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Early life
Rani was born on December 8, 1946 as Nasira in Mozang, Lahore to Malik Muhammad Shafi and Iqbal Begum in Arain family. Her Arain father was a driver for Mukhtar Begum, a singer and the wife of Agha Hashar Kashmiri, a well-known Urdu dramatist. Mukhtar Begum took over Rani for proper upbringing. She settled in Karachi and wanted Rani to follow, but Rani's voice was not suitable as singer. Rani was interested in dancing and later performed in her films. Mukhtar Begum suggested the stage name Rani; she also gaveNoor Jehan her screen name from Allah Wasai.
Acting career
Rani acted in both Urdu and Punjabi films and was a film heroine in Pakistani films. In 1962 Anwar Kamal Pasha, a veteran film director of the 50's and 60's, gave Rani her first role in the film Mehboob. For several years after Mehoob Rani appeared in supporting roles in films like Mouj Maila, Ek Tera Sahara and Safaid Khoon. Until 1965 she starred in other films, but when they flopped she was dubbed a jinxed actress.
However, after the success of Hazar Dastan and Dever Bhabi, Rani became a leading actress. Some of her more notable films areChann Makhna, Sajjan Pyara, Jind Jan, Duniya Matlib Di, Anjuman, Tehzeeb, Umrao Jan Ada, Naag Muni, Seeta Mariam Margaret, Ik Gunah Aur Sahi and Surrayya Bhopali. She also acted in two TV serials Khowahish and Faraib in the early 90's.
Personal life
After being raised by Mukhtar Begum, Rani moved in with her mother with whom she was reconciled. After her initial success in late 60's, she married renowned director Hassan Tariq, of whom she had a daughter Rabia. Due to conflicts Hassan Tariq divorced Rani in the late 70's. She then married to producer Mian Javed Qamar, who divorced her when it was discovered that Rani had cancer. During her treatment in London, she met famous cricketer Sarfaraz Nawaz. Soon they developed a good relationship with each other and got married. Rani helped Sarfraz in his election campaign in late 80's. But their relationship also did not last long and they parted. After getting divorced for the third time, Rani was struck by the grief of loneliness. Cancer also struck back and this time with much more intensity as Rani did not have much desire to live but to see her daughter married.
Death
Rani died of cancer on May 27, 1993 at the age of 46 in Karachi, just a few days after her daughter Rabia's marriage. Shortly after Rani's death, her mother who was seriously ill and never knew of her daughter's death, also died. Rani's only sister also died three months later. Rani and her mother were buried side by side in Lahore in Muslim Town Cemetery.
Awards
Rani won a Nigar Award for the film Mera ghar meri jannat in 1968. She also won another Nigar Award for best actress for her role in the film Sona Chandi in 1983.
Filmography
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- 1962 Mehboob
- 1963 Ik tera sahara
- 1963 Mauj Mela
- 1964 Aurat ka pyar
- 1964 Chhoti Ammi
- 1964 Chhoti Behan
- 1964 Ik Dil do deewane
- 1964 Safaid Khoon
- 1964 Shatranj
- 1965 Akhri Station
- 1965 Aurat
- 1965 Hazar Dastaan
- 1965 Nache Nagin baje Been
- 1965 Sanam
- 1965 Saz-o-Awaz
- 1965 Shabnam
- 1965 Saaz aur Awaz
- 1965 Yeh Jehan wale
- 1966 Bhai Jan
- 1966 Goonga
- 1966 Insaan
- 1966 Jokar
- 1966 Woh kon thi
- 1967 Be reham
- 1967 Devar Bhabi
- 1967 Hakumat
- 1967 Kaafir
- 1967 Naadra
- 1967 Shab-e-khair
- 1967 Sitamgar
- 1967 Yateem
- 1968 Adalat
- 1968 Behan Bhai
- 1968 Chann Makhna
- 1968 Commander
- 1968 Dara
- 1968 Dil mera dharkan teri
- 1968 Ek hi rasta
- 1968 Mara Ghar meri Jannat
- 1968 Sajjan Pyara
- 1969 Dia aur Toofan
- 1969 Dilbar Jani
- 1969 Dil-e-betab
- 1969 Ghabroo Putt Punjab de
- 1969 Jind Jan
- 1969 Khoon-e-Nahaq
- 1969 Kochwan
- 1969 Mukhra Chann warga
- 1969 Maa Beta
- 1970 Akhri Chattan
- 1970 Anjuman
- 1970 Chann Sajna
- 1970 Dil dian lagian
- 1970 Do nain swali
- 1970 Duniya matlab di
- 1970 Jeib Kutra
- 1970 Mehram Dil da
- 1970 Rabb di Shaan
- 1970 Sajjan Beli
- 1970 Shama aur Parwana
- 1970 Taxi Driver
- 1971 Babul
- 1971 Des mera jeedaraa da
- 1971 Do Baaghi
- 1971 Jee o Jatta
- 1971 Ishq bina ki jeena
- 1971 Mr. 303
- 1971 Rab rakha
- 1971 Sakhi Lutera
- 1971 Siran naal sardarian
- 1971 Sucha sauda
- 1971 Tehzeeb
- 1971 Ucha naa pyar da
- 1971 Wehshi
- 1972 Azaadi
- 1972 Badley gi Duniya Sathi
- 1972 Baharo Phool Barsao
- 1972 Bhai Bhai
- 1972 Dhol jawanian mane
- 1972 Dil naal Sajjan de
- 1972 Ghairat te Qanoon
- 1972 Khalish
- 1972 Meri ghairat teri izzat
- 1972 Naag Muni
- 1972 Sodagar
- 1972 Umrao Jan Ada
- 1973 Ek thi Larki
- 1973 Mr. 420
- 1973 Pyasa
- 1974 Deedar
- 1974 Laila Majnoo
- 1974 Zulm kade nein phalda
- 1975 Dilruba
- 1975 Ik gunah aur sahi
- 1975 Pulekha
- 1976 Aulad
- 1976 Naag aur Nagin
- 1976 Surraya Bhoopali
- 1976 Zaroorat
- 1977 Begum Jan
- 1977 Kaloo
- 1978 Nazrana
- 1978 Parakh
- 1978 Saheli
- 1978 Seeta, Maryam, Margrete
- 1979 Ab Ghar jane do
- 1979 Aurat Raj
- 1979 Behan Bhai
- 1979 Ibadat
- 1979 Josh
- 1979 Khushboo
- 1979 Mr. Ranjha
- 1979 Naqsh-e-Qadam
- 1979 Nawabzadi
- 1979 Nai Tehzeeb
- 1979 Tarana
- 1980 Badnaam
- 1980 Haye yeh Shohar
- 1980 Lahoo de rishte
- 1980 Sheikh Chilli
- 1981 Gun Man
- 1981 Watan
- 1982 Kinara
- 1982 Aas Paas
- 1983 Bigri naslen
- 1983 Deewana Mastana
- 1983 Kala Sumandar
- 1983 Sona Chandi
- 1984 Chor Chokidar
- 1984 Dada Ustad
- 1984 Devar Bhabhi
- 1984 Iman te Farangi
- 1984 Ishq Pecha
- 1984 Jagga te Reshma
- 1984 Judai
- 1984 Laraka
- 1984 Raja Rani
- 1984 Sajawal Daku
- 1984 Ucha Shamla Jatt da
- 1984 Wadda Khan
- 1984 Aag ka Sumandar
- 1984 Aaj ka Inssan
- 1985 Ann Parh
- 1985 Babur Khan
- 1985 Chandni
- 1985 Chann Baloch
- 1985 Do Hathkarian
- 1985 Ek Dulhan
- 1985 Ghulami
- 1985 Khoon aur Pani
- 1985 Khuddaar
- 1985 Muqaddar
- 1985 Sahib Bahadur
- 1985 Thugg Badshah
- 1986 Chall so Chall
- 1986 Qulli
- 1986 Shehnai
- 1987 Kala Toofan
- 1987 Zalzala
- 1987 Zidbazi
- 1989 Aap ki khatir
- 1991 Truck Driver
- 1991 Yohnavey
MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE
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