Jabeen Jalil (born April 1, 1937) is a former Indian actress. In a two decade-long career, she appeared in 23 Hindi and 4 Punjabi films. Her notable works include New Delhi (1956), Chaudhary Karnail Singh (1960)—which won her the National Film Award for Best Actress—and Taj Mahal (1963).
Early life Jalil was born in a Sayyid Muslim family on 1 April 1937. Her father Sayyad Abu Ahmed Jaleel was a Bengali I.C.S. officer during the British Raj, while her mother Dilaara Jaleel was a homemaker who came from a Lahore-based family.
Career Jalil was discovered by actors Nigar Sultana and Dilip Kumar who were the guests in her college's cultural function; they suggested her to pursue a career in acting.
Jalil made her acting debut with a leading role in Raat Ke Rahi (1953), opposite Shammi Kapoor. She went on to play supporting characters in successful films such as New Delhi (1956) and Taj Mahal (1963). In 1960, she won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in the Punjabi film Chaudhary Karnail Singh (1960), in which she was paired with Prem Chopra. Jalil's last appearance was in Vachan (1974).
Personal life Jalil married Ashok Kak, a Kashmiri Pandit, in 1968. Their son Divvij Kak is also an actor.
Partial filmography Year Title Role Language Notes1954GuzaaraHindiDebut film1955LuteraHindi1956New DelhiNirmalaHindiChar Minar HindiQeematHindi1957Jeevan SaathiHindiFashionHindi1958RaaginiRaaginiHindiHathkadiHindiPanchayatHindi1959Bedard Zamana Kya JaaneHindiRaat Ke RahiHindi1960Chaudhary Karnail SinghPunjabi1961BatwaraHindiKhiladiHindi1962Jadugar DakuHindiSachche MotiHindi1963Taj MahalLadli BanoHindiZingaroHindiThe HouseholderUncredited RoleHindi/EnglishAeh Dharti Punjab DiPunjabi1964Geet Baharan DePunjabi1967Ghar Ka ChiragHindiRajooHindiKade Dhupp Kade ChhaanPunjabi1974VachanHindi
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