Bindiya Goswami

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Bindiya Goswami was born on 8th August, 1961. Bindiya was a Bollywood actress who acted in Hindi films from the late 1970s to early 1980s. Bindiya Goswami was discovered when she was just fourteen years old by superstar Hema Malini's mother at a party who felt that there was a resemblance to Hema and recommended her to film producers.

Bindiya's first Hindi film was "Jeevan Jyothi" where she co-starred with Vijay Arora whose career was on the decline, and the film flopped. Bindiya Goswami forged on ahead and soon became a success starring for director Basu Chatterjee in Khatta Meetha (1977) and Prem Vivah (1979).

Brief filmography of the actress-

Mera Yaar Mera Dushman (1987)
Vishaal (1987)
Avinash (1986)
Chor Police (1983)
Mehndi (1983)
Aamne Samne (1982)
Hamari Bahu Alka (1982)
Jay Vijay (1977)
Jeevan Jyoti (1976)
Bristi (1974)
Lalita (1972)
Chik Mik Bijuli (1969)

Bindiya has taken up designing costumes for female stars such as Rani Mukherjee and Kareena Kapoor for her husband J.P. Dutta's films, such as Border(1997), Refugee (2000) and LOC Kargil (2003).However, her biggest hit was for director Hrishikesh Mukherjee in the comedy Golmaal (1979). That film's success led her to take Hema Malini's place in the big-budget film Shaan (1980), because Hema was busy with her other film commitments.

Bollywood-Kollywood-Tollywood actress-Nagma

Nagma is an Indian actress of Bollywood, Tollywood and Kollywood. At her peak in the 1990s, she dominated Tamil cinema. Nagma began her acting career in Bollywood and acted in a few movies but shifted south where she met with greater success before returning to Mumbai.

Fluent in Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil and English, Nagma is notable for having acted in a broad range of India's languages. Nagma has led a very different life from her half-sister Jyothika, who was not successful as a star in Bollywood but who found major success in Tamil movies. Unlike Nagma, Jyothika's public image is free of controversies.
Nagma had considerable success with her 1990 hit debut film Baaghi A Rebel for Love, co-starring Salman Khan, Nagma was 16 at the time. Along with Karishma Kapoor, Nagma was also one of the female leads in 1994's Suhaag which also featured Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgan.

Nagma is currently a major star in Bhojpuri movies, where she has again found success as a leading lady. Ek Jind Ek Jaan (2006) was a Punjabi movie in which she played the part of Nimmi Kang Singh. The movie also starred Raj Babbar.

Perhaps mindful of her nascent political career, Nagma has said that she medidates daily and considers herself to be "a very God-loving person." In line with her own family's mixed religious background, she has stated that she has read the Qur'an, Bhagavad Gita, and Bible.[35]

Reena Roy

Reena Roy was born on January 7, 1957. Reena was one of the top Hindi film actresses in India. Reena Roy performed leading roles in many films from 1972 to 1985. In 1983-at the height of her fame-Reena Roy decided to quit films to marry Pakistani cricketer, Mohsin Khan. Reena Roy's career in films started off with a non-starter, B. R. Ishara's Nayi Duniya Naye Log with another newcomer Danny Denzongpa.

Her last shooting was for a tragedy Inteha (1984), in which she is raped and tormented by Raj Babbar. The film didn't do well. One of Reena's last releases was J.P. Dutta's war-torn Ghulami (1985).

Reena Roy returned to Bollywood in 1992. In a supporting role as a sister-in-law in the film Aadmi Khilona Hai (1993). Reena's unhappiness showed in her significant weight gain.

Awards and nominations-

Filmfare Nomination for Best Actress--Nagin (1976)
Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award--Apnapan (1977)
Filmfare Nomination for Best Actress--Aasha (1980)

Reena Roy's last film appearance was in J.P Dutta's Refugee (2000). Reena has since turned to acting in television serials, such as "Eena Meena Deeka," produced by her sister Barkha. After the serial ended, both sisters opened an acting school together in 2004. Reena also has campaigned for the Indian National Congress.