Hyderabad, March 31 -- Long before modern action stars, Indian cinema had a fearless woman who broke all rules. She was known as Fearless Nadia, and many consider her India's first action hero.

Who Was Fearless Nadia?

Fearless Nadia was born as Mary Ann Evans in 1908 in Australia. She had a Greek mother and a Scottish father. After moving to India as a child, she grew up learning horse riding, shooting, and physical skills that later shaped her career.

Before films, she worked in a circus and trained in dance. Her talent caught the attention of filmmaker JBH Wadia, who introduced her to cinema. She later became known as Nadia, and her bold personality earned her the title "Fearless."

Rise of Hunterwali

In 1935, Nadia starred in the f...