Biography

Chitra is known for Mayurpankh (1954), Reporter Raju (1962) and Zimbo (1958).

Passed away in 2006.

Changed her name from Afsar Unissa Begum to Chitra for her career.

She from a nawabi (royal) family of Hyderabad/ Chitra had come to Bombay for holidays, and was fond of movies. When she got a offer to act, she jumped at it.

Not to be confused with Marathi actress Chitra Nawathe who married director Raja Nawathe. The other Chitra danced in Hindi films with the screen name "Kumud" (Not Chuggani). Chitra Nawathe sister Rekha Kamat was also a actress in Marathi films.

Actress Paras tried her hand in films with very little success. She was the elder sister of actress Chitra. She changed her name from "Yusuf Unissa Begum" to "Paras" for her career.