Nighat Butt was a Pakistani actress and singer. Nighat acted in numerous television dramas and films.[2]
Nighat Butt | |
---|---|
Born | 1948 |
Died | 6 February 2020 (72)[1] |
Education | University of Lahore |
Occupation(s) | Actress, Singer |
Years active | 1966 – 2020 |
Spouse |
Abid Butt
(m. 1968; died 2016) |
Children | Nomi Butt (son) |
Relatives | Nimmo (sister-in-law) |
Awards | Pride of Performance (2018) |
Early life
editNighat was born in 1948 in Lahore, Pakistan. She completed her studies from University of Lahore.[3]
Career
editShe started stage acting and she first acted in films in 1960s.[4] She appeared in Urdu, Punjabi and Pashto films.[5] She also sang songs in films and she then starred in some of Abid Ali's dramas.[6] She also appeared in telefilms and dramas. She appeared in PTV drama Samunder and Boota from Toba Tek Singh.[7] For her contributions towards the television industry, she was honored by the Government of Pakistan with the Pride of Performance in 2018.[8]
Personal life
editNighat was married to actor Abid Butt until his death in 2013.[9] They had four biological children: three daughters, and one son named Nomi Butt. She also adopted and raised her deceased brother's two children (one daughter and a son).[10]
Illness and death
editShe was a cancer survivor, and had developed blood pressure issues and diabetes.[11] She died due to a cardiac arrest.[12] She died on 6 February 2020, age 72 and was laid to rest in E Block graveyard at Model Town in Lahore.[13][14]
Filmography
editTelevision
editYear | Title | Role | Network |
---|---|---|---|
1979 | Waris | Zubaida | PTV |
1979 | Alif Laila | Maa | PTV |
1981 | Alif Noon | Zareena's mother | PTV |
1983 | Shikayatain Hakayatain | Almas's mother | PTV |
1983 | Wadi-e-Purkhar | Karam-Un-Nisa | PTV |
1983 | Adhay Chehray | Lubna's mother | PTV |
1983 | Phoolon Wala Rasta | Hajra Begum | PTV |
1983 | Sahil | Bilqees Shekih | PTV |
1983 | Samundar | Qamar-un-Nisa | PTV |
1984 | Mirza & Sons | Waheedan | PTV |
1984 | Aankh Macholi | Begum Zaman | PTV |
1984 | Andhera Ujala | Asad's mother | PTV |
1985 | Satt Rangi Savair | Ammi Jan | PTV |
1985 | Drama 85 | Begum Sahiba | PTV |
1985 | Footpath Ki Ghaas | Zubaida | PTV |
1986 | Hazaron Raaste | Phuppo | PTV |
1986 | Sooraj Kay Saath Saath | Tufail Bibi | PTV |
1986 | Koi To Ho | Begum | PTV |
1986 | Khwabo Ka Jungle | Begum Imtiaz | PTV |
1986 | Rassi Ki Zanjeer | Jageehdari Dani | PTV |
1986 | Sacha Jhoot | Amy | PTV |
1987 | Dhund Kay Us Paar | Zainab | PTV |
1988 | Gumshuda | Nudrat | PTV |
1988 | Band Galli | Razia | PTV |
1989 | Aankh Macholly | Seema | PTV |
1989 | Fehmida ki kahani Ustani Rahat | Bilquis | PTV |
1989 | Pyas | Taj Bibi | PTV |
1991 | Ahsas Aur Kamtari | Raza's mother | PTV |
1993 | Khuwahish | Chiragh Bibi | PTV |
1993 | Fareb | Sakeena | PTV |
1994 | Kot Khair Deen | Malkani | PTV |
1994 | Manchalay Ka Sauda | Mrs. Nazeer | PTV |
1995 | Aapa | Ayesha | PTV |
1996 | Hairat Kadah | Zubida | PTV |
1996 | Teesra Aadmi | Gulrukh | PTV |
1996 | Ranjish | Saleha | PTV |
1997 | Ashiyana | Zarda | PTV |
1998 | Kanch Kay Par | Nasreen | PTV |
1999 | Boota from Toba Tek Singh | Boota's Mother | PTV |
1999 | Tawan | Badi Khala | PTV |
2000 | Sufaid Lamhay | Ishrat | PTV |
2001 | Baadlon Par Basera | Shumail's mother | PTV |
2001 | Duniya Dari | Faryal | PTV |
2002 | Landa Bazar | Hajran | PTV |
2003 | Fareb | Rohida | PTV |
2006 | Kharider | Ammi Gi | PTV |
2007 | Delhi Kay Bankay | Aapa | A-Plus |
2010 | Natak Mandi | Neelum's mother | PTV |
Telefilm
editYear | Title | Role |
---|---|---|
1980 | Cinderella Aur Sakina | Sitara's mother |
1988 | Eid Train | Anna |
1999 | Bakra Bahot Zarori Hay | Atiqa |
Film
editYear | Title | Language |
---|---|---|
1981 | Resham | Urdu |
1988 | Mukhra | Punjabi |
2011 | Mara Sona England | Punjabi |
Awards and recognition
editYear | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1998 | PTV Award | Best Actress | Won | Herself | |
2018 | Pride of Performance | Award by the President of Pakistan | Won | Herself | [15] |
References
edit- ^ "Actor Nighat Butt is no more". Dawn News. 18 December 2020.
- ^ "List of PTV Old Actors". Pakistan Television Corporation. Archived from the original on 20 April 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
- ^ "Veteran actress Nighat Butt passes away". Dunya News. 25 December 2020.
- ^ "Veteran Pakistani actress Nighat Butt passes away". Geo News. 20 December 2020.
- ^ "Novelist Nisar Aziz Butt passes away". Dawn News. 22 December 2020.
- ^ "Remembering Asma's feats Colonial law being used to silence people". Dawn News. 21 December 2020.
- ^ "ٹی وی ڈراموں کی چند مقبول مائیں". Daily Jang News. 20 June 2022.
- ^ "141 to get civil awards on Yaum-i-Pakistan". Dawn News. 15 February 2021.
- ^ "THE GRAPEVINE". Dawn News. 19 December 2020.
- ^ "Actress Nighat Butt is no more". Dawn News. 2 January 2020.
- ^ "CM condoles death of actress Nighat Butt". The Nation. 24 December 2020.
- ^ "TV actor Nighat Butt passes away". www.mediachowk.com. 6 January 2020.
- ^ "TV, stage artiste Nighat Butt dies". The News International. 23 December 2020.
- ^ "TV actor Nighat Butt passes away". Daily Pakistan. 4 January 2020.
- ^ "President Mamnoon confers civil awards on Yaum-i-Pakistan". Dawn News. 26 December 2020.
External links
edit- Nighat Butt at IMDb