Hyderabad, July 29 -- When we talk about luxury in Bollywood, names like Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra come to mind. But long before them, it was actress Nadira who brought glamor and class to the silver screen and the streets. Born as Florence Ezekiel into a Baghdadi Jewish family in Iraq, Nadira made history not just with her films but also with her lifestyle.

A Trailblazer in Indian Cinema

Nadira moved to India in the late 1930s and started her film journey at just 11 years old with the movie Mauj. She earned Rs. 1200 for that film, which was quite a sum back then. Her big break came in 1952 with Aan, followed by major roles in Shree 420, Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai, and Julie, the latter winning her a Filmfare Award for Best Suppo...