Yesteryear actress Nazima, who came to be known as 'Resident Sister' of Hindi Cinema for essaying sisterly roles on screen, has died at 77, according to a report in Cinemaazi. The details about the cause of death of Nazima are not known yet. LatestLY found out from a source that Nazima died on August 10, 2025, possibly of old-age issues. In March 2025, a Facebook post celebrating her 77th birthday was seen. It is being said that she is the same actress famous for her role in Alam Ara (1973 one, not the 1931 film). LatestLY sources confirm that it is the same actress. Nazima was reportedly leading a quiet life, away from the limelight. As per our source, she was bedridden and currently living in Thane city near Mumbai. For many years, she lived at the Sharifa Manzil building in Mumbai's Dadar East area, opposite the famous Pritam Da Dhaba restaurant. A statement is awaited from her family. Shefali Jariwala Dies: Bollywood's 'Kaanta Lagaa' Girl and 'Bigg Boss 13' Contestant Passes Away at 42, Celebs Pay Tribute.

Cinemaazi wrote in a post on Instagram, "We are deeply saddened by the passing of actress Nazima, fondly remembered as the “Resident Sister” of Hindi cinema. With her warm screen presence and expressive performances, she brought life to countless films of the 1960s and 70s, including Arzoo (1965), Beimaan (1972), Prem Nagar (1974), and Anuraag (1972). Nazima’s portrayals of caring, affectionate sisters became iconic, making her a beloved figure among audiences. Beyond her popular image, she was a versatile performer who could convey deep emotion with subtlety and grace. Her loss leaves a void in the world of Indian cinema, but her legacy will live on through her memorable roles." B Saroja Devi, Legendary South Indian Actress, Dies at 87 in Bengaluru Due to Age-Related Illness.

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Who Was Actress Nazima?

According to information available on Nazima, the actress was born on March 25, 1948, in Nashik, Maharashtra. Her birth name was as Mehr-un-Nissa. Belonging to a film family, Nazima began her film career as a child artiste under the name Baby Chand, starring in the 1955 Devdas, among other films. As a grown-up, Nazima was usually seen playing the role of a beloved sister or best friend in Bollywood, with her career spanning the 1960s and early 1970s era. Nazima's grandmother Sharifa Bai was an actress in the 1930s and her aunt Husn Bano, an actress in the 1940s era.

Nazima Movies

Nazima was seen in movies such as Arzoo (1965), April Fool (1965), Aaye Din Bahar Ke (1966), Aurat (1967), Anjaana (1969), Doli (1969), Tamanna (1969), Abhinetri (1970), Be-Imaan (1972), Anuraag (1972), Rakhi Aur Hathkadi (1972), Alam Ara (1973), Manchali (1973), Prem Nagar (1974), Sanyasi (1975), and many more. The 1975 film Dayar-e-Madina was reportedly her last film before she quit films. However, there are films listed until 1987 under her name, which may be earlier films released later or unreleased.
Nazima was reportedly married to a merchant navy officer.

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