Gauhar Afroz (also known as Gori; Urdu: گوری) is a former Pakistani film, actress.[1] Gori acted in both Punjabi, Pashto, and Urdu films including Hathiar (1979), Zara Si Baat (1982), Super Girl (1989), Mujrim (1989), and Chattan (1992).[2][3]
Gori | |
|---|---|
| گوری | |
| Born | Gauhar Afroz 14 September 1965 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1979–2003 |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Anjuman (sister) Lucky Ali (brother-in-law) Mobin Malik (brother-in-law) |
Early life
editGori's parents were from Ahmedpur East, and later they went to Multan, where they settled, and Gori was born Gauhar Afroz in Multan, Pakistan, on 14 September in 1965.[4]
Career
editIn 1979, Gori started her career with her debut in Hathiar. The film was a hit, starring Sultan Rahi, Sabiha Khanum, and Mustafa Qureshi.[5] She was a successful and popular actress in the 1980s and 1990s.[6] Gori was very selective about her work, and she worked in about 56 movies.[7] After the decline of Urdu cinema in the early 2000s, in 2003 she worked on her last Punjabi film, Khar Damagh Gujjar, and quit the Pakistani film industry after the film was released.[8]
Personal life
editGori's older sister Anjuman is an actress and she has one daughter.[9]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Film | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Hathiar | Punjabi |
| 1982 | Zara Si Baat | Urdu |
| 1983 | Insaf Ka Tarazoo | Punjabi[10] |
| 1983 | Dushman Pyara | Punjabi |
| 1984 | Chann Cheeta | Punjabi |
| 1985 | Nikah | Punjabi |
| 1986 | Akbar Khan | Punjabi |
| 1986 | Andha Qanoon | Punjabi |
| 1986 | Mela | Punjabi |
| 1988 | Allah Ditta | Punjabi[11] |
| 1988 | Hukumat | Punjabi[12] |
| 1989 | Super Girl | Punjabi[13] |
| 1989 | Phoolan Devi | Punjabi[14] |
| 1989 | Nagin Jogi | Punjabi / Urdu |
| 1989 | Mohabbat Ho To Aisi Ho | Urdu |
| 1989 | Nangi Talwar | Punjabi |
| 1989 | Mazdoor | Punjabi[15] |
| 1989 | Mujrim | Punjabi |
| 1990 | Babul | Punjabi[6] |
| 1990 | Sultana | Punjabi |
| 1990 | Tezab | Punjabi / Urdu |
| 1990 | Hifazat | Punjabi |
| 1990 | Khandani Badmash | Punjabi[16] |
| 1990 | Loha | Punjabi |
| 1990 | Sher Dil | Punjabi |
| 1991 | Action | Punjabi |
| 1991 | Falak Sher | Punjabi |
| 1991 | Gandasa | Punjabi |
| 1991 | Chattan | Punjabi / Urdu |
| 1991 | Lahori Badmash | Punjabi |
| 1991 | Badmash Thug | Punjabi / Urdu |
| 1991 | Cobra | Punjabi |
| 1991 | Behram | Punjabi |
| 1991 | Mastan Khan | Punjabi / Urdu |
| 1991 | Gulfam | Punjabi / Urdu |
| 1991 | Hashar Nashar | Pashto |
| 1991 | Shooka | Punjabi |
| 1992 | Shera Pandi | Punjabi |
| 1992 | 6'Ka | Punjabi |
| 1992 | Tarazoo | Punjabi[17] |
| 1992 | Agg day Golay | Punjabi[17] |
| 1992 | Sanwal | Punjabi |
| 1992 | Deputy | Punjabi |
| 1992 | Pattan | Punjabi |
| 1992 | Abida | Punjabi / Urdu |
| 1992 | Gawah Tay Badmash | Punjabi |
| 1992 | Chattan | Pashto |
| 1993 | Katwal | Punjabi |
| 1993 | Roshan Jatt | Punjabi |
| 1993 | Faqeera | Punjabi[18] |
| 1994 | Sher Punjab Da | Punjabi |
| 1994 | Saranga | Punjabi[19] |
| 1994 | Ziddi Gujjar | Punjabi[20] |
| 1995 | Qalandra | Punjabi |
| 1996 | Choran Da Shehanshah | Punjabi |
| 2003 | Khar Damagh Gujjar | Punjabi |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Rashidi, Aslam Ilyasi, ed. (3 January 2020). "Anjuman Aaj Bhi Anjuman Hai". Weekly Nigar (in Urdu). 71 (50).
- ^ "تیکھے نقوش والی انجمن، پنجابی فلموں کی کامیاب ترین ہیروئن". Geo Tv. October 27, 2013.
- ^ "انجمن، پنجابی فلموں کی کامیاب ترین ہیروئن ثابت ہوئی". Nawa-i-waqt. October 29, 2013.
- ^ "Exclusive: Yesteryear's Punjabi superstar Anjuman just re-married and here are the details". Galaxy Lollywood. February 20, 2022.
- ^ "پاکستانی فلم انڈسٹری کے پہلے ایکشن ہیرو اور پنجابی فلموں کے بے تاج بادشاہ سلطان راہی کو مداحوں سے بچھڑے بیس برس بیت گئ". Nawa-i-waqt. January 12, 2022.
- ^ a b Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 327. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ "اداکار سلطان راہی کی 15ویں برسی آج منائی جائے گی". Nawa-i-waqt. November 8, 2021.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 332. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ Adnan Lodhi (24 June 2019). "Renowned actor Anjuman Shaheen ties the knot". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 24 May 2020.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 305. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 320. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ 6th National Film Award Ceremony at Islamabad on 21st December, 1991. National Film Development Corporation. p. 67.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 323. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ 6th National Film Award Ceremony at Islamabad on 21st December, 1991. National Film Development Corporation. p. 74.
- ^ 6th National Film Award Ceremony at Islamabad on 21st December, 1991. National Film Development Corporation. p. 75.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 328. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ a b Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 333. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 337. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 340. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 341. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.