Nimmi: Raj Kapoor's 'Rakhi Sister' & The "Sacrificing Queen" of Cinema

• Raj Kapoor discovered Nawab Bano, naming her Nimmi, and cast her in his 1949 film 'Barsaat'.
• Nimmi became a highly paid actress, working with stars like Nargis, Dev Anand, Ashok Kumar, and Dilip Kumar.
• She was known for her roles in films such as 'Deedar', 'Aan', and 'Amar', earning the title "sacrificing queen of the silver screen."
• Nimmi considered Raj Kapoor her "Rakhi sister," tying rakhis to him annually.
• She retired from acting to marry writer-director S Ali Raza and passed away on March 25, 2020, at 88.

Why It Matters: A star's career was profoundly impacted by a single decision.