Nargis
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Summary
Nargis was born on June 1, 1929[1], in Kolkata[2]. She died on May 3, 1981[3], in Breach Candy Hospital[4]. She worked as a film actor[5], screenwriter[6], politician[7], and actor[8]. She ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,503 views/month, #4,827 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Mother: Jaddanbai[10]
- Spouse: Sunil Dutt[11]
- Child: Priya Dutt[12], Sanjay Dutt[13]
- Country of citizenship: British Raj[14], India[15], Dominion of India[16]
- Position held: member of Rajya Sabha[17]
- Educated at: Queen Mary School, Mumbai[18]
- Notable work: Barsaat[19], Babul[20], Awaara[21], Shree 420[22], Mother India[23], Raat Aur Din[24]
- Award received: Padma Shri in arts[25], National Film Award for Best Actress[26], Filmfare Award for Best Actress[27]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[28]
- Sex or gender: female[29]
- Commons category: Nargis (actress)[30]
- Cause of death: pancreatic cancer[31]
- Family name: Rashid[32]
- Given name: Fatima[33]
- Manner of death: natural causes[34]
- Birth name: Fatima Rashid[35]
- Name in native language: Nargis[36]
- Start of work period: 1935[37]
- End of work period: 1968[38]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: gender gap on Dutch Wikipedia[39]
Why It Matters
Nargis has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] She is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Nargis born?
Nargis was born in Kolkata[2].
Where did Nargis die?
Nargis died in Breach Candy Hospital[4].
Who were Nargis's parents?
Nargis's mother was Jaddanbai[10].
Who was Nargis married to?
Nargis's spouses include Sunil Dutt[11].
What did Nargis do for work?
Nargis worked as a film actor[5], screenwriter[6], politician[7], and actor[8].
Where did Nargis go to school?
Nargis was educated at Queen Mary School, Mumbai[18].
What awards did Nargis receive?
Honors received include Padma Shri in arts[25], National Film Award for Best Actress[26], and Filmfare Award for Best Actress[27].