Google Doodle celebrating Nargis’ 86th Birthday

From the carefree laughter of a mischievous runaway girl in ‘Chori Chori’, to the stoic stance of a suffering Radha in ‘Mother India’, film actress Nargis still reigns the hearts of many Indian cinema lovers.

Born to a Muslim immigrant family, Nargis made her first screen appearance at the tender age of 4, in the movie ‘Talash-e-Haq’ in 1935. She later went on to give several memorable performances in cinematic masterpieces such as ‘Awara’, ‘Shree 420’, ‘Barsaat’ and perhaps most memorably the Academy Award nominated film ‘Mother India’. India's award for best film on national integration in the annual National Film Awards is named the 'Nargis Dutt Award' in her honour.

But Nargis was not only a cultural icon, she also devoted herself to help spastic children and became the first patron of The Spastics Society of India. Her charitable work gained her recognition as a social worker.

Nagris lifted her ghoonghat headpiece and blazed the silver screen with her portrayal of strong women protagonists. Today’s Doodle pays tribute to her magnetic charisma, peeking underneath the ghoonghat.

Illustrated by guest artist, Patrick Leger.