Nadira
Biography
Nadira works in acting. Born December 5, 1932 in Baghdad, Iraq. Died February 9, 2006. Archytele tracks 54 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
54 titles- Konsert Hael & Repertoire (2025)
- Josh (2000) as Mrs. Louise
- Cotton Mary (1999) as Mattie
- Tamanna (1998)
- Cobra (1991) as Uzmaa
- Jhoothi Shaan (1991) as Ranimaa
- Saagar (1985) as Miss Joseph
- Kim (1984) as Widow of Kulu
- Taqdeer (1983) as Heerabai
- Raaste Pyar Ke (1982) as Saraswati
- Lakshmi (1982)
- Ashanti (1982) as Ashram Principal
- Log Kya Kahenge (1982) as Mrs. Chopra
- Taaqat (1982)
- Swayamvar (1980) as Durgadevi Bhargav
- Duniya Meri Jeb Mein (1979) as Mrs. Robins
- Naukri (1978) as Lily
- Madhu Malti (1978)
- Amar Akbar Anthony (1977) as Stepmother
- Paapi (1977) as Old lady hit by Vikram's car (uncredited)
- Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka (1977)
- For Your Sake (1977) as Shanti Devi
- Julie (1975) as Margaret 'Maggie' (Julie's mother)
- Kahtey Hain Mujhko Raja (1975)
- Ishk Ishk Ishk (1974)
- Woh Main Nahin (1974) as Gangu Tai Ghotale
- Faslah (1974) as Mrs. Sonachand
- Hanste Zakhm (1973)
- Nai Duniya Naye Log (1973)
- Pakeezah (1972) as Madame Gauhar Jaan
- Raja Jani (1972)
- Ek Nazar (1972) as Aminabai
- Ishq Par Zor Nahin (1970)
- Bombay Talkie (1970) as Anjana Devi
- Chetna (1970) as Nirmala
- Journey (1970) as Mrs. Kapoor (Shekhar's mom)
- The Guru (1969) as Courtesan
- Jahan Pyar Miley (1969) as Mrs. Diwan Bahadur
- Chhoti Chhoti Baatein (1969)
- Talash (1969)
- Sapnon Ka Saudagar (1968) as Ranjana's mother
- Kahin Din Kahin Raat (1968) as Madam Indrani
- C.I.D. 909 (1967) as Lobo 404
- Eleven Thousand Girls (1962) as Mohana
- Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai (1960) as Kusum Rai
- Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai (1960) as Kusum
- Police (1958)
- Pocket Maar (1956) as Rita
- Sipahsalar (1956)
- Shree 420 (1955) as Maya
- Waris (1954) as Kanta
- Akash (1953)
- Nagma (1953)
- Aan (1952) as Princess Rajshree
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Nadira best known for?
Nadira is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Shree 420 (1955).
When and where was Nadira born?
Nadira was born on December 5, 1932 in Baghdad, Iraq. They passed away on February 9, 2006.
How many credits does Nadira have?
Nadira has accumulated over 54 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 2025.
What is Nadira's background in cinema and television?
Florence Ezekiel (5 December 1932 – 9 February 2006), known professionally as Nadira, was an Indian actress who worked in the Hindi film industry. She appeared in films from the 1950s and 1960s, including Aan (1952), Shree 420 (1955), Pakeezah (1972), and Julie (1975), which won her the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Shree 420 (1955) as Maya — aged about 22
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