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Yasmin (actress)

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Yasmin
یاسمین
Born
Zarina

1935 (1935)[1]
Occupation
  • Actress
Years active1949 – 1964
Spouses

Yasmin, also spelled as Yasmeen, is a Pakistani actress known for her work in Pakistani cinema. Her career spanned over two decades during which she appeared as a leading lady as well as supporting roles in the films of Golden Age of Pakistani cinema. She retired from acting after her marriage with Shaukat Hussain Rizvi.

Personal life

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Yasmin was born as Zarina in Bombay, British India in 1935.[1] She was educated there.[1] She first married Jaffar Shah Bokhari.[2] After her divorce with Bokhari, she married director Shaukat Hussain Rizvi, who was the former husband of Noor Jehan.[3][4]

Career

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Yasmeen made her debut in 1949 with A.R. Kardar's Dillagi in a recurring role.[1] After partition, she shifted to Pakistan and started working in Pakistani cinema. Her debut film in Pakistan was Beli which was released in 1950, followed by Chaan Way (1952), Dupatta (1952), Lakht-e-Jigar (1956) and Morni (1956), the latter of which was her debut in a leading role.[1]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Language Ref.
1950 Jahad Urdu
Beli Urdu
Amanat Urdu
1951 Eid Urdu
Chann Way Punjabi
1952 Dupatta Urdu [5]
1953 Mehbooba Urdu
Aaghosh Urdu
1955 Shararay Urdu
Jheel Kinaray Urdu
Ilteja Urdu
1956 Morni Punjabi
Qismat Urdu
Mirza Sahiban Urdu
Jabroo Punjabi / Bengali
Baghi Urdu [4]
Darbar-e-Habib Urdu [6]
Haqeeqat Urdu
1957 Aas Paas Urdu
Anjaam Urdu
Murad Urdu
Masoom Urdu
1958 Tamanna Urdu
Jan-e-Bahar Urdu
Zehr-e-Ishq Urdu [7]
Mukhra Punjabi
Touheed Urdu
Bharosa Urdu
Darbar Urdu
Aadmi Urdu [4][8]
1959 Lalkar Urdu
Khul Ja Sim Sim Urdu
1960 Bhabhi Urdu
Humsafar Urdu [8]
Salma Urdu
Shehbaz Urdu
1961 Surayya Urdu
Farishta Urdu [9]
Dandian Punjabi
Ghalib Urdu
1963 Sukh Ka Sapna Urdu
Paharan Punjabi
Awaz De Kahan Hai Urdu
Ishq Par Zor Nahin Urdu
Kala Pani Urdu
Baaji Urdu [10]
Maine Kya Jurm Kiya Urdu
Daaman Urdu
Maa Beti Urdu
1964 Mama Ji Punjabi
Shikari Urdu
Mamta Urdu
Jhalak Urdu
Head Constable Urdu

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "یاسمین کو پڑھائی سے زیادہ اداکارہ بننے کا شوق تھا". Express.pk (in Urdu). 19 August 2013. Archived from the original on 20 October 2013. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  2. ^ "وہ فلمی اداکارائیں جنہوں نے ہدایت کاروں سے شادی کی". Jang (newspaper) (in Urdu). 11 February 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  3. ^ Bapsi Sidhwa, ed. (2005). Cityof Sin and Splendour: Writings on Lahore. Penguin Global. ISBN 978-0-14-303166-6.
  4. ^ a b c "Yasmin". Cineplot.com. 27 September 2009. Archived from the original on 17 June 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  5. ^ Aijaz Gul (6 January 2018). "Tribute to Noorjehan & Subtain Fazli". The News International (newspaper). Retrieved 14 March 2023.
  6. ^ "Agha Talish: The 18th death anniversary of veteran actor to be observed today". Daily Times. 19 February 2016.
  7. ^ "Timeless tracks that Zubaida Khanum gifted to the industry". Daily Times. 13 May 2019. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  8. ^ a b Dr Amjad Parvez (13 May 2016). "Music composer Muslehuddin : Astounding repertoire and an unforgettable music legacy". Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  9. ^ "کلاسک سنیما فلم فرشتہ". Jang (newspaper) (in Urdu). 6 April 2021.
  10. ^ "Four successful films that the newly-established Pakistani cinema produced". Daily Times (newspaper). 7 February 2019. Archived from the original on 26 January 2023.
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