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Rani (Punjabi, Urdu: رانی; 8 December 1946 – 27 May 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 was also referred as The Dancing Queen for her portrayal of romantic and dancing roles in films.[1] She remained one of the most successful actresses of the subcontinent and was also popular for her dance performances in films.[3] Rani died of cancer on 27 May 1993.[2]

Rani
رانی
Born	Nasira Begum (1946-12-08)8 December 1946 Lahore, Punjab, British India
Died	27 May 1993(1993-05-27) (aged 46) Karachi, Pakistan
Other names	The Dancing Queen[1] Lux Girl[2]
Occupation	Actress Model
Years active	1962 – 1993
Spouse(s)	Hassan Tariq Mian Javed Qamar Sarfraz Nawaz
Children	1
Awards	Won 2 Nigar Awards in 1968 and 1983

Early 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 reconciled.[2]

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.[4]

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 Khuwahish and Fareb in the early 1990s.[2][5]

Personal life

After her initial success in the late 1960s, she married renowned director Hassan Tariq, with whom she had a daughter, Rabia. Due to conflicts, Hassan Tariq divorced Rani in the late 1970s.[2] She then married 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.[5]

Illness and death

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][5]

Filmography

Television series

Year	Title	Role	Network
1993	Khuwahish	Nafeesa Begum	PTV[2]
1993	Fareb	Shabahat	PTV[4]

Film

Year	Title	Ref.
1962	Mehboob	[6]
1963	Ik Tera Sahara
1963	Mauj Mela
1964	Aurat Ka Pyar
1964	Chhoti Ammi
1964	Chhoti Behan
1964	Ik Dil Do Deewane
1964	Safaid Khoon
1964	Shatranj
1965	Aakhri Station	[7]
1965	Aurat	[8]
1965	Hazar Dastaan	[7]
1965	Nache Nagan Baje Been	[7]
1965	Sanam	[7]
1965	Saaz-o-Awaz	[8]
1965	Shabnam	[8]
1965	Yeh Jahan Wale	[8]
1966	Bhai Jaan	[9]
1966	Ghar ka Ujala	[9]
1966	Goonga	[9]
1966	Insaan	[9]
1966	Joker	[9]
1966	Woh Kaun Thi	[10]
1967	Bereham	[11]
1967	Devar Bhabi	[12]
1967	Hokumat	[12]
1967	Kafir	[12]
1967	Nadira	[12]
1967	Shab-ba-Khair	[12]
1967	Sitamgar	[11]
1967	Yatim	[11]
1968	Adalat	[13]
1968	Behan Bhai	[13]
1968	Chan Choudvin Da	[14]
1968	Chan Makhnan	[15]
1968	Cheen Le Azadi	[15]
1968	Commander	[13]
1968	Dara	[13]
1968	Dil Mera Dharkan Teri	[15]
1968	Eik Hi Rasta	[13]
1968	Mara Ghar Meri Janat	[13]
1968	Sajjan Pyara	[14]
1968	Zalim	[15]
1969	Dilbar Jani	[16]
1969	Dil-e-Baitab	[17]
1969	Diya Aur Toofan	[16]
1969	Ghabru Put Punjab De	[18]
1969	Jindjan	[17]
1969	Khoon Nahaq	[17]
1969	Kochwaan	[18]
1969	Maa Beta	[17]
1969	Mukhra Chan Warga	[17]
1969	Panchi te Pardesi	[16]
1970	Aakhri Chattan	[19]
1970	Anjuman	[20]
1970	Chan Sajna	[20]
1970	Dil Diyan Laggian	[19]
1970	Do Nain Sawali	[19]
1970	Duniya Matlab Di	[21]
1970	Mehram Dil Da	[19]
1970	Mr. 420	[21]
1970	Rab di Shan	[20]
1970	Sajjan Beli	[19]
1970	Shama Aur Parwana	[19]
1970	Taxi Driver	[20]
1971	Babul	[22]
1971	Des Mera Jidaran Da	[22]
1971	Do Baghi	[23]
1971	Ishq Bina ki Jeena	[22]
1971	Jeyo Jatta	[22]
1971	Mr. 303	[23]
1971	Rab Rakha	[23]
1971	Sakhi Lutera	[22]
1971	Siran Nal Sardarian	[22]
1971	Sucha Sauda	[23]
1971	Tehzeeb	[22]
1971	Uncha Naa Pyar Da	[22]
1971	Wehshi	[22]
1972	Azaadi
1972	Badley Gi Duniya Saathi
1972	Baharo Phool Barsao
1972	Bhai Bhai
1972	Dhol Jawanian Mane
1972	Dil Naal Sajjan De
1972	Ghairat Te Qanoon
1972	Khalish
1972	Meri Ghairat Teri Izzat
1972	Naag Muni	[6]
1972	Sodagar
1972	Umrao Jaan Ada	[2]
1973	Ek thi Larki
1973	Jeib Kutra
1973	Pyasa
1974	Deedar
1974	Laila Majnoo
1974	Zulm Kade Nein Phalda
1975	Dilruba
1975	Ik Gunah Aur Sahi
1975	Pulekha
1976	Aulad
1976	Naag aur Nagin
1976	Surraya Bhopali
1976	Zaroorat
1977	Begum Jan
1977	Kaloo
1978	Nazrana
1978	Parakh
1978	Saheli
1978	Seeta, Maryam, Margret	[6]
1979	Ab Ghar Jane Do
1979	Aurat Raj
1979	Behan Bhai
1979	Ibadat
1979	Josh
1979	Khushboo
1979	Mr. Ranjha
1979	Naqsh-e-Qadam
1979	Nawabzadi
1979	Nai Tehzeeb
1979	Tarana
1980	Badnaam
1980	Haye Yeh Shohar
1980	Lahoo De Rishte
1980	Sheikh Chilli
1981	Gun Man
1981	Watan
1982	Kinara
1982	Aas Paas
1983	Bigri Naslen
1983	Deewana Mastana
1983	Wadda Khan
1983	Kala Sumandar
1983	Sona Chandi
1984	Chor Chokidar
1984	Dada Ustad
1984	Devar Bhabhi
1984	Iman Te Farangi
1984	Ishq Pecha
1984	Jagga Te Reshma
1984	Judai
1984	Laraka
1984	Raja Rani
1984	Sajawal Daku
1984	Ucha Shamla Jatt Da
1984	Aag Ka Sumandar
1984	Aaj Ka Inssan
1985	Ann Parh
1985	Babur Khan
1985	Chandni
1985	Chann Baloch
1985	Do Hathkarian
1985	Ek Dulhan
1985	Ghulami
1985	Khoon Aur Pani
1985	Khuddar
1985	Muqaddar
1985	Sahib Bahadur
1985	Thugg Badshah
1986	Chall So Chall
1986	Qulli
1986	Shehnai
1987	Kala Toofan
1987	Zalzala
1987	Zidbazi
1988	Jatt Majhay Da
1989	Aap Ki Khatir
1991	Yohnavey
1991	Truck Driver

Awards and recognition

Year	Award	Category	Result	Title	Ref.
1968	Nigar Award	Special Best Actress Award	Won	Mera Ghar Meri Jannat	[5]
1983	Nigar Award	Best Actress	Won	Sona Chandi	[5]

See also

• List of Pakistani actresses

References

External links

• Rani at IMDb
• Filmography of actress Rani on Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website - Archived

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