Jackie Shroff Honors Nutan's Legacy

Jackie Shroff recently honored the memory of the iconic actress Nutan on the 35th anniversary of her passing. The veteran actor shared a touching tribute, highlighting Nutan's significant and lasting influence on Indian cinema.

As a special homage, Shroff posted the song 'Woh Chand Khila Woh Taare' from the beloved 1959 film 'Anari'. This classic movie, directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, starred Nutan alongside Raj Kapoor and was a commercial success, declared a 'Super Hit'.

Nutan's career, which spanned four decades, included more than 80 films across various genres. She was lauded for her naturalistic acting style, particularly in roles of complex women. Her notable performances earned her four Filmfare awards for films such as 'Sujata' and 'Bandini'.

Nutan passed away in 1991 after a battle with breast cancer. She was married to Rajnish Bahl, and their son, Mohnish Bahl, is also an actor. Her final film appearance was posthumously in 'Insaniyat' in 1994.