Nargis (Urdu: نرگس), born Ghazala Idrees, is a Pakistani
film
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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.
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).
[نرگس کون ہے؟ - BBC]
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Incidents of domestic violence
In March 2002, Nargis was kidnapped and allegedly assaulted by dismissed police inspector Abid Boxer. She reported that Abid had been intimidating her because she refused to pursue a relationship with him. Abid was accused of establishing strong connections with organized crime and gangsters.
In November 2024, she was reportedly subjected to severe torture by her husband, Inspector Majid Bashir, after she declined to transfer her property into his name.
Awards and recognition
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Nigar Award
The Nigar Awards () were presented in an annual award show to recognize outstanding achievement in Pakistani cinema, after having been revived in 2017 following a 15-year absence. The honors are awarded by Nigar Magazine founded in 1948. The ...
s for 'Best Supporting Actress' in Punjabi language films
Madam Rani in 1995 and in ''Kala Raj'' (1997)
Selected filmography
References
External links
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Nargis filmography at IMDb
Living people
20th-century Pakistani actresses
21st-century Pakistani actresses
Nigar Award winners
Pakistani female dancers
Pakistani dancers
Pakistani film actresses
Pakistani stage actresses
Year of birth missing (living people)
Pakistani women comedians
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