Bilquis Khanum, (born 13 August 1952) also known as Nisho (Urdu; نشو۔) is a Pakistani film actress.[1][2] She has worked in more than 150 feature films of Lollywood.
Nisho | |
|---|---|
| نشو | |
| Born | Bilquis Khanum 13 August 1952 |
| Education | University of Punjab |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1970 – present |
| Spouses | Anaam Rabbani
(m. 1970; div. 1976)Tasleem Fazli
(m. 1978; died 1982)Jamal Pasha
(m. 1986; died 2019) |
| Children | 3, including Sahiba (daughter) |
| Relatives | Afzal Khan (son-in-law) |
Early life
editBilquis Begum was born in Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.[3][4] She completed her studies from University of Punjab.[4]
Career
editIn the beginning, Nisho was in theatre at school. She made her big screen debut in the film Baazi in 1970.[5][4][6] She moved to Karachi, she worked in Lollywood movies.[7][3] She appeared in films Rangeela, Tiger Gang, Roop Behroop, Bazigar, Yaar Des Punjab Day, Yeh Aman.[8][9][10] After the success of her movies she changed her name to Nisho.[11][12] Later she appeared in films with Waheed Murad and Nadeem Baig.[13][14] She also sang songs in movies written by her husband Tasleem Fazli, a celebrated poet.[15][16] Nisho also appeared in movies Zalim Tay Mazloom, Namak Harram, Phool Meray Gulshan Ka and Neelaam.[17][18][19]
Personal life
editNisho first married her class-fellow Anaam Rabbani, but later divorced him.[20] Then she was married to songwriter and poet Tasleem Fazli. Nisho's husband died on August 17, 1982. After his death, Nisho married director Jamal Pasha.[21][4][22] She has three children; including actress Sahiba.[23] Nisho's daughter Sahiba is married to actor Afzal Khan.[4][24]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Ik Doojay Ki Liay | Nisho | PTV |
| 2015 | Yeh Chahtein Yeh Ranjishein | Aliya | PTV |
| 2023 | Saas Nahi Raas | Madam Wajahat | Mun TV |
Film
edit| Year | Film | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Baazi[3] | Urdu[25] |
| 1970 | Rangeela[3] | Urdu |
| 1971 | Tiger Gang | Urdu |
| 1971 | Roop Behroop | Urdu |
| 1971 | Bazigar | Punjabi |
| 1971 | Yaar Des Punjab Day | Punjabi |
| 1971 | Yeh Aman[3] | Urdu |
| 1972 | Baazar[3] | Urdu[26] |
| 1972 | Angarey[3] | Urdu |
| 1973 | Farz | Urdu[27] |
| 1973 | Nadan | Urdu |
| 1973 | Aar Par | Urdu |
| 1973 | Sehray Kay Phool | Urdu |
| 1973 | Mulaqat | Urdu[28] |
| 1973 | Dulhan Rani[3] | Urdu |
| 1973 | Insan Aur Gadha | Urdu |
| 1973 | Jaal | Urdu |
| 1973 | Kubra Ashiq[3] | Urdu[29] |
| 1973 | Ek Thi Larki | Urdu |
| 1973 | Tera Gham Rahay Salamat | Urdu |
| 1974 | Samaj | Urdu[30] |
| 1974 | Mitti Ke Putlay | Urdu |
| 1974 | Zalim Tay Mazloom | Punjabi |
| 1974 | Parda Na Uthao | Urdu |
| 1974 | Namak Harram[3] | Urdu |
| 1974 | Phool Meray Gulshan Ka | Urdu[31] |
| 1974 | Imandar | Urdu |
| 1974 | Neelaam | Urdu |
| 1974 | Bahisht | Urdu |
| 1975 | Paisa | Urdu |
| 1975 | Moashra | Urdu |
| 1975 | Shikwa | Urdu |
| 1975 | Gumrah | Urdu |
| 1975 | Professor | Urdu |
| 1975 | Bikhray Moti | Urdu |
| 1975 | Neiki Badi | Urdu |
| 1975 | Athra | Punjabi |
| 1975 | Soorat Aur Seerat | Urdu |
| 1975 | Haiwan | Urdu |
| 1975 | Roshni | Urdu |
| 1975 | Neik Parveen | Urdu |
| 1976 | Zubaida | Urdu |
| 1976 | Rastay Ka Pathar | Urdu |
| 1976 | Aaj Aur Kal | Urdu |
| 1976 | Society Girl | Urdu |
| 1976 | Badtameez | Punjabi[32] |
| 1976 | Jatt Kurian Tun Darda | Punjabi |
| 1976 | Dharkan[3] | Urdu |
| 1977 | Aamna Samna | Urdu |
| 1977 | Gora Kala | Urdu |
| 1977 | BeGunah | Punjabi |
| 1977 | Aj Diyan Kurrian | Punjabi |
| 1978 | Dil Kay Daagh | Urdu |
| 1978 | Aadmi | Urdu |
| 1978 | Ehtjaj | Urdu |
| 1978 | Kall day Munday | Punjabi |
| 1978 | Lakha | Punjabi |
| 1979 | Mohammad Bin Qasim | Urdu[33] |
| 1980 | Hanstay Aansoo | Urdu |
| 1980 | Pyari | Urdu |
| 1981 | Tangay Wali | Urdu |
| 1982 | Saharay | Urdu |
| 1983 | Qudrat | Punjabi |
| 1986 | Siasat | Urdu |
| 1986 | Toofan Aur Zindagi | Urdu |
| 1986 | Jawand O Toofan | Pashto |
| 1987 | Nazuk Rishtay | Urdu |
| 1987 | Meri Awaz | Urdu |
| 1989 | Zulm Da Suraj | Punjabi |
| 1992 | Mr. 420 | Urdu |
| 1994 | Khubsoorat Sheitan | Urdu |
| 1994 | Anokha Pyar | Urdu |
| 2016 | Gunah Ka Anjam | Urdu |
| 2019 | Baaji | Urdu[34][35] |
Awards and recognition
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | PTV Icon Awards | National Icon Awards | Won | Herself | [36] |
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