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Nadira

Known For

Acting

Gender

Female

Birthday

Dec 5, 1932 (93 years old)

Place of Birth

Baghdad, Iraq

Biography

Florence Ezekiel (5 December 1932 – 9 February 2006), known professionally as Nadira, was an Indian actress who worked in the Hindi film industry. She appeared in films from the 1950s and 1960s, including Aan (1952), Shree 420 (1955), Pakeezah (1972), and Julie (1975), which won her the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award.

Known For

Acting
2000JoshMrs. Louise
1999Cotton MaryMattie
1998Tamanna
1991Jhoothi ShaanRanimaa
1991CobraUzmaa
1985SaagarMiss Joseph
1984KimWidow of Kulu
1983TaqdeerHeerabai
1982Raaste Pyar KeSaraswati
1982Log Kya KahengeMrs. Chopra
1982AshantiAshram Principal
1982Lakshmi
1982Taaqat
1980SwayamvarDurgadevi Bhargav
1979Duniya Meri Jeb MeinMrs. Robins
1978NaukriLily
1978Madhu Malti
1977PaapiOld lady hit by Vikram's car (uncredited)
1977For Your SakeShanti Devi
1977Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka
1977Amar Akbar AnthonyStepmother
1975Kahtey Hain Mujhko Raja
1975JulieMargaret 'Maggie' (Julie's mother)
1974FaslahMrs. Sonachand
1974Woh Main NahinGangu Tai Ghotale
1974Ishk Ishk Ishk
1973Nai Duniya Naye Log
1973Hanste Zakhm
1972PakeezahMadame Gauhar Jaan
1972Ek NazarAminabai
1972Raja Jani
1970JourneyMrs. Kapoor (Shekhar's mom)
1970ChetnaNirmala
1970Ishq Par Zor Nahin
1970Bombay TalkieAnjana Devi
1969Chhoti Chhoti Baatein
1969Jahan Pyar MileyMrs. Diwan Bahadur
1969The GuruCourtesan
1969Talash
1968Sapnon Ka SaudagarRanjana's mother
1968Kahin Din Kahin RaatMadam Indrani
1967C.I.D. 909Lobo 404
1962Eleven Thousand GirlsMohana
1960Dil Apna Aur Preet ParaiKusum Rai
1960Dil Apna Aur Preet ParaiKusum
1958Police
1956Pocket MaarRita
1956Sipahsalar
1955Shree 420Maya
1954WarisKanta
1953Nagma
1953Akash
1952AanPrincess Rajshree