Nafisa Ali
Biography
Nafisa Ali works in acting. Born January 19, 1957 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Archytele tracks 18 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
18 titles- Max, Min and Meowzaki (2026) as Jennifer Sequera
- Uunchai (2022) as Abhilasha Shrivastava
- Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster 3 (2018) as Raj Mata Yashodhara
- Khwaabb (2014) as Nafisa Ali
- Yamla Pagla Deewana (2011) as Maa
- Guzaarish (2010) as Ethan's Mother
- Lahore (2010) as Mrs. Singh / Amma
- Life in a Metro (2007) as Vaijanti
- Big B (2007) as Mary John Kurishingal
- Godfather The Legend Continues (2007) as Godfather's Wife
- Bewafaa (2005) as Anjali's Mother
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Herself
- Yeh Zindagi Ka Safar (2001)
- Major Saab (1998) as Dr. Priya J. Rana
- Aatank (1996) as Suzy D'Silva
- Kshatriya (1993) as Raja Jaswant's wife (Mirtagarh)
- Tamas (1988) as Liza
- Junoon (1978) as Ruth Labadoor
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Nafisa Ali best known for?
Nafisa Ali is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Max, Min and Meowzaki (2026), Anti-Mafia Squad (2009), Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002).
When and where was Nafisa Ali born?
Nafisa Ali was born on January 19, 1957 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
How many credits does Nafisa Ali have?
Nafisa Ali has accumulated over 18 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1978 to 2026.
What is Nafisa Ali's background in cinema and television?
Nafisa Ali was born in Kolkata, the daughter of Ahmed Ali, a Bengali Muslim, by his wife Philomena Torresan, a Roman Catholic of Anglo-Indian heritage. Nafisa's paternal grandfather, S. Wajid Ali, was a prominent Bengali writer. Her paternal aunt (father's sister) was Zaib-un-Nissa Hamidullah, a Pakistani journalist an...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Herself — aged about 45
- Max, Min and Meowzaki (2026) as Jennifer Sequera — aged about 69
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