Nargis (Pakistani actress)
Nargis | |
|---|---|
| نرگس | |
| Born | Ghazala Majid 1976|08|11 |
| Occupation | Actress, |
| Years active | 1992-2014 |
| Known for | Film |
| Notable work |
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| Spouse | Majid Bashir |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents |
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| Awards | 2 Nigar Awards in 1995 and 1997 |
Nargis (Urdu: نرگس), born Ghazala Majid, is a Pakistani film actress and stage artist. She has acted in more than 104 films in her career spanning from 1993 to 2018, and was the highest-paid stage artist across the country in 2016.[1]
She is best known for her supporting role in the musical romantic film Choorian (1998 film), which ranks amongst the highest-grossing domestic films of all time. Her other notable films include International Luteray (1994), Ghunda Raj (1994), Soha Jora (2007), and Dushman Rani (2014).[2][3]
Awards and recognition
- Nigar Awards for 'Best Supporting Actress' in Punjabi language films Madam Rani in 1995 and in Kala Raj (1997)[4]
Selected filmography
| Year | Film | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Johar Ki Behen | Punjabi |
| 1994 | International Luteray | Urdu/Punjabi |
| 1994 | Ghunda Raj | Punjabi |
| 1994 | Danda Peer[3] | Punjabi |
| 1995 | Madam Rani[2] | Punjabi |
| 1995 | Main Ne Pyar Kiya | Punjabi |
| 1995 | Shartia Mithay[3] | Punjabi |
| 1996 | Aao Pyar Karen | Urdu |
| 1996 | Mummy | Urdu |
| 1997 | Kala Raj[4] | Punjabi |
| 1997 | Mafia | Urdu |
| 1997 | Kuri Munda Razi[2] | Punjabi |
| 1998 | Choorian[2] | Punjabi |
| 1998 | Dopatta | Punjabi |
| 1999 | Hawwa Ki Beti | Urdu |
| 1999 | Kursi Aur Qanoon | Urdu |
| 2000 | Long Da Lashkara[2] | Punjabi |
| 2000 | Yaar Badshah[3] | Punjabi |
| 2002 | Babbu Khan | Punjabi |
| 2004 | Daaman Aur Chingari | Urdu |
| 2007 | Soha Jora[5] | Punjabi |
| 2007 | Ghundi Runn | Punjabi |
| 2009 | Aaj Ki Larki | Urdu |
| 2009 | Suhaagan | Punjabi |
| 2014 | Naseebo | Punjabi |
| 2014 | Dushman Rani[5] |
- ^ Adnan Lodhi (8 September 2016). "Nargis turns out to be the highest paid stage artist in Lahore". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 3 February 2022.
- ^ a b c d e نرگس کون ہے؟ - BBC BBC URDU.com website, Published 23 April 2004, Retrieved 3 February 2022
- ^ a b c d "Did you know: Lollywood's Nargis shuns movies to be religious scholar". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 25 October 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
- ^ a b Swami Ji. "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards (1957 - 2002)". The Hot Spot Film Reviews website. Archived from the original on 22 July 2015. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
- ^ a b Adnan Lodhi (7 April 2015). "Back in action: Nargis to get in shape for comeback film". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 3 February 2022.
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