Nargis (Pakistani actress)
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Nargis | |
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| نرگس | |
| Born | Ghazala Idrees 11 August 1974 |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Comedian, Businesswoman |
| Years active | 1992-2014 |
| Known for | Film, Comedian |
| Notable work |
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| Spouse(s) | Majid Bashir (m. 2016-present) Zubair Shah (m. 2004; div. 2016) Afzal Butt (m. 1996; div. 2004) |
| Children | 2, Masooma Syed, Ali Shah |
| Parents |
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| Awards | 2 Nigar Awards in 1995 and 1997 |
Nargis (Urdu: نرگس), born Ghazala Idrees, is a Pakistani film actress and stage artist. She has acted in more than 104 films in her career spanning from 1993 to 2018, and was the highest-paid stage artist across the country in 2016.[1]
She is best known for her supporting role in the musical romantic film Choorian (1998 film), which ranks amongst the highest-grossing domestic films of all time. Her other notable films include International Luteray (1994), Ghunda Raj (1994), Soha Jora (2007), and Dushman Rani (2014).[2][3]
Incidents of domestic violence
[edit]In March 2002, Nargis was kidnapped and allegedly assaulted by dismissed police inspector Abid Boxer. She reported that Abid had been intimidating her because she refused to pursue a relationship with him.[4] Abid was accused of establishing strong connections with organized crime and gangsters.[5]
In November 2024, she was reportedly subjected to severe torture by her husband, Inspector Majid Bashir, after she declined to transfer her property into his name.[6][7][8][9]
Awards and recognition
[edit]- Nigar Awards for 'Best Supporting Actress' in Punjabi language films Madam Rani in 1995 and in Kala Raj (1997)[10]
Selected filmography
[edit]| Year | Film | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Johar Ki Behen | Punjabi |
| 1994 | International Luteray | Urdu/Punjabi |
| 1994 | Ghunda Raj | Punjabi |
| 1994 | Danda Peer[3] | Punjabi |
| 1995 | Madam Rani[2] | Punjabi |
| 1995 | Main Ne Pyar Kiya | Punjabi |
| 1995 | Shartia Mithay[3] | Punjabi |
| 1996 | Aao Pyar Karen | Urdu |
| 1996 | Mummy | Urdu |
| 1997 | Kala Raj[10] | Punjabi |
| 1997 | Mafia | Urdu |
| 1997 | Kuri Munda Razi[2] | Punjabi |
| 1998 | Choorian[2] | Punjabi |
| 1998 | Dopatta | Punjabi |
| 1999 | Hawwa Ki Beti | Urdu |
| 1999 | Kursi Aur Qanoon | Urdu |
| 2000 | Long Da Lashkara[2] | Punjabi |
| 2000 | Yaar Badshah[3] | Punjabi |
| 2002 | Babbu Khan | Punjabi |
| 2004 | Daaman Aur Chingari | Urdu |
| 2007 | Soha Jora[11] | Punjabi |
| 2007 | Ghundi Runn | Punjabi |
| 2009 | Aaj Ki Larki | Urdu |
| 2009 | Suhaagan | Punjabi |
| 2014 | Naseebo | Punjabi |
| 2014 | Dushman Rani[11] |
References
[edit]- ^ Adnan Lodhi (8 September 2016). "Nargis turns out to be the highest paid stage artist in Lahore". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 3 February 2022.
- ^ a b c d e نرگس کون ہے؟ - BBC BBC URDU.com website, Published 23 April 2004, Retrieved 3 February 2022
- ^ a b c d "Did you know: Lollywood's Nargis shuns movies to be religious scholar". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 25 October 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
- ^ "Nargis alleges torture by ex-policeman". DAWN.COM. 29 March 2002. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ Chaudhry, Asif (16 October 2023). "Why is Abid Boxer in the spotlight once again?". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ "Film, stage actor Nargis allegedly tortured by her husband". Images. 2 November 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ "نرگس کا اپنے شوہر پر تشدد کا الزام: 'انسپیکٹر ماجد نے سرکاری پستول سے". BBC urdu. November 2024.
- ^ "Actress Nargis allegedly assaulted by husband Inspector Majid". The Express Tribune. November 2024.
- ^ "Nargis husband bailed in torture case". News International.
- ^ a b Swami Ji. "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards (1957 - 2002)". The Hot Spot Film Reviews website. Archived from the original on 22 July 2015. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
- ^ a b Adnan Lodhi (7 April 2015). "Back in action: Nargis to get in shape for comeback film". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 3 February 2022.
External links
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