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Nargis [Nargis Dutt, pseudonym; real name Fatima Abdul Rashid] (1 June 1929 – 3 May 1981) was an Indian film actress who appeared in approximately 50 films. She was a recipient of a Filmfare Award (1958) and a National Film Award (1968) for Best Actress. She was awarded the Padma Shri, a government honour, for her contribution to the arts in India.

Interesting facts

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    Her real name is Fatima Rashid.

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    Nargis died of cancer.

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    His mother, Jaddanbai, was a well-known actress and singer in India and came from a family of Mohyal Brahmins. His father, Uttamchand Mohanchand, was a doctor and came from a wealthy Pakistani family.

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    At birth, their daughter received two names — Tejeshwari Utamchand Mohanchand — from her father, and Fatima Abdul Rashid — from her mother.

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