#GoldenFrames: Nalini Chonkar, a charmer with talent - Nalini Chonkar was an unseen t- Navbharat Times Photodhamal

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Nalini Chonkar was an unseen talent who moved through decades with beauty and charm. The actress worked in Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati movies. She did both lead and character roles in her entire career. Nalini breathed her last on June 26, 2005.

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Born in Mumbai on June 12, 1940, Nalini Chonkar came from a respectable Maharashtrian family. The actress inherited her father Krishnarao Chonkar's talent—singing and acting.

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Nalini was trained in Bharatnatyam for six years. Singing was her forte, and with dancing skills—she was the perfect candidate for big cinema.

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Nalini started her career as a playback singer in 'Kalagi Tura' (1955), followed by 'Bhau Beej' (1955) and 'Jeevan Sathi' (1959).

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Renowned actress Lalita Pawar was impressed by Nalini's talent; she gave her a small role in the Marathi movie 'Sant Bhanudas' (1953).

In This Pic : Nalini Chonkar