Nargis (Pakistani actress)

This article is about the Pakistani actress. For the Indian actress, see Nargis.

Nargis
نرگس
Born
Ghazala Idrees

(1974-08-11) 11 August 1974 (age 50)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Occupation(s)Actress, Comedian, Businesswoman
Years active1992-2014
Known forFilm, Comedian
Notable work
Spouse(s)Majid Bashir (m. 2016-present)
Zubair Shah (m. 2004; div. 2016)
Afzal Butt (m. 1996; div. 2004)
Children2, Masooma Syed, Ali Shah
Parents
  • Idrees Bhatti (father)
  • Kosar Parveen (mother)
Awards2 Nigar Awards in 1995 and 1997

Nargis (Urdu: نرگس), born Ghazala Idrees, is a Pakistani film actress and stage artist. She has acted in more than 104 films in her career spanning from 1993 to 2018, and was the highest-paid stage artist across the country in 2016.[1]

She is best known for her supporting role in the musical romantic film Choorian (1998 film), which ranks amongst the highest-grossing domestic films of all time. Her other notable films include International Luteray (1994), Ghunda Raj (1994), Soha Jora (2007), and Dushman Rani (2014).[2][3]

Incidents of domestic violence

In March 2002, Nargis was kidnapped and allegedly assaulted by dismissed police inspector Abid Boxer. She reported that Abid had been intimidating her because she refused to pursue a relationship with him.[4] Abid was accused of establishing strong connections with organized crime and gangsters.[5]

In November 2024, she was reportedly subjected to severe torture by her husband, Inspector Majid Bashir, after she declined to transfer her property into his name.[6][7][8][9]

Awards and recognition

Selected filmography

Year Film Language
1983 Johar Ki Behen Punjabi
1994 International Luteray Urdu/Punjabi
1994 Ghunda Raj Punjabi
1994 Danda Peer[3] Punjabi
1995 Madam Rani[2] Punjabi
1995 Main Ne Pyar Kiya Punjabi
1995 Shartia Mithay[3] Punjabi
1996 Aao Pyar Karen Urdu
1996 Mummy Urdu
1997 Kala Raj[10] Punjabi
1997 Mafia Urdu
1997 Kuri Munda Razi[2] Punjabi
1998 Choorian[2] Punjabi
1998 Dopatta Punjabi
1999 Hawwa Ki Beti Urdu
1999 Kursi Aur Qanoon Urdu
2000 Long Da Lashkara[2] Punjabi
2000 Yaar Badshah[3] Punjabi
2002 Babbu Khan Punjabi
2004 Daaman Aur Chingari Urdu
2007 Soha Jora[11] Punjabi
2007 Ghundi Runn Punjabi
2009 Aaj Ki Larki Urdu
2009 Suhaagan Punjabi
2014 Naseebo Punjabi
2014 Dushman Rani[11]

References

  1. ^ Adnan Lodhi (8 September 2016). "Nargis turns out to be the highest paid stage artist in Lahore". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 3 February 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d e نرگس کون ہے؟ - BBC BBC URDU.com website, Published 23 April 2004, Retrieved 3 February 2022
  3. ^ a b c d "Did you know: Lollywood's Nargis shuns movies to be religious scholar". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 25 October 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
  4. ^ "Nargis alleges torture by ex-policeman". DAWN.COM. 29 March 2002. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  5. ^ Chaudhry, Asif (16 October 2023). "Why is Abid Boxer in the spotlight once again?". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  6. ^ "Film, stage actor Nargis allegedly tortured by her husband". Images. 2 November 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  7. ^ "نرگس کا اپنے شوہر پر تشدد کا الزام: 'انسپیکٹر ماجد نے سرکاری پستول سے". BBC urdu.
  8. ^ "Actress Nargis allegedly assaulted by husband Inspector Majid". The Express Tribune.
  9. ^ "Nargis husband bailed in torture case". News International.
  10. ^ a b Swami Ji. "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards (1957 - 2002)". The Hot Spot Film Reviews website. Archived from the original on 22 July 2015. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
  11. ^ a b Adnan Lodhi (7 April 2015). "Back in action: Nargis to get in shape for comeback film". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 3 February 2022.


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