Nighat Butt was a Pakistani actress and singer. Nighat acted in numerous television dramas and films.[2]
Nighat Butt | |
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Born | 1948 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
Died | 6 February 2020 (72)[1] Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
Education | University of Lahore |
Occupation | Actress, Singer |
Years active | 1966 – 2020 |
Spouse | Abid Butt
(m. 1968; died 2016) |
Children | Nomi Butt (son) |
Relatives | Khalid Butt (brother-in-law) |
Awards | Pride of Performance (2018) |
Nighat was born in 1948 in Lahore, Pakistan. She completed her studies from University of Lahore.[3]
She 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]
Nighat 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 one son). [10]
She was a cancer survivor, and had developed blood pressure issues and diabetes.[11] She died due to a cardiac arrest.[12][13] She died on February 6, 2020, age 72 and was laid to rest in E-Block of Model Town in Lahore.[14][15][16]
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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1979 | Waris | Zubaida | PTV |
1981 | Alif Noon | Zareena's mother | PTV |
1983 | Wadi-e-Purkhaar | Sherish | PTV |
1983 | Samundar | Qamar un Nisa | PTV |
1984 | Mirza & Sons | Waheedan | PTV |
1984 | Andhera Ujala | Asad's mother | PTV |
1985 | Satt Rangi Savair | Ammi Jan | PTV |
1985 | Drama 85 | Begum Sahiba | PTV |
1986 | Hazaron Raaste | Phuppo | PTV |
1986 | Sooraj Kay Saath Saath | Tufail Bibi | 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 |
1992 | Fareb | Hashir's mother | PTV |
1993 | Khuwahish | Chiragh Bibi | PTV |
1994 | Kot Khair Deen | Malkani | PTV |
1994 | Manchalay Ka Sauda | Mrs. Nazeer | PTV |
1995 | Aapa | Ayesha | PTV |
1996 | Hairat Kadah | Zubida | PTV |
1997 | Ashiyana | Zarda | PTV |
1999 | Boota from Toba Tek Singh | Boota's Mother | 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 |
Year | Title | Role |
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1980 | Cinderella Aur Sakina | Sitara's mother |
1988 | Eid Train | Anna |
1999 | Bakra Bahot Zarori Hay | Atiqa |
Year | Title | Role |
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1981 | Resham | Gulnaz |
1988 | Mukhra | Powla's mother |
2011 | Mara Sona England | Khala |
Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
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1998 | PTV Award | Best Actress | Won | Herself | [17] |
2018 | Pride of Performance | Award by the President of Pakistan | Won | Herself | [18] |
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