Nimmi (born Nawab Bano; 18 February 1933 – 25 March 2020) was an Indian actress who worked in Hindi and Urdu films. She is regarded as one of the leading actresses of the "golden era" of Indian cinema and was among the highest-paid actresses of the 1950s. Nimmi gained popularity by playing spirited village belle characters, but also appeared in a range of genres including fantasy and social films.
| Name | Nimmi |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Nawab Bano |
| Born | 18 February 1933 |
| Died | 25 March 2020 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Languages of work | Hindi, Urdu |
| Active era | Golden era of Indian cinema (1940s–1950s) |
Nimmi worked predominantly in Hindi and Urdu cinema during the late 1940s and 1950s. She built a reputation for her portrayals of village belles, while also taking on roles in fantasy and social dramas, demonstrating versatility across genres.
Nimmi's body of work in the 1950s placed her among the highest-paid actresses of her time. Her performances in films such as Barsaat, Deedar, Aan, Amar and Uran Khatola received critical acclaim, contributing to her status as a prominent figure in the formative decades of post-independence Hindi cinema.