The 77-year-old actress made her acting debut at age 11 with “Lajwanti” in 1958 and “Sone Ki Chidiya” in 1958.

Indira Dhar’s Putul is the first Bengali film to be considered for a Best Picture nomination at the 97th Academy Awards.

After their wedding celebrations, Khurram "finding her in appearance and character elect among all the women of the time", gave her the title 'Mumtaz Mahal' Begum (Chosen One of the Palace).