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Pakistani actress (1940–2021)
Neelo
Born
Cynthia Alexander Fernandes
(1940-06-30 ) 30 June 1940[1]
Died 30 January 2021(2021-01-30) (aged 80 )
Other names The Queen of Romance [2] The Princess of Romance [3] Abida RiazOccupation Film actress Years active 1955 – 2005 Spouse
(m. 1965; died 1972)
[4] Children Shaan Shahid (son)Awards Sitara-i-Imtiaz (2022)[5]
Neelo Begum (born Cynthia Alexander Fernandes ; née Abida Riaz ; 30 June 1940 – 30 January 2021) was a Pakistani veteran film actress. She made her film debut in 1956 with Hollywood film Bhowani Junction . She was known as The Queen of Romance and The Princess of Romance for her portrayal of romantic roles.[2] [3] She worked in more than 134 Pakistani films including Urdu and Punjabi language films.[1] [6]
She was the recipient of numerous awards, including Nigar Awards , she earned recognition after appearing in a song "Aaye Mausam Rangilay Suhanay" from the film Saat Lakh and after playing lead role in Zarqa .[7]
Early life [ edit ]
Born into a Catholic family , she adopted a Muslim name, Abida Riaz after marrying a Pakistani filmmaker, Riaz Shahid in 1965.[8] She is the mother of film actor Shaan Shahid .[9]
Neelo was born in Bhera , British India.[10] She did her primary schooling at Kinnaird High School, Lahore.[9]
Controversies [ edit ]
In 1965, at the peak of her popularity, she was summoned by Nawab Malik Amir Mohammad Khan , then Governor of West Pakistan , to dance on stage for the Shah of Iran during his official visit to Pakistan; but she refused to do it for her own reasons. Harassed and threatened, Neelo faced dire consequences for refusing to obey official orders. She was allegedly gang molested and attempted suicide on the way to the Governor's House and was taken to a hospital instead, where the doctors saved her life.[11]
News of the incident generated widespread public backlash against the Nawab. The renowned leftist poet Habib Jalib , on hearing of the incident, expressed his anguish in his poem over her attempted suicide: "Tu kay nawaqif-e-aadab-e-ghulami hae abhi...raqs zanjeer pehan ker bhi kya jata hae" (meaning: "unaware art thou yet of the rites of enslavement...dance can be performed even while enchained".) Later this poem was used in the film Zarqa (1969) with slight changes in the words and ended up becoming a super-hit film song in Pakistan. The film song became much more relevant, effective, and popular because it was picturised on Neelo herself and was based on similar real-life events in Neelo's life. She also won the Best Actress Nigar Award for film Zarqa (1969). It had superb music by Wajahat Attre and was sung by Mehdi Hassan .[11] Film Zarqa (1969) was produced and directed by Riaz Shahid who also wrote its screenplay. Neelo helped her husband, Riaz Shahid , produce this film and it became the box office hit film of her career.[1]
Personal life [ edit ]
Neelo embraced Islam at the time of her marriage to film screenwriter and film director Riaz Shahid . Riaz Shahid suddenly died in 1972.[11] [1]
Illness and death [ edit ]
She died from blood cancer on 30 January 2021 in Lahore.[4] [12]
Filmography [ edit ]
1956: Sabira [1]
1957: Anjaam [13]
1957: Bholey Khan
1957: Pasban [citation needed ]
1957: Sehti
1957: Saat Lakh [1]
1957: Yakke Wali
1957: Aankh Ka Nashah
1958: Akhri Nishan [1]
1958: Changez Khan
1958: Darbar
1958: Jaan-e-Bahaar
1958: Jatti
1958: Kachian Kaliyan
1958: Mumtaz
1958: Nayi Larki [14]
1958: Neya Daur
1958: Sheikh Chilli
1958: Zehr-e-Ishq [1]
1959: Koel
1959: Lalkaar
1959: Lukkan Mitti
1959: Neend [1]
1959: Shama
1959: Shera
1959: Sola Aanay
1959: Suchhey Moti
1959: Nagin
1959: Saathi [1]
1959: Yaar Beli
1960: Alladin Ka Beta
1960: Ayaz
1960: Insaaf
1960: Khyber Mail
1960: Manzil
1960: Neelofar
1960: Shehzadi
1960: Street 77
1961: Bara Bajje [15]
1961: Do Raste [16]
1961: Subah Kahin Sham Kahin [16]
1962: Azra
1962: Banjaran
1962: Barsaat mein
1962: Darwaza
1962: Dosheeza
1962: Ghunghat
1962: Husn-o-Ishq
1962: Unche Mahal
1963: Barat
1963: Daaman
1963: Ishq par zor nahin
1963: Kala Aadmi
1963: Mouj Mela
1963: Qatal ke baad
1963: Shikwa
1964: Beti
1964: Daachi
1964: Gehra Daagh
1964: Jugni
1964: Khyber Pass
1964: Mera Mahi
1964: Nehle peh Dehla
1964: Sher di Bachi
1965: Fareb
1965: Jeedar
1965: Raqqasa
1966: Abba Jee
1966: Ann Parh
1966: Badnaam
1966: Chughalkhor
1966: Laado
1966: Mr. Allah Ditta
1966: Naghma.e-Sehra
1966: Nizam Lohar
1966: Payal Ki Jhankar
1967: Chattan
1967: Dil Da Jani
1967: Neeli Baar
1967: Ravi Paar
1967: Sham Savera
1967: Yaar Maar
1968: Jag Beeti
1968: Lala Rukh
1968: Paristan
1968: Wohti
1969: Aukha Jatt
1969: Zarqa [1]
1971: Karishma
1974: Khatarnak
1974: Bahisht (producer only)
1975: Athra
1975: Balwant Kaur
1975: Dhan Jigra Maa Da
1975: Heera Phumman
1975: Izzat
1975: Jailor te Qaidi
1975: Mera Naa Patey Khan
1975: Rajjo
1975: Sir Da Badla
1975: Sultana Daku
1975: Watan Iman
1976: Ayyash
1976: Gangu Puttar Maa Da
1976: Jatt Kurrian Taun Darda
1976: Khaufnaak
1976: Kil Kil Mera Naa
1976: Pindiwal
1976: Wardat
1977: Aj Diyan Kurrian
1977: Akhri Goli
1977: Danka
1977: Jurm main keeta si
1977: Malikzada
1977: Mere Badshah
1977: Sadqay Teri Mout Tun
1977: Tera vi jawab nahin
1978: Chamman Khan
1978: Gharib da baal
1978: Ghunda
1978: Haidar Daler
1978: Inqalab
1978: Mazi, haal aur mustaqbil
1978: Nazrana
1978: Sharif Shehri
1978: Tax
1979: General Bakht Khan
1979: Mout meri zindagi
1979: Order
1980: Chotay Nawab
1980: Heera Puttar
1982: Khatra 440
1989: Barood ki Chhaon
1990: Bulandi
1990: Jur'at
2013: Waar
Tribute and honour [ edit ]
Actress and model Iqra Aziz held a tribute in her memory on International Women's Day and described her a very fine actress, successful individual, an amazing wife, and a wonderful mother.[17] The Government of Pakistan named a street and intersection after her in Lahore on August 16, 2021.[18]
Awards and recognition [ edit ]
References [ edit ]
^ a b "Shaan shares adorable pictures with mother Neelo" . Daily Times . 12 December 2021.
^ a b "Legendary film star Neelo passes away" . Images . 30 January 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2021 .
^ "Rohail Hyatt receives Hilal-e-Imtiaz, thanks partners in Vital Signs, Coke Studio journey" . The Express Tribune . 25 March 2022.
^ "Famous Pakistani actor Neelo dies, 'happiest moment' says Bilawal Bhutto on sister's marriage" . ThePrint . 1 February 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2021 .
^ "Veteran film star Neelo passes away" . The Nation . 31 January 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2021 .
^ "Neelo - the iconic filmstar of yesteryears" . Daily Times . 29 May 2019. Retrieved 1 November 2021 .
^ a b "Veteran actress Neelo Begum dies of cancer" . Pakistan Today . 30 January 2021. Retrieved 31 January 2021 .
^ "IN MEMORIAM: NEELO'S UNCHAINED SPIRIT" . Dawn Newspaper . 27 February 2022.
^ a b c Socialist cinema: Habib Jalib and Riaz Shahid in Neelo's film Zarqa (1969) on Dawn (newspaper) Published 5 November 2014, Retrieved 18 July 2018
^ "Vetreran Pakistani actress Neelo Begum passes away" . ARY News . 30 January 2021.
^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997 . Oxford University Press. p. 246. ISBN 0-19-577817-0 .
^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997 . Oxford University Press. p. 247. ISBN 0-19-577817-0 .
^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997 . Oxford University Press. p. 250. ISBN 0-19-577817-0 .
^ a b Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997 . Oxford University Press. p. 249. ISBN 0-19-577817-0 .
^ "Iqra Aziz pays tribute to Neelo Begum on Women's Day" . Daily Times . 17 November 2021.
^ "Lahore streets, intersections to be named after famous personalities" . Dawn News . 21 September 2021.
^ a b c d "Pakistan's "Oscars": The Nigar Awards" . The Hot Spot Film Reviews website . 24 November 2017. Archived from the original on 13 June 2020. Retrieved 23 April 2022 .
^ "126 people to get civil awards for their distinguished work" . Dawn Newspaper . 2 January 2022.
External links [ edit ]
Awards for Neelo
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Urdu films
Punjabi films
Television
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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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