Nimmi (Pakistani actress)

Nimmi
نمی
Born
Qamar Jehan

(1961-07-06)6 July 1961
Died3 June 2008(2008-06-03) (aged 46)
Other nameQamar Meeno
OccupationActress
Years active1973 – 1990
Children3
Parent(s)Abdul Hafeez (father)
Ameer Begum (mother)
RelativesNusrat Ara (sister)

Qamar Jehan, also known as Nimmi (Urdu; نمی) (6 July 1961 – 3 June 2008) was a Pakistani actress.[1] She acted in Urdu, Punjabi and Pashto films and is known for her roles in the films Daaman Ki Aag, Licence, Da Inteqam Lumbay, Inteqam Kay Sholay, Qatal Kay Baad, Puttar Tay Qanoon, Lahori Badshah, Sholay Peh Shola, Yadon Ki Barat, Insan and Aj Diyan Kurrian.[2][3]

Early life

Nimmi was born in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Her mother Ameer Begum was also an actress.[4]

Career

Nimmi started acting in theater and later worked in several dramas on Pakistan Television (PTV).[5] In 1974, she was cast in a supporting role by director Iqbal Akhtar in the film Anhoni and also appeared in the lead role in the film Asha Ke Deep.[5]

Then she was visiting Evernew Studios in Lahore with her mother and there she met a studio producer who offered her a role in film which she accepted. She made her debut as Qamar Meeno in Punjabi film Chhad Buray Di Yaari later actor Badar Munir offered her a role in his Pashto film Navay da Yao Sshpay the film turned out to be a super hit at the box office.[4] Ameer Begum changed Qamar Jehan's name to her professional name Nimmi as she liked Indian actress Nimmi so she changed her name to Nimmi.[4]

Later she was cast by director Mumtaz Ali Khan's in his film Dulhan Ek Raat Ki was a hit at the box office and broke all previous records in terms of business.[1]

Then she appeared in films Ham Dono, Yeh Adam, License, Sharif Ziddi, Aj Diyan Kurrian, Baray Mian Divanay, Takrao, Insan, Yadon Ki Barat and Mohabbat Aur Majboori.[1]

She worked in more than fifty films throughout her career and she worked in Urdu, Pashto and Punjabi films.[5]

Then she retired and went to live with her family at Lahore.[5]

Personal life

She got married in 1978 but her husband died in early 1980s and she has three children.[4] Nimmi's elder sister Nusrat Ara was also an actress.[6]

Illness and death

She had liver cancer problem and died on June 3, 2008, in Lahore.[5] She was buried at Karim Block Market graveyard in Allama Iqbal Town.[1]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Network
1974 Twist Beenish PTV
1983 Chacha Chachi Gaye Karachi Chachi PTV

Film

Year Film Language
1973AnhoniUrdu[5]
1974Navay da Yao SshpayPashto
1975Chhad Buray Di YaariPunjabi
1975Dulhan Ek Raat KiUrdu / Pashto
1976Daaman Ki AagUrdu
1976LicencePunjabi[7]
1976Da Inteqam LumbayPashto
1976Inteqam Kay SholayUrdu[8]
1977Qatal Kay BaadUrdu
1977Puttar Tay QanoonPunjabi[9]
1977Lahori BadshahPunjabi
1977Sholay Peh SholaUrdu / Pashto
1977Yadon Ki BaratUrdu[10]
1977InsanUrdu[11]
1977Aj Diyan KurrianPunjabi
1977Baray Mian DivanayUrdu
1977Teesri QasmUrdu[12]
1978Baap Ka GunahUrdu[13]
1978TamashbeenPunjabi
1978Pagal Tay PyarPunjabi
1978Sharif ZiddiPunjabi
1979MuqablaPunjabi[14]
1979ShaheedPashto
1979Multan KhanUrdu / Pashto[15]
1979BadnamPashto
1980Aakhri NishanPunjabi
1980Ham DonoUrdu
1980IqrarPashto
1980SmugglerUrdu
1980ShababPashto
1981Aakhri NakhaPashto
1981Mohabbat Aur MajbooriUrdu
1981Azeem Qaum Ki Azeem BetiUrdu[16]
1982Gull SangaPashto
1982MuqaddarPashto
1983NasoorPashto
1984Yaar DushmanPashto
1984Suhe MeenhPashto[17]
1985DarindaPashto[18]
1985Mashriq MaghribUrdu
1985Da Veenay DarayPashto[19]
1985Da Plar GunahPashto
1985Sher Dil KhanPashto[20]
1985AavazPashto
1986Da Veenay KarkhaPashto
1986Zama QasmPashto[21]
1986Yeh AdamPunjabi
1986Da Vakht BadshahPashto
1986LaramPashto
1988PeeranagyePashto[22]
1990Meenh Ao InteqamPashto

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "اداکارہ نمی کی 12 ویں برسی 3 جون کو منائی جائیگی". Daily Pakistan. May 31, 2020.
  2. ↑ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 137. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  3. ↑ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 314. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "نیمی کو قمر جہاں کے نام سے بھی جانا جاتا ہے". Weekly Nigar Lahore (Golden Jubilee Number): 163. 2008.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "اداکارہ نمی کی 13 ویں برسی آج منائی جا رہی ہے". Express News. June 3, 2021.
  6. ↑ "دلہن ایک رات کی". City News 42. October 2, 2021.
  7. ↑ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 285. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  8. ↑ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 286. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  9. ↑ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 287. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  10. ↑ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 288. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  11. ↑ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 288. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  12. ↑ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 289. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  13. ↑ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 289. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  14. ↑ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 293. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  15. ↑ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 295. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  16. ↑ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 300. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  17. ↑ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 309. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  18. ↑ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 311. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  19. ↑ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 312. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  20. ↑ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 312. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  21. ↑ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 314. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  22. ↑ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 322. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.