Nutan

Born

June 4, 1936

Died

Feb 21, 1991

From

Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India

Also:
Actress
Music Department
Producer

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Decades active

In short · Acted for eight decades — 78 credits.

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Biography

Nutan Samarth Bahl (4 June 1936 – 21 February 1991), known mononymously as Nutan, was an Indian actress who worked primarily in Hindi films for nearly four decades. Her films spanned various genres, establishing her as a bold and versatile actress who took on unconventional roles. Regarded as one of the finest actors in the history of Indian cinema, Nutan was also crowned Miss India in 1951. Beginning her career as a child actress in 1950, she gained recognition for her naturalistic acting. By the late 1950s, she had become a household name. Her accolades include a record five Filmfare Awards for Best Actress and a Padma Shri, awarded by the Indian government.

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