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'''Nafisa Ali''' (born 18 January 1957) is an [[Indian]] Bengali actress, activist and politician. She is a member of the [[Indian National Congress]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://opinion.bdnews24.com/2016/03/22/major-akhter-salute-and-an-embrace-from-our-heart/|title=Major Akhter: Salute and an embrace from our heart|date=22 March 2016|website=The Opinion Pages|accessdate=12 August 2017}}</ref> Ali was born in [[Kolkata]], [[West Bengal]].
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| name              = Nafisa
| image              = Nafisa_ali.jpg
| caption            = Nafisa Ali at the premiere of the film [[Lahore (film)|Lahore]]
| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|1957|01|18|df=yes}}
| birth_place        = [[Kolkata]], [[West Bengal]], [[India]]
| occupation        = Actress, model, politician
| birthname          =
| othername          = Nafisa Ali Sodhi
| spouse            = R.S. Sodhi
| yearsactive        = 1979–present
| religion          =
| party              = [[All India Trinamool Congress]] (2021—present)<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/nafisa-ali-joins-tmc-goa-assembly-polls-1870891-2021-10-29 | title=Actor Nafisa Ali joins TMC in Goa ahead of 2022 polls | publisher=India Today | work=Indrajit Kundu | date=29 October 2021 | accessdate=29 October 2021}}</ref>
| otherparty        = [[Indian National Congress]]
| website            = {{url|http://www.nafisaali.com}}
}}
'''Nafisa Ali''' <!-- No Indic script please ! --> (born 18 January 1957) is an Indian actress and politician from [[All India Trinamool Congress]] and a [[social activist]].


She has acted in several [[Bollywood]] movies, the notable ones being ''[[Junoon (1978 movie)|Junoon]]'' (1979) with [[Shashi Kapoor]], ''[[Major Saab]]'' with [[Amitabh Bachchan]] (1998), ''[[Bewafaa (2005 movie)|Bewafaa]]'' (2005), ''[[Life In A... Metro]]'' (2007) and ''[[Yamla Pagla Deewana]]'' (2010) with [[Dharmendra]].
==Early life==
Nafisa Ali was born in [[Kolkata]], the daughter of Ahmed Ali, a [[Bengali people|Bengali]] Muslim man and Philomena Torresan, a Roman Catholic woman of [[Anglo-Indian]] heritage. Nafisa's paternal grandfather, [[S. Wajid Ali]], was a prominent Bengali writer. Her paternal aunt (father's sister) was [[Zaib-un-Nissa Hamidullah]], a Pakistani journalist and feminist. Nafisa is also related to the decorated [[muktijoddha|Bangladeshi freedom fighter]] and soldier [[Bir Pratik]] Akhtar Ahmed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://opinion.bdnews24.com/2016/03/22/major-akhter-salute-and-an-embrace-from-our-heart/|title=Major Akhter: Salute and an embrace from our heart|date=22 March 2016|website=The Opinion Pages|access-date=12 August 2017}}</ref> Nafisa's mother is now settled in Australia.<ref name="hindustantimes.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/india/Rival-has-no-clue-about-Nafisa-s-secret-weapon/Article1-399100.aspx|title=Rival has no clue about Nafisa's secret weapon|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100406090216/http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/india/Rival-has-no-clue-about-Nafisa-s-secret-weapon/Article1-399100.aspx|archive-date=6 April 2010|df=dmy-all}}</ref>


In November 2018, Ali was diagnosed with stage 3 [[Peritoneal cancer|peritoneal]] and [[ovarian cancer]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/actress-nafisa-ali-diagnosed-with-stage-3-cancer-here-is-what-you-should-know/articleshow/66690774.cms|title=Actress Nafisa Ali diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer; Here is what you should know|publisher=Times of India|accessdate=November 19, 2018}}</ref>
Nafisa went to Sr. Cambridge from [[La Martiniere Calcutta]].<ref name="cfsindia.org">{{cite web |url=http://www.cfsindia.org/nafisa-ali.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=2008-10-29 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081222174540/http://www.cfsindia.org/nafisa-ali.html |archive-date=22 December 2008 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> She has also studied Vedanta taught by Swami Chinmayananda, who started the center Chinmaya Mission of World Understanding.
 
Her husband is the polo player and Arjuna awardee, retired Col R.S. Sodhi. After marriage, she chose to stop working and focus on her three children: daughters Armana, Pia and son Ajit.<ref name="hindustantimes.com"/> After a break of 18 years she returned to the film industry.
 
==Career==
 
Nafisa Ali has accomplishments in several fields. She was the national [[swimming (sport)|swimming]] champion from 1972 to 1974. In 1976, she won the [[Femina Miss India]] title, represented India at the [[Miss International]] contest & was declared the 2nd runner-up. Ali was also a [[jockey]] at the Calcutta Gymkhana in 1979.
 
===Acting career===
 
She has acted in several [[Bollywood]] films, the notable ones being ''[[Junoon (1978 film)|Junoon]]'' (1978) with [[Shashi Kapoor]], ''[[Major Saab]]'' with [[Amitabh Bachchan]] (1998), ''[[Bewafaa (2005 film)|Bewafaa]]'' (2005), ''[[Life In A... Metro]]'' (2007) and ''[[Yamla Pagla Deewana]]'' (2010) with [[Dharmendra]].
 
She has also acted in a [[Malayalam]] film called ''[[Big B (film)|Big B]]'' (2007) with [[Mammootty]], and is associated with ''Action India,'' an organisation working to spread [[AIDS]] awareness.
 
===Political career===
 
Nafisa Ali contested the 2004 [[Lok Sabha]] elections unsuccessfully from [[South Kolkata]]. On 5 April 2009, she contested the [[Lok Sabha]] election from [[Lucknow]] on the [[Samajwadi Party]] ticket after [[Sanjay Dutt]]'s disqualification by the [[Supreme court|Supreme Court]] on the basis of a prior conviction. She then rejoined the [[Indian National Congress]] party in November 2009 and said she is returning to Congress for life.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?668939 |title=Archived copy |access-date=5 November 2009 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120715070359/http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?668939 |archive-date=15 July 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
 
==Personal life==
She is married to Colonel Ravinder Singh Sodhi a [[polo]] player who won the [[Arjuna Award]].<ref name="cfsindia.org"/>
 
In September 2005, she was appointed the chairperson of the [[Children's Film Society of India]] (CFSI).
 
In November 2018, Ali was diagnosed with stage 3 [[Peritoneal cancer|peritoneal]] and [[ovarian cancer]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/actress-nafisa-ali-diagnosed-with-stage-3-cancer-here-is-what-you-should-know/articleshow/66690774.cms|title=Actress Nafisa Ali diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer; Here is what you should know|publisher=Times of India|access-date=November 19, 2018}}</ref>
 
==Filmography==
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* ''[[Junoon (1978 film)|Junoon]]'' (1979)
* ''[[Aatank]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Major Saab]]'' (1998)
* '' Yeh Zindagi Ka Safar'' (2001)
* ''[[Bewafaa (2005 film)|Bewafaa]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Big B (film)|Big B]]'' (2007) as Mary Teacher
* ''[[Life in a... Metro]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Guzaarish (film)|Guzaarish]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Lahore (film)|Lahore]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Yamla Pagla Deewana]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster 3]]'' (2018) as Rajmata Yashodhara
* '' [[Bilal (upcoming film)|Bilal]]'' (2022) as Mary Teacher
 
==See also==
* [[List of Indian women athletes]] page


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{IMDb name|id=0019465|name=Nafisa Ali}}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20051118133935/http://www.verveonline.com/26/people/nafisa/full.shtml An interview with Nafisa Ali]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20051118133935/http://www.verveonline.com/26/people/nafisa/full.shtml An interview with Nafisa Ali]
*[http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/nov/12nafisa.htm A write-up on Nafisa Ali]
*[http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/nov/12nafisa.htm A write-up on Nafisa Ali]
*[http://nafisaali.com/ Nafeesa Ali's website]
*[http://nafisaali.com/ Nafeesa Ali's website]
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Nafisa
Nafisa ali.jpg
Nafisa Ali at the premiere of the film Lahore
Born (1957-01-18) 18 January 1957 (age 68)
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Other namesNafisa Ali Sodhi
OccupationActress, model, politician
Years active1979–present
Political partyAll India Trinamool Congress (2021—present)[1]
Spouse(s)R.S. Sodhi
Websitewww.nafisaali.com

Nafisa Ali (born 18 January 1957) is an Indian actress and politician from All India Trinamool Congress and a social activist.

Early life[edit]

Nafisa Ali was born in Kolkata, the daughter of Ahmed Ali, a Bengali Muslim man and Philomena Torresan, a Roman Catholic woman of Anglo-Indian heritage. Nafisa's paternal grandfather, S. Wajid Ali, was a prominent Bengali writer. Her paternal aunt (father's sister) was Zaib-un-Nissa Hamidullah, a Pakistani journalist and feminist. Nafisa is also related to the decorated Bangladeshi freedom fighter and soldier Bir Pratik Akhtar Ahmed.[2] Nafisa's mother is now settled in Australia.[3]

Nafisa went to Sr. Cambridge from La Martiniere Calcutta.[4] She has also studied Vedanta taught by Swami Chinmayananda, who started the center Chinmaya Mission of World Understanding.

Her husband is the polo player and Arjuna awardee, retired Col R.S. Sodhi. After marriage, she chose to stop working and focus on her three children: daughters Armana, Pia and son Ajit.[3] After a break of 18 years she returned to the film industry.

Career[edit]

Nafisa Ali has accomplishments in several fields. She was the national swimming champion from 1972 to 1974. In 1976, she won the Femina Miss India title, represented India at the Miss International contest & was declared the 2nd runner-up. Ali was also a jockey at the Calcutta Gymkhana in 1979.

Acting career[edit]

She has acted in several Bollywood films, the notable ones being Junoon (1978) with Shashi Kapoor, Major Saab with Amitabh Bachchan (1998), Bewafaa (2005), Life In A... Metro (2007) and Yamla Pagla Deewana (2010) with Dharmendra.

She has also acted in a Malayalam film called Big B (2007) with Mammootty, and is associated with Action India, an organisation working to spread AIDS awareness.

Political career[edit]

Nafisa Ali contested the 2004 Lok Sabha elections unsuccessfully from South Kolkata. On 5 April 2009, she contested the Lok Sabha election from Lucknow on the Samajwadi Party ticket after Sanjay Dutt's disqualification by the Supreme Court on the basis of a prior conviction. She then rejoined the Indian National Congress party in November 2009 and said she is returning to Congress for life.[5]

Personal life[edit]

She is married to Colonel Ravinder Singh Sodhi a polo player who won the Arjuna Award.[4]

In September 2005, she was appointed the chairperson of the Children's Film Society of India (CFSI).

In November 2018, Ali was diagnosed with stage 3 peritoneal and ovarian cancer.[6]

Filmography[edit]

This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Actor Nafisa Ali joins TMC in Goa ahead of 2022 polls". Indrajit Kundu. India Today. 29 October 2021. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  2. ↑ "Major Akhter: Salute and an embrace from our heart". The Opinion Pages. 22 March 2016. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Rival has no clue about Nafisa's secret weapon". Archived from the original on 6 April 2010.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 22 December 2008. Retrieved 29 October 2008.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 15 July 2012. Retrieved 5 November 2009.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. ↑ "Actress Nafisa Ali diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer; Here is what you should know". Times of India. Retrieved 19 November 2018.

External links[edit]

Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Template:Country data Maharashtra –
Indira Maria Bredemeyer 		Femina Miss International India
1976 		Succeeded by
Template:Country data Punjab –
Sabita Dhanrajgir
Preceded by
 India –
Indira Bredemeyer 		Miss International
2nd Runner-up
1976 		Succeeded by
 Indonesia –
Indri Hapsari Soeharto

Template:Miss International 1976 delegates

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