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Veteran actress Nazima who played the role of sister and loyal friend in many Hindi films of the 1960s and 70s died on Monday at the age of 77. She spent the last years of her life in Dadar with her two sons. Born as Mehrunnisa on March 25 1948 in Nashik Nazima belonged to a family that was deeply connected with cinema. Her aunt Husn Bano was married to filmmaker Aspi Irani. Who was Nazima? Nazima started her journey in films as a child artiste under the name Baby Chand. One of her early films was Bimal Roys classic Do Bigha Zameen where she played Balraj Sahnis sister. She also appeared as young Paros classmate in Devdas and Abhi Bhattacharyas sister in Biraj Bahu. She also appeared in Raj Kapoors childrens film Ab Dilli Door Nahin which made her career memorable.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by OldIsGold (@oldbollywoodlover) Which films did Nazima work in? After entering mainstream cinema Nazima worked with some of the biggest stars of her time. In Nishan and Raja Aur Rank she worked with Sanjeev Kumar and sang popular songs like Hai Tabassum Tera and O Firki Wali. She also worked with Rajesh Khanna in films like Aurat and Doli and won hearts with films like Abhinay Manchali Prem Nagar Anuraag Beimaan Doli and Aarzoo. Nazima also worked with Hema Malini Nazima also excelled in light-hearted playful roles. She played Asha Parekhs sister in Aaye Din Bahar Ke where her character humorously falls down the stairs twice to get Dharmendras attention. She was Hema Malinis vivacious friend in Abhinetri and Leena Chandavarkars trusted companion in Manchali and left a legacy as one of Hindi cinemas most loved and beloved actresses.