Rani (actress)

Rani
رانی
Born Nasira
(1946-12-08)December 8, 1946
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Died May 27, 1993(1993-05-27) (aged 46)
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Occupation Actress
Years active 1962–1991
Spouse(s) Hassan Tariq
Mian Javed Qamar
Sarfaraz Nawaz

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 subcontinent and was also popular for her dance performances in films. Rani died of cancer on May 27, 1993.[1]

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 50's and 60's, gave Rani her first role in the film Mehboob. 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, Tehzeeb, Umrao Jan Ada, 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 90's.[2]

Personal life

After being raised by Mukhtar Begum, Rani moved in with her mother with whom she was reconciled. After her initial success in late 60's, she married renowned director Hassan Tariq, of whom she had a daughter Rabia. Due to conflicts Hassan Tariq divorced Rani in the late 70's. She then married to producer Mian Javed Qamar, who divorced her when it was discovered that Rani had cancer. 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 late 80's. But their relationship also did not last long and they parted. 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 married.[3]

Death

Graves of Rani and her mother

Rani died of cancer on May 27, 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.[4]

Awards

Rani won a Nigar Award for the film Mera ghar meri jannat in 1968. She also won another Nigar Award for best actress for her role in the film Sona Chandi in 1983.[5]

Filmography

Year Title
1962Mehboob
1963Ik tera sahara
1963Mauj Mela
1964Aurat ka pyar
1964Chhoti Ammi
1964Chhoti Behan
1964Ik Dil do deewane
1964Safaid Khoon
1964Shatranj
1965Akhri Station
1965Aurat
1965Hazar Dastaan
1965Nache Nagin baje Been
1965Sanam
1965Saz-o-Awaz
1965Shabnam
1965Saaz aur Awaz
1965Yeh Jehan wale
1966Bhai Jan
1966Goonga
1966Insaan
1966Jokar
1966Woh kon thi
1967Be reham
1967Devar Bhabi
1967Hakumat
1967Kaafir
1967Naadra
1967Shab-e-khair
1967Sitamgar
1967Yateem
1968Adalat
1968Behan Bhai
1968Chann Makhna
1968Commander
1968Dara
1968Dil mera dharkan teri
1968Ek hi rasta
1968Mara Ghar meri Jannat
1968Sajjan Pyara
1969Dia aur Toofan
1969Dilbar Jani
1969Dil-e-betab
1969Ghabroo Putt Punjab de
1969Jind Jan
1969Khoon-e-Nahaq
1969Kochwan
1969Mukhra Chann warga
1969Maa Beta
1970Akhri Chattan
1970Anjuman
1970Chann Sajna
1970Dil dian lagian
1970Do nain swali
1970Duniya matlab di
1970Jeib Kutra
1970Mehram Dil da
1970Rabb di Shaan
1970Sajjan Beli
1970Shama aur Parwana
1970Taxi Driver
1971Babul
1971Des mera jeedaraa da
1971Do Baaghi
1971Jee o Jatta
1971Ishq bina ki jeena
1971Mr. 303
1971Rab rakha
1971Sakhi Lutera
1971Siran naal sardarian
1971Sucha sauda
1971Tehzeeb
1971Ucha naa pyar da
1971Wehshi
1972Azaadi
1972Badley gi Duniya Sathi
1972Baharo Phool Barsao
1972Bhai Bhai
1972Dhol jawanian mane
1972Dil naal Sajjan de
1972Ghairat te Qanoon
1972Khalish
1972Meri ghairat teri izzat
1972Naag Muni
1972Sodagar
1972Umrao Jan Ada
1973Ek thi Larki
1973Mr. 420
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, Margrete
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
1985Khuddaar
1985Muqaddar
1985Sahib Bahadur
1985Thugg Badshah
1986Chall so Chall
1986Qulli
1986Shehnai
1987Kala Toofan
1987Zalzala
1987Zidbazi
1989Aap ki khatir
1991Truck Driver
1991Yohnavey

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