5 things you never knew about Nagma – The beauty beyond Bollywood

Born as Nandita Arvind Morarji, Nagma adopted her screen name when she entered the film industry. She comes from a business-oriented family, with her mother later marrying businessman Chander Sadanah, making her half-sister to actress Jyothika.

Not many remember that Nagma made a high-profile Bollywood debut opposite Salman Khan in the 1990 film "Baaghi: A Rebel for Love." The film was a box-office success and established her as a rising star.

Nagma is one of the few actresses who found success across multiple Indian film industries — including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bhojpuri, Kannada, and Bengali films. She was particularly successful in Tamil cinema with films like Kadhalan opposite Prabhu Deva and Baashha with Rajinikanth.

After distancing herself from films, Nagma became more involved in spirituality and later entered politics. She joined the Indian National Congress and has actively campaigned for the party. She’s known for speaking openly about social and women’s issues.

Nagma’s personal life was often in the headlines. She was linked to several high-profile figures, including cricketer Sourav Ganguly, though she has remained tight-lipped about most of her relationships. She also chose to remain unmarried, focusing on her spiritual and public life instead.