Nutan(1936-1991)
- Actress
- Music Department
- Producer
Nutan Samarth was born on June 4 1936 to poet Kumarsen Samarth and his
actress wife 'Shobhana' as the eldest of their four children (a younger
sister is the actress Tanuja Samarth). Her parents separated when she was a
small child. 13-year-old Nutan made her debut in K. Asif's "Hamari
Beti". She was a beauty queen as well, being crowned Miss Mussorie in
1952. Success at so young an age was trying, and Nutan temporarily quit
films in the 50s to move to Switzerland. She returned, married
Commander Rajnish Bahl, and began the most innovative and successful
faze of her career. She made her mark as a versatile actress able to
portray comedy, drama, and romance with equal skill. Nutan was awarded
a record-breaking 5 Filmfare awards for Best Actress and one for
Outstanding Performance. Her career declined during the 70s and 80s and
she spent much of her time collecting rare artefacts and spending time
with her family. Nutan died of cancer in February 1991.
Hansal Mehta’s Favourite Indian Female Actors
Hansal Mehta’s Favourite Indian Female Actors
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