Naseem Banu

Acting

Naseem Banu

Born July 4, 1916 · Delhi, British India

Died June 18, 2002 · aged 85

Naseem Banu (4 July 1916 – 18 June 2002) was an Indian actress. She was referred to as Naseem and known as "Beauty Queen" and the "first female superstar" of Indian Cinema. Starting her acting career in the mid-1930s she continued to act till mid-1950s. Her first film was Khoon Ka Khoon (Hamlet) (1935) with Sohrab Modi under whose Minerva Movietone banner she acted for several years. Her high-poin…

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Khan BahadurKhan Bahadur · 1937
Khan Bahadur
9.01937
Movie
An early social drama produced and directed by Sohrab Modi
PukarPukar · 1939
Pukar
6.61939
MovieHistory
A love affair and two feuding families who play out a Romeo and Juliet type drama in 17th century India, under the Emperor Jehangir.
Meetha ZaherMeetha Zaher · 1938
Meetha Zaher
9.01938
Movie
Sohrab Modi's Meetha Zahar (Sweet Poison) is a social drama film that explores the devastating effects of alcoholism and advocates for prohibition. The narrative highlights the societal ills and personal ruin caused by alcohol, urging audiences to recognize the "evils of drinking."
Khoon Ka KhoonKhoon Ka Khoon · 1935
Khoon Ka Khoon
9.01935
MovieDrama
Khoon Ka Khoon follows Prince Hamlet as he seeks revenge for his father’s murder by his uncle, leading to betrayal, madness, and tragedy. The film blends Shakespearean drama with Indian theatrical style.
TalaqTalaq · 1938
Talaq
1938
MovieDrama
Roopa, unhappy in her marriage to Niranjan, champions changes in divorce laws to allow women to initiate separation. She successfully divorces Niranjan and marries Amarnath, only for Amarnath to then use the same laws to divorce her.
Nausherwan-E-AdilNausherwan-E-Adil · 1957
Nausherwan-E-Adil
8.01957
Movie
A fair-minded emperor improves and introduces new laws, but ends up facing challenges when his son violates them.
Sheesh MahalSheesh Mahal · 1950
Sheesh Mahal
1950
MovieDrama
A feudal aristocrat's life changes when his mansion is sold to Durgaprasad, a labourer who has become rich. To add to his worries, his daughter is forced to work in the mansion that was once her home.
UjalaUjala · 1942
Ujala
7.01942
MovieDrama
An idealistic theatre owner discovers a captivating dancer, sparking a passionate romance destined for the stage and beyond. But when tragedy strikes on their wedding day, can their love endure the harsh realities that follow, transforming them and the very soul of the theatre?

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