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(Redirected from Firdous Begum) Pakistani film actress (1947-2020)

Firdous Begum
BornParveen
(1947-08-04)4 August 1947
Lahore, British India
Died16 December 2020(2020-12-16) (aged 73)
Lahore, Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
OccupationActress
Years active1963 – 1980s
Notable workHeer Ranjha (1970)
Malangi (1965)
SpouseEjaz Durrani
AwardsWon 4 Nigar Awards in 1969, 1970, 1971 and 1973

Firdous Begum (born Parveen; 4 August 1947 – 16 December 2020), known mononymously as Firdous, was a Pakistani film actress known for her role in 1970's Heer Ranjha film. She appeared in more than 150 uncertain films, including one hundred thirty Punjabi, twenty Urdu and three Pushto films. She started her career as a supporting actress with film Fanoos in 1963, and later she played lead role in Malangi.

Biography

She was born as Parveen in Lahore, British India on 4 August 1947. During her career, she met Akmal Khan, lead actor of Malangi, and later they married, however Akmal died in 1967. She then married Ejaz Durrani, her co-actor of Heer Ranjha. She had three children, including two sons and a daughter. Her other prominent films include Khandaan, Lai Laag and Aurat.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes Ref
1963 Fanoos Firdous's debut film which was a flop
1965 Heer Sial Heer
Malangi A popular film which established Firdous as a major actress
1966 Jaag Utha Insan
1970 Heer Ranjha Heer A huge box office success. Music was by Khwaja Khurshid Anwar, film songs lyrics were by Ahmad Rahi. This film won 5 Nigar Awards including the 'Best Actress Award' for Firdous Begum
1973 Ziddi Firdous also won 'Best Actress' Nigar Award in this film
1986 Qaidi

Death

Firdous Begum died of brain hemorrhage on 16 December 2020 at age 73 at a local hospital in Lahore, Pakistan. Among her survivors are her three children – two sons and a daughter.

References

  1. ^ "Firdous Begum breathes her last at 75". Daily Jang (newspaper). 16 December 2020. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  2. ^ "Heer Ranjha icon Firdous Begum passes away at 73". Dawn (newspaper). 16 December 2020. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  3. ^ "Film legend Firdous is no more". Dawn (newspaper). 17 December 2020. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  4. "Veteran Pakistani actress Firdous Begum passes away: family sources". The News International (newspaper). Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  5. ^ Barve, Ameya (16 December 2020). "Pakistani actress Firdous Begum dies at 73". India TV News website. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  6. ^ "Pakistan's "Oscars": The Nigar Awards". The Hot Spot Film Reviews website. 24 November 2017. Archived from the original on 13 June 2020. Retrieved 8 May 2022.

External links

Special Awards from Nigar Awards
Special Awards
1965–1967
  • Noor Jehan (1965) (for 1965 war-time national songs)
  • Sohail Hashmi (1966) (for film Jaan Pehchaan)
  • Master Rufi (1966) (for film Lori)
  • Allauddin (1966) (for film Badnaam)
  • Sabiha Khanum (1967) (for film Devar Bhabi)
  • Anwar Hussain (1967) (for film Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah)
1968–1970
1971–1975
1976–1978
  • Roohi Bano (1976) (for film Insaan aur Farishta)
  • Sangeeta (1976) (for film Society Girl)
  • Alamgir (1977) (for singing in Aaina)
  • Shahzeb (1977) (for film Aaina)
  • Mumtaz (1978) (for film Haider Ali)
  • Ghulam Mohiuddin (1978) (for film Mutthi bhar chaawal)
1979–1983
  • Ashar (1979) (for film Aag)
  • Nazir Chan (1979) (for film Miss Hong Kong)
  • Diana Kristina (1980) (for film Bandish)
  • Faisal Rehman (1980) (for film Nahin Abhi Nahin)
  • Master Khurram (1981) (for film Qurbani)
  • Rangeela (1982) (for film Naukar tay malik)
  • Master Shahbaz (1983) (for film Kabhi alvida na kehna)
  • Sangeeta (1983) (for film Sona Chandi)
1984–2000
For 30 Years of Excellence
Millennium Award
Ilyas Rashidi Gold Medal
Honorary gold medal awarded
Legend awards
Lifetime Achievement Award
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