Regarded as one of the finest female actors in the history of Indian cinema, Nutan was noted for playing unconventional parts and her performances often received praise and accolades.
Dianggap sebagai salah satu pemeran perempuan terbaik dalam sejarah sinema Hindi, Nutan dikenal karena memerankan bagian-bagian tak biasa dan penampilannya sering meraih pujian dan penghargaan.