Kumari Naaz
Kumari Naaz | |
|---|---|
| Born | Salma Baig 20 August 1944 |
| Died | 19 October 1995 (aged 51) |
| Other names | Baby Naaz, Kumari Naaz |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Notable work | Boot Polish (1954) |
| Spouse | Subbiraj |
Salma Baig (20 August 1944 - 19 October 1995) popularly known as Kumari Naaz or Baby Naaz was an Indian actress in Hindi language films.[1]
Career[edit]
She started her career as a child actor in films. Her best remembered role as a child artiste was in R. K. Films’ Boot Polish (1954) and Bimal Roy's Devdas.[2] She earned rave reviews for her earnest natural performance from The New York Times and a special distinction (along with co-actor Rattan Kumar) from Cannes Film Festival in 1955, where the film was shown in competition.[3][4]
In 1958, a Hindi film adaptation called Do Phool (Two Flowers) was released based on the Swiss literary novel/ icon Heidi. The role of Heidi – called Poornima in the film – was played by Baby Naaz who was one of the most famous child stars at the time along with Master Romi.[5]
She matured into a character actress and bagged good roles in films like Bahu Begum, Kati Patang and Sachaa Jhutha (where she played Rajesh Khanna's physically challenged sister).[6]
Awards and honours[edit]
It was a Distinction award which was a tie between two child artistes at the 1955 Cannes Film Festival.[12] The other was Pablito Calvo for his child actor performance in the 1955 Spanish film Marcelino, pan y vino.
Later career[edit]
She later transitioned into a second career as a dubbing artiste. Before Sridevi started using her own voice, Kumari Naaz dubbed for her in the early Hindi hits of the 1980s.[13]
Personal life[edit]
She married actor Subbiraj (cousin of veteran actor Raj Kapoor) in 1965 and continued working. The two had acted together in Mera Ghar Mere Bachche (1960) and Dekha Pyar Tumhara (1963).[14] She was later diagnosed with terminal illness of the liver and died in 1995.[15]
Filmography[edit]
Her films include:[16]
| Year | Film | Character/Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Apna Desh Paraye Log | |
| 1989 | Pyase Nain | Dr. Bharti |
| 1986 | Bhai Ka Dushman Bhai | |
| 1986 | Sheesha | Pramila (as Naaz) |
| 1984 | Phulwari | Shobha |
| 1984 | Boxer | Mrs. Khatau (as Naaz) |
| 1982 | Bhai Aakhir Bhai Hota Hai | |
| 1982 | Swami Dada | Lallu's Wife |
| 1982 | Shriman Shrimati (as Naaz) | |
| 1980 | Bambai Ka Maharaja | Mary |
| 1978 | Kaala Aadmi (as Naaz) | |
| 1978 | Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki (as Naaz) | |
| 1978 | Phandebaaz | Princess Ratna |
| 1978 | Bhola Bhala | Sarla (as Naaz) |
| 1977 | Chakkar Pe Chakkar | Mrs. Babu (as Naaz) |
| 1977 | Niyaz Aur Namaaz | Sayeeda |
| 1977 | Karm | Kammo |
| 1976 | Aap Beati | Sheela Jumani |
| 1976 | Bairaag | Vimla (as Naaz) |
| 1976 | Do Khiladi | Dancer during Qawwali |
| 1975 | Do Jhoot | Vandana's Sister (as Naaz) |
| 1975 | Sanyasi | Savitri (uncredited) |
| 1975 | Sewak | Neeru |
| 1974 | Do Aankhen | |
| 1974 | Paise Ki Gudiya | Neela Gupta |
| 1974 | Woh Main Nahin | |
| 1974 | Phir Kab Milogi | Amba (as Naaz) |
| 1974 | Friend | Kalyani Sharma (as Naaz) |
| 1973 | Samjhauta | Champa (as Naaz) |
| 1973 | Raja Rani | Patron's Wife (as Naaz) |
| 1972 | Shaadi Ke Baad | Savitri B. Singh |
| 1972 | Shor | Shankar's Sister (as Naaz) |
| 1972 | Wafaa | Meera (as Naaz) |
| 1971 | Dushmun | Kamla G. Din (as Naaz) |
| 1971 | Jwala | Rajkumari Rupa |
| 1971 | Preetam | Gauri (as Naaz) |
| 1971 | Haathi Mere Saathi | Paro (as Naaz) |
| 1970 | Himmat | Banthu (as Naaz) |
| 1970 | Kati Patang | Poonam (uncredited) |
| 1970 | Sachcha Jhutha | Belu (as Naaz) |
| 1970 | Rootha Na Karo | Naina |
| 1969 | Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke | Sangeeta Y. Singh |
| 1969 | Jahan Pyar Miley | |
| 1969 | Raja Saab | Hameshbahar |
| 1968 | Juari | Princess Sabita |
| 1968 | Nadir Shah | |
| 1967 | Bahu Begum | Suraiya (as Naaz) |
| 1967 | Chhaila Babu | Meena |
| 1965 | Saiyan Se Neha Lagaibe (as Naaz) | |
| 1964 | Baghi | |
| 1964 | Chandi Ki Deewar | |
| 1964 | Char Dervesh | Princess Hamida |
| 1964 | Hercules | |
| 1964 | Kaise Kahoon | Anita Laxmichand |
| 1964 | Majboor | Seema |
| 1963 | Bidesiya | Parvati |
| 1963 | Dekha Pyaar Tumhara | |
| 1963 | Mere Arman Mere Sapne | Shanti |
| 1963 | Mujhe Jeene Do | Chauthi Begum (as Naaz) |
| 1963 | Pyar Ka Bandhan | Sona (as Naaz) |
| 1962 | Man-Mauji | Laxmi |
| 1962 | Gangu | |
| 1961 | Ganga Jumna | Young Dhanno (as Naaz) |
| 1961 | Zindagi Aur Khwab | Rasila |
| 1960 | Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai | Munni |
| 1960 | Mera Ghar Mere Bachche | Meena |
| 1960 | Lambe Haath | |
| 1960 | Maa Baap | Pratima (as Naaz) |
| 1959 | Four Faces of India (as Baby Naaz) | |
| 1959 | Heera Moti | Roopnandan's Daughter (as Baby Naaz) |
| 1959 | Kangan | Secretary |
| 1959 | Kaagaz Ke Phool | Pramila Sinha (as Baby Naaz) |
| 1959 | Ardhangini | Dancer / Singer |
| 1959 | Bhai Bahen | Soni K. Rai (as Baby Naaz) |
| 1958 | Do Phool | Poornima (as Baby Naaz) |
| 1958 | Ghar Grihasti | |
| 1958 | Ghar Sansar | Asha |
| 1958 | Lajwanti | Renu (as Baby Naaz) |
| 1958 | Yahudi | Young Lydia (as Baby Naaz) |
| 1958 | Miss 58 | |
| 1957 | Musafir | Munni (as Baby Naaz) |
| 1957 | Payal | Padma (as Baby Naaz) |
| 1956 | Diwali Ki Raat (as Naaz) | |
| 1956 | Ek Shola | Usha (as Baby Naaz) |
| 1956 | Rajdhani | |
| 1956 | Ek Hi Rasta | Girl in Raja's birthday (singing "Bade Bhaiya Laya Hai") (as Baby Naaz) |
| 1955 | Kundan | Young Radha / Young Uma (as Baby Naaz) |
| 1955 | Lagan (as Baby Naaz) | |
| 1955 | Mast Qalandar | |
| 1955 | Patit Pawan | |
| 1955 | Raftar (as Baby Naaz) | |
| 1955 | Devdas | Young Parvati (as Baby Naaz) |
| 1955 | Hatimtai Ki Beti (as Naaz) | |
| 1954 | Chandni Chowk (as Baby Naaz) | |
| 1954 | Subah Ka Tara | Heera |
| 1954 | Boot Polish | Belu (as Baby Naaz) |
| 1954 | Shama Parwana (as Naaz) | |
| 1953 | Gunah (as Baby Naaz) | |
| 1950 | Rupaiya (as Baby Naaz) |
References[edit]
- ^ "Naaz". Cineplot.com. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
- ^ "Revisiting Boot Polish: A beautiful celebration of sibling love". Rediff. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
- ^ "Naaz (Baby) – Profile". Cineplot.com. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
- ^ "Rakhi special: Bollywood's endearing bhai-bahen portrayals". Rediff.com. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
- ^ "Swiss literary icon Heidi ready for her Hindi debut". SWI swissinfo.ch. SWI swissinfo.ch - a branch of Swiss Broadcasting Corporation SRG SSR. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
- ^ "Bright as a star..." Rediff.com. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
- ^ "Festival de Cannes: Boot Polish". festival-cannes.com. Retrieved 31 January 2009.
- ^ "Seventy years of India at Cannes". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
- ^ "Four Indian films to feature at Cannes 2018; A look at India's journey at the French Riviera festival". Moneycontrol. e-Eighteen.com Ltd. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
- ^ "'Children of the Silver Screen' captures the price child stars pay for glory". INDIATODAY.IN. Living Media India Limited. For reprint rights: Syndications Today. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
- ^ "The History of India at Cannes". NDTV. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
- ^ "Kumary Naaz". FESTIVAL DE CANNES. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
- ^ "Tragedy: The Untold Story of Baby Naaz". Acee The Third Eye.
- ^ "Remembering Baby Naaz, Sridevi's voice in her early Hindi films". Scroll.in. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
- ^ Mohamed, Khalid. "Tragedy: The Untold Story of Baby Naaz". The Daily Eye. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
- ^ "Naaz". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on 3 October 2017. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
External links[edit]
- Kumari Naaz at IMDb