Zaheeda Hussain | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 October 1944 Mumbai, India |
| Other names | Zaheeda |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Known for | • Anokhi Raat • Gambler |
| Spouse(s) | Kesri Nandan Sahay |
| Children | 2, including Nilesh Sahay |
| Relatives | See Dutt family |
Zaheeda Hussain (born 9 October 1944), commonly known by her mononym Zaheeda, is an Indian former actress. Born in Mumbai, she is daughter of Akhtar Hussain, who was fa ilm producer and the son of director Jaddanbai.[1] Her aunt was actress Nargis Dutt, and her uncle was character actor Anwar Hussain.
Zaheeda is best known for appearing in films such as Anokhi Raat (1968), Gambler (1971), and Prem Pujari (1970). She was originally offered by Dev Anand to appear as Jasbir/Janice in the cult-film Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971), however she turned it down as she found it too bold of a role.[2] After this, a majority of her later films flopped, leading her to eventually retire the film industry.[3]
Personal life
Zaheeda Hussain later married a businessman, Kesri Nandan Sahay and retired from the film industry.[3] She has two sons, one of which, Nilesh Sahay, made his feature film debut with choreographer Ganesh Acharya's' Angel in 2011.[1]
Selected filmography
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 1968 | Anokhi Raat |
| 1970 | Prem Pujari |
| 1971 | Gambler |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "I want to be a bankable actor: Nilesh Sahay (Interview)". Sify.com. 9 February 2011. Archived from the original on 31 May 2014. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
- ↑ "Second lead, but not second fiddle". MiD DAY. 14 June 2009. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "My First Break". The Hindu. 11 February 2011. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
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