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Nutan

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Nutan

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  • Born
    June 4, 1936 · Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India
  • Died
    February 21, 1991 · India (cancer)
  • Birth name
    Nutan Samarth
  • Height
    1.63 m

Biography

    • 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.
      - IMDb mini biography by: Nichol
    • Fiesty, spiritual, and Bhajan-singing Nutan Samarth was born on 4th June 1936 to actress mother, Shobhana (nee Saroj P. Shilotri) and Director Kumarsen Samarth. Her aunt, Nalini Jaywant (Shobhana's maternal cousin) was a popular actress. Tanuja later married Shomu Mukherjee (brother of Deb and Joy Mukherjee) and sired actresses Kajol and Tanisha. Kajol is the wife of actor Ajay Devgan.

      Nutan's parents separated when she was still a child. At the age of 14 her producer mother got her a role in 'Hamari Beti' during 1950, proving to the world that a gawky and ugly duckling would act better than her looks, and that too barely six years after an offer by Chandulal Shah to get Nutan in his movie 'Nal Damayanti' fell through.

      Shortly after the completion of 'Hamari Beti' Nutan was enrolled in La Chatelaine a finishing school in Switzerland. AFter her return, she acted in 3 more movies, before landing a landmark role in 'Seema' in 1955 that established her as a star in her own right.

      Nutan was also way ahead of her time, being crowned Miss India in 1951, she went on to become one of the few actresses bold enough to wear a bikini, which she did in 1958 in 'Dilli Ka Thug'. She acted as a child artiste, then as a leading lady, and then in character roles.

      On October 11, 1959 she married Lt. Commander Rajish Behl, a boy her mother had chosen for her. A son, Mohnish, was born to them in 1963.

      When Nutan found out that her mom had been misappropriating her earnings, she filed a Civil suit and broke off all relationship with her. The relationship with her mom remained strained until Nutan was diagnosed with cancer.

      Nutan passed away on February 21, 1991 at the age of 54. Naseebwala and Insaniyat were released in 1992 and 1994 respectively. During her lifetime, she was the recipient of six awards for her performances in Seema, Sujata, Bandini, Milan, Main Tulsi Tere Agan Ki, and Meri Jung.

      Her son, Mohnish Behl, continues to act in Bollywood movies in a variety of villainous and character roles.
      - IMDb mini biography by: rAjOo

Family

  • Spouse
      Behl, Rajnish(October 11, 1959 - February 21, 1991) (her death, 1 child)
  • Children
      Mohnish Behl
  • Parents
      Shobhna Samarth
      Kumarsen Samarth
  • Relatives
      Tanuja Samarth(Sibling)
      Kajol(Niece or Nephew)
      Rattan Bai(Grandparent)

Trivia

  • Sister of Indian actress Tanuja Samarth. Maternal aunt of actresses Kajol and Tanishaa Mukerji.
  • Mother of Mohnish Behl
  • Daughter of Indian actress Shobhna Samarth.
  • Formed a popular screen couple with Dev Anand
  • Husband Rajnish Bahl directed her in the 1962 movie Soorat Aur Seerat.

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