
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.

A Tribute To Ismail Merchant
2005 · as Self (archive footage)

Bhai-Bhai
1956 · as Rani

Deedar
1951 · as Champa

Kundan
1955 · as Radha/Uma

Aan
1952 · as Mangala

Angulimala
1960

Barsaat
1949 · as Neela

Sohni Mahiwal
1958

Mere Mehboob
1963 · as Suraiya / Najma

Love and God
1986 · as Laila

Aakash Deep
1965

Banwra
1950

Pooja Ke Phool
1964

Amar
1954 · as Sonia

Char Dil Char Rahen
1959 · as Pyari

Daag
1952

Uran Khatola
1955

Hamdard
1953