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Fan CastingNadira: The Jewel of Indian Cinema

by Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros.

Story added by kamsismith on October 25, 2023

"Nadira: The Jewel of Indian Cinema" is a captivating biopic that immerses viewers in the incredible life of Florence Ezekiel, known by her stage name Nadira. From her dazzling debut in "Aan" to her iconic roles in timeless classics like "Pakeezah" and "Julie", this film unveils the journey of a remarkable actress who left an indelible mark on the golden era of Hindi cinema.read more

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Fan Casting Sardar Akhtar

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Sardar Akhtar was an Indian actress who worked in Hindi and Urdu films. She started her acting career on the Urdu stage. Her early films were with Saroj Movietone, where she played a majority of stunt (action) roles. She came into prominence as the washerwoman in the role of Rami Dhoban in Sohrab Modi's Pukar (1939). As a woman seeking justice for the death of her husband, it was a breakthrough role for her. A popular song she sang in the film was "Kaheko Mohe Chhede". Her career-defining role was as a "peasant woman" deserted by her husband in Mehboob Khan's Aurat (1940), a role later made famous by Nargis in Mehboob's remake of Mother India.