Nutan

Key facts

Born

4 June 1936, Mumbai

Died

21 February 1991, Mumbai

State of birth

Mumbai, Maharashtra

Sector

Actors

Profession

Indian actress (1936-1991)

Gender

Female

Biography

Nutan Samarth-Bahl, known mononymously as Nutan was an Indian actress who worked in Hindi films. Regarded as one of the finest actresses in the history of Indian cinema, Nutan was noted for her naturalistic acting in parts of conflicted women often deemed unconventional. In a career spanning four decades, she appeared in more than 80 films, that ranged in genre from urban romances to socio-realist dramas. She was the recipient of seven Filmfare Awards, including a then-record five Filmfare Awards for Best Actress. In 1974, Nutan received the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award.

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Timeline

1. 1936Born in Mumbai
2. 1957Awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Actress
3. 1960Awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Actress
4. 1964Awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Actress
5. 1968Awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Actress
6. 1974Awarded the Padma Shri in arts
7. 1979Awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Actress
8. 1979Awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress
9. 1991Dies in Mumbai