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India.com
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
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.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Afghan footballer faces deportation from Germany
Afgan Refugees (File photo- AP/ April 19, 2025) Nazima and Nazira Khairzad , sisters and athletes, fled Afghanistan and the Taliban in 2021 and built a family life in Germany. But now Nazira is facing deportation, and a second separation from her family. "When I received the letter telling me I might be sent back to Italy, I was overcome by a deep sense of hopelessness, fear and uncertainty," said Nazira Khairzad. "I was very sad and shocked. Since then, my mum has lived in constant fear and stress. She hardly sleeps at night because she is afraid the police will suddenly come and take her daughter away." After the Taliban seized power again in 2021, the Khairzad family fled Afghanistan separately. Nazira, now 21 , initially ended up in Italy. Her sister Nazima, two years older, eventually made it to Germany with the rest of the family via Pakistan. Nazira was only reunited with her family at the beginning of 2024, in the Frankfurt area. "It was a difficult time. We weren't able to see each other for a long while," recalled Nazira. "But now we're happy to be reunited." Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Worst States to Live in the USA, Ranked BridesBlush Undo 'My life was in danger' Nazima and Nazira Khairzad have been inseparable since they were children in Afghanistan . "I'm very proud of my sister, she's my role model and my best friend," Nazira told DW. The pair did everything together: Skiing, playing football, or climbing the mountains in their home province of Bamiyan. At first, their parents struggled to understand such pursuits, given that sport was not considered an acceptable leisure activity for women and girls in the social and cultural resistance, Nazima grew into a successful ski racer and mountaineer while Nazira became a goalkeeper in Afghanistan's national women's football team . However, when the Taliban returned in August 2021, the sisters, like so many others, were forced to leave their home country. "My life in Afghanistan was in danger," said Nazira. "If I had stayed back then, the Taliban would probably have killed me." Most female athletes in Afghanistan have fled since the regime, which has banned women from playing sport, regained power. Facing deportation to Italy The sisters had to find a way to live apart from each other in foreign countries. It was only after three difficult and isolated years in Italy that Nazira made it to Germany in 2024. Now that they're reunited, Nazira says her family needs her help. "My mother is ill and needs my closeness, my support and emotional stability," she said. "We are very close." Her older sister, Nazima, also needs support: She was diagnosed with a brain tumor last year and had to undergo an operation. But now Nazira faces deportation to Italy, the country that initially granted her residency. The family is trying to prevent her deportation with the help of their lawyer Elke Gabsa, despite the difficult legal footing. "If someone is recognized as a refugee in one country, it is fundamentally impossible to request protection in another [ EU ] member state," Gabsa told there have been exceptions in the past when the European Court of Justice has found "systemic deficiencies," for example in Greece or Italy, the lawyer said. These systemic deficiencies can arise when refugees are threatened with inhumane or degrading treatment in the host country, but, as Gabsa pointed out, this case law has recently been adjusted. Hope remains Nazira's deportation back to Italy is therefore likely to stand. Nevertheless, she and her lawyer are trying to prevent the family being separated again. "In this case, it is also a violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights if she [Nazira] is not allowed to be with her family, who need her support," said Gabsa. Over the past few months, Nazira has built a life for herself in Germany, learned the language and even playing football again. "I work part-time and try to fully integrate into society," she said. "I exercise regularly. Football plays a big role in my life. I used to train at AC Milan, and today it's my big dream to play in Frankfurt." For her, football is not just "a passion, but an opportunity to build my future." Nazira hopes the courts will rule in her favor. "I want to stay in Germany, live with my family, work, play soccer and be an active, useful member of this society. I wish for a safe, dignified life that I can shape with a lot of commitment and hope." This article was originally written in German.
