Nisho
Nisho | |
|---|---|
| نشو | |
| Born | Bilquis Khanum 13 August 1954 |
| Education | University of Punjab |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1970 – present |
| Spouses | Inam Rabbani
(m. 1970; div. 1976)Jamal Pasha
(m. 1986; died 2019) |
| Children | 3, including Sahiba (daughter) |
| Relatives | Afzal Khan (son-in-law) |
Bilquis Khanum, (born 13 August 1954) also known as Nisho (Urdu; نشو۔) is a Pakistani film actress.[1][2] She has worked in more than 150 feature films of Lollywood.
Early life
Bilquis Begum was born in Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.[3][4] She completed her studies from University of Punjab.[4]
Career
In 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 poet.[15][16] Nisho also appeared in movies Zalim Tay Mazloom, Namak Harram, Phool Meray Gulshan Ka and Neelaam.[17][18][19]
Personal life
Nisho first married her class-fellow Inam Rabbani, but later divorced him.[20] Then she was married to songwriter and poet Tasleem Fazli and they had a daughter name Ayesha Fazli who later married Ali Raza Khan son of actress Firdous Begum. Nisho's husband died on 17 August 1982. After his death, Nisho married captain Jamal Pasha and she has a son Hamza Pasha a singer.[21][4][22] She has three children; including actress Sahiba.[23] Nisho's daughter Sahiba is married to actor Afzal Khan.[4][24] Ahsan Afzal Khan, who was her grandson, is an actor.[25]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Mahpara | Mahpara | PTV |
| 2012 | Ik Doojay Ki Liay | Nisho | PTV |
| 2015 | Yeh Chahtein Yeh Ranjishein | Aliya | PTV |
| 2023 | Saas Nahi Raas | Madam Wajahat | Mun TV |
Film
| Year | Film | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Baazi[3] | Urdu[26] |
| 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[27] |
| 1972 | Angarey[3] | Urdu |
| 1973 | Farz | Urdu[28] |
| 1973 | Nadan | Urdu |
| 1973 | Aar Par | Urdu |
| 1973 | Sehray Kay Phool | Urdu |
| 1973 | Mulaqat | Urdu[29] |
| 1973 | Dulhan Rani[3] | Urdu |
| 1973 | Insan Aur Gadha | Urdu |
| 1973 | Jaal | Urdu |
| 1973 | Kubra Ashiq[3] | Urdu[30] |
| 1973 | Ek Thi Larki | Urdu |
| 1973 | Tera Gham Rahay Salamat | Urdu |
| 1974 | Samaj | Urdu[31] |
| 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[32] |
| 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[33] |
| 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[34] |
| 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[35][36] |
| 2023 | Huey Tum Ajnabi | Urdu |
Awards and recognition
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | PTV Icon Awards | National Icon Awards | Won | Contribution to Cinema Industry | [37] |
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