Rani Begum
Rani رانی | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nasira December 8, 1946 |
| Died | May 27, 1993 (aged 46) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1962–1991 |
| Spouse(s) | Hassan Tariq Mian Javed Qamar Sarfaraz Nawaz |
Rani (Punjabi, Urdu: رانی; December 8, 1946 – May 27, 1993) was a Pakistani film and television actress. She gained success in the late 1960s when she made a hit pair with famous actor and producer Waheed Murad. She remained one of the most successful actresses of subcontinent and was also popular for her dance performances in films. Rani died of cancer on May 27, 1993.
Acting career
Rani acted in both Urdu and Punjabi films and was a film heroine in Pakistani films. In 1962 Anwar Kamal Pasha, a veteran film director of the 50's and 60's, gave Rani her first role in the film Mehboob. For several years after Mehoob Rani appeared in supporting roles in films like Mouj Maila, Ek Tera Sahara and Safaid Khoon. Until 1965 she starred in other films, but when they flopped she was dubbed a jinxed actress.
However, after the success of Hazar Dastan and Dever Bhabi, Rani became a leading actress. Some of her more notable films are Chann Makhna, Sajjan Pyara, Jind Jan, Duniya Matlib Di, Anjuman, Tehzeeb, Umrao Jan Ada, Naag Muni, Seeta Mariam Margaret, Ik Gunah Aur Sahi and Surrayya Bhopali. She also acted in two TV serials Khowahish and Faraib in the early 90's.
Personal life
After being raised by Mukhtar Begum, Rani moved in with her mother with whom she was reconciled. After her initial success in late 60's, she married renowned director Hassan Tariq, of whom she had a daughter Rabia. Due to conflicts Hassan Tariq divorced Rani in the late 70's. She then married to producer Mian Javed Qamar, who divorced her when it was discovered that Rani had cancer. During her treatment in London, she met famous cricketer Sarfaraz Nawaz. Soon they developed a good relationship with each other and got married. Rani helped Sarfraz in his election campaign in late 80's. But their relationship also did not last long and they parted. After getting divorced for the third time, Rani was struck by the grief of loneliness. Cancer also struck back and this time with much more intensity as Rani did not have much desire to live but to see her daughter married.
Death
Rani died of cancer on May 27, 1993 at the age of 46 in Karachi, just a few days after her daughter Rabia's marriage. Shortly after Rani's death, her mother who was seriously ill and never knew of her daughter's death, also died. Rani's only sister also died three months later. Rani and her mother were buried side by side in Lahore in Muslim Town Cemetery.
Awards
Rani won a Nigar Award for the film Mera ghar meri jannat in 1968. She also won another Nigar Award for best actress for her role in the film Sona Chandi in 1983.[1]
Filmography
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1962 | Mehboob |
| 1963 | Ik tera sahara |
| 1963 | Mauj Mela |
| 1964 | Aurat ka pyar |
| 1964 | Chhoti Ammi |
| 1964 | Chhoti Behan |
| 1964 | Ik Dil do deewane |
| 1964 | Safaid Khoon |
| 1964 | Shatranj |
| 1965 | Akhri Station |
| 1965 | Aurat |
| 1965 | Hazar Dastaan |
| 1965 | Nache Nagin baje Been |
| 1965 | Sanam |
| 1965 | Saz-o-Awaz |
| 1965 | Shabnam |
| 1965 | Saaz aur Awaz |
| 1965 | Yeh Jehan wale |
| 1966 | Bhai Jan |
| 1966 | Goonga |
| 1966 | Insaan |
| 1966 | Jokar |
| 1966 | Woh kon thi |
| 1967 | Be reham |
| 1967 | Devar Bhabi |
| 1967 | Hakumat |
| 1967 | Kaafir |
| 1967 | Naadra |
| 1967 | Shab-e-khair |
| 1967 | Sitamgar |
| 1967 | Yateem |
| 1968 | Adalat |
| 1968 | Behan Bhai |
| 1968 | Chann Makhna |
| 1968 | Commander |
| 1968 | Dara |
| 1968 | Dil mera dharkan teri |
| 1968 | Ek hi rasta |
| 1968 | Mara Ghar meri Jannat |
| 1968 | Sajjan Pyara |
| 1969 | Dia aur Toofan |
| 1969 | Dilbar Jani |
| 1969 | Dil-e-betab |
| 1969 | Ghabroo Putt Punjab de |
| 1969 | Jind Jan |
| 1969 | Khoon-e-Nahaq |
| 1969 | Kochwan |
| 1969 | Mukhra Chann warga |
| 1969 | Maa Beta |
| 1970 | Akhri Chattan |
| 1970 | Anjuman |
| 1970 | Chann Sajna |
| 1970 | Dil dian lagian |
| 1970 | Do nain swali |
| 1970 | Duniya matlab di |
| 1970 | Jeib Kutra |
| 1970 | Mehram Dil da |
| 1970 | Rabb di Shaan |
| 1970 | Sajjan Beli |
| 1970 | Shama aur Parwana |
| 1970 | Taxi Driver |
| 1971 | Babul |
| 1971 | Des mera jeedaraa da |
| 1971 | Do Baaghi |
| 1971 | Jee o Jatta |
| 1971 | Ishq bina ki jeena |
| 1971 | Mr. 303 |
| 1971 | Rab rakha |
| 1971 | Sakhi Lutera |
| 1971 | Siran naal sardarian |
| 1971 | Sucha sauda |
| 1971 | Tehzeeb |
| 1971 | Ucha naa pyar da |
| 1971 | Wehshi |
| 1972 | Azaadi |
| 1972 | Badley gi Duniya Sathi |
| 1972 | Baharo Phool Barsao |
| 1972 | Bhai Bhai |
| 1972 | Dhol jawanian mane |
| 1972 | Dil naal Sajjan de |
| 1972 | Ghairat te Qanoon |
| 1972 | Khalish |
| 1972 | Meri ghairat teri izzat |
| 1972 | Naag Muni |
| 1972 | Sodagar |
| 1972 | Umrao Jan Ada |
| 1973 | Ek thi Larki |
| 1973 | Mr. 420 |
| 1973 | Pyasa |
| 1974 | Deedar |
| 1974 | Laila Majnoo |
| 1974 | Zulm kade nein phalda |
| 1975 | Dilruba |
| 1975 | Ik gunah aur sahi |
| 1975 | Pulekha |
| 1976 | Aulad |
| 1976 | Naag aur Nagin |
| 1976 | Surraya Bhoopali |
| 1976 | Zaroorat |
| 1977 | Begum Jan |
| 1977 | Kaloo |
| 1978 | Nazrana |
| 1978 | Parakh |
| 1978 | Saheli |
| 1978 | Seeta, Maryam, Margrete |
| 1979 | Ab Ghar jane do |
| 1979 | Aurat Raj |
| 1979 | Behan Bhai |
| 1979 | Ibadat |
| 1979 | Josh |
| 1979 | Khushboo |
| 1979 | Mr. Ranjha |
| 1979 | Naqsh-e-Qadam |
| 1979 | Nawabzadi |
| 1979 | Nai Tehzeeb |
| 1979 | Tarana |
| 1980 | Badnaam |
| 1980 | Haye yeh Shohar |
| 1980 | Lahoo de rishte |
| 1980 | Sheikh Chilli |
| 1981 | Gun Man |
| 1981 | Watan |
| 1982 | Kinara |
| 1982 | Aas Paas |
| 1983 | Bigri naslen |
| 1983 | Deewana Mastana |
| 1983 | Wadda Khan |
| 1983 | Kala Sumandar |
| 1983 | Sona Chandi |
| 1984 | Chor Chokidar |
| 1984 | Dada Ustad |
| 1984 | Devar Bhabhi |
| 1984 | Iman te Farangi |
| 1984 | Ishq Pecha |
| 1984 | Jagga te Reshma |
| 1984 | Judai |
| 1984 | Laraka |
| 1984 | Raja Rani |
| 1984 | Sajawal Daku |
| 1984 | Ucha Shamla Jatt da |
| 1984 | Aag ka Sumandar |
| 1984 | Aaj ka Inssan |
| 1985 | Ann Parh |
| 1985 | Babur Khan |
| 1985 | Chandni |
| 1985 | Chann Baloch |
| 1985 | Do Hathkarian |
| 1985 | Ek Dulhan |
| 1985 | Ghulami |
| 1985 | Khoon aur Pani |
| 1985 | Khuddaar |
| 1985 | Muqaddar |
| 1985 | Sahib Bahadur |
| 1985 | Thugg Badshah |
| 1986 | Chall so Chall |
| 1986 | Qulli |
| 1986 | Shehnai |
| 1987 | Kala Toofan |
| 1987 | Zalzala |
| 1987 | Zidbazi |
| 1989 | Aap ki khatir |
| 1991 | Truck Driver |
| 1991 | Yohnavey |
