Sharmila Tagore

Born in 1944, Sharmila Tagore started her film career at the young age of 15 with the Bengali movie ‘Apur Sansar’ under the direction of Satyajit Ray. The veteran actress is applauded for her role as Champa in Kashmir Ki Kali and Devi. She has also worked in other successful films such as Aradhana, Mausam, Chupke Chupke, An Evening in Paris, Talash, Waqt, Choti Bahu, Daag and Amar Prem. The list may go on and on. Sharmila Tagore married the famous Indian cricketer, Mansoor Ali Khan, the Nawab of Pataudi in 1969. Kashmir Ki Kali, one of her highest grossing film marked her iconic look of the Kashmiri girl. She also acted in art films like Gulzar’s Mausam and Mira Nair’s Mississippi Masala. Her pairing with Rajesh Khanna and Shammi Kapoor gave the box office the biggest hits. Her distinct smile has won the hearts of many fans.