Nimmi (Pakistani actress)

Nimmi
نمی
Born
Qamar Jehan

(1961-07-06)6 July 1961
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Died3 June 2008(2008-06-03) (aged 46)
Lahore, Pakistan
Other namesQamar Meeno
OccupationActress
Years active1973 – 1990
Children3
Parent(s)Abdul Hafeez (father)
Ameer Begum (mother)
RelativesNusrat Ara (sister)

Qamar Jehan, also known as Nimmi (Urdu; نمی) (6 July 1961 – 3 June 2008) was a Pakistani actress.[1] She acted in Urdu, Punjabi and Pashto films and she is known for her roles in films Daaman Ki Aag, Licence, Da Inteqam Lumbay, Inteqam Kay Sholay, Qatal Kay Baad, Puttar Tay Qanoon, Lahori Badshah, Sholay Peh Shola, Yadon Ki Barat, Insan and Aj Diyan Kurrian.[2][3]

Early life

Nimmi was born in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan and her mother Ameer Begum was also an actress.[4]

Career

Nimmi started acting in theater and later she worked in several PTV dramas.[5] In 1974, she was cast in a supporting role by director Iqbal Akhtar in the film Anhoni and she appeared in lead role in film Asha Ke Deep.[5]

Then she was visiting Evernew Studios in Lahore with her mother and there she met a studio producer who offered her a role in film which she accepted. She made her debut as Qamar Meeno in Punjabi film Chhad Buray Di Yaari later actor Badar Munir offered her a role in his Pashto film Navay da Yao Sshpay the film turned out to be a super hit at the box office.[4] Ameer Begum changed Qamar Jehan's name to her professional name Nimmi as she liked Indian actress Nimmi so she changed her name to Nimmi.[4]

Later she was cast by director Mumtaz Ali Khan's in his film Dulhan Ek Raat Ki was a hit at the box office and broke all previous records in terms of business.[1]

Then she appeared in films Ham Dono, Yeh Adam, License, Sharif Ziddi, Aj Diyan Kurrian, Baray Mian Divanay, Takrao, Insan, Yadon Ki Barat and Mohabbat Aur Majboori.[1]

She worked in more than fifty films throughout her career and she worked in Urdu, Pashto and Punjabi films.[5]

Then she retired and went to live with her family at Lahore.[5]

Personal life

She got married in 1978 but her husband died in early 1980s and she has three children.[4] Nimmi's elder sister Nusrat Ara was also an actress.[6]

Illness and death

She had liver cancer problem and died on June 3, 2008, in Lahore.[5] She was buried at Karim Block Market graveyard in Allama Iqbal Town.[1]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Network
1974 Twist Beenish PTV
1983 Chacha Chachi Gaye Karachi Chachi PTV

Film

Year Film Language
1973 Anhoni Urdu[5]
1974 Navay da Yao Sshpay Pashto
1975 Chhad Buray Di Yaari Punjabi
1975 Dulhan Ek Raat Ki Urdu / Pashto
1976 Daaman Ki Aag Urdu
1976 Licence Punjabi[7]
1976 Da Inteqam Lumbay Pashto
1976 Inteqam Kay Sholay Urdu[8]
1977 Qatal Kay Baad Urdu
1977 Puttar Tay Qanoon Punjabi[9]
1977 Lahori Badshah Punjabi
1977 Sholay Peh Shola Urdu / Pashto
1977 Yadon Ki Barat Urdu[10]
1977 Insan Urdu[11]
1977 Aj Diyan Kurrian Punjabi
1977 Baray Mian Divanay Urdu
1977 Teesri Qasm Urdu[12]
1978 Baap Ka Gunah Urdu[13]
1978 Tamashbeen Punjabi
1978 Pagal Tay Pyar Punjabi
1978 Sharif Ziddi Punjabi
1979 Muqabla Punjabi[14]
1979 Shaheed Pashto
1979 Multan Khan Urdu / Pashto[15]
1979 Badnam Pashto
1980 Aakhri Nishan Punjabi
1980 Ham Dono Urdu
1980 Iqrar Pashto
1980 Smuggler Urdu
1980 Shabab Pashto
1981 Aakhri Nakha Pashto
1981 Mohabbat Aur Majboori Urdu
1981 Azeem Qaum Ki Azeem Beti Urdu[16]
1982 Gull Sanga Pashto
1982 Muqaddar Pashto
1983 Nasoor Pashto
1984 Yaar Dushman Pashto
1984 Suhe Meenh Pashto[17]
1985 Darinda Pashto[18]
1985 Mashriq Maghrib Urdu
1985 Da Veenay Daray Pashto[19]
1985 Da Plar Gunah Pashto
1985 Sher Dil Khan Pashto[20]
1985 Aavaz Pashto
1986 Da Veenay Karkha Pashto
1986 Zama Qasm Pashto[21]
1986 Yeh Adam Punjabi
1986 Da Vakht Badshah Pashto
1986 Laram Pashto
1988 Peeranagye Pashto[22]
1990 Meenh Ao Inteqam Pashto

References

  1. ^ a b c d "اداکارہ نمی کی 12 ویں برسی 3 جون کو منائی جائیگی". Daily Pakistan. May 31, 2020.
  2. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 137. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  3. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 314. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  4. ^ a b c d "نیمی کو قمر جہاں کے نام سے بھی جانا جاتا ہے". Weekly Nigar Lahore (Golden Jubilee Number): 163. 2008.
  5. ^ a b c d e f "اداکارہ نمی کی 13 ویں برسی آج منائی جا رہی ہے". Express News. June 3, 2021.
  6. ^ "دلہن ایک رات کی". City News 42. October 2, 2021.
  7. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 285. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  8. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 286. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  9. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 287. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  10. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 288. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  11. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 288. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  12. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 289. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  13. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 289. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  14. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 293. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  15. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 295. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  16. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 300. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  17. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 309. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  18. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 311. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  19. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 312. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  20. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 312. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  21. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 314. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  22. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 322. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
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