Geeta Nizami

Rashida Begum, better known by stage name Geeta Nizami, was an Indian actress who worked in Hindi-language films. She was particularly known for her dancing skills. Her notable films include Panna, Gajre, Beqasoor and Hulchul.

Career

Geeta Nizami began her acting career with a leading role in the war thriller Panna. The film proved to be a runaway success and opened her to public recognition. She subsequently appeared in a supporting role in the Muslim social drama Gaon Ki Gori, which was one of the highest grossing films of the year.
This initial success was followed by lead roles in the romance Sassi Punnu and the thriller Room No. 9 ; the latter being directed by her then-husband B. D. Vedi. She played the titular character in Paroo, a drama criticising prevalent casteism in Indian society, to mixed reviews.
Geeta later shifted to supporting roles in high-profile productions, which included Gajre, Beqasoor and Hulchul. Her only film in lead role during this period was Karwat, produced by B. R. Chopra and directed by Vedi. The film was a box office flop.
Geeta migrated to Pakistan in 1952, where she continued working on stage.

Personal life

Geeta Nizami was first married to film director Barkat Nizami, whom she divorced quickly. In 1946, Geeta married film director B. D. Vedi in Kolhapur after converting from Islam to Hinduism. The couple was separated by 1948. She briefly used the name "Geeta Vedi" during this period.
She reportedly shifted to the newly-created Pakistan in April 1952. She died in 2008.