Naghma,
who used to be known as 'Queen of Punjabi films' in her time, debuted in
the film 'Chaudhry', in 1962.
'Chaudhry'
was released under the banner of popular films and directed by Muzaffar
Tahir. With that, commenced a career that had not ended until last year.
Relatively speaking, she is quite senior in the sense that actresses
like Firdous, Anjuman, Aaliya and Mumtaz launched their movie careers
after Naghma.
One
reason among many for her rapid rise in the Punjabi films was that
Naghma quickly transformed herself to the environment needed for such
movies.
Additionally, her mastery over Punjabi language, her flawless dialogues
and her costumes made her an ideal representative of the Punjabi
culture.
That
made a lot of difference in the Pakistani movies of that era.
Regarding heroines, Naghma happened to be the third lead actress, after
Bahar and Deeba.
Two
years later, in 1964, she became a star with the release of the super
hit Punjabi film, 'Hath jori'. Director, Aslam Irani. Naghma played the
lead romantic character opposite actor Akmal.
Cine-goers had seldom seen a movie that had so surpassed their
expectations.
She made her lucky strike in the film 'Khan daan', in 1964 and
comfortably played the lead romantic role opposite Mohammad Ali.
Directed by Riaz Ahmed.
'Khan
daan' is one movie among many that is well worth remembering.
Likewise, in the same year, Naghma appeared as lead actress opposite
Waheed Murad in the film 'Mamta', directed by Qadeer Ghauri.
The
public gravitates to all her movies, so as to have a glimpse of Naghma,
the star.
Gorgeous and glamorous Naghma was the heroine opposite actor- comedian,
Nazar in the film 'Inspector'.
She
played the lead romantic role opposite actor Asad Bukhari in the film
'Ik perdaisi ik mutyaar'.
It is
the loving presence and voice of Naghma herself that keeps the movie
humming-she has been a magnificent performer and a very likeable
actress.
She
worked in the film 'Sassi Punnu', released on July 26, 1968, under the
banner of Habib films. Cast included Naghma- Iqbal Hasan- Zeenat-
Aaliya- Munawwar Zareef- Mazhar Shah. Producer- Director, Riaz Ahmed,
music, Rehman Verma.
She
appeared as supporting actress in the film 'Daachi' and 'Baaghi sipahe'.
The
film always has been Naghma's home ground. The directors cast her in the
unerringly smart movies like the three below, in which she appeared as
lead actress:
The
film 'Pilpili saheb', Naghma- Akmal, director, Aslam Irani.
'Bhariya mela', Naghma- Akmal, director, Aslam Irani.
'Muqabila', Naghma- Akmal, director, Aslam Irani.
Below
are three absorbing two and a half hour movies, which did exemplify her
style on-screen. She worked as heroine opposite Habib, directed by Aslam
Irani:
'Babul da wehra', 'Mela do din da', 'Lungotia'.
She was
paired on occasions with Habib and Akmal as mentioned in the above six
films.
Those
were amazing days, when Naghma worked in family- friendly movies,
fraught with enriched lyrics.
No one
got tired talking or bored listening to anything involved with those
projects.
Below are three standout movies:
She
appeared as lead actress opposite Aijaz in Rangeela's first and most
successful Urdu film, 'Diya aur tufaan'.
Its
profoundly moving story and visual beauty is definitely worth watching.
Director Shabab Kiranvi's hit movie 'Mehtaab'.
Naghma
appeared as supporting actress opposite side hero, Roshan, in director
Shabab Kiranvi's hit film 'Maan kay Aansu'.
The
four films below proves an enjoyable and sharp surprise to the movie
goers, when it comes to Naghma's understanding of her various
characters:
She
appeared as supporting actress in the films 'Neelaam', 'Sameera',
'Baraat', and 'Saazish'.
Naghma
enjoys perfect health and very recently, she was still in great shape.
She worked in one hundred plus movies in her eventful movie career.
That
included both her lead and side roles.
Her
artistry is evident perhaps no where more so than in the six movies
below:
'Doli'
directed by Haider Chaudhry, Naghma- Akmal played the lead roles.
'Jigri
yaar', director Iftikhar Khan, Naghma- Ajmal worked as lead artists.
'Dilaan
day sauday', 'Mukhra chanwarga', 'Teray Ishq nachaya.'
'Anwara', directed by Khalifa Saeed.
She
worked in movies in the spirit of those days gone by. The absolute
admiration of her fans for her is worth applauding.
Additionally, her role was fabulous in the six films below and Naghma
began a new era of success in her career:
'Khan
chacha', 'Sultan', 'Aasoo billa', 'Charhda suraj'.
The
golden jubilee film 'Mastana mahi', 1971, director, Iftikhar Khan, cast
included, Naghma- Waheed Murad- Aaliya- Saqi.
'Sarachay sardaraan day', Naghma- Iqbal Hasan played the lead roles.
Naghma
married Habib and together they spent a long, blissful married life.
Unfortunately, things did not work out in the long run and it resulted
in their separation.
As for
her films, she almost always seems to find a niche that needs filling.
Below are three examples:
'Pind
dilairaan da', Naghma- Habib played the lead roles.
'Bala
gajar', Naghma -Habib appeared in key roles.
'Chan
tara', director, M. J. Rana, Naghma- Habib played the lead roles.
In
times due course, Naghma was not the only Punjabi film actress any
longer. Because she had to face stiff competition from Firdous and
Aasia.
Confidant of her acting prowess, Naghma moved boldly and faced every new
challenge with courage and fortitude.
'I have
always delighted most in my work in movies', Naghma once remarked.
Movies
like the three below propelled Naghma to the topmost position:
'Jani
dushman', Naghma- Sudhir.
'Seedha
rasta', Naghma- Yusuf Khan.
'Punchi
tay perdaisi', director, Altaf Husain.
In
fact, Naghma side tracked her film career for a while, but resumed it
again.
On her
second coming, she appeared in exciting character roles.
The two films below, directed by Khalifa Saeed, could not succeed:
'Asghara', 'Intiqaam'.
Looking
back at her long career in the Pakistani cinema, 1962- 2002, we come
across sumptuous and stimulating movies.
Because
she also acted fairly well in her later movies, her celebratory
characters in the three movies below gripped the hearts of fans:
'Do
nain sawali', 'Qadira', 'Qaasu'.
The
innocence of her earlier movies was that they were served without much
spice or shading.
Her
successive films continued to attain popularity. The six films below
pride themselves on their clever lyricism:
'Dil
naal sajan day', 'Chaar khoon day piyasay', 'perdaisaan', 'Sohna jani',
'Daulat nay ghairat', 'Sajan bay perwah.'
Cine-goers take great delight in her movies, which has achieved the
industry quality.
Such
movies put Naghma's showbiz career on the upswing.
Below
are four movies, which are a testament to her cinematic understanding:
'Yaar
nibhanday yaar yaan', 'Bhain bhara', 'Deira sajna da', 'Pehla waar.'
What
else can give us so much pleasure now and for years to come? Naghma's
movies, of course!
Below
are three examples of Naghma's dedication to her work:
'Ut
Khuda da wair', 'Takay hoandiyan da pyar' and Naghma's production,
'Athro ik mutya day.'
She had
been successful in most of her movies keeping viewers engaged in the
romantic story.
Her
intense, charismatic performance in the title role vaulted her to fame.
Below
are three films whose stories managed to evoke interest among movie
buffs:
'Maan
bhar Awaan da', 'Sajan milday kadi kadi', 'Chore naalay chitar.'
According to a report published in the film magazine, 'Nigar', Naghma
married director Aslam Irani.
Naghma's past performances are indisputably alive.
On the
basis of that, the film critics have substantiated her performance over
the years.
Her
achievement in the three films below similarly was superlative:
'Insaaf
ho to aisa', 'Zaiwar', 'Khul na'ik.'
Naghma,
you have our eternal gratitude for delivering such a profound lesson in
such an easy way.
Below
are three examples of her profound lessons:
'Umar
Mukhtar', 'Dil tera Aashiq', 'Mohabbat hai kya cheese.'
She
worked with distinction in the films 'Chooriyaan' and 'Kaalay naag.'
Quality
films like 'Barsaat ki raat' and 'Perdaisi' aspire to grandeur and
seriousness.
The
movies, on the other hand, maintain a professional consistency.
The
success of movies like 'Dulha lay kar jaaoon gee' and 'Dopatta' is
another chapter in Naghma's remarkable career.
Naghma,
who is surrounded by a lifetime of memories, is as impressionable as
ever.
She is
60 and looks it, but her spirit is much younger-ageless, in fact.
Her
devoted admirers thoroughly enjoy recalling her movies of yester year.
That
aside, Naghma does not actively participate in movies any longer.
Once in a while, she makes her
presence felt as a supporting actress.
Nevertheless, the show goes on!
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