Nafisa Ali does not smoke. |
Nafisa Ali drinks alcohol. |
She embodies the secularism of India with her diverse family background. |
Nafisa Ali was a National Swimming Champion from 1972 to 1974. |
She gained fame as the Miss India winner in 1976 and was the second runner-up at Miss International in 1977. |
Nafisa Ali worked as a Jockey at the Calcutta Gymkhana in 1979. |
Her entry into Bollywood was serendipitous, with Rishi Kapoor playing a crucial role. |
She took a chance with acting, debuting in the film 'Junoon' after a meeting with Shashi Kapoor and Shyam Benegal. |
Nasir Hussain planned to cast her in a film opposite Rishi Kapoor, but it didn't materialize due to her father's objections. |
Nafisa Ali reflects on not following her passion for cinema earlier in her life. |
Her marriage with Colonel RS 'Pickles' Sodhi faced challenges due to their different backgrounds and opposition from their families. |
Nafisa Ali's film career includes 'Major Saab', 'Yamla Pagla Deewana', 'Big B', and leadership roles in the film industry. |
She was appointed Chairperson of the Children’s Film Society of India in 2005. |
Nafisa Ali made a wish at Tirupati that came true, leading her to shave her head. |
In her youth, she briefly tried selling tea at a railway station as a fun experiment. |
Nafisa Ali currently runs her boutique named "APPNA" after her family members. |
She will appear in 'Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3' with Sanjay Dutt in 2018. |
Nafisa Ali is known for her philanthropic efforts during natural disasters and her work with AIDS awareness. |
She views Mother Teresa as her idol and role model. |
Nafisa Ali took part in politics by contesting in Lok Sabha elections and representing India at the UN Summit in 2005. |
Her daughter Pia got married in December 2017. |
Nafisa Ali was diagnosed with Stage 3 Cancer in November 2018. |