MUMBAI : Nutan was born in a filmy family where her mother was actress Shobhana Samarth and father was Kumarsen Samarth. Nutan, who was regarded as one of the best actresses of her era, was well-known for taking on unusual parts that appealed to viewers. The late actress's 88th birthday falls on June 4. The actress, who was born in 1936, began her career at the age of 14 with the film Hamari Beti, and by the time she was 17, Nutan was well-known in the business.
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Nutan, who acted in more than 70 movies, was renowned for her fascinating on-screen persona and emotive acting. Here are a few interesting tidbits about the late actress to remember her special day.
Nutan made her acting debut as a 14 year old in Hamari Beti. The film was produced and directed by her mother Shobhana Samarth and also marked the debut of her sister Tanuja.
She eventually got her first big break with the 1955 film Seema for which she won the Filmfare Best Actress Award.
Nutan is the most awarded actress for winning 5 awards and this number has only been matched by her granddaughter Kajol.
Not many know that Nutan was also a beauty pageant winner. She won the Miss India title in 1952.
Nutan was also trained in classical music and was a talented singer. Nutan was well-known for her captivating on-screen demeanor and expressive performance. She appeared in almost 70 films. To honor the actress's special day, here are a few fascinating facts about her.
In 1959, Nutan wed Lieutenant Commander Rajnish Bahl of the Indian Navy. Mohnish Bahl, their lone child, went on to become a well-known actor in both television and movies. Pranutan Bahl, her granddaughter, is a movie actress as well.
Nutan fondly loved animals and at one point she had 22 dogs.
Nutan was a legend in every sense of the word.
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