Nargis (Pakistani actress)

Nargis (Urdu: نرگس), born Ghazala Majid, 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]

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

Nargis
نرگس
Born
Ghazala Majid

1976|08|11
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
OccupationActress,
Years active1992-2014
Known forFilm
Notable work
SpouseMajid Bashir
Children2
Parents
  • Idrees Bhatti (father)
  • Kosar Parveen (mother)
Awards2 Nigar Awards in 1995 and 1997

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]

Awards and recognition

Selected filmography
Year Film Language
1983Johar Ki BehenPunjabi
1994International LuterayUrdu/Punjabi
1994Ghunda RajPunjabi
1994Danda Peer[3]Punjabi
1995Madam Rani[2]Punjabi
1995Main Ne Pyar KiyaPunjabi
1995Shartia Mithay[3]Punjabi
1996Aao Pyar KarenUrdu
1996MummyUrdu
1997Kala Raj[4]Punjabi
1997MafiaUrdu
1997Kuri Munda Razi[2]Punjabi
1998Choorian[2]Punjabi
1998DopattaPunjabi
1999Hawwa Ki BetiUrdu
1999Kursi Aur QanoonUrdu
2000Long Da Lashkara[2]Punjabi
2000Yaar Badshah[3]Punjabi
2002Babbu KhanPunjabi
2004Daaman Aur ChingariUrdu
2007Soha Jora[5]Punjabi
2007Ghundi RunnPunjabi
2009Aaj Ki LarkiUrdu
2009SuhaaganPunjabi
2014NaseeboPunjabi
2014Dushman Rani[5]

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. نرگس کون ہے؟ - BBC BBC URDU.com website, Published 23 April 2004, Retrieved 3 February 2022
  3. "Did you know: Lollywood's Nargis shuns movies to be religious scholar". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 25 October 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
  4. 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.
  5. 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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