Nadira: The Stylish Vamp Who Debuted with Dilip Kumar, Second Marriage Lasted a Week

• Nadira, known as the 'Mud Mud Ke Na Dekh Girl', was a stylish vamp of Hindi cinema, celebrated for her bold characters and distinct image.
• Born Farhat Ezekiel in Israel, she debuted opposite Dilip Kumar in Mehboob Khan's 'Aan' (1952) and became an overnight star.
• Her iconic role as Maya in Raj Kapoor's 'Shree 420' (1956) and the song 'Mud Mud Ke Na Dekh Mud Mud Ke' cemented her fame.
• Nadira predominantly played negative or vamp roles, working in over 60 films including 'Pakeezah' and 'Julie', alongside stars like Ashok Kumar and Dev Anand.
• Her personal life was tumultuous; her second marriage to Motilal Rajvansh reportedly broke in just one week.