Nargis Dutt[2][3] (born Fatima Rashid, also known as Nirmala Dutt; 1 June 1929 – 3 May 1981), known mononymously as Nargis , was an Indian actress and politician who worked in Hindi cinema. Nargis was a legendary Indian actress who starred in classics like Mother India, Shree 420, and Barsaat. She was married to Sunil Dutt, a politician and actor, and had three children, including Sanjay Dutt. Actor Nargis is easily one of the most-iconic Indian actors to have appeared on the Indian silver screen. On her 39th death anniversary, here are some lesser known facts about her life.