Firdous Begum

Firdous Begum (born Parveen; 4 August 1947 – 16 December 2020), known mononymously as Firdous, was a Pakistani film actress known for her role in 1970's Heer Ranjha film. She appeared in more than 150 uncertain films, including one hundred thirty Punjabi, twenty Urdu and three Pushto films.[1] She started her career as a supporting actress with Fanoos film in 1963, and later she played lead role in Malangi.[2]

Firdous Begum
Born
Parveen

(1947-08-04)4 August 1947
Lahore, British India
Died16 December 2020(2020-12-16) (aged 73)
Lahore, Pakistan
OccupationActress
Years active1963–1980s
Notable work
Heer Ranjha (1970)
Malangi (1965)
Spouse(s)Akmal Khan (died 1967)
Ejaz Durrani
AwardsNigar Awards

Biography

She was born as Parveen in Lahore, British India on 4 August 1947.[1][3] During her career, she met Akmal Khan, lead actor of Malangi, and later they married, however Akmal died in 1967.[2][3] She then married Ejaz Durrani, her co-actor of Heer Ranjha. She had three children, including two sons and a daughter.[2] Her other prominent films include Khandaan, Lai Laag and Aurat.[4] She died of brain hemorrhage on 16 December 2020 after being shifted to Lahore hospital for treatment.[5]

Filmography
YearTitleRoleNotesRef
1963Fanoos[3]Firdous's debut film which was a flop
1965Malangi [3]A popular film which established Firdous as a major actress[3]
1970Heer RanjhaHeerA huge box office success. Music was by Khwaja Khurshid Anwar, film songs lyrics were by Ahmad Rahi. This film won 5 Nigar Awards[6][3]

References
  1. "Firdous Begum breathes her last at 75". 16 December 2020.
  2. Staff, Images (16 December 2020). "Heer Ranjha icon Firdous Begum passes away at 73". Images.
  3. "Film legend Firdous is no more". Dawn (newspaper). 17 December 2020. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
  4. "Veteran Pakistani actress Firdous Begum passes away: family sources". www.thenews.com.pk.
  5. Barve, Ameya (16 December 2020). "Pakistani actress Firdous Begum dies at 73". www.indiatvnews.com.
  6. Nigar Awards - 1970 Cineplot.com website, Published 13 May 2010, Retrieved 30 June 2021
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