Rubi Niazi (born 1972) is a Pakistani former actress and model. She is known for her performances in the movies Mr. 420 (1992), Aaj Ka Daur (1992), Behroopia (1993), Jannat (1993) and Albela Ashiq (1994). In 1992 she won Nigar Award for Best Actress for her role in the film Mr. 420.
Early life Rubi's family had migrated from India to Pakistan after the partition and settled in Karachi. Born in 1972, Rubi was raised in Karachi.
Career Rubi started working as a model for various commercials and fashion designers. Her acting career began in the theatre, where she worked with artists like Umer Sharif and Moin Akhtar. Later, she also appeared in some TV plays. Her debut film was Umer Sharif's Mr. 420, released in 1992. The film was commercially successful and opened the doors to Lollywood for her. Her later movies Aaj Ka Daur (1992) and Behroopia (1993) also performed well at the box office. During her short film career, Rubi appeared in 12 Urdu and Punjabi movies.
In 1995, she played a role in Asghar Nadeem Syed's TV series Chand Grehan.
Personal life Rubi married the filmmaker Aslam Natha and quit Lollywood. Her husband was later murdered in 1995 in Karachi. They have a daughter, who was born soon after Natha's death.
Filmography Television series YearTitleRoleNetwork 1994 Akhri Baat Hadiqa / Jamila PTV 1995 Chand Grehan Shireen STN 1997 Haeyi Jaydi Rubi PTV 2008 Mushkbar Lubna PTV 2010 Hawa Rait Aur Aangan Naghmana PTV
Telefilm YearTitleRole2012 Roshni Ki Dastak Mrs. Insaf
Film Year Film Language 1992 Mr. 420 Urdu 1992 Aaj Ka Dour Urdu 1993 Behrupia Urdu 1993 Ilzam Punjabi / Urdu 1993 Jannat Urdu 1993 Jadoo Nagri Punjabi / Urdu 1994 Nehla Dehla Punjabi / Urdu 1994 Mahallaydar Punjabi / Urdu 1994 Albela Ashiq Urdu 1995 Mr K2 Urdu 1995 Chhupay Rustam Punjabi / Urdu 1995 Mastana Mahi Punjabi 1995 Naam Ki Suhagan Urdu
Awards and recognition Year Award Category Result Film Ref. 1992 Nigar Award Best Actress Mr. 420
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