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Rani (Punjabi, Urdu: رانی‎; December 8, 1946 – May 27, 1993) was a Pakistani film and television actress. She gained success in the late 1960s when she made a hit pair with famous actor and producerWaheed Murad. She remained one of the most successful actresses of subcontinent and was also popular for her dance performances in films. Rani died of cancer on May 27, 1993.

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Acting career[edit]

Rani acted in both Urdu and Punjabi films and was a film heroine in Pakistani films. In 1962 Anwar Kamal Pasha, a veteran film director of the 1950's and 1960's, gave Rani her first role in the film Mehboob (1962 film).^[1] For several years after Mehoob Rani appeared in supporting roles in films like Mouj Maila, Ek Tera Sahara and Safaid Khoon. Until 1965 she starred in other films, but when they flopped she was dubbed a jinxed actress.

However, after the success of Hazar Dastan and Dever Bhabi, Rani became a leading actress. Some of her more notable films are Chann Makhna, Sajjan Pyara, Jind Jan, Duniya Matlib Di, Anjuman (1970 film), Tehzeeb (1971 film), Umrao Jaan Ada (1972), Naag Muni, Seeta Mariam Margaret, Ik Gunah Aur Sahi and Surrayya Bhopali. She also acted in two TV serials Khowahish and Faraib in the early 90's.^[1][2]

Personal life[edit]

Rani was born on 8 December 1946 as Nasira in Mozang, Lahore to Malik Muhammed Shafi and Iqbal Begum in an Arain family.^[1] Her father was a driver for Mukhtar Begum, a singer and the wife of Agha Hashar Kashmiri, a well-known Urdu dramatist. Mukhtar Begum took over and raised Rani herself. After being raised by Mukhtar Begum, Rani moved in with her mother with whom she was reconciled with. After her initial success in the late 1960's, she married renowned director Hassan Tariq, of whom she had a daughter, Rabia. Due to conflicts, Hassan Tariq divorced Rani in the late 1970's. She then married film producer Mian Javed Qamar, who divorced her when it was discovered that Rani had cancer.^[1] During her treatment in London, she met famous cricketer Sarfaraz Nawaz. Soon they developed a good relationship with each other and got married. Rani helped Sarfraz in his election campaign in the late 1980's. But their relationship also did not last long and they parted.^[1] After getting divorced for the third time, Rani was struck by the grief of loneliness. Cancer also struck back and this time with much more intensity as Rani did not have much desire to live but to see her daughter get married.^[2]

Death[edit]

Rani died of cancer on 27 May 1993 at the age of 46 in Karachi, just a few days after her daughter Rabia's marriage. Shortly after Rani's death, her mother who was seriously ill and never knew of her daughter's death, also died. Rani's only sister also died three months later.Rani and her mother were buried side by side in Lahore in Muslim Town Cemetery.^[1][2]

Awards[edit]

Rani won a Nigar Award for the film Mera ghar meri jannat in 1968.^[2]She also won another Nigar Award for best actress for her role in the film Sona Chandi in 1983.^[2]

Filmography[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

1. ^ ^abcdefg'In memoriam: The Rani of our hearts lives on'. Dawn (newspaper). 25 May 2014. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
2. ^ ^abcdeSarfaraz Nawaz and Rani: Their Wedding and Beyond Asian Women Magazine, Retrieved 4 July 2019
3. ^ ^abcdeParvez Jabri (8 December 2017). 'Renowned actress Rani remembered today'. Business Recorder (newspaper). Retrieved 4 July 2019.

External links[edit]

• Rani on IMDb

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