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Nisho
نشو
Born
Bilquis Khanum

(1952-08-13) 13 August 1952 (age 72)
Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan
EducationUniversity of Punjab
OccupationActress
Years active1970 – present
Spouses
Anaam Rabbani
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(m. 1970; div. 1976)​
Tasleem Fazli
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(m. 1978; died 1982)​
Jamal Pasha
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(m. 1986; died 2019)​
Children3, including Sahiba (daughter)
RelativesAfzal 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

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Bilquis Begum was born in Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.[3][4] She completed her studies from University of Punjab.[4]

Career

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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

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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

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Television

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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

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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

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Year Award Category Result Title Ref.
2023 PTV Icon Awards National Icon Awards Won Herself [36]

References

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  1. ^ "Body formed to revive film industry". Dawn News. 2 February 2021.
  2. ^ "PNCA launches online film production course". The News International. 4 February 2021.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ a b c d e "Taron Sey Karen Batain with Fiza Ali – Guest Nisho & Rafaqat Ali Khan". GNN. 8 February 2021.
  5. ^ "CULTURE CIRCLE: Arts council stages play on child sexual abuse". Dawn News. 17 July 2021.
  6. ^ "Career highlights of film star Chakori". Dawn News. 13 February 2021.
  7. ^ "Directorial debuts to look forward to in cinema". The News International. 18 February 2021.
  8. ^ "Shamim Ara played differently in the golden days of Lollywood". The News International. 1 May 2021.
  9. ^ "Film screening: Over 40 years later, Baazi continues to steal show". The Express Tribune. 12 September 2021.
  10. ^ "46 years later: Nisho takes the 'Baazi'". The Express Tribune. 14 September 2021.
  11. ^ "Former Lux ambassadors will take the stage at LSA 2018". Images.Dawn. 3 August 2021.
  12. ^ "THE ICON REVIEW: A VERY RARE TREAT". Dawn News. 14 August 2021.
  13. ^ "Lost in Paradise". The News International. 6 March 2021.
  14. ^ "Drama festival kicks off". The News International. 22 June 2021.
  15. ^ "Cataloguing Pakistani film industry's past to help its future". Images.Dawn. 21 July 2021.
  16. ^ "Pop art: From the rooms of Kucha Shahbaz". Dawn News. 27 July 2021.
  17. ^ "Lok Virsa Mandwa Film Club marks two years". The News International. 12 May 2021.
  18. ^ "Programme for aspiring singers from March 2". The News International. 21 May 2021.
  19. ^ "Baaji continues to shine at the local box office". The News International. 14 June 2021.
  20. ^ "Nisho". Weekly Nigar Karachi (Golden Jubilee Number): 159. 2000.
  21. ^ "اداکارہ نشو کے شوہر اور نجی چینل کے ڈائریکٹر جمال پاشا انتقال کرگئے". Roznama PAKISTAN. 8 February 2017. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  22. ^ "Children of most veteran artists shun showbiz, find future in other fields". Dunya News. 18 March 2021.
  23. ^ "Sahiba: 'I have missed the big screen'". The Express Tribune. 22 March 2021.
  24. ^ "SPOTLIGHT: CELLULOID LOVE". Dawn News. 8 July 2021.
  25. ^ "Film Baazi screened". The Nation. 19 August 2021.
  26. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 271. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  27. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 273. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  28. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 274. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  29. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 275. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  30. ^ "The 'swinging seventies' in Pakistan: An urban history". Dawn News. 5 July 2021.
  31. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 279. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  32. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 285. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  33. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 293. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  34. ^ "Baaji will screen at VISAFF 2019 next month". The News International. 26 August 2021.
  35. ^ "Saqib Malik reveals the cast of his debut film, Baaji". The News International. 28 February 2021.
  36. ^ "Icon Awards 2023: All You Need to Know About the Government's Initiative". Galaxy Lollywood. 9 October 2023.
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