Nutan
Indian actress
Born
1936
89 years ago
Died
February 21st, 1991
34 years ago — 55 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
India
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An acclaimed actress in the Hindi film industry, notable for performances spanning several decades. Debuted in the film 'Hum Log' in 1951 and gained recognition for her roles in significant films such as 'Seema', 'Sujata', and 'Bandini'. Established a reputation for portraying strong, complex characters. Received numerous awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Actress on multiple occasions, and was honored with the title of 'Best Actress of the Century' by the Indian government.
Starred in 'Sujata'
Starred in 'Bandini'
Won Filmfare Award for Best Actress
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