Nadira
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Florence Ezekiel (5 December 1932 – 9 February 2006), known professionally as Nadira, was an Indian actress who worked in the Hindi film industry. She appeared in films from the 1950s and 1960s, including Aan (1952), Shree 420 (1955), Pakeezah (1972), and Julie (1975), which won her the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nadira reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Nadira's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nadira remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Taqdeer, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Nadira Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Nadira's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nadira.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Josh | Mrs. Louise | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Cotton Mary | Mattie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Tamanna | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Jhoothi Shaan | Ranimaa | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Saagar | Miss Joseph | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Kim | Widow of Kulu | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Taqdeer | Heerabai | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Raaste Pyar Ke | Saraswati | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Ashanti | Ashram Principal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Lakshmi | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Taaqat | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Swayamvar | Durgadevi Bhargav | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Duniya Meri Jeb Mein | Mrs. Robins | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Madhu Malti | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Naukri | Lily | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | For Your Sake | Shanti Devi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Amar Akbar Anthony | Stepmother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Paapi | Old lady hit by Vikram's car (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Kahtey Hain Mujhko Raja | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Julie | Margaret 'Maggie' (Julie's mother) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Ishk Ishk Ishk | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Woh Main Nahin | Gangu Tai Ghotale | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Faslah | Mrs. Sonachand | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Hanste Zakhm | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Nai Duniya Naye Log | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Ek Nazar | Aminabai | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Raja Jani | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Pakeezah | Madame Gauhar Jaan | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Bombay Talkie | Anjana Devi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Chetna | Nirmala | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Journey | Mrs. Kapoor (Shekhar's mom) | Average | Similar → |
| N/A | What Will People Say? | Mrs. Chopra | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Ishq Par Zor Nahin | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Talash | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Guru | Courtesan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Chhoti Chhoti Baatein | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Jahan Pyar Miley | Mrs. Diwan Bahadur | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Kahin Din Kahin Raat | Madam Indrani | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Sapnon Ka Saudagar | Ranjana's mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | C.I.D. 909 | Lobo 404 | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Eleven Thousand Girls | Mohana | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai | Kusum Rai | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai | Kusum | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Pocket Maar | Rita | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Sipahsalar | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Shree 420 | Maya | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Waris | Kanta | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Nagma | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Aan | Princess Rajshree | Average | Similar → |
Nadira - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Nadira?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nadira is "Taqdeer" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Nadira acted in?
Nadira has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Nadira?
Other notable films include "Ashanti", "Chetna", and "Tamanna".