THIS Raj Kapoor’s heroine was as the daughter of a tawaif, broke records to become the highest paid actress, charged Rs…, she is…,

In the 1940s, when actors and actresses were working hard to set their name in the entertainment industry that was going through numerous changes, Nimmi was a shining star in Indian cinema, impressing audiences with her remarkable talent, powerful performances, and on-screen presence.

Nimmi had a career span of 16 years, during which the actress has done only 40 films. However, even after not making regular on-screen appearances, Nimmi grabbed the attention of many with her limited but outstanding performances. Nimmi was born to Waheedan, who was also an actress and courtesan. Mother Waheedan has a close relationship with the Indian cinema.

Nimmi's life story is quite touching, as the actress lost her mother at a very young age. She then moved to Abbottabad at the age of 11 to live with her maternal grandparents. After the partition, Nimmi came back to Mumbai with her family. The actress has a close relationship with director Mehboob Khan, and he called her onto the sets of the film Andaz to see how the making and shooting of the film are done.

Nimmi's breakthrough came when she met Raj Kapoor, who was looking for a young actress for his film Barsaat. Impressed by her, the legendary actor Raj Kapoor cast her opposite Prem Nath, giving her a start to her career. Her standout performance in Barsaat sparked a wave of opportunities, flooding her with new film offers.

Nimmi's performance in numerous films increased her fan following. She became one of the highest-paid actresses of the industry of her time. In an old interview, Nimmi revealed that she used to charge 3 lakh for a film which was equal to top male lead of that time.

Nimmi has starred in multiple films, including Bawara with Raj Kapoor, Saja and Andhiyan with Dev Anand, Deedar and Daag with Dilip Kumar, Shama, Char Dil Char Rahen, and all of them turned out to be blockbuster hits.