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Sardar Akhtar

Sardar Akhtar

Biography

Sardar Akhtar (1915–1986) was a prominent actress in pre-independence Hindi cinema, known for her powerful screen presence and emotionally grounded performances. Beginning her career in stunt and social films during the silent and early talkie era, she transitioned into more serious roles by the late 1930s. Her breakthrough came with Pukar (1939), directed by Sohrab Modi, where she played Queen Noor Jehan with striking dignity and restraint. She earned acclaim for her role in Mehboob Khan’s Aurat (1940), a performance considered a precursor to Nargis’s iconic turn in Mother India (1957). In Aurat, Sardar Akhtar portrayed a rural mother battling poverty and injustice—a role that cemented her as one of the era’s most respected actresses. Off screen, she married Mehboob Khan and eventually stepped away from acting, but her legacy endured as part of a generation that helped define socially conscious Hindi cinema. Though her filmography isn’t vast, Sardar Akhtar’s work left a deep impact, especially in films that explored themes of gender, sacrifice, and rural life with nuance and emotional depth.

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    Alibaba

    Alibaba

    19400.0 / 10

    Pukar

    Pukar

    19396.5 / 10

    Hulchul

    Hulchul

    19716.3 / 10

    Bandhe Haath

    Bandhe Haath

    197310.0 / 10

    Aurat

    Aurat

    19405.0 / 10

    The Music Room

    The Music Room

    19587.5 / 10

    Bharosa

    Bharosa

    19400.0 / 10

    Fashion

    Fashion

    19430.0 / 10

    Pooja

    Pooja

    19400.0 / 10

    Ghar Sansar

    Ghar Sansar

    19430.0 / 10

    Nai Roshni

    Nai Roshni

    19410.0 / 10