Nimmi (Pakistani actress)
Qamar Jehan, also known as Nimmi was a Pakistani actress. She acted in Urdu, Punjabi and Pashto films and she is known for her roles in films Daaman Ki Aag, Licence, Da Inteqam Lumbay, Inteqam Kay Sholay, Qatal Kay Baad, Puttar Tay Qanoon, Lahori Badshah, Sholay Peh Shola, Yadon Ki Barat, Insan and Aj Diyan Kurrian.
Early life
Nimmi was born in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan and her mother Ameer Begum was also an actress.Career
Nimmi started acting in theater and later she worked in several PTV dramas. In 1974, she was cast in a supporting role by director Iqbal Akhtar in the film Anhoni and she appeared in lead role in film Asha Ke Deep.Then she was visiting Evernew Studios in Lahore with her mother and there she met a studio producer who offered her a role in film which she accepted. She made her debut as Qamar Meeno in Punjabi film Chhad Buray Di Yaari later actor Badar Munir offered her a role in his Pashto film Navay da Yao Sshpay the film turned out to be a super hit at the box office. Ameer Begum changed Qamar Jehan's name to her professional name Nimmi as she liked Indian actress Nimmi so she changed her name to Nimmi.
Later she was cast by director Mumtaz Ali Khan's in his film Dulhan Ek Raat Ki was a hit at the box office and broke all previous records in terms of business.
Then she appeared in films Ham Dono, Yeh Adam, License, Sharif Ziddi, Aj Diyan Kurrian, Baray Mian Divanay, Takrao, Insan, Yadon Ki Barat and Mohabbat Aur Majboori.
She worked in more than fifty films throughout her career and she worked in Urdu, Pashto and Punjabi films.
Then she retired and went to live with her family at Lahore.