Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 23/02/1958 |
| Age | 68 years |
| Birthplace | Kolkata |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Nazneen Merchant |
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| Famous Role | 'Kunti' in the Indian epic television series "Mahabharat" |
| Nickname | Nazne |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Hill Grange High School, Mumbai |
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| Additional Education | Studied in Lucknow before moving to Mumbai |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Father Occupation | Printing press owner |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
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| Mother | Name |
| Spouse | Name |
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| Uncle | Yusuf Teendarwazwala (film producer) |
| Niece Of | Mumtaz Begum (renowned Bollywood actress) |
Career
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| Total Films | Approximately 22 films | ||||
| Active Years | 1970s–1980s |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Nazneen was born into a middle-class Muslim family in Kolkata. | |
| 2. Since childhood, she aspired to become an air hostess. | |
| 3. She is related to film producer Yusuf Teendarwazwala. | |
| 4. Nazneen performed a bikini scene in the movie “Chalte Chalte” to showcase her talent for lead roles. | |
| 5. In 1988, she rose to fame with her role as 'Kunti' in the iconic TV series “Mahabharat.” | |
| 6. She is the niece of renowned Bollywood actress Mumtaz Begum. | |
| 7. She was discovered by film director Satyen Bose at a party hosted by Yusuf Teendarwazwala and offered a role in "Sa-Re-Ga-Ma-Pa" (1972). | |
| 8. She signed a two-film contract with director Satyen Bose, but the films were never made. | |
| 9. She has been reportedly missing from public life for over 26–30 years. | |
| 10. She played Jaya Bachchan’s sister in the film “Kora Kagaz.” |
