Najma Mehboob (1949 – 6 December 1983) was a Pakistani film and TV actress. She mostly played character and mother roles in dramas and films both in Urdu and Punjabi languages.
Early life Najma was born in 1949 in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Initially, she worked in stage plays.
Career She first appeared on television in 1969 with the drama Haathi Daant telecast from Pakistan Television, Lahore. Afterward, she appeared in several individual television dramas and serials. She also acted in 82 films, the first of which was Geo Dhola (1969), while Nazak Rishtay (1987), her last film was released after her death.
Personal life Najma was married to TV producer Muhammad Nisar Hussain and had one child with him.
Death On 6 December 1983, she died at Lahore after being hit by a running train during the shooting for the Punjabi film Rickshaw Driver while she was trying to save a child.
Filmography Television series YearTitleRoleNetwork1969 Haathi Daant Hina PTV1980 Chanan Tay Darya Jugnu PTV1981 Dehleez Salma PTV1982 Qarz Bibi Ji PTV1982 Sarab Rabia PTV1982 Badzeed Nazma PTV1982 Sona Chandi Frasat Ali Khan's mother PTV1983 Qasai Aur Mehngai Zohra PTV1983 Shikayatain Hakayatain Abida PTV
Film Year Film Language 1969 Geo Dhola Punjabi 1972 Khalish Urdu 1973 Farz Urdu 1973 Khuda Tay Maa Punjabi 1973 Be Imaan Urdu 1973 Aas Urdu 1973 Rangeela Aur Munawar Zarif Urdu 1973 Mr. Budhu Urdu 1973 Tera Gham Rahay Salamat Urdu 1974 Aaina Aur Soorat Urdu 1974 Namak Harram Urdu 1974 Naukar Wohti Da Punjabi 1974 Sacha Jhoota Urdu 1974 Intezar Urdu 1974 Neelaam Urdu 1974 Bhool Urdu 1975 Farz Aur Mamta Urdu 1975 Paisa Urdu 1975 Pyar Ka Mousam Urdu 1975 Zeenat Urdu 1975 Sultana Daku Punjabi 1975 Guddi Punjabi 1975 Jab Jab Phool Khile Urdu 1975 Zeenat Urdu 1975 Roshni Urdu 1975 Anari Urdu 1975 Shararat Urdu 1975 Sheeda Pastol Punjabi 1976 Aulad Urdu 1976 Khoufnak Punjabi 1976 Raja Jani Urdu 1976 Insan Aur Farishta Urdu 1976 Chitra Te Shera Punjabi 1976 Andaata Urdu 1976 Aaj Aur Kal Urdu 1976 Jano Kapatti Punjabi 1976 Daaman Ki Aag Urdu 1976 Waqt Urdu 1976 Sohni Mehinwal Punjabi 1976 Dekha Jaye Ga Urdu 1976 Akh Lari Bado Badi Punjabi 1976 Nasheman Urdu 1976 Thaggan day Thagg Punjabi 1976 Kil Kil Mera Naa Punjabi 1977 Tera Vi Jawab Nein Punjabi 1977 Aamna Samna Urdu 1977 Aashi Urdu 1977 Dard Urdu 1977 Jeenay Ki Rah Urdu 1977 Khamosh Punjabi 1977 Apnay Huay Paraey Urdu 1978 Bohat Khoob Urdu 1978 Insan Aur Sheitan Urdu 1978 Intekhab Urdu 1978 Mehman Urdu 1978 Ghazi Ilamuddin Shaheed Punjabi 1978 Khuda Aur Mohabbat Urdu 1978 Awaz Urdu 1978 Achhay Mian Urdu 1978 Dushman Ki Talash Punjabi / Pashto 1978 Qayamat Urdu 1979 Takht Ya Takhta Punjabi 1979 Har Fun Moula Punjabi 1980 Ham Dono Urdu 1980 Saima Urdu 1980 Rishta Urdu 1980 Chotay Nawab Urdu 1980 Double Cross Urdu 1980 Sheikh Chilli Punjabi 1981 Saala Sahib Punjabi 1981 Qurbani Urdu 1981 Muftbar Punjabi 1981 Faslay Urdu 1982 Pasbaan Urdu 1982 Charda Suraj Punjabi 1982 Aahat Urdu 1983 Sahib Jee Punjabi 1983 Dillan day Souday Punjabi 1983 Nazra Punjabi 1983 Qudrat Punjabi 1983 Murad Khan Punjabi 1983 Rickshaw Driver Punjabi 1983 Deevana Mastana Punjabi 1987 Nazak Rishtay Punjabi
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Result Title Ref. 1983 PTV Award Best Actress Shikayatain Hakayatain
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