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Nisho

Nisho the famous and beautiful actress of Pakistani cinema was born in Gujrat. Her real name is Bilquis Begum. She gain fame, name and respect in Pakistani film Industry.

Her early work
She was offered the role of lead actress opposite Mohammad Ali and Nadeem in her debut, mega hit film ‘Baazi,’ in 1970. Around that time, Bilquis changed her name to Nisho and achieved name, fame and respect in times due course. Moreover, Mohammad Ali and Nadeem appeared together for the first time in the film ‘Baazi’ (Director, Late Iqbal Shehzad, composer, Sohail Rana.



Her private life
During her school days, Nisho fell in love with a boy, Inam Rabbani. The mutual devotion and understanding resulted in their marriage. Nisho had a daughter, Saheba, with Rabbani. It so happened that Rabbani left Pakistan and settled abroad. Years passed by and he did not return. Consequently, Nisho divorced Rabbani.
Poet Tasleem Fazli, who died in 1982, was Nisho’s second husband. Through perseverance and faith, Nisho overpowered her marital setbacks one after another. In 1988, six years after Tasleem Fazli's death, Nisho married for the third time. She had a son, Hamza, from her third husband.

Nisho’s film career
Nisho worked in sixty films.
The following three films of Nisho were released in 1971:
‘Yaar dais Punjab day’, ‘Baazi gar’, ‘Ye Aman’. The film ‘Ye Aman’ was written and directed by Riaz Shahid.
The year 1973 proved to be the best year for Nisho’s films. The following ten films of Nisho were released in 1973:
Nisho achieved enormous fame with the release of the super hit film ‘Nadaan’, directed by Iqbal Akhtar. ‘Nadaan’ made diamond jubilee.
The film ‘Sehray kay phool’, the film ‘Jaal’ (Nisho- Waheed Murad- Shaista Qaiser, director, Iftikhar Khan, silver jubilee).
The films ‘Insaan aur gadha’, ‘Aar paar’, ‘Farz’, ‘Tera gham rahay salamat’.
The films ‘Mulaqat’ (Nisho- Waheed Murad- Qavi- Lehri- director, Laeeq Akhtar, silver jubilee).
The films ‘Dulhan Rani’ and the film ‘Kubra Aashiq’ (producer-director-actor Rangeela)
The films ‘Bazaar’, ‘Angaray’ and ‘Matti kay putlay’.
‘Namak haram’, ‘Tiger gang’ and ‘Iman daar’.
The film ‘Samaaj’ (remake of director Jafar Bukhari’s film ‘:Bharosa’) ‘Baheesht’ and ‘Parda na othao’.
The film ‘Gumrah’, the film ‘Nelaam’ (first film of director Iqbal Kashmiri, producer, Qavi) the film ‘Surat aur seerat’, ‘Athra’, ‘Bikhray moti’ and ‘Shikwa’.
The films ‘Roshni’, ‘Ma’ashara’ and ‘Professor’.
 ‘Naik Perveen’, ‘Neiki badi’ and ‘Haiwan’.
The films ‘Society girl’ (first film of Sangeeta as director), ‘Jut kuryaan toon darda’ and ‘Zubeida’.
 ‘Raastay ka pathar’ (director, A.Rasheed, starring, Nisho- Waheed Murad, Sultan Rahi. The performance of all three artists were at its peak) the film ‘Dharkan’,’Budtameez’.
 ‘Aamna saamna’, ‘Aj deyaan kuryaan’, ‘Gora kala’.
The films ‘Dil kay daagh’, ‘Aadmi’ and ‘Mohammad Bin Qasim’ The film ‘Mohammad Bin Qasim’ is based on a real story, which is a true page turner. Zamarrud was dubbed as Raja Daher’s sister.
The films ‘Ehtejaaj’, ‘Lakha’ and ‘Hanstay Aansoo’.
‘Qudrat’, ‘Pyari’, ‘Nazuk rishtay’.
 ‘Siyasat’ and ‘Tufaan aur zindigi’.

Nisho, a popular Pakistani signature, who helped inspire the movie, is retired from the industry. Once in a while, she makes her presence felt at a function or public place.

Her stories and proud memories lives on.

Waheed Murad's songs Picturization

Mr Murad was a celebrated hero when it came to the picturisation of romantic songs. He was the star of many of the golden oldies of Pakistani cinema and he enlivened the silver screen with his extraordinary talent in acting and song picturisation.

He was very-almost insanely-passionate about picturing songs on himself. His genius for song picturing earned him the title of 'King of song picturing.' Such an uncommon dazzle was a rarity then.
In fact, Waheed Murad captured the high spirits of one of the country's most- loved songs, while picturing 'Akele na jana' on him and Zeba.
you can watch the song akele na jana on link given below.
Akele na jana

He was absolutely, unequivocally as successful as an actor could be in the Pakistani movies.
Film critic Tufail Akhtar told Daily Times Waheed Murad was a one such hero whom Indian film stars Rajesh Khana and Jateendra copied but they could not give even a single performance like him. He said the late actor’s style of song picturisation was unique.


Some of his beautifully and artistically picturized songs are Tumhain Kaisay Bata Doon, Kuch Log Rooth Kar Bhi, Dil Tumko Dey Diya, Ko Ko Korina, Jhoom Aye Dil Wo Mera Jan-e- Bahar Aye Ga , Beetay Huway Khuch Din Aisay Hain Tanhai Jinhain Duhrati hey, Mujhe Tum Nazar Say Gira To Rahay Ho, Yun Kho Gaiy Teray Pyar Mein Hum and Socha Tha Piyar Na Karan Gain, Khamosh Hein Nazaray, and Aye Abre Karam Aaj Itna baras.
Murad’s favourite song was film Do Raha’s Bhooli Hui Hoon Dastan as he told to Khush Bakhat Shujaat in a radio interview a couple of years before his death.

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Zeba, gorgeous and graceful woman in Pakistan film industry

Zeba was one of the most respected, gorgeous and graceful woman in Pakistan film industry.

Zeba was born on 3rd October, 1943 in Anbala, Indian Punjab. Her real name is Shaheen. Her father name was Azam Khan. Her mother was known as Lali Begum. She was married and got a daughter when she began her film career. She also married Sudhir for a while.

Zeba’s early work:
She started her film career from Karachi where producer Noor Mohammed Khan offered a role of heroine in his film "Zindagi", which could not complete due to some reasons and then she was casted in other Karachi made film "Shakir" which was released with the name of “Chiragh Jalta Raha” in 1962. Other debut cast were Mohammed Ali, Deeba, Kamal Irani and Arif who was her hero.


Her first Golden Jubilee hit movie:
Her first Golden Jubilee hit movie 'Tauba', February 15, 1964, stars included Zeba- Kamal- Lehri. A tragic score like 'O ray sanam dil ye kaisay bataye', pictured on Zeba, captured the essence of what Zeba's superfluous acting really is about.


Her struggle days:
During the struggle days, Zeba was called by Shareef Nayyar to work for his under direction film "Ishq par zor naheen (1963)" from Karachi to Lahore. On trail, Zeba was declared Fail and Shareef Nayyar passed the remarks that she is not a suitable actress and could not be a big actress in future, then he decided to take Musarrat Nazeer instead.

Her most successful films:
Fame did not come over night to her. On the contrary, she had to work real hard, day in and day out to prove her worth.
Heera aur pathar:
She paired off with Waheed Murad in the mega hit movie, 'Heera aur pathar', December 11, 1964, producer, Waheed Murad, director, Pervez Malik, the film successfully completed 68 weeks and attained golden jubilee. 'Heera aur pathar', undoubtedly established her as an actress of high repute.
Eid Muabarak:
Film 'Eid Mubarak', producer, M .A Sarwar, director, S .M Yusuf, theatrical release was on July 2, 1965, it completed 26 weeks and attained silver jubilee. Stars included Zeba- Waheed Murad- Habib- Rukhsana.
Kaneez:
It is impossible to overlook that 'Kaneez's star power and onscreen pairing had been promoted most appropriately. Apart from that, these celebrities did not disappoint the moviegoers. Theatrical release was on November 26, 1965, cast included Zeba- Mohammad Ali- Waheed Murad. The sad song, 'Jab raat dhali', was perfectly pictured on Zeba and Waheed Murad. Zeba did her job in an admirable fashion. Producer, Ali Sufyan Afaqi, director, Hasan Tariq, it completed 67 weeks, and attained golden jubilee. Zeba hit a milestone after the release of 'Kaneez'.
Armaan:
After 'Kaneez' came the all time favorite 'Armaan', Zeba's number one movie of her career, the first platinum jubilee film of Pakistan and, to date, one of the greatest movie of all time. Theatrical released was on March 18, 1966, producer, Waheed Murad, director, Pervez Malik. Zeba was smartly dubbed as a poor servant, Najma. Najma may not be the part Zeba was born to play, but it might just be the one she grew old for.


Her movies with Mohammad Ali:
'Tum milay pyar mila', February 7, 1969, are still popular with the populace. Stars included Zeba- Mohammad Ali. 'Aap ko bhool jayain hum', was pictured on Zeba- Mohammad Ali.

'Insaan Aur Aadmi', May 15, 1970, was a brilliant movie and a huge commercial success. Stars included Zeba- Mohammad Ali- Talat Husain. The super hit song, 'Tu jahan kaheen bhi jaaye', was pictured on Zeba.

Zeba's achievement in 'Salam-e-Mohabbat', August 6, 1971, similarly is laudable. Starring, Zeba- Mohammad Ali. The romantic number 'Salam-e-Mohabbat bara khubsurat', was beautifully pictured on Zeba.

Her role in 'Afsana zindigi ka', January 7, 1972, is a visual experience of breathtaking scope. Stars included Zeba- Mohammad Ali. The song, 'Zindigi kay safar mein akeley thay hum', was pictured on Zeba.

During the peak years of her popularity, from 1962 through the 1980s, Zeba worked in such films as 'Mohabbat', creating frenzied interest in movie buffs. 'Mohabbat' was released on June 2, 1972, stars included Zeba- Mohammad Ali- Andaleeb- Santosh- Sabiha. The perennial song, 'Banwara mun aisay dharka na tha', was pictured on Zeba.

The film 'Daman Aur Chingari', has become the gold standard of trend setting. Theatrical release was on October 28, 1973. Cast included Zeba- Mohammad Ali- Nadeem. The song, 'Dais paraye janay walay', was pictured on Zeba.

'Phool meray gulshan ka', is a film as awesome as its images. Stars included Zeba- Mohammad Ali- Waheed Murad- Nadeem. The song, Tu hai phool meray gulshan ka', was pictured on Zeba.
Zeba's dialogue nourishes ones soul as one watches her movies like 'Jab jab phool khilay', November 21, 1975, stars included Zeba- Mohammad Ali-Waheed Murad- Nadeem.

More often, audiences and critics are amazed at Zeba's versatility in a movie like 'Naukar', December 12 1975, Zeba- Mohammad Ali- Barbara Sharif.



Her marriage with Lala Sudhir:
In the 1960s, Zeba was hard at work as usual, trying to secure her slice of the movie dream. Along the way, Zeba married actor Lala Sudhir. Bad luck, Zeba's marriage to Sudhir did not last long and it resulted in their separation. Zeba's daughter,Samina, who was born from a non-film person, before Zeba started her movie career, grew up, got married and settled in life.


Ali-Zeb couple:
A prestigious and respectable couple in Pakistani Film Industry. They married on 29 September, 1966 and appeared in 70 movies together - 59 films as the main pair (hero/heroine) which is a world record!
Mohammad Ali passed away on March 19, 2006.



Zeba’s last film with Mohammad Ali:
Zeba's last film with Mohammad Ali was 'Mohabbat ho to aisi ho', September 11, 1989, stars included Zeba- Mohammad Ali- Talish.

Her Awards:
Zeba earned the Nigar Award for best actress in the film 'Armaan' in 1966.

Zeba earned the Nigar Award for best actress in the film 'Insaan aur Aadmi' in 1970.

Zeba earned the Nigar Award for best actress in the film 'Mohabbat' in 1972.

During her twenty- seven- year acting career, Zeba's star never set in Pakistan.

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Sabiha Khanum, the first lady of Pakistani cinema.

Sabiha Khanum the first lady of Pakistani Cinema:
Born to famous pre-partition Punjabi actress Balo, Sabiha reigned supreme in the hearts of the film-goers. Her innocence, her coy smiles and entrancing personality earned her the title of First Lady of Pakistani Cinema. Whereas most actors have one definitive forte, Sabiha won over audiences and critics with strikingly versatile characterizations

Sabiha khanum’s career:
Nafees Khaleeli offered her a role in the drama 'Buth shikan'. She enthusiastically accepted the offer. Additionally, Nafees Khaleeli changed the name of Mukhtar Begum to Sabiha Khanum.
On Nafees Khaleeli's request, the film director Masood Pervez offered Sabiha a role in the film 'Beli' and Sabiha Khanum made her debut as a dancer in Masud Pervaiz’s Beli (1950), based on Saadat Hasan Manto’s story about the perils of the 1947 exodus, with Shahina Ghaznavi and Santosh Kumar in the lead.

Her second film:
Her next film Do Ansoo in which she played the role of Noori, was Pakistan’s first silver jubilee Urdu film. 'Do Aansoo' takes a realistic approach to the tragedy both in scenery and characterization. After that Sabiha never looked back.
The secret of Sabiha's success in the Pakistani cinema includes flexibility, rooted in love and understanding.
Next to all of that is the fact that Sabiha is an embodiment of courage, kindness and decency.
In the annals of Pakistani film industry, Sabiha stands out. Sabiha dazzled cine-goers in the 1950s.


Sabiha’s memorable films:
Gumnaam:
Sabiha gained immense prominence after her challenging role of a mentally retarded girl in the film Gumnaam (1954), which she executed with rare pathos.
Sassi:
She embarked on the road to fame and stardom in a big way with the release of Sassi (1954). Sassi was a big budget movie and was filmed around the most picturesque areas of the country. Sabiha was cast in the title role, as the daughter of the chief of the washerman’s clan of Sindh. The remaining cast included Sudhir who played Punhu, Shahnawaz, Ghulam Mohammed, Bibbo, Nazar, and Asha Posley. Sassi was a great commercial hit by J.C. Anand and created an all time record for being the first golden jubilee film of Pakistan.
Dulla Bhatti:
Sabiha played the role of 'Nooran' in the romantic Punjabi film 'Dula Bhatti', directed by M.S. Daar. Sabiha's character in the film 'Dula Bhatti' is, indeed, an achievement of a life time.
Sabiha with her coquettish Madhubala-like charm won the hearts of film-goers and can be reckoned as the first leading lady of Pakistani cinema. G.A. Chishtis’ composition Wasta e Rab da, too javain de kabootra picturized on Sabiha remained on the top of the popularity list for months. It is said that the film netted so much profit that it enabled Agha Gul to build his own well-equipped New Evernew Studios at Multan Road, Lahore.

Her heroes:
Although she was cast opposite all famous heroes of her time including Yosuf Khan, Habib, Masud, and Aslam Pervaiz, her pairing with Santosh Kumar generated sparks both on and off screen

Sabiha’s relation with Santosh Kumar:
Sabiha was cast opposite all renowned actors of her time. However, she will be remembered most for her films with Santosh Kumar. Along the way, she found the love of her life-Santosh Kumar. It is said that during the making of the film Hasrat (1958), Sabiha and Santosh got married. Once married, they had a great future together. Their screen pair remained popular for almost a decade.
Sabiha's achievement along with Santosh Kumar in the following films is still a worthy yardstick:

'Saat lakh', 'Darbar', 'Sardar', 'Saltanat', 'Mukhra', 'Muskurahat', 'Rishta', 'Hasrat', 'Ishrat', 'Shikwa', 'Teray baghair', 'Mauseeqar', 'Dulhan', 'Kaneez', 'Dewar bhabi', 'Shaam Dhalay', 'Shahen Shah Jehangir', 'Pak Daman', 'Anjuman', 'Sarfarosh', 'Inteqaam', 'Qatil', 'Sawaal', 'Commander', and 'Mohabbat'.

Sabiha’s Awards:
She received the encomiums from her admirers whenever she won the Nigar awards:

Sabiha won the Nigar award for best actress for the film 'Saat Lakh' in 1957.

Sabiha won the Nigar award for best actress for the film 'Shikwa' in 1963.

Sabiha won the Nigar award for best actress for the film 'Dewar bhabi' in 1967.

Sabiha won the Nigar award for best actress for the film 'Aik gunah aur sahi' in 1975.

Sabiha won the special Nigar award for her thirty years of acting career in 1981.

Sabiha won the Nigar award for best supporting actress in director Hasan Tariq's film 'Sungdil' in 1982.

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