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Nadira

Acting Born Dec 5, 1932 Baghdad, Iraq 24 credits

Biography

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 Award.

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Known for

Film

Shree 420

as Maya

Full filmography

  • Tamanna (1998)
  • Shree 420 (1955) as Maya
  • Amar Akbar Anthony (1977) as Stepmother
  • The Guru (1969) as Courtesan
  • Swayamvar (1980) as Durgadevi Bhargav
  • Josh (2000) as Mrs. Louise
  • Jhoothi Shaan (1991) as Ranimaa
  • Nai Duniya Naye Log (1973)
  • Sapnon Ka Saudagar (1968) as Ranjana's mother
  • Cobra (1991) as Uzmaa
  • Naukri (1978) as Lily
  • Julie (1975) as Margaret 'Maggie' (Julie's mother)
  • Bombay Talkie (1970) as Anjana Devi
  • Ishk Ishk Ishk (1974)
  • Lakshmi (1982)
  • Saagar (1985) as Miss Joseph
  • Kim (1984) as Widow of Kulu
  • Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka (1977)
  • Duniya Meri Jeb Mein (1979) as Mrs. Robins
  • Talash (1969)
  • Police (1958)
  • Ashanti (1982) as Ashram Principal
  • Jahan Pyar Miley (1969) as Mrs. Diwan Bahadur
  • Raaste Pyar Ke (1982) as Saraswati