Nafisa Ali Age, Wiki and Bio

Nafisa Ali

Quick Info

ProfessionActress, Social Activist, Politician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth18/01/1957
Age67 years
BirthplaceKolkata, West Bengal, India

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorHazel Green
Hair ColorGrey

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolLa Martiniere, Calcutta

Personal Life

HometownTajpur, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
ReligionIslam
Zodiac signCapricorn
HobbiesPhotography, Travelling, Cooking

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherAhmed Ali (Photographer)
MotherPhilomena Torresan (A Roman Catholic of Anglo-Indian Heritage)
SiblingsNiaz Ali (Motor Rallyist In Australia)
SpouseColonel R S Sodhi (A Polo Player- Arjuna Awardee)
ChildrenAjit Sodhi, Pia Sodhi, Armana Sodhi

Career

DebutJunoon (1979)
Political Party
  • Indian National Congress (2004-March 2009) (November 2009-October 2021)
  • Samajwadi Party (April 2009-November 2009)
  • All India Trinamool Congress (October 2021-present)
Political Journey
  • 2004: Contested the Lok Sabha elections unsuccessfully from South Kolkata.
  • 2009: Contested the Lok Sabha election from Lucknow on the Samajwadi Party ticket after Sanjay Dutt's disqualification by the Supreme Court on the basis of a prior conviction.
  • 2009: Rejoined the Indian National Congress party and apologised to Sonia Gandhi for contesting on the Samajwadi Party ticket.
  • 2021: Joined the All Indian Trinamool Congress on 29th October

Favourites

PoliticianBarack Obama, Indira Gandhi

Some Lesser Known Facts

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.