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Nanda (actress)

Indian actress (1939–2014)

Nandini Karnataki (8 January 1939 – 25 March 2014),[1] known mononymously as Nanda, was an Indian actress who appeared in Hindi and Marathi films. Regarded as one of the finest actresses of Indian cinema, her career spanned over 30 years. She is best known for her performances in Chhoti Bahen, Dhool Ka Phool, Bhabhi, Kala Bazar, Kanoon, Hum Dono, Jab Jab Phool Khile, Gumnaam, Ittefaq, The Train and Prem Rog.[2][3]

Early life

Nanda was born in a Maharashtrian show-business family to Vinayak Damodar Karnataki (Master Vinayak), a successful Marathi actor-producer-director. Master Vinayak was related to many personalities in the Indian film industry. His brother Vasudev Karnataki was a cinematographer while noted film personalities Baburao Pendharkar (1896–1967) and Bhalji Pendharkar (1897–1994) were his half-brothers. He was also a maternal cousin of legendary film director V. Shantaram.[4] Master Vinayak was a good friend of the Mangeshkar family and introduced

Why Actress Nanda, Despite Having A Successful Career, Struggled In Her Personal Life

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The actress made her acting debut in 1948 with the film Mandir.

Nanda was the best friend of famous actress, Waheeda Rehman.

Veteran film actress Nanda Karnataki was a known name in Bollywood. She started her acting career at the age of five and was one of the highest paid actresses of her time. Nanda was the best friend of famous actress, Waheeda Rehman. Nanda’s pairing with actor Shashi Kapoor was a huge success. Even after gaining so much name and fame, she struggled in her personal life. Nanda had to live alone for the most part of her life. Today, let’s take a look at her career and love life.

Nanda Karnataki made her acting debut in 1948 with the film Mandir. She worked from 1948 to 1956 as a child artist. Nanda got her breakthrough after her paternal uncle, the renowned film producer-director V Shantaram, cast her in a successful brother-sister saga, Toofan Aur Diya. Since then, she has never looked back.

As per reports, the actress’ career spanned over 30 years. She

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