Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
December 5, 1932
Died
February 9, 2006 (age 73)
Place of Birth
Baghdad, Iraq
Also Known As
Надира
Nadira
Biography
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.
Known For
Film
Tamanna
1998
Film
Lakshmi
1982
Film
Jhoothi Shaan
Ranimaa
1991
Film
Shree 420
Maya
1955
Film
Amar Akbar Anthony
Stepmother
1977
Film
Pocket Maar
Rita
1956
Film
Chetna
Nirmala
1970
Film
Pakeezah
Madame Gauhar Jaan
1972
Film
Josh
Mrs. Louise
2000
Film
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
Mrs. Robins
1979
Film
Paapi
Old lady hit by Vikram's car (uncredited)
1977
Film
Ashanti
Ashram Principal
1982
Film
Taqdeer
Heerabai
1983
Film
Jahan Pyar Miley
Mrs. Diwan Bahadur
1969
Film
Raaste Pyar Ke
Saraswati
1982
Film
Cotton Mary
Mattie
1999
Film
Saagar
Miss Joseph
1985
Film
Raja Jani
1972
Film
Julie
Margaret 'Maggie' (Julie's mother)
1975
Film
Journey
Mrs. Kapoor (Shekhar's mom)
1970
Filmography
2000FilmJoshas Mrs. Louise1999FilmCotton Maryas Mattie1998FilmTamanna1991FilmJhoothi Shaanas Ranimaa1991FilmCobraas Uzmaa1985FilmSaagaras Miss Joseph1984FilmKimas Widow of Kulu1983FilmTaqdeeras Heerabai1982FilmRaaste Pyar Keas Saraswati1982FilmAshantias Ashram Principal1982FilmLog Kya Kahengeas Mrs. Chopra1982FilmLakshmi1982FilmTaaqat1980FilmSwayamvaras Durgadevi Bhargav1979FilmDuniya Meri Jeb Meinas Mrs. Robins1978FilmMadhu Malti1978FilmNaukrias Lily1977FilmAashiq Hoon Baharon Ka1977FilmFor Your Sakeas Shanti Devi1977FilmAmar Akbar Anthonyas Stepmother1977FilmPaapias Old lady hit by Vikram's car (uncredited)1975FilmKahtey Hain Mujhko Raja1975FilmJulieas Margaret 'Maggie' (Julie's mother)1974FilmIshk Ishk Ishk1974FilmWoh Main Nahinas Gangu Tai Ghotale1974FilmFaslahas Mrs. Sonachand1973FilmNai Duniya Naye Log1973FilmHanste Zakhm1972FilmEk Nazaras Aminabai1972FilmRaja Jani1972FilmPakeezahas Madame Gauhar Jaan1970FilmBombay Talkieas Anjana Devi1970FilmChetnaas Nirmala1970FilmJourneyas Mrs. Kapoor (Shekhar's mom)1970FilmIshq Par Zor Nahin1969FilmTalash1969FilmThe Guruas Courtesan1969FilmChhoti Chhoti Baatein1969FilmJahan Pyar Mileyas Mrs. Diwan Bahadur1968FilmSapnon Ka Saudagaras Ranjana's mother1968FilmKahin Din Kahin Raatas Madam Indrani1967FilmC.I.D. 909as Lobo 4041962FilmEleven Thousand Girlsas Mohana1960FilmDil Apna Aur Preet Paraias Kusum Rai1958FilmPolice1956FilmPocket Maaras Rita1956FilmSipahsalar1955FilmShree 420as Maya1954FilmWarisas Kanta1953FilmNagma1953FilmAkash1952FilmAanas Princess Rajshree