Nutan

Nutan Samarth Bahl, professionally known as Nutan, was a celebrated Indian actress who made a lasting contribution to Hindi cinema. Born on 4 June 1936 in Bombay, she was the daughter of filmmaker Kumarsen Samarth and actress Shobhna Samarth.
She began her acting career as a teenager with the film Hamari Beti (1950), directed by her mother. Her breakthrough came with Seema (1955), which established her as a talented performer. She subsequently earned widespread recognition for her roles in films such as Sujata, Bandini, Chhalia, Milan, Saraswatichandra and Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki.
Known for her expressive performances and natural acting style, Nutan successfully portrayed a wide range of characters throughout her career. Throughout her career, Nutan earned widespread recognition, winning five Filmfare Awards for Best Actress and receiving the Padma Shri in 1974.
In her personal life, Nutan married Lieutenant Commander Rajnish Bahl in 1959. They had a son, actor Mohnish Bahl. She was also the elder sister of actress Tanuja and the aunt of actresses Kajol and Tanishaa Mukerji.
Nutan passed away on 21 February 1991 at the age of 54 after battling breast cancer. Her performances continue to be remembered as an important part of Indian cinema’s history.