Indian movie stars born in 1957
Here are 11 famous actresses from India were born in 1957:
Mira Nair
Mira Nair (October 15, 1957 Rourkela-) is an Indian film director, film producer, actor, teacher and writer. Her child is called Zohran Mamdani.
Mira Nair is best known for her documentary and feature films that explore themes of identity, migration and cultural displacement. She was born in Rourkela, Odisha, India and later moved to Delhi where she studied at the University of Delhi and later at Harvard University. Her feature film, Salaam Bombay! (1988), which followed the lives of street children in Mumbai, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. She has also directed a number of critically acclaimed films, including Monsoon Wedding (2001), The Namesake (2006) and Queen of Katwe (2016). In addition to her work in film, Nair is also a stage director and has directed productions in both India and the United States. She is also the founder of Maisha Film Lab, a non-profit organization that provides training and support for East African filmmakers. Over the years, Nair has been recognized with numerous awards and honors for her contributions to the arts, including the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award, in 2012.
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Tina Ambani
Tina Ambani (February 11, 1957 Mumbai-) also known as Tina Anil Ambani, Tina, Tina Munium, Tina Ambani, Niruvati Munim or Tina Munim is an Indian actor. She has two children, Jai Anmol Ambani and Jai Anshul Ambani.
Tina Ambani began her acting career in 1978 with the film Des Pardes. She went on to act in over 30 films, including films like Karz, Rocky, Baaton Baaton Mein, and Katilon Ke Kaatil. After marrying industrialist Anil Ambani in 1991, she gradually stepped away from acting and focused her energy on philanthropy and social work. She is the chairperson of the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, and is actively involved in various charitable initiatives through the Reliance Foundation. Ambani is also a trained classical dancer and has performed at several events. Despite retiring from acting in the 1990s, she remains a popular figure in Indian popular culture, and is admired for her grace and elegance.
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Dimple Kapadia
Dimple Kapadia (June 8, 1957 Mumbai-) also known as Dimple Chunnibhai Kapadia, Dimple Jatin Khanna or Dimple is an Indian actor. She has two children, Twinkle Khanna and Rinke Khanna.
Dimple Kapadia made her acting debut at the age of 16 in the film "Bobby" which became a huge success and established her as a leading actress in Bollywood. She went on to appear in numerous successful films such as "Saagar", "Ram Lakhan", and "Dil Chahta Hai".
Despite her success, Kapadia took a break from acting in the 1990s to focus on her family. She made a comeback in 2001 with the film "Dil Chahta Hai" and since then, has continued to appear in films such as "Luck by Chance" and "Finding Fanny".
In addition to her acting career, Kapadia has also served as a costume designer for the film "Leela" and has been a judge on the television show "Nach Baliye".
Kapadia has received several awards and nominations for her work in the film industry, including a National Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film "Rudaali".
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Nafisa Ali
Nafisa Ali (January 18, 1957 Mumbai-) also known as Nafisa Ali Sodhi is an Indian politician, actor and model. Her children are called Ajit Sodhi, Armana Sodhi and Pia Sodhi.
Nafisa Ali started her acting career at the age of 15 with the film Junoon in 1978. She went on to work in several Bollywood films such as Major Saab, Life In A... Metro, and Yamla Pagla Deewana. Apart from acting, she also worked as a model and won the Miss India title in 1976.
In addition to her career in entertainment, Nafisa Ali has been actively involved in politics. She was a member of the Indian National Congress and contested the Lok Sabha elections from Lucknow in 2009 and the West Bengal assembly elections from Bhawanipore in 2021.
A breast cancer survivor, Nafisa Ali has been an advocate for cancer awareness and has also worked towards the welfare of underprivileged children. She is the founder of the NGO Action India which works towards the empowerment of women and children in rural areas.
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Deepti Naval
Deepti Naval (February 3, 1957 Amritsar-) a.k.a. Dipti Naval is an Indian actor and film director. Her children are called Disha Jha and Priyaranjhan Jha.
Deepti Naval started her career in the late 1970s with the film Junoon, directed by Shyam Benegal. She gained popularity with her roles in Chashme Buddoor and Saath Saath in the early 1980s. Deepti has acted in over 80 films in languages including Hindi, Bengali, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam. She has also written and directed a few films, such as Thoda Sa Aasmaan and Do Paise Ki Dhoop, Chaar Aane Ki Baarish. In addition to her film career, Deepti is also known for her work in television, having acted in shows like Mukti Bandhan and Zindagi Gulzar Hai. She was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, in 2013, for her contributions to Indian cinema and art.
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Reena Roy
Reena Roy (January 7, 1957 Mumbai-) also known as Reena Mohsin Khan, Roopa Rai or Zaroorat Girl is an Indian actor. She has one child, Sanam Khan.
Reena Roy started her acting career as a child artist in the film ‘Bhalji’ in the year 1961. She made her debut as a lead actress in the film ‘Zaroorat’ in the year 1972. Her performance in the movie was hailed and she soon became one of the most sought-after actresses in Bollywood during the 1970s and 1980s.
During her career spanning over two decades, Reena Roy appeared in more than 100 films in various Indian languages such as Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Bengali. Some of her notable works include films like ‘Kalicharan’, ‘Nagin’, ‘Apnapan’, ‘Aasha’, ‘Amar Akbar Anthony’ and ‘Muqaddar Ka Sikandar.’
Reena Roy was known for her versatility in acting and her ability to portray different characters with ease. She won several awards for her performances including the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for ‘Apnapan’ in the year 1977 and the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for ‘Asha’ in the year 1981.
Aside from her acting career, Reena Roy was also involved in social work and politics. She was elected as the Member of Parliament from Gauhati in 1999 on a Congress party ticket but resigned in 2003 following differences with the party leadership.
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Jayachitra
Jayachitra (September 9, 1957 Chennai-) also known as Lakshmi Krishnaveni Rohini Parvathi Devi, Lakshmi or Rohini is an Indian actor. She has one child, Amresh.
Jayachitra started her acting career in Tamil cinema in the 1970s and soon became a popular actor in South Indian cinema. She also acted in Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films. Some of her notable films include "Pattina Pravesam", "Agni Satchi", "Muthal Vasantham" and "Punnagai Mannan". Jayachitra won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress twice for her performances in the films "Sivaranjini" and "Kanimuthu Paapa". In addition to acting, she has also produced and directed a few films. After her marriage to businessman V. Selvaraj in 1984, she took a break from acting and settled in the United States with her family. She made a comeback to acting in the 2006 film "Nenjil Jil Jil". Jayachitra is also involved in philanthropic work and runs a charitable trust called Jayachitra Foundation that focuses on education and healthcare.
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Seema
Seema (May 22, 1957 Choolaimedu-) a.k.a. Shanthi, Shanthakumari or Seema Sasi is an Indian actor. She has two children, Anu Sasi and Ani Sasi.
Seema has acted in over 250 films in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi languages. She made her debut in 1973 with the Malayalam film "Chottanikkara Amma" and went on to become one of the most popular actresses of the 1970s and 80s. Seema has won several awards for her performances, including the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress for the film "Padayottam" in 1982. Apart from acting, Seema has also directed and produced films. She directed the Malayalam film "Avalude Raavukal" in 1978 and produced the critically-acclaimed film "Mazha" in 2000. Seema is also involved in the politics of Kerala and has been a member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) since 1980. She has served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Kerala from 2006 to 2011.
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Umashree
Umashree (May 10, 1957 Nonavinakere-) also known as Umashri or Umasri is an Indian actor, politician and comedian. Her children are called Gayathri and Vijayakumar.
Umashree began her career as a theatre artist in the mid-1970s and later moved on to feature in Kannada cinema. She has acted in over 250 films and has won several awards for her performances, including the prestigious National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film Gulabi Talkies.
Apart from her film career, Umashree is also actively involved in politics. She joined the Indian National Congress in the early 2000s and was elected to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly from Terdal constituency in 2013. She has been actively working towards the welfare of women and children and has also raised her voice against corruption and social injustice.
Umashree is also known for her comedic timing and has won several awards for her performances in comedy roles. She has been instrumental in breaking stereotypes in the Kannada film industry and has encouraged more women to take up challenging roles.
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Priti Sapru
Priti Sapru (December 24, 1957 Mumbai-) also known as Priti D. Sapru, Preeti Sapru, Preethi Sapru, Priti Utpal Ahluwalia, Priti, Priti Sapru Ahluwalia or Priti Sapru Walia is an Indian actor, screenwriter, film director and film producer. Her children are called Riya Walia and Rene Walia.
Priti Sapru was born on December 24, 1957, in Mumbai to parents D.N. Sapru and Hemvati. She belongs to a Punjabi family with a rich history in the film industry. Her father and uncles were all successful actors, filmmakers and producers.
Priti made her acting debut in the 1976 film "Bobby Deeol" and went on to act in over 100 Punjabi, Hindi and Bhojpuri films in a career spanning several decades. Some of her notable films include "Yaarana", "Hathkadi", "Teri Meherbaniyan", "Jaan Ki Baazi" and "Pyar Jhukta Nahin".
Apart from acting, Priti also forayed into screenwriting, film direction and production. Her directorial debut was the Punjabi film "Kar Diya Follow Gaddiyan" in 2014. She has also produced several films including "Sone Pe Suhaaga" and "Majboor".
Priti is married to Utpal Ahluwalia and they have two daughters, Riya and Rene. She continues to stay involved in the film industry and is remembered as a talented and versatile artist.
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Vinodini Sasimohan
Vinodini Sasimohan (October 21, 1957 Chennai-) also known as Baby vinodini or Vinodini Baby is an Indian actor. She has two children, S Gopimadhav and S Mathangi.
Vinodini Sasimohan started her career as a child artist in the Tamil film industry in the 1960s. She appeared in more than 50 films as a child actor, including the popular film "Karnan" in 1964. In the 1970s, she transitioned to playing supporting roles and had a successful career in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam cinema. She acted in over 200 films and worked with many leading actors of her time.
Vinodini Sasimohan won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Character Actress for her performance in the film "Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal" in 1977. She also received critical acclaim for her role in the film "Kizhakke Pogum Rail" in 1978. In addition to acting, she also worked as a playback singer for a few films.
After her marriage, she took a break from acting and focused on her family. She made a comeback to films in 2010 with the Malayalam film "Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha". She also appeared in the Tamil film "Sivappu Mazhai" in 2011.
Vinodini Sasimohan continues to be a popular face in the Tamil film industry and is regarded as one of the finest character actors of her time.
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