Actor Nazima, sister and friend of Hindi cinema's golden era, passes away at 77
Mumbai: Actor Nazima, who played the quintessential sister and best friend to several heroes and heroines in the 1960s and '70s, passed away at age 77 Monday. She lived in Dadar with her two sons. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Born Mehrunnisa in Nashik on March 25, 1948, Nazima hailed from a family of female actors including aunt Husn Bano who was married to filmmaker Aspi Irani. Her cousin Zarreen Babu confirmed her on social media Monday. She started her career as child actor Baby Chand with Do Bigha Zamin as the elder of two sisters who were ferried to school by Balraj Sahni, the rickshawallah. She appeared to be a Bimal Roy discovery, having featured in Devdas as the classmate of little Paro, followed by Biraj Bahu as the sister of Abhi Bhattacharya. Nazima was also noticed in the children's caper Ab Dilli Door Nahin produced by Raj Kapoor. She later went on to star opposite Sanjeev Kumar in Nishan (Hai tabassum tera) and Raja Aur Runk (O firki walli and Sang basanti). She acted with Rajesh Khanna in Aurat and Doli. Her mainstream movies include Abhinetri, Manchali, Prem Nagar, Anurag, Beimaan, Doli—and Arzoo where her long, bloodcurdling scream at discovering that her brother Rajendra Kumar has lost a leg, is well remembered. The actor played Asha Parekh's sister in Aaye Din Bahaar Ke (Ai Kaash kisi deewane ko), where she deliberately fell off a staircase two times as she tried to gain Dharmendra's attention in vain. Her other best friend roles include Hema Malini's impish friend in Abhinetri and Leena Chandavarkar's companion in Manchali.
