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Nadira Babbar was born on January 20, 1948 in Mumbai, Bombay State, India. Nadira Babbar is credited as a film actor and film director. The age as of 2026 is 78. Recorded honors include Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
My Take
Nadira Babbar earns my admiration because she chose the harder, less glamorous path of live theatre over the lure of cinema. Founding the Ekjute troupe in Mumbai in 1981 and steering it as both actress and director takes real conviction, and her 2001 Sangeet Natak Akademi Award confirms the depth of her craft. Audiences may know her from screen roles like Bride and Prejudice, but I see her truest self on the stage, building something lasting rather than chasing fame. To me she represents the quiet backbone of Indian theatre, an artist who values substance over spotlight.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nadira Babbar
- Name (Japanese)
- ナディラ・バッバル
- Reading
- なでぃら・ばっばる
- Born
- January 20, 1948 (age 78)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rat
- Origin
- Mumbai, Bombay State, India
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / film director
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nadira%20Babbar
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3635980
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Nadira Babbar born?
Born January 20, 1948 (age 78).
Where is Nadira Babbar from?
Nadira Babbar is from Mumbai, Bombay State, India.
What does Nadira Babbar do?
Nadira Babbar works as actor, film actor, film director.
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