Did Jackie Shroff Honor Nutan with ‘Woh Chand Khila Woh Taare’ on Her Death Anniversary?
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Mumbai, Feb 21 (NationPress) Renowned actor Jackie Shroff commemorated the iconic actress Nutan on the occasion of her 35th death anniversary, celebrating her profound influence on Indian cinema. He shared the poignant song ‘Woh Chand Khila Woh Taare’ as a touching tribute to the beloved star.
Sharing his sentiments on Instagram, Jackie posted a video montage containing numerous images of Nutan. He also included a clip of ‘Woh Chand Khila Woh Taare’ from the 1959 film “Anari”, featuring legendary stars Nutan and Raj Kapoor.
Jackie expressed: “Remembering Nutan ji on her death anniversary.”
“Anari” is a comedy directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, starring Raj Kapoor, Nutan, Motilal, and Lalita Pawar. It was notable for presenting Lalita Pawar in a positive role, while Motilal portrayed a character with complex moral shades. The film was remade in Tamil as Pasamum Nesamum and in Turkish as Derbeder, Enayi.
The film emerged as the highest-grossing movie of 1959, with Box Office India labeling it a “Super Hit”. It tells the story of Raj, an upright man who faces dire consequences when falsely accused of murdering his landlady through poisoning.
Nutan was revered for her authentic performances, often portraying conflicted women in roles that defied convention. Over her four-decade career, she starred in over 80 films, traversing genres from urban romances to socio-realist dramas.
She initiated her career at the age of 14 in the film Hamari Beti, directed by her mother. Following that, she appeared in films like Nagina and Hum Log. Nutan continued to star in leading roles throughout the 1960s and into the late 1970s, earning accolades four times for her performances in Sujata, Bandini, Milan, and Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki.
Her other notable works include Anari, Chhalia, Tere Ghar Ke Saamne, Khandan, Saraswatichandra, Anuraag, and Saudagar. She made her last appearance in the film Insaniyat in 1994, posthumously.
Nutan was married to naval Lieutenant-Commander Rajnish Bahl from 1959 until her demise from breast cancer in 1991. Their only child, son Mohnish Bahl, is also an actor.