IN PIC: 'Legends' 'Nargis, Raj Kapoor, Lata Mangeshkar in one frame

Lata Mangeshkar along with Raj Kapoor and Nargis/picture courtesy: Karisma Kapoor`s Instagram account

A while ago Bollywood actor Karisma Kapoor had shared a priceless throwback picture from the premiere of the film 'Awara' (1951). Taking to her Instagram handle, Karisma had posted the picture featuring her late grandfather and iconic star Raj Kapoor along with the queen of hearts late actor Nargis and late "Nightingale of India" Lata Mangeshkar.

In the caption, she had written, "So many legends together in one frame at the premiere of dadaji's Awara. Rest in Glory Lata Ji. The Nightingale of India." Karisma had shared the picture after the demise of Lata Mangeshkar.

Nargis, born Fatima Rashid on June 1 1929, is regarded as one of the greatest actresses in the history of Hindi cinema. Nargis made her screen debut as a child in Talash-E-Haq in 1935, but her acting career began in 1942 with Tamanna (1942). Nargis, who was also the younger sister of well-known actor Anwar Hussain, appeared in numerous commercially successful as well as critically appreciated films, in a career that spanned from the 1940s to the 1960s, many of which featured her alongside actor Raj Kapoor. Nargis and Raj Kapoor worked together in 14 films. Honourable mentions include Shree 420, Bewafa, Anhonee, Dhoon, Anari, Andaz and others.