Najma Mehboob
Najma Mehboob | |
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| نجمہ محبوب | |
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| Born | 1949 |
| Died | 6 December 1983 |
| Cause of death | Train accident |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1969 – 1983 |
| Spouse | Muhammad Nisar Hussain (husband) |
| Children | 1 |
Najma Mehboob (1949 – 6 December 1983) was a Pakistani film and TV actress. She mostly played character and mother roles in dramas and films both in Urdu and Punjabi languages.[1] She died in a train accident during a film shoot in 1983.
Early life
Najma was born in 1949 in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Initially, she worked in stage plays.[2]
Career
Then, she came to television in 1969 with a drama Haathi Daant telecast from Pakistan Television, Lahore. Afterward, she appeared in several individual television dramas and serials. She also acted in 82 films in which, the first one was Geo Dhola (1969) and Nazak Rishtay (1987) was the last.[2][3]
Personal life
Najma was married to a TV producer Muhammad Nisar Hussain and had one child with him.[2]
Death
On 6 December 1983, she died after being hit by a running train during the shooting for a Punjabi film Rickshaw Driver while she was trying to save a child.[4][5]
Filmography
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Haathi Daant | Hina | PTV |
| 1980 | Chanan Tay Darya | Jugnu | PTV |
| 1981 | Dehleez | Salma | PTV |
| 1982 | Sarab | Rabia | PTV |
| 1982 | Badzeed | Wife | PTV |
| 1982 | Sona Chandi | Frasat Ali Khan's mother | PTV |
| 1983 | Qasai Aur Mehngai | Yousuf's mother | PTV |
| 1983 | Shikayatain Hakayatain | Abida | PTV |
Film
| Year | Film | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Geo Dhola | Punjabi |
| 1972 | Khalish | Urdu |
| 1973 | Aas | Urdu |
| 1973 | Rangeela Aur Munawar Zarif | Urdu |
| 1973 | Mr. Budhu | Urdu[6] |
| 1974 | Aaina Aur Soorat | Urdu |
| 1974 | Naukar Wohti Da | Punjabi |
| 1974 | Bhool | Urdu |
| 1975 | Sultana Daku | Punjabi |
| 1975 | Guddi | Punjabi[7] |
| 1975 | Jab Jab Phool Khile | Urdu |
| 1975 | Zeenat | Urdu |
| 1976 | Andaata | Urdu |
| 1976 | Aaj Aur Kal | Urdu |
| 1977 | Aashi | Urdu[8] |
| 1978 | Ghazi Ilamuddin Shaheed | Punjabi |
| 1978 | Dushman Ki Talash | Punjabi / Pashto |
| 1979 | Takht Ya Takhta | Punjabi |
| 1979 | Har Fun Moula | Punjabi |
| 1980 | Ham Dono | Urdu |
| 1980 | Saima | Urdu |
| 1980 | Rishta | Urdu |
| 1981 | Saala Sahib | Punjabi |
| 1981 | Qurbani | Urdu |
| 1981 | Muftbar | Punjabi |
| 1981 | Sala Sahib | Urdu |
| 1982 | Pasbaan | Urdu |
| 1983 | Sahib Jee | Punjabi |
| 1983 | Murad Khan | Punjabi |
| 1983 | Dillan day Souday | Punjabi |
| 1983 | Murad Khan | Punjabi |
| 1983 | Rickshaw Driver | Punjabi |
| 1987 | Nazak Rishtay | Punjabi |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | PTV Award | Best Actress | Won | Shikayatain Hakayatain | [9] |
References
- ^ "Spotlight: World's greatest mums". Dawn News. October 15, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Najma Mehboob". Pak Film Magazine. Archived from the original on 19 August 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
- ^ "معروف اداکارہ نجمہ محبوب کی 36 ویں برسی آج منائی جارہی ہے". Nawai Waqt (in Urdu). December 6, 2019.
- ^ Shah, Sabir (December 10, 2016). "Celebrated Pakistanis who met unnatural deaths". The News.
- ^ "34th death anniversary of Najma Mahboob". APP. 5 December 2017.
- ^ 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. 281. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 287. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ "And the award goes to ..." Herald Dawn. January 22, 2022.