Nargis
Awards & Honours
9
Awards Won
3
Honours
1
Rankings
2
Covers
2
Records
Nargis Dutt's achievements in Indian cinema are nothing short of extraordinary. She was the first Indian actress to win the Filmfare Award for Best Actress and the inaugural winner of the National Film Award for Best Actress. Her performance in Mother India earned her a place in history as the face of Indian cinema's golden age. In 2011, Rediff.com listed her as the greatest Indian actress of all time. Her legacy is further cemented by the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration, an honor that bears her name and celebrates her commitment to social causes.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Padma Shri
One of India's highest civilian awards, conferred for her artistic achievements.
Nargis Dutt Memorial Cancer Foundation
Established by her husband to honor her memory and fight cancer.
Nargis Dutt Award
Annual award given for the best feature film on national integration, named in her honor.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Indian Actress of All Time
Magazine Covers
Filmfare
1957-06-01
The Queen of Hearts
Cinema Express
1958-03-15
Nargis: The Icon
Records & Feats
First Indian Film Nominated for Oscar
Mother India was the first Indian film nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards.
Inaugural National Film Award for Best Actress
Won the very first National Film Award for Best Actress for Raat Aur Din.