Nazneen meaning

Nazneen

Indian fulm actress (born 1958)

For the given name, see Nazneen (given name).

Nazneen (born 23 February 1958) is an Indian Bollywood actress who was active in the 1970s and 1980s. She was born on 23 February 1958 in Calcutta and studied in Lucknow before moving to Mumbai with her parents. She was cast in Sa-Re-Ga-Ma-Pa (1972) after meeting an assistant to director Satyen Bose at a party. She subsequently played in the hit movies Kora Kagaz (1974), Chalte Chalte (1976) and Dildaar (1977).[1] Nazneen starred in the hit television series Mahabharat produced by B.R Chopra as Kunti, the mother of the Pandava brothers.

Early life

Nazneen was born into a Muslim family. Her father owned a printing press. She did her schooling from Hill Grange High School.[2] Actress Neetu Singh went to the same school as her. Neetu would invite her to her mother’s flat for lunch.[3]

Career

At a party hosted by a relative of hers, producer Yusuf Teendarwajawalla, who made Mere Humsafar (1970), and director Satyen Bose offered her

Shamima Nazneen

Shamima Nazneen

NationalityBangladeshi
Alma materEden College
Occupation(s)Actress, director

Shamima Nazneen is a Bangladeshi film, stage, television actress and director. She was born at Gangkulpara Village, Achmita Union, Katiadi Upazilla in Kishoreganj District[1] She won Meril Prothom Alo Award for Best Actress for her role in the film Ghetuputra Komola (2012).[2]

Education and career

Nazneen earned her master's degree in Physics from Eden College in 1994. She got involved in acting through the theater troupe Nagarik Natya Sampradaya in 1996.[3]

Works

Acting

Films

Serial Dramas

Dramas

Direction

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Nazneen Age, Boyfriend, Husband, Family, Biography & More

Full NameNazneen MerchantProfessionActressFamous Role‘Kunti’ in the Indian epic television series “Mahabharat"
Physical Stats & MoreHeight (approx.)in centimeters- 165 cm
in meters- 1.65 m
in feet & inches- 5’ 5”Eye ColourBrownHair ColourBlackCareerDebutFilm: Sa-Re-Ga-Ma-Pa (1972)
TV: Mahabharat (1988)Personal LifeDate of Birth23 Febuary 1958 (Sunday)Age (as in 2019)62 YearsBirthplaceKolkata, West Bengal, IndiaZodiac signPiscesNationalityIndianHometownKolkata, West Bengal, IndiaSchoolHill Grange High School, MumbaiReligionIslam HobbiesTravelling, ReadingRelationships & MoreMarital StatusMarriedFamilyHusband/SpouseName Not KnownChildrenSon- None
Daughter(s)- Kausar Merchant, Kehkashan MerchantParentsFather- Name Not Known (Owned a printing press)
Mother- Name Not Known

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