Bilquis Khanum (born 13 August 1954), also known as Nisho (Urdu; نشو۔), is a Pakistani film actress. She has worked in more than 150 feature films of Lollywood.
Early life Bilquis Begum was born in Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan. She completed her studies from University of Punjab.
Career In the beginning, Nisho was in theatre at school. She made her big screen debut in the film Baazi in 1970. She moved to Karachi, she worked in Lollywood movies. She appeared in films Rangeela, Tiger Gang, Roop Behroop, Bazigar, Yaar Des Punjab Day, Yeh Aman. After the success of her movies she changed her name to Nisho. Later she appeared in films with Waheed Murad and Nadeem Baig. She also sang songs in movies written by her husband Tasleem Fazli, a poet. Nisho also appeared in movies Zalim Tay Mazloom, Namak Harram, Phool Meray Gulshan Ka and Neelaam.
Personal life Nisho first married her class-fellow Inam Rabbani, but later divorced him. Then she was married to songwriter and poet Tasleem Fazli and they had a daughter named Ayesha Fazli who later married Ali Raza Khan, son of actress Firdous Begum. Nisho's husband died on 17 August 1982. After his death, Nisho married captain Jamal Pasha; the singer Hamza Pasha is their son. She has three children; including actress Sahiba. Nisho's daughter Sahiba is married to actor Afzal Khan. Her grandson Ahsan Afzal Khan is also an actor.
Filmography Television YearTitleRoleNetwork1996 Mahpara Mahpara PTV2012 Ik Doojay Ki Liay Nisho PTV2015 Yeh Chahtein Yeh Ranjishein Aliya PTV2023 Saas Nahi Raas Madam Wajahat Mun TV
Film Year Film Language 1970 Baazi Urdu 1970 Rangeela Urdu 1971 Tiger Gang Urdu 1971 Roop Behroop Urdu 1971 Bazigar Punjabi 1971 Yaar Des Punjab Day Punjabi 1971 Yeh Aman Urdu 1972 Baazar Urdu 1972 Angarey Urdu 1973 Farz Urdu 1973 Nadan Urdu 1973 Aar Par Urdu 1973 Sehray Kay Phool Urdu 1973 Mulaqat Urdu 1973 Dulhan Rani Urdu 1973 Insan Aur Gadha Urdu 1973 Jaal Urdu 1973 Kubra Ashiq Urdu 1973 Ek Thi Larki Urdu 1973 Tera Gham Rahay Salamat Urdu 1974 Samaj Urdu 1974 Mitti Ke Putlay Urdu 1974 Zalim Tay Mazloom Punjabi 1974 Parda Na Uthao Urdu 1974 Namak Harram Urdu 1974 Phool Meray Gulshan Ka Urdu 1974 Imandar Urdu 1974 Neelaam Urdu 1974 Bahisht Urdu 1975 Paisa Urdu 1975 Moashra Urdu 1975 Shikwa Urdu 1975 Gumrah Urdu 1975 Professor Urdu 1975 Bikhray Moti Urdu 1975 Neiki Badi Urdu 1975 Athra Punjabi 1975 Soorat Aur Seerat Urdu 1975 Haiwan Urdu 1975 Roshni Urdu 1975 Neik Parveen Urdu 1976 Zubaida Urdu 1976 Rastay Ka Pathar Urdu 1976 Aaj Aur Kal Urdu 1976 Society Girl Urdu 1976 Badtameez Punjabi 1976 Jatt Kurian Tun Darda Punjabi 1976 Dharkan Urdu 1977 Aamna Samna Urdu 1977 Gora Kala Urdu 1977 BeGunah Punjabi 1977 Aj Diyan Kurrian Punjabi 1978 Dil Kay Daagh Urdu 1978 Aadmi Urdu 1978 Ehtjaj Urdu 1978 Kall day Munday Punjabi 1978 Lakha Punjabi 1979 Mohammad Bin Qasim Urdu 1980 Hanstay Aansoo Urdu 1980 Pyari Urdu 1981 Tangay Wali Urdu 1982 Saharay Urdu 1983 Qudrat Punjabi 1986 Siasat Urdu 1986 Toofan Aur Zindagi Urdu 1986 Jawand O Toofan Pashto 1987 Nazuk Rishtay Urdu 1987 Meri Awaz Urdu 1989 Zulm Da Suraj Punjabi 1992 Mr. 420 Urdu 1994 Khubsoorat Sheitan Urdu 1994 Anokha Pyar Urdu 2016 Gunah Ka Anjam Urdu 2019 Baaji Urdu 2023 Huey Tum Ajnabi Urdu
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