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Shamim Ara (Urdu: شمیم آرا ) is a Pakistani film actress and producer. She was a famous film actress of the 1950s till the early 1970s. She is most famous for her lead in the first ever Pakistani color motion picture "Naela". She currently resides in Lahore, Pakistan.

[edit] Career

Shamim Ara first debuted in a minor role in the film Anarkali (1958) starring the late Madam Noor Jehan as Surayya, Anarkali's younger sister. For the next to years, Shamim Ara went on to star in a few film but, none were a major success at the box office. However, in 1960, a side role in the film "Saheli" starring the late Nayyar Sultana is what truly advanced her career. By now, Shamim Ara had become a household name. Also, the pciturization of the song "Mujh se pehli si Muhabbat", one of Madam Noor Jehan's famous songs in the film "Qaidi" (1962) on her really skyrocketted her career. People had begun mimicking her speech, her make-up and her hairstyle. Her fame and impeccable acting skills landed her the title character of "Naila" (1965), the first color film produced in Pakistan. She went on to star in numerous films over the next few years. Her acting career came to a halt in the early 1970's but, that did not stop her from being a part of the Pakistani film industry as, she went on to produce and direct films. However, none of those films reached the level of success Shamim Ara had at the height of her acting career.

[edit] Filmography

Anarkali , Wah Re Zamaney (1958)

Alam Ara , Apna Paraya , Faisla , Savera (1959)

Bhabhi , Do Ustad , Izzat , Raat Ke Rahi , Roop Matti Baaz Bahadur , Saheli (1960)

Insaan Badalta Hai , Zamana Kya Kahe Ga , Zamin Ka Chaand (1961)

Aanchal , Mehboob , Mera Kya Qasoor , Qaidi (1962)

Dulhan , Ek Tera Sahara , Ghazala , Kala Pani , Saazish , Seema , Tange Wala (1963)

Baap Ka Baap , Chingari , Farangi , Haveli , Maihkhana , Pyaar Ki Sazaa , Tanha (1964)

Devdas , Dil Ke Tukde , Fashion , Naila (1965)

Aag Ka Darya , Jalwa , Majboor , Mere Mehboob , Pardah , Qabeelah (1966)

Doraha , Humraaz , Laakhon Mein Aik (1967)

Saiqa (1968)

Aanch , Dil-e-Betaab , Salgirah (1969)

Aansoo ban Gaye Moti , Bewafa (1970)

Parai Aag , Suhaag , Wehshi(1971)

Angarey (1972)

Khwaab Aur Zindagi (1973)

Bhool (as Producer) (1974)

Shabana (Director) (1976)

Mere Apne (starred in and directed) (1981)

Pal Do Pal (Director) (1999)

[edit] External links

• Shamim Ara at the Internet Movie Database

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