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Zamurrad
زمرد
Born
Zamurrad Sultana

Amritsar, British India
Other namesPakistani Kamini Kaushal
Sitara
Nazi
Choti Zamurrad
Occupations
  • Actress
  • Dancer
  • Model
Years active1957 – 2016
SpouseShahid (div.)
Children1

Zamurrad Sultana, also known as Zamurrad (Urdu; زمرد) is a Pakistani film actress.[1] Active in Lollywood from 1957 to 2016, she appeared in over 233 Urdu, Punjabi, and Pashto films, predominantly in supporting and character roles.[1] She was among Pakistan's most popular actresses from the 1960s to the 1980s.[2][1]

She was also known for her exceptional dance skills, particularly in Punjabi cinema during the 1970s and 1980s,[1] and was known for her popular item songs.[1]

Early life

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Zamurrad Sultana was born in 1946 in Amritsar, British India.[1]She was born into a musical family and received artistic training under the guidance of her parents from a young age.[3][4]Before her film career, she worked as a tawaif in the Shahi Mohallah area of Lahore, later known as Heera Mandi.[5] She received extensive training in classical dance and music from expert teachers, skills that later became a cornerstone of her film performances.[1]

Career

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Zamurrad began her acting career in 1957 with the Urdu film Masoom. In 1958, she appeared in Urdu film Hasrat where she played the role of actor Yousaf Khan's sister.[1] Initially, to distinguish herself from another actress with the same name, she was referred to as '"Choti Zamurrad" (Little Zamurrad), while the other was "Bari Zamurrad" (Big Zamurrad).[1]

During her career, Zamurrad used two other screen names such as Sitara and Nazi. Shabab Kiranvi gave her the name Sitara for his film Gulbadan.[1] She gained some recognition under this name for her dance performance to the song Bajai Yeh Kesi Been Liya Sukh Chaen Mera Chheen in the film Saheli (1960).[1]

Then she worked in the Karachi-based film Hamein Bhi Jeene Do, director Butt Kasher cast her as a solo heroine and gave her the name "Nazi," publicizing her as Pakistani Kamini Kaushal.[1]

She appeared in many famous films such as Gulfam (1961), Maa Baap (1967), Saiqa (1968), Naseeb Apna Apna (1970), and Ziddi (1973).[1][6]

During the 1970s, Zamurrad was regarded as one of the most prominent and popular film actresses of Punjabi cinema in Pakistan.[2] In 1983, she starred in the Urdu film Ek Dooje Ke Liye, which initiated a "second era" in her career. She became highly successful as an item song dancer in many Punjabi films during the 1980s.[1] Her item songs were immensely popular in films like Sahibji, Moti Te Dogar, Namak Halal, Ghulami, and Akbar Khan.[1]

Zamurrad appeared in over 150 films, with notable roles in Urdu films like Saheli (1960), Azra (1962), and Badnaam (1966), as well as Punjabi films such as Heer Ranjha (1970) and Ziddi (1973).[1] She received acclaim for her portrayal of Marina a Jewish nomadic dancer in the historical film Al-Hilal (1966) and a negative role in the successful film Banarsi Thug (1973). She also performed popular item songs in Punjabi films during the 1980s. Her final film appearance was in Sajra Piyar in 2016.[1]

Personal life

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Zamurrad was married to actor Shahid, but they later divorced.[1] They have one daughter, Rabia Shahid.[7][6]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Film Language
1957MasoomUrdu
1958ChhoomantarPunjabi
1958HasratUrdu
1960SaheliUrdu
1961Gul BakavliUrdu
1961GulfamUrdu
1962AzraUrdu
1962ChodharyPunjabi
1962Mera Kya QasoorUrdu
1965SartajUrdu
1965MalangiPunjabi
1966Kon Kisi KaUrdu
1966BadnaamUrdu
1966Payel Ki JhankarUrdu
1967Maa BaapUrdu
1968Saiqa[6]Urdu
19685 DaryaPunjabi
1969Tahadi Izzat Da Sawal APunjabi
1970Naseeb Apna ApnaUrdu
1970Heer RanjhaPunjabi[8]
1970Chann PuttarPunjabi
1971Night ClubUrdu[9]
1971Ucha Naa Pyar DaPunjabi
1971Pehlvan Jee In LondonPunjabi[10]
1971TehzeebUrdu
1972ZaildarPunjabi
1972Ishtehari MulzimPunjabi[11]
1972Sajjan BeparwahPunjabi
1972Umrao Jan Ada[6]Urdu
1973ZiddiPunjabi
1973Banarsi ThugPunjabi
1976LicencePunjabi
1983Sahib JiPunjabi
1983RakaPunjabi
1983LawarisPunjabi
1983Rustam Te KhanPunjabi
1983GumnamUrdu
1984LazawalUrdu
1985Shehzad GayPashto
1985Jeenay Nahin Dun GiUrdu
1985Palkon Ki Chhaon MeinUrdu
1985GhulamiPunjabi
1985JaggaPunjabi[12]
1985Zamin AasmanUrdu
1985WaderaPunjabi
1986QaidiPunjabi
1986Aakhri JangPunjabi
1987SangalPunjabi
1987Allah RakhaPunjabi
1987Nachay NaginPunjabi
1988RotiPunjabi[13]
1992Sher JangPunjabi
2016Sajra PyarPunjabi

References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Farid Nehash, Sarfraz. "ماضی کی ہنس مُکھ اداکارہ زمرّد". Daily Jang (in Urdu). Archived from the original on 27 June 2023.
  2. 1 2 Women of Pakistan - Leading female artists of Punjabi films. 1975. p. 85.
  3. ↑ Fouzia, Saeed (2014). TABOO: The Hidden Culture of a Red Light District. Made for Success. p. 155. ISBN 978-1483007397.
  4. ↑ Fouzia, Saeed (2014). TABOO: The Hidden Culture of a Red Light District. Made for Success. pp. 195–197. ISBN 978-1483007397.
  5. ↑ "Footprints: When shahi mohallah fell silent". Dawn News. 21 August 2015.
  6. 1 2 3 4 "Zamarrud - Profile & Filmography". Cineplot.com website. 18 June 2017. Archived from the original on 19 November 2017. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  7. ↑ "ایک کے بعد ایک شادیاں کیں۔۔۔انڈسٹری کے چارمنگ اداکار شاہد کی محبت کی کہانیاں". Humariweb (in Urdu). Retrieved 30 June 2023.
  8. ↑ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 267. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  9. ↑ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 269. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  10. ↑ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 271. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  11. ↑ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 273. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  12. ↑ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 312. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  13. ↑ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 322. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
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