Nisho
Nisho | |
|---|---|
| نشو | |
| Born | Bilquis Khanum 13 August 1952 |
| Education | University of Punjab |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1970 – present |
| Spouses | Anaam Rabbani (m. 1970; div. 1976)Tasleem Fazli (m. 1978; died 1982)Jamal Pasha (m. 1986; died 2019) |
| Children | 3, including Sahiba (daughter) |
| Relatives | Afzal Khan (son-in-law) |
Bilquis Khanum, (born 13 August 1952) also known as Nisho (Urdu; نشو۔) is a Pakistani film actress.[1][2] She has worked in more than 150 feature films of Lollywood.
Early life
[edit]Bilquis Begum was born in Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.[3][4] She completed her studies from University of Punjab.[4]
Career
[edit]In the beginning, Nisho was in theatre at school. She made her big screen debut in the film Baazi in 1970.[5][4][6] She moved to Karachi, she worked in Lollywood movies.[7][3] She appeared in films Rangeela, Tiger Gang, Roop Behroop, Bazigar, Yaar Des Punjab Day, Yeh Aman.[8][9][10] After the success of her movies she changed her name to Nisho.[11][12] Later she appeared in films with Waheed Murad and Nadeem Baig.[13][14] She also sang songs in movies written by her husband Tasleem Fazli, a celebrated poet.[15][16] Nisho also appeared in movies Zalim Tay Mazloom, Namak Harram, Phool Meray Gulshan Ka and Neelaam.[17][18][19]
Personal life
[edit]Nisho first married her class-fellow Anaam Rabbani, but later divorced him.[20] Then she was married to songwriter and poet Tasleem Fazli. Nisho's husband died on August 17, 1982. After his death, Nisho married director Jamal Pasha.[21][4][22] She has three children; including actress Sahiba.[23] Nisho's daughter Sahiba is married to actor Afzal Khan.[4][24]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Ik Doojay Ki Liay | Nisho | PTV |
| 2015 | Yeh Chahtein Yeh Ranjishein | Aliya | PTV |
| 2023 | Saas Nahi Raas | Madam Wajahat | Mun TV |
Film
[edit]| Year | Film | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Baazi[3] | Urdu[25] |
| 1970 | Rangeela[3] | Urdu |
| 1971 | Tiger Gang | Urdu |
| 1971 | Roop Behroop | Urdu |
| 1971 | Bazigar | Punjabi |
| 1971 | Yaar Des Punjab Day | Punjabi |
| 1971 | Yeh Aman[3] | Urdu |
| 1972 | Baazar[3] | Urdu[26] |
| 1972 | Angarey[3] | Urdu |
| 1973 | Farz | Urdu[27] |
| 1973 | Nadan | Urdu |
| 1973 | Aar Par | Urdu |
| 1973 | Sehray Kay Phool | Urdu |
| 1973 | Mulaqat | Urdu[28] |
| 1973 | Dulhan Rani[3] | Urdu |
| 1973 | Insan Aur Gadha | Urdu |
| 1973 | Jaal | Urdu |
| 1973 | Kubra Ashiq[3] | Urdu[29] |
| 1973 | Ek Thi Larki | Urdu |
| 1973 | Tera Gham Rahay Salamat | Urdu |
| 1974 | Samaj | Urdu[30] |
| 1974 | Mitti Ke Putlay | Urdu |
| 1974 | Zalim Tay Mazloom | Punjabi |
| 1974 | Parda Na Uthao | Urdu |
| 1974 | Namak Harram[3] | Urdu |
| 1974 | Phool Meray Gulshan Ka | Urdu[31] |
| 1974 | Imandar | Urdu |
| 1974 | Neelaam | Urdu |
| 1974 | Bahisht | Urdu |
| 1975 | Paisa | Urdu |
| 1975 | Moashra | Urdu |
| 1975 | Shikwa | Urdu |
| 1975 | Gumrah | Urdu |
| 1975 | Professor | Urdu |
| 1975 | Bikhray Moti | Urdu |
| 1975 | Neiki Badi | Urdu |
| 1975 | Athra | Punjabi |
| 1975 | Soorat Aur Seerat | Urdu |
| 1975 | Haiwan | Urdu |
| 1975 | Roshni | Urdu |
| 1975 | Neik Parveen | Urdu |
| 1976 | Zubaida | Urdu |
| 1976 | Rastay Ka Pathar | Urdu |
| 1976 | Aaj Aur Kal | Urdu |
| 1976 | Society Girl | Urdu |
| 1976 | Badtameez | Punjabi[32] |
| 1976 | Jatt Kurian Tun Darda | Punjabi |
| 1976 | Dharkan[3] | Urdu |
| 1977 | Aamna Samna | Urdu |
| 1977 | Gora Kala | Urdu |
| 1977 | BeGunah | Punjabi |
| 1977 | Aj Diyan Kurrian | Punjabi |
| 1978 | Dil Kay Daagh | Urdu |
| 1978 | Aadmi | Urdu |
| 1978 | Ehtjaj | Urdu |
| 1978 | Kall day Munday | Punjabi |
| 1978 | Lakha | Punjabi |
| 1979 | Mohammad Bin Qasim | Urdu[33] |
| 1980 | Hanstay Aansoo | Urdu |
| 1980 | Pyari | Urdu |
| 1981 | Tangay Wali | Urdu |
| 1982 | Saharay | Urdu |
| 1983 | Qudrat | Punjabi |
| 1986 | Siasat | Urdu |
| 1986 | Toofan Aur Zindagi | Urdu |
| 1986 | Jawand O Toofan | Pashto |
| 1987 | Nazuk Rishtay | Urdu |
| 1987 | Meri Awaz | Urdu |
| 1989 | Zulm Da Suraj | Punjabi |
| 1992 | Mr. 420 | Urdu |
| 1994 | Khubsoorat Sheitan | Urdu |
| 1994 | Anokha Pyar | Urdu |
| 2016 | Gunah Ka Anjam | Urdu |
| 2019 | Baaji | Urdu[34][35] |
Awards and recognition
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | PTV Icon Awards | National Icon Awards | Won | Herself | [36] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Body formed to revive film industry". Dawn News. 2 February 2021.
- ^ "PNCA launches online film production course". The News International. 4 February 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Producers should learn from old film actors". The News International (newspaper). 2 November 2016. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ a b c d e "Taron Sey Karen Batain with Fiza Ali – Guest Nisho & Rafaqat Ali Khan". GNN. 8 February 2021.
- ^ "CULTURE CIRCLE: Arts council stages play on child sexual abuse". Dawn News. 17 July 2021.
- ^ "Career highlights of film star Chakori". Dawn News. 13 February 2021.
- ^ "Directorial debuts to look forward to in cinema". The News International. 18 February 2021.
- ^ "Shamim Ara played differently in the golden days of Lollywood". The News International. 1 May 2021.
- ^ "Film screening: Over 40 years later, Baazi continues to steal show". The Express Tribune. 12 September 2021.
- ^ "46 years later: Nisho takes the 'Baazi'". The Express Tribune. 14 September 2021.
- ^ "Former Lux ambassadors will take the stage at LSA 2018". Images.Dawn. 3 August 2021.
- ^ "THE ICON REVIEW: A VERY RARE TREAT". Dawn News. 14 August 2021.
- ^ "Lost in Paradise". The News International. 6 March 2021.
- ^ "Drama festival kicks off". The News International. 22 June 2021.
- ^ "Cataloguing Pakistani film industry's past to help its future". Images.Dawn. 21 July 2021.
- ^ "Pop art: From the rooms of Kucha Shahbaz". Dawn News. 27 July 2021.
- ^ "Lok Virsa Mandwa Film Club marks two years". The News International. 12 May 2021.
- ^ "Programme for aspiring singers from March 2". The News International. 21 May 2021.
- ^ "Baaji continues to shine at the local box office". The News International. 14 June 2021.
- ^ "Nisho". Weekly Nigar Karachi (Golden Jubilee Number): 159. 2000.
- ^ "اداکارہ نشو کے شوہر اور نجی چینل کے ڈائریکٹر جمال پاشا انتقال کرگئے". Roznama PAKISTAN. 8 February 2017. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ "Children of most veteran artists shun showbiz, find future in other fields". Dunya News. 18 March 2021.
- ^ "Sahiba: 'I have missed the big screen'". The Express Tribune. 22 March 2021.
- ^ "SPOTLIGHT: CELLULOID LOVE". Dawn News. 8 July 2021.
- ^ "Film Baazi screened". The Nation. 19 August 2021.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 271. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 273. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 274. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 275. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ "The 'swinging seventies' in Pakistan: An urban history". Dawn News. 5 July 2021.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 279. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 285. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 293. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ "Baaji will screen at VISAFF 2019 next month". The News International. 26 August 2021.
- ^ "Saqib Malik reveals the cast of his debut film, Baaji". The News International. 28 February 2021.
- ^ "Icon Awards 2023: All You Need to Know About the Government's Initiative". Galaxy Lollywood. 9 October 2023.
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