Nimmi (Pakistani actress)
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Nimmi | |
|---|---|
| نمی | |
| Born | Qamar Jehan 6 July 1961 |
| Died | 3 June 2008 (aged 46) |
| Other names | Qamar Meeno |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1973 – 1990 |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Abdul Hafeez (father) Ameer Begum (mother) |
| Relatives | Nusrat 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 she is known for her roles in 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]
Career
Nimmi started acting in theater and later she worked in several PTV dramas.[5] In 1974, she was cast in a supporting role by director Iqbal Akhtar in the film Anhoni and she appeared in lead role in 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]