Rani (actress)

Rani (Punjabi, Urdu: رانی‎; December 8, 1946 – May 27, 1993) was a Pakistani film and television actress. She gained success in the late 1960s when she made a hit pair with famous actor and producer Waheed Murad. She remained one of the most successful actresses of the subcontinent and was also popular for her dance performances in films.[1] Rani died of cancer on May 27, 1993.

Rani
رانی
Born
Nasira Begum

(1946-12-08)December 8, 1946
Lahore, Punjab, British India
DiedMay 27, 1993(1993-05-27) (aged 46)
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
OccupationActress
Years active1962–1991
Spouse(s)Hassan Tariq
Mian Javed Qamar
Sarfaraz Nawaz

Acting career

Rani acted in both Urdu and Punjabi films and was a film heroine in Pakistani films. In 1962 Anwar Kamal Pasha, a veteran film director of the 1950s and 1960s, gave Rani her first role in the film Mehboob (1962 film).[2] For several years after Mehoob Rani appeared in supporting roles in films like Mouj Maila, Ek Tera Sahara and Safaid Khoon. Until 1965 she starred in other films, but when they flopped she was dubbed a jinxed actress.

However, after the success of Hazar Dastan and Dever Bhabi, Rani became a leading actress. Some of her more notable films are Chann Makhna, Sajjan Pyara, Jind Jan, Duniya Matlib Di, Anjuman (1970 film), Tehzeeb (1971 film), Umrao Jaan Ada (1972), Naag Muni, Seeta Mariam Margaret, Ik Gunah Aur Sahi and Surrayya Bhopali. She also acted in two TV serials Khowahish and Faraib in the early 1990s.[2][3]

Personal life

Rani was born on 8 December 1946 as Nasira in Mozang, Lahore to Malik Muhammed Shafi and Iqbal Begum in an Arain family.[2] Her father was a driver for Mukhtar Begum, a singer and the wife of Agha Hashar Kashmiri, a well-known Urdu dramatist. Mukhtar Begum took over and raised Rani herself. After being raised by Mukhtar Begum, Rani moved in with her mother with whom she was reconciled with. After her initial success in the late 1960s, she married renowned director Hassan Tariq, of whom she had a daughter, Rabia. Due to conflicts, Hassan Tariq divorced Rani in the late 1970s. She then married film producer Mian Javed Qamar, who divorced her when it was discovered that Rani had cancer.[2] During her treatment in London, she met famous cricketer Sarfaraz Nawaz. Soon they developed a good relationship with each other and got married. Rani helped Sarfraz in his election campaign in the late 1980s. But their relationship also did not last long and they parted.[2] After getting divorced for the third time, Rani was struck by the grief of loneliness. Cancer also struck back and this time with much more intensity as Rani did not have much desire to live but to see her daughter get married.[3]

Death
Graves of Rani and her mother

Rani died of cancer on 27 May 1993 at the age of 46 in Karachi, just a few days after her daughter Rabia's marriage. Shortly after Rani's death, her mother who was seriously ill and never knew of her daughter's death, also died. Rani's only sister also died three months later. Rani and her mother were buried side by side in Lahore in Muslim Town Cemetery.[2][3]

Awards

Rani won a Nigar Award for the film Mera ghar meri jannat in 1968.[3] She also won another Nigar Award for best actress for her role in the film Sona Chandi in 1983.[3]

Filmography
Year Title Ref.
1962Mehboob[4]
1963Ik tera sahara
1963Mauj Mela
1964Aurat ka pyar
1964Chhoti Ammi
1964Chhoti Behan
1964Ik Dil do deewane
1964Safaid Khoon
1964Shatranj
1965Aakhri Station[5]
1965Aurat[6]
1965Hazar Dastaan[5]
1965Nache Nagan Baje Been
1965Sanam[5]
1965Saaz-o-Awaz[6]
1965Shabnam[6]
1965Yeh Jahan Wale[6]
1966Bhai Jaan[7]
1966Ghar ka Ujala[7]
1966Goonga[7]
1966Insaan[7]
1966Joker[7]
1966Woh Kaun Thi[8]
1967Bereham[9]
1967Devar Bhabi[10]
1967Hokumat[10]
1967Kafir[10]
1967Nadira[10]
1967Shab-ba-Khair[10]
1967Sitamgar[9]
1967Yatim[9]
1968Adalat[11]
1968Behan Bhai
1968Chan Choudvin Da[12]
1968Chan Makhnan[13]
1968Cheen Le Azadi[13]
1968Commander[11]
1968Dara[11]
1968Dil Mera Dharkan Teri[13]
1968Eik Hi Rasta[11]
1968Mara Ghar Meri Janat[11]
1968Sajjan Pyara[12]
1968Zalim[13]
1969Dilbar Jani[14]
1969Dil-e-Baitab[15]
1969Diya Aur Toofan[14]
1969Ghabru Put Punjab De[16]
1969Jindjan[15]
1969Khoon Nahaq[15]
1969Kochwaan[16]
1969Maa Beta[15]
1969Mukhra Chan Warga[15]
1969Panchi te Pardesi[14]
1970Aakhri Chattan[17]
1970Anjuman[18]
1970Chan Sajna[18]
1970Dil Diyan Laggian[17]
1970Do Nain Sawali[17]
1970Duniya Matlab Di[19]
1970Mehram Dil Da[17]
1970Mr. 420[19]
1970Rab di Shan[18]
1970Sajjan Beli[17]
1970Shama Aur Parwana[17]
1970Taxi Driver[18]
1971Babul[20]
1971Des Mera Jidaran Da[20]
1971Do Baghi[21]
1971Ishq Bina ki Jeena[20]
1971Jeyo Jatta[20]
1971Mr. 303[21]
1971Rab Rakha[21]
1971Sakhi Lutera[20]
1971Siran Nal Sardarian
1971Sucha Sauda[21]
1971Tehzeeb[20]
1971Uncha Naa Pyar Da[20]
1971Wehshi
1972Azaadi
1972Badley Gi Duniya Saathi
1972Baharo Phool Barsao
1972Bhai Bhai
1972Dhol jawanian mane
1972Dil naal Sajjan de
1972Ghairat te Qanoon
1972Khalish
1972Meri ghairat teri izzat
1972Naag Muni[4]
1972Sodagar
1972Umrao Jaan Ada (film)[2]
1973Ek thi Larki
1973Jeib Kutra
1973Pyasa
1974Deedar
1974Laila Majnoo
1974Zulm kade nein phalda
1975Dilruba
1975Ik gunah aur sahi
1975Pulekha
1976Aulad
1976Naag aur Nagin
1976Surraya Bhoopali
1976Zaroorat
1977Begum Jan
1977Kaloo
1978Nazrana
1978Parakh
1978Saheli
1978Seeta, Maryam, Margret[4]
1979Ab Ghar jane do
1979Aurat Raj
1979Behan Bhai
1979Ibadat
1979Josh
1979Khushboo
1979Mr. Ranjha
1979Naqsh-e-Qadam
1979Nawabzadi
1979Nai Tehzeeb
1979Tarana
1980Badnaam
1980Haye yeh Shohar
1980Lahoo de rishte
1980Sheikh Chilli
1981Gun Man
1981Watan
1982Kinara
1982Aas Paas
1983Bigri naslen
1983Deewana Mastana
1983Wadda Khan
1983Kala Sumandar
1983Sona Chandi
1984Chor Chokidar
1984Dada Ustad
1984Devar Bhabhi
1984Iman te Farangi
1984Ishq Pecha
1984Jagga te Reshma
1984Judai
1984Laraka
1984Raja Rani
1984Sajawal Daku
1984Ucha Shamla Jatt da
1984Aag ka Sumandar
1984Aaj ka Inssan
1985Ann Parh
1985Babur Khan
1985Chandni
1985Chann Baloch
1985Do Hathkarian
1985Ek Dulhan
1985Ghulami
1985Khoon aur Pani
1985Khuddar (1985 film)
1985Muqaddar
1985Sahib Bahadur
1985Thugg Badshah
1986Chall so Chall
1986Qulli
1986Shehnai
1987Kala Toofan
1987Zalzala
1987Zidbazi
1989Aap ki khatir
1991Truck Driver

See also

References
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