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For the Indian film, see Neeli (film). For the Indian television series, see Neeli (TV series).
Neeli
نیلی
Born
Neelofar Begum

(1966-06-24) 24 June 1966 (age 58)
Hyderabad, Pakistan[1]
EducationSaint Mary's Convent (F.A)
Occupation(s)Actress, model
Years active1986 – 2006
Children2
Awards7 Nigar Awards

Neeli (Urdu: نیلی, born Neelofar) is a former Pakistani film actress who acted in both Urdu and Punjabi language films.[2]

Early life

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Neelofar was born on 24 June 1966 in Hyderabad, Pakistan. Neeli is a graduate of Saint Mary's Convent.[1][3]

Career

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The director/producer Yunus Malik, a family friend, offered Neeli a role in a Punjabi film called Akhri Jang.[3] Sangeeta signed her for a role in the Urdu film Kasam Munne Kee. After that film, Sajjad Gul signed her up in his films Choron Ki Barat and Haseena 420.[4][5] She starred in Madame Bavary in 1988 and had a double role in Kalay Chor.[3][6] Later, she was paired with Javed Sheikh, and together they starred in Sher Ali (1992), Khuda Gawah (1993), Mushkil (1995), Jeeva (1995), and Chief Saab (1996).[1][7] Mushkil, dealing with the subject of child labour, was Sheikh's debut as director.[8][3] After the decline of the Pakistani film industry in the early 2000s, Neeli gradually left the business in 2006.[3]

Personal life

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She married a businessman and had two children then along with her family settled in Dubai.[3][9] She was close friends actors Jawed Sheikh, Nadeem and Sangeeta.[10]

Filmography

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Films

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Year Film Role
2006 Dulhan banti hain naseeboan waliaan
2006 Kudyoon ko daley
2000 Ham Khilari Pyar Ke
2000 Meri Tauba
1999 Ishq Zinda Rahe Ga
1998 Very Good Duniya Very Bad Laug
1998 Insaaf Ho To Aisa
1998 Khalnaik
1998 Harjai
1998 Hathiara
1998 Dushman Da Kharak
1997 Mard Jeene Nahin Dete
1997 Karam Data
1997 Fareb
1997 Dil Tera Aashiq
1996 Chief Sahib
1996 Dana
1996 Sakhi Badshah
1996 Chief Sahab[1][2]
1996 Kurdion Ko Daley Dana
1996 Aao Pyar Karen
1995 Jeeva[1][2]
1995 Mushkil
1995 Jo Dar Gaya Voh Marr Gaya
1995 Ham Nahin Ya Tum Nahin
1994 Nehla Dehla
1994 Pajero Group[2]
1994 Aakhri Mujra
1994 Ziddi Gujjar
1993 Khuda Ghawah[1][2]
1993 Aan
1993 Zamana
1993 Anhoni
1993 Farishta
1993 Wardi
1993 Yaadgar
1993 Be Taj Badshah
1993 Sheeda Talli
1993 Katwal
1993 Nadir Shah
1993 Nuri Bahadur
1992 Sher Ali[1]
1992 Abida
1992 Parinday
1992 Dosti
1992 Daku Raj[2]
1992 Sher Jang
1992 Pamela
1992 Abdullah the Great[2]
1992 Mohabbat Ke Saudagar
1992 Dehshat Gard
1992 Lashkar
1991 Piar Aur Paisa
1999 Darindgi
1991 Darya Khan
1991 Bakhtawar
1991 Khatron Ke Khilari
1991 Teen Yakke Teen Chhakke
1991 Dolat Ke Pujari
1991 Saat Khoon Muaf
1991 Da Jurmunu Badshah
1991 Kalay Chor[2]
1990 Chann Badmuash
1990 Aakhri Takra[2]
1990 Choran Di Rani
1990 Marshal
1990 Jailor
1990 Jangju Goreelay
1990 International Gorillay
1990 Insaanyat Ke Dushman [2]
1989 Yamla Jatt
1989 Ameer Khan
1989 Allah Khair
1989 Toofani Bijlian
1989 Jang Hi Jang
1989 Madam Bawari
1989 Karmu Dada
1989 Rangeelay Jasoos
1989 Mera Challenge
1989 Sheran Di Maa
1989 Roop ki Rani
1989 Sarfarosh
1989 Jan Nisar
1989 Jaal
1988 Allah Dad
1988 Maasoom Gawah
1988 Jang
1988 Dilawar Khan
1988 Qatil
1988 Hesab Ketab
1988 Haseena 420
1988 Tohfa
1988 Maula Baksh[2]
1987 Choron Ki Barat
1987 Bazi
1987 Lava[2]
1987 Bhoot Bangla
1987 Lady Reporter
1986 Aakhri Jung[2]

Awards and nominations

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Neeli won 7 Nigar Awards.[11][12]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Profile of actress Neeli". urduwire.com website. 23 October 2012. Archived from the original on 6 May 2019. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Filmography of actress Neeli on Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website Retrieved 14 March 2018
  3. ^ a b c d e f Profile of actress Neeli on pak101.com website Retrieved 13 March 2022
  4. ^ "The man, the legacy, the legend". The News International. 5 January 2021. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
  5. ^ "Pakistan's film industry is immature, says Jawed Sheikh on four film releases this Eid". Dawn (newspaper). 28 February 2021. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  6. ^ "5 films from the 90s that have potential to be great remakes". Galaxy Lollywood. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  7. ^ "Happy Birthday Jawed Sheikh". Samaa TV. 1 February 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  8. ^ "Women should not run after cosmetic lifts or botox: Meera". The Express Tribune. 14 July 2021. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
  9. ^ "My ex-wife Salma Agha stopped me from working with Rekha: Jawed Sheikh". The Express Tribune. 13 May 2021. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
  10. ^ "I've had affairs, the world knows about them: Javed Sheikh criticised over resurfaced comments". The Express Tribune. 15 April 2022.
  11. ^ a b c d e f g h "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards". The Hot Spot Film Reviews website. Archived from the original on 22 July 2015. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  12. ^ a b "Showtime: A Brief History of the Nigar Awards". Youlin Magazine. 24 August 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
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