Rani (Pakistani actress)
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Rani (1946–1993)
Dazzling Rani (Dec.1946 – May 1993)
By Erum Iqbal / May 14, 2008
Profile
Stunning Rani who act in both Urdu and Punjabi films and served long time as film heroine in Pakistan, real name is Nasira She was born on December 8, 1946 in Muzang, Lahore.. She is daughter of driver of Mukhtar Begum, wife of Agha Hashar Kashmiri, after Nasira mother left her alone Mukhtar Begum raise Nasira. Mukhtar Begum, an established artist of her time, had apparently seen talents in Nasira. she arranged dancing classes for Nasira, whose early dance inspiration was surprising. Soon Nasira became an expert dancer.
Career in cinema
It was Mukhtar Begum that recommended 19-year old Nasira to seasoned film director, Anwar Kamal Pasha. Pasha changed Nasira’s name to Rani Mukhtar, since Mukhtar Begum addressed Nasira as Rani beti, and offered her a minor role of a dancer in his film ‘Mehboob’ in 1961.
Thus, Rani Mukhtar debuted from the film ‘Mehboob’ in 1961. Later, she took off the word ‘Mukhtar’ from her name and came to be known as Rani.
From 1961 to 1964, Rani worked in numerous movies. With the exception of a few films, the rest were failures. During those days, there were rumors circulating about Rani that she was an average actress at best. she was dubbed a unfortunate actress.
The film ‘Saaz Aur Aawaaz’ was Rani’s first film in which she appeared as the lead lady opposite Waheed Murad. The movie was a success, it was directed by Usman Qasim, released on April 30, 1965, starring, Rani-Waheed Murad-Habib.
The masterpieces began to flow, as they would in the next two decades.
Expert film director, Hasan Tariq, was determined to take a chance with Rani, despite her past failures. He worked zealously with Rani and the rest of the film crew and came out with a mega hit movie, ‘Dewar Bhabhi’ , on May 5, 1967, starring: Rani- Waheed Murad- Santosh- Sabiha, status: Golden jubilee. Following the release of ‘Dewar Bhabhi’, Rani became the ‘super- star’, that was always there, but unknown to most others.
For 32 years, from 1961 to 1993, she was never outclassed. She kept her versatility until her final moments.
Rani’s Best Movies
Commander August 9, 1968
Dil mera dharkan teri April 26, 1968
Maan Beta September 26, 1969
Anjuman July 31, 1970 Rani- Waheed Murad<> Famous Dialogue “Uf Allah hum to kuchh keh bhi nahi saktay”. <> Famous songs of ‘Aap dil ki Anjuman mein’, Runa, ‘Dil dharkay mein tum say’, Runa, ‘Izhar bhi mushkil hai’, Noor Jehan. <>The film ‘Anjuman’ was named by most critics as the second greatest Pakistani movie, after ‘Armaan’.
Umrao jan Ada Rani- Shahid <> Famous songs ‘Aap farmayain kya kharidain gey’, Runa, ‘Jhumay kabhi naachain’, Runa, ‘Jo bacha tha wo lutanay kay liye Aaye hain’, Noor Jehan.
Tehzeeb Rani- Shahid
Khalish January 27, 1972 Rani- Waheed Murad Golden jubilee
Naag Muni April 17, 1972 Rani- waheed Murad Silver jubilee
Baharo phool barsao August 11, 197 Rani- Waheed Murad Golden jubilee
Laila Mujnu October 18, 1974 Rani- Waheed Murad Silver jubilee
Deedar November 15, 1974 Rani- Waheed Murad- Shahid Silver jubilee
Dilruba October 7, 1975 Rani- Waheed Murad Silver jubilee
Naag Aur Nagan March 26, 1976 Rani- Waheed Murad Silver jubilee
Surraiya Bhopali July 16,1976 Rani- Waheed Murad- Shahid <> Famous songs ‘Jis taraf Aankh otha oon, teri tasweraan hai’ Nahid Akhtar <>‘Tha yaqeen keh Aa yain gee ye rataan kabhi’ Nahid Akhtar
Saheli February 17, 1978 Rani- Shabnam- Waheed Murad Golden jubilee
Parakh April 7, 1978 Rani- Waheed MuradGolden jubilee
Nazrana January 9, 1978 Rani- Waheed Murad Silver jubilee
Behan bhai January 19, 1979 Rani- Waheed Murad- Mohammad Ali Golden jubilee
Tarana March 9, 1979 Rani- Waheed Murad Golden jubilee
Aurat Raaj July 12, 1979 Rani- Waheed Murad Golden jubilee.
Budnaam October 3, 1980 Rani- Waheed Murad- Mohammad Ali Golden jubilee
Awards
She won a Nigar Award for her superfluous [superb?] acting for the film ‘Mera ghar meri jannat’ in 1968.
She won a Nigar Award for best actress for the film ‘Sona Chandi’ in 1983.
Her TV Serial
Rani’s contributions extend beyond the films. She worked for Pakistan television, as well.
She appeared in two drama serials, ‘Khwahish’ and ‘Faraib’.
She garnered more fame and added new fans to her long list of admirers.
Lucky in Professional life but Unlike in Love
Rani’s first love was Kemal but could not get married due to some reasons.
Rani married thrice in her lifetime. First to top film director Hassan Tariq who divorced her in the 70s. Just after her marriage with an Industrialist, producer and Babur Cinema owner Mian Javed Qamar from Faisalabad, it was discovered that Rani had cancer. After knowing this Javed Qamer divorced her. During the treatment in London, she met famous cricketer fast bowler Sarfaraz Nawaz and married with her but later they went their separate ways.
Her Last Days
Cancer again attacked her, this time with full force. Rani was rushed to the hospital. Innumerable well-wishers were praying for her life. In the innermost recesses of her heart, she knew that all was over.
At the last days of her life at the hospital’s bed, the only thing that kept Rani going was the wish to see her daughter married off and once that was done, she died just a few days after Rabia’s (Rani’s Husan Tariq daughter) marriage to Dr. Anwar.
After exactly 33 days of Rani’s death, her mother who was seriously sick and never knew of her daughter’s death, also passed away. Rani’s only sister also died three months later.
“This icon of the 1960s and ’70s, lead lady behind some of the greatest films ever made, succumbed to cancer on May 27, 1993, at Karachi. She was only 51 years of age.”
Complete Filmography
1962 Mehboob
1963 Ik tera sahara
1963 Mouj Mela
1964 Aurat ka pyar
1964 Chhoti Ammi
1964 Chhoti Behan
1964 Ik Dil do deewane
1964 Safaid Khoon
1964 Shatranj
1965 Akhri Station
1965 Aurat
1965 Hazar Dastaan
1965 Nache Nagin baje Been
1965 Sanam
1965 Saz-o-Awaz
1965 Shabnam
1965 Saaz aur Awaz
1965 Yeh Jehan wale
1966 Bhai Jan
1966 Goonga
1966 Insaan
1966 Jokar
1966 Woh kon thi
1967 Be reham
1967 Devar Bhabi
1967 Hakumat
1967 Kafir
1967 Naadra
1967 Shab-e-khair
1967 Sitamgar
1967 Yateem
1968 Adalat
1968 Behan Bhai
1968 Chann Makhna
1968 Commander
1968 Dara 1968 Dil mera dharkan teri
1968 Ek hi rasta
1968 Mara Ghar meri Jannat
1968 Sajjan Pyara
1969 Dia aur Toofan
1969 Dilbar Jani
1969 Dil-e-betab
1969 Ghabroo Putt Punjab de
1969 Jind Jan
1969 Khoon-e-Nahaq
1969 Kochwan
1969 Mukhra Chann wara
1969 Maa Beta
1970 Akhri Chattan
1970 Anjuman
1970 Chann Sajna
1970 Dil dian lagian
1970 Do nain swali
1970 Duniya matlab di
1970 Jeib Kutra
1970 Mehram Dil da
1970 Rabb di Shaan
1970 Sajjan Beli
1970 Shama aur Parwana
1970 Taxi Driver
1971 Babul
1971 Des mera jeedaraa da
1971 Do Baaghi
1971 Geo Jatta
1971 Ishq bina ki jeena
1971 Mr. 303
1971 Rab rakha
1971 Sakhi Lutera
1971 Siran naal sardarian
1971 Sucha souda
1971 Tehzeeb
1971 Ucha naa pyar da
1971 Wehshi
1972 Azaadi
1972 Badley gi Duniya Sathi
1972 Baharo Phool Barsao
1972 Bhai Bhai
1972 Dhol jawanian mane
1972 Dil naal Sajjan de
1972 Ghairat te Qanoon
1972 Khalish
1972 Meri ghairat teri izzat
1972 Naag Muni
1972 Sodagar
1972 Umrao Jan Ada
1973 Ek thi Larki
1973 Mr. 420
1973 Pyasa
1974 Deedar
1974 Laila Majnoo
1974 Zulm kade nein phalda
1975 Dilruba
1975 Ik gunah aur sahi
1975 Pulekha
1976 Aulad
1976 Naag aur Nagin
1976 Surraya Bhoopali
1976 Zaroorat
1977 Begum Jan
1977 Kaloo
1978 Nazrana
1978 Parakh
1978 Saheli
1978 Seeta, Maryam, Margrete
1979 Ab Ghar jane do
1979 Aurat Raj
1979 Behan Bhai
1979 Ibadat
1979 Josh
1979 Khushboo
1979 Mr. Ranjha
1979 Naqsh-e-Qadam
1979 Nawabzadi
1979 Nei Tehzeeb
1979 Tarana
1980 Badnaam
1980 Haye yeh Shohar
1980 Lahoo de rishte
1980 Sheikh Chilli
1981 Gun Man
1981 Watan
1982 Kinara
1982 Aas Paas
1983 Bigri naslen
1983 Deewana Mastana
1983 Kala Sumandar
1983 Sona Chandi
1984 Chor Chokidar
1984 Dada Ustad
1984 Devar Bhabhi
1984 Iman te Farangi
1984 Ishq Pecha
1984 Jagga te Reshma
1984 Judai
1984 Laraka
1984 Raja Rani
1984 Sajawal Daku
1984 Ucha Shamla Jatt da
1984 Wadda Khan
1984 Aag ka Sumandar
1984 Aaj ka Inssan
1985 Ann Parh
1985 Babur Khan
1985 Chandni
1985 Chann Baloch
1985 Do Hathkarian
1985 Ek Dulhan
1985 Ghulami
1985 Khoon aur Pani
1985 Khuddar
1985 Muqaddar
1985 Sahib Bahadur
1985 Thugg Badshah
1986 Chall so Chall
1986 Qulli
1986 Shehnai
1987 Kala Toofan
1987 Zalzala
1987 Zidbazi
1989 Aap ki khatir
1991 Truck Driver
1991 Yohnavey
