Nisho

Nisho
نشو
Born
Bilquis Khanum

(1954-08-13) 13 August 1954 (age 70)
Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan
EducationUniversity of Punjab
OccupationActress
Years active1970 – present
Spouses
Anaam Rabbani
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(m. 1970; div. 1976)​
Tasleem Fazli
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(m. 1978; died 1982)​
Jamal Pasha
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(m. 1986; died 2019)​
Children3, including Sahiba (daughter)
RelativesAfzal Khan (son-in-law)

Bilquis Khanum, (born 13 August 1954) also known as Nisho (Urdu; نشو۔) is a Pakistani film actress.[1][2] She has worked in more than 150 feature films of Lollywood.

Early life

Bilquis Begum was born in Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.[3][4] She completed her studies from University of Punjab.[4]

Career

In the beginning, Nisho was in theatre at school. She made her big screen debut in the film Baazi in 1970.[5][4][6] She moved to Karachi, she worked in Lollywood movies.[7][3] She appeared in films Rangeela, Tiger Gang, Roop Behroop, Bazigar, Yaar Des Punjab Day, Yeh Aman.[8][9][10] After the success of her movies she changed her name to Nisho.[11][12] Later she appeared in films with Waheed Murad and Nadeem Baig.[13][14] She also sang songs in movies written by her husband Tasleem Fazli, a poet.[15][16] Nisho also appeared in movies Zalim Tay Mazloom, Namak Harram, Phool Meray Gulshan Ka and Neelaam.[17][18][19]

Personal life

Nisho first married her class-fellow Anaam Rabbani, but later divorced him.[20] Then she was married to songwriter and poet Tasleem Fazli. Nisho's husband died on August 17, 1982. After his death, Nisho married director Jamal Pasha.[21][4][22] She has three children; including actress Sahiba.[23] Nisho's daughter Sahiba is married to actor Afzal Khan.[4][24] Ahsan Afzal Khan was her grandson is actor.

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Network
2012 Ik Doojay Ki Liay Nisho PTV
2015 Yeh Chahtein Yeh Ranjishein Aliya PTV
2023 Saas Nahi Raas Madam Wajahat Mun TV

Film

Year Film Language
1970 Baazi[3] Urdu[25]
1970 Rangeela[3] Urdu
1971 Tiger Gang Urdu
1971 Roop Behroop Urdu
1971 Bazigar Punjabi
1971 Yaar Des Punjab Day Punjabi
1971 Yeh Aman[3] Urdu
1972 Baazar[3] Urdu[26]
1972 Angarey[3] Urdu
1973 Farz Urdu[27]
1973 Nadan Urdu
1973 Aar Par Urdu
1973 Sehray Kay Phool Urdu
1973 Mulaqat Urdu[28]
1973 Dulhan Rani[3] Urdu
1973 Insan Aur Gadha Urdu
1973 Jaal Urdu
1973 Kubra Ashiq[3] Urdu[29]
1973 Ek Thi Larki Urdu
1973 Tera Gham Rahay Salamat Urdu
1974 Samaj Urdu[30]
1974 Mitti Ke Putlay Urdu
1974 Zalim Tay Mazloom Punjabi
1974 Parda Na Uthao Urdu
1974 Namak Harram[3] Urdu
1974 Phool Meray Gulshan Ka Urdu[31]
1974 Imandar Urdu
1974 Neelaam Urdu
1974 Bahisht Urdu
1975 Paisa Urdu
1975 Moashra Urdu
1975 Shikwa Urdu
1975 Gumrah Urdu
1975 Professor Urdu
1975 Bikhray Moti Urdu
1975 Neiki Badi Urdu
1975 Athra Punjabi
1975 Soorat Aur Seerat Urdu
1975 Haiwan Urdu
1975 Roshni Urdu
1975 Neik Parveen Urdu
1976 Zubaida Urdu
1976 Rastay Ka Pathar Urdu
1976 Aaj Aur Kal Urdu
1976 Society Girl Urdu
1976 Badtameez Punjabi[32]
1976 Jatt Kurian Tun Darda Punjabi
1976 Dharkan[3] Urdu
1977 Aamna Samna Urdu
1977 Gora Kala Urdu
1977 BeGunah Punjabi
1977 Aj Diyan Kurrian Punjabi
1978 Dil Kay Daagh Urdu
1978 Aadmi Urdu
1978 Ehtjaj Urdu
1978 Kall day Munday Punjabi
1978 Lakha Punjabi
1979 Mohammad Bin Qasim Urdu[33]
1980 Hanstay Aansoo Urdu
1980 Pyari Urdu
1981 Tangay Wali Urdu
1982 Saharay Urdu
1983 Qudrat Punjabi
1986 Siasat Urdu
1986 Toofan Aur Zindagi Urdu
1986 Jawand O Toofan Pashto
1987 Nazuk Rishtay Urdu
1987 Meri Awaz Urdu
1989 Zulm Da Suraj Punjabi
1992 Mr. 420 Urdu
1994 Khubsoorat Sheitan Urdu
1994 Anokha Pyar Urdu
2016 Gunah Ka Anjam Urdu
2019 Baaji Urdu[34][35]

Awards and recognition

Year Award Category Result Title Ref.
2023 PTV Icon Awards National Icon Awards Won Herself [36]

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