Nimmi
Actor
Biography
Nimmi (born Nawab Banoo) was born to a Muslim family, her mother was a famous singer and actress by the name of Wahidan who was well connected within the film industry. Her father, Abdul Hakim, worked as a military contractor. Her name 'Nawab' was given by her grandfather while her grandmother added 'Banoo' to make it as Nawab Banoo. As a young child, Nimmi had memories of visiting Bombay, and her mother being on good terms with Mehboob Khan and his family, who were prominent and influential within the movie making business.
Filmography
Aan
as Mangala 1952
Mere Mehboob
as Suraiya / Najma 1963
A Tribute To Ismail Merchant
as Self (archive footage) 2005
Kundan
as Radha/Uma 1955
Deedar
1951
Daag
1952
Uran Khatola
1955
Char Dil Char Rahen
as Pyari 1959
Angulimala
1960Hamdard
1953
Banwra
1950
Buzdil
as Chandni 1951
Sohni Mahiwal
1958
Amar
as Sonia 1954
Bhai-Bhai
as Rani 1956
Pooja Ke Phool
1964