Nargis
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Age
97
Films
37
Awards Won
3
Quick Facts
- Full Name
- Nargis
- Born
- June 1, 1929
- Birthplace
- Kolkata
- Age
- 97 years
- Zodiac Sign
- Gemini
- Height
- —
- Weight
- —
- Nationality
- 🇮🇳 India
- Religion
- Islam
- Ethnicity
- —
- Eye Color
- —
- Hair Color
- —
- Profession
- Actress, Author
- Net Worth
- —
- Education
- Queen Mary School, Mumbai
- Spouse
- Raj KapoorSunil Dutt
- Children
- 2 (Priya Dutt, Sanjay Dutt)
Last reviewed: Aug 5, 2026 · How we verify facts
Biography
Nargis is 97 years old, an actress, from India.
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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Career & Filmography
Movies(37)
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Lado Rani |
| 1999 | Kursi Aur Qanoon |
| 1967 | Raat Aur Din |
| 1964 | Yaadein |
| 1958 | Adalat |
| 1958 | Lajwanti |
| 1957 | Mother India |
| 1957 | Journey Beyond Three Seas |
| 1956 | Jagte Raho |
| 1956 | Chori Chori |
Shree 420
as http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q113657351
actress1955
Angarey
actress1954
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Paapi
actress1953
Aah
actress1953
Anhonee
actress1952
Ashiana
actress1952
Amber
actress1952
Bewafa
actress1952
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Pyar Ki Baten
actress1951
Hulchul
actress1951
Deedar
actress1951
Awaara
actress1951
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Aadhi Raat
actress1950
Meena Bazaar
actress1950
Jogan
actress1950
Babul
actress1950
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Pyar
actress1950
Jan Pahchan
actress1950
Andaz
actress1949
Barsaat
actress1949
Family
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Relationships
Romantic History
| Person | Status |
|---|---|
| Raj Kapoor | Married |
| Sunil Dutt | Married |
Family
Awards & Nominations
3 Won0 Nominated
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | National Film Award for Best Actress | Won |
| 1958 | Padma Shri in arts | Won |
| 1958 | Filmfare Award for Best Actress | Won |
Interesting Facts
- thumb|Nargis with her husband Sunil Dutt Nargis had a long-time relationship with actor Raj Kapoor, who was her co-star in the films Awaara and Shree 420.
- After he refused to divorce his wife, Nargis ended their nine-year-long relationship.
- Nargis married actor Sunil Dutt; who was a Hindu, on 11 March 1958.
- Prior to their marriage, Nargis converted to Hinduism and adopted the name Nirmala Dutt.
- Reportedly, Dutt had saved her life from a fire on the sets of Mother India.
- She had also reportedly helped Dutt's sister and mother.
- After marrying Sunil, Nargis expressed her love and gratitude towards him by revealing that "he was the first person to treat her like a normal human being and that he was always there for her during hard times.
- If he hadn't come into her life, she would've ended her life".
- They had three children: Sanjay Dutt, Namrata Dutt, and Priya Dutt.
- Namrata married actor Kumar Gaurav, son of veteran actor Rajendra Kumar who had appeared alongside Nargis and Sunil Dutt in Mother India.
- Priya became a politician and a Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha).
- With her husband, Nargis formed the Ajanta Arts Cultural Troupe, which involved several leading actors and singers of the time, and performed at remote frontiers to entertain the Indian soldiers at border.
- It was the first troupe to perform in Dhaka, after the liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971.
- Later, Nargis worked for the cause of spastic children.
- She became the first patron of the Spastics Society of India.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nargis is an India actress and author, aged 97. They are known for their work in the entertainment industry.
Nargis is known for being an actress and author and has appeared in 37 films.
Nargis is 97 years old. They were born on June 1, 1929.
Nargis was born on June 1, 1929.
Nargis's zodiac sign is Gemini.
Nargis was born in Kolkata, India.
Nargis's religion is Islam.
Nargis is India.
Nargis is currently married to Raj Kapoor.
Nargis's wife is Raj Kapoor.
Nargis has 2 children: Priya Dutt, Sanjay Dutt.
Nargis's parent is Jaddanbai.
Nargis has appeared in 37 movies listed in our database.
Nargis's most recent movie in our records is "Lado Rani" (2010).
Nargis has won 3 awards including the National Film Award for Best Actress in 1968.
Nargis has won 3 awards and received 0 nominations.
Nargis's educational background: Queen Mary School, Mumbai.
Nargis is based in India.
The exact start of Nargis's career as a actress is not publicly documented.
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Filmography
37 worksLado Rani
2010
Lado Rani
Kursi Aur Qanoon
1999
Kursi Aur Qanoon
1967
Raat Aur Din
Yaadein
1964
Yaadein
1958
Adalat
1958
Lajwanti
1957
Mother India
as http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q113657366
1957
Journey Beyond Three Seas
Jagte Raho
1956
Jagte Raho
1956
Chori Chori
1955
Shree 420
as http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q113657351
1954
Angarey
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