Nimmi (born Nawab Banoo) was born to a Muslim family, her mother was a famous singer and actress by the name of Wahidan who was well connected within the film industry. Her father, Abdul Hakim, worked as a military contractor. Her name 'Nawab' was given by her grandfather while her grandmother added 'Banoo' to make it as Nawab Banoo. As a young child, Nimmi had memories of visiting Bombay, and her mother being on good terms with Mehboob Khan and his family, who were prominent and influential within the movie making business.
2005
as Self (archive footage)
1986
as Laila
1965
1964
1963
as Suraiya / Najma
1960
1959
as Pyari
1958
1956
as Rani
1956
as Gopi
1955
as Radha/Uma
1955
1954
1953
1952
as Mangala
1952
1952
as Rami - Bal Kati
1951
1951
1951
1950
1949
as Neela