Neeli (, born Neelofar) is a former Pakistani film actress who acted in Urdu, Pashto, Sindhi and Punjabi language films.Filmography of actress Neeli on Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website Retrieved 14 March 2018
Early life Neelofar was born on 24 June 1966 in Hyderabad, Pakistan.
Career The director/producer Yunus Malik, a family friend, offered Neeli a role in a Punjabi film Akhri Jang. Sangeeta signed her for a role in the Urdu film Kasam Munne Kee. After that film, Sajjad Gul signed her up in his films Choron Ki Barat and Haseena 420. She starred in Madame Bavary in 1988 and had a double role in Kalay Chor. Later, she was paired with Javed Sheikh, and together they starred in Sher Ali (1992), Khuda Gawah (1993), Mushkil (1995), Jeeva (1995), and Chief Saab (1996). Neeli's pairing with Javed Sheikh was popular in films and then she worked in a PTV drama Yeh Jahan in 1994 under the name "Khoobsurat Jahan", which was shot on location in Scotland and London. Mushkil, dealing with the subject of child labour, was Sheikh's debut as director. After the decline of the Pakistani film industry in the early 2000s, Neeli gradually left the business in 2006.
Personal life She married a businessman and has two children with him. She along with her family moved and settled in Dubai.Profile of actress Neeli on pak101.com website Retrieved 13 March 2022 She was close friends with actors Jawed Sheikh, Nadeem and Sangeeta.
Filmography Television series YearTitleRoleNetwork1994 Yeh Jahan Ambreen PTV
Film Year Film Role 2006 Dulhan Banti Hain Naseeboan Waliaan 2006 Kudyoon Ko Daley 2000 Ham Khilari Pyar Ke 2000 Meri Tauba 1999 Darindgi 1999 Ishq Zinda Rahe Ga 1998 Very Good Duniya Very Bad Laug 1998 Insaf Ho To Aisa 1998 Khalnaik 1998 Harjai 1998 Hathiara 1998 Dushman Da Kharak 1997 Mard Jeene Nahin Dete 1997 Karam Data 1997 Fareb 1997 Dil Tera Aashiq 1996 Chief Sahib 1996 Dana 1996 Sakhi Badshah 1996 Chief Sahab 1996 Kurdion Ko Daley Dana 1996 Aao Pyar Karen 1995 Jeeva 1995 Mushkil 1995 Jo Darr Gya Woh Marr Gya 1995 Ham Nahin Ya Tum Nahin 1994 Nehla Dehla 1994 Pajero Group 1994 Aakhri Mujra 1994 Ziddi Gujjar 1993 Khuda Ghawah 1993 Aan 1993 Zamana 1993 Anhoni 1993 Farishta 1993 Wardi 1993 Yaadgar 1993 Be Taj Badshah 1993 Sheeda Talli 1993 Katwal 1993 Nadir Shah 1993 Nuri Bahadur 1992 Sher Ali 1992 Abida 1992 Parinday 1992 Dosti 1992 Daku Raj 1992 Sher Jang 1992 Pamela 1992 Abdullah the Great 1992 Mohabbat Ke Saudagar 1992 Dehshat Gard 1992 Lashkar 1991 Piar Aur Paisa 1991 Darya Khan 1991 Bakhtawar 1991 Khatron Ke Khilari 1991 Teen Yakke Teen Chhakke 1991 Dolat Ke Pujari 1991 Saat Khoon Muaf 1991 Da Jurmunu Badshah 1991 Kalay Chor 1990 Chann Badmuash 1990 Aakhri Takra 1990 Choran Di Rani 1990 Marshal 1990 Jailor 1990 Jangju Goreelay 1990 International Guerillas 1990 Insaniyat Kay Dushman 1989 Yamla Jatt 1989 Ameer Khan 1989 Allah Khair 1989 Toofani Bijlian 1989 Jang Hi Jang 1989 Madam Bawari 1989 Karmu Dada 1989 Rangeelay Jasoos 1989 Mera Challenge 1989 Sheran Di Maa 1989 Roop ki Rani 1989 Sarfarosh 1989 Jan Nisar 1989 Jaal 1988 Allah Dad 1988 Maasoom Gawah 1988 Jang 1988 Dilawar Khan 1988 Qatil 1988 Hesab Ketab 1988 Haseena 420 1988 Tohfa 1988 Maula Baksh 1987 Choron Ki Barat 1987 Bazi 1987 Lava 1987 Bhoot Bangla 1987 Lady Reporter 1986 Aakhri Jung
Awards and recognition Neeli won 7 Nigar Awards and 2 National Awards.
Nigar Awards Year Award Category Result Film Ref. 1987 Nigar Awards Best Supporting Actress Qasam Munney Ki 1989 Best Actress Madam Bawari 1991 Bakhtawar 1993 Zamana 1994 Aakhri Mujra 1996 Best Supporting Actress Sakahi Badshah 1997 Best Actress Mard Jeenay Nahi Dete
National Awards Year Award Category Result Film Ref. 1988 National Awards Best Actress Haseena 420 1991 Bakhtawar
See also List of Lollywood actors
References
External links
Actress Neeli on YouTube