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Nargis (Urdu: نرگس), born Ghazala Idrees, is a Pakistani film actress and stage artist. She has acted in more than 104 films in her career spanning from 1993 to 2018, and was the highest-paid stage artist across the country in 2016.

She is best known for her supporting role in the musical romantic film Choorian (1998 film), which ranks amongst the highest-grossing domestic films of all time. Her other notable films include International Luteray (1994), Ghunda Raj (1994), Soha Jora (2007), and Dushman Rani (2014).

Incidents of domestic violence

In March 2002, Nargis was kidnapped and allegedly assaulted by dismissed police inspector Abid Boxer. She reported that Abid had been intimidating her because she refused to pursue a relationship with him. Abid was accused of establishing strong connections with organized crime and gangsters.

In November 2024, she was reportedly subjected to severe torture by her husband, Inspector Majid Bashir, after she declined to transfer her property into his name.

Awards and recognition

• Nigar Awards for 'Best Supporting Actress' in Punjabi language films Madam Rani in 1995 and in Kala Raj (1997)

Selected filmography

References

1. Adnan Lodhi (8 September 2016). "Nargis turns out to be the highest paid stage artist in Lahore". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 3 February 2022.
2. ^ نرگس کون ہے؟ - BBC BBC URDU.com website, Published 23 April 2004, Retrieved 3 February 2022
3. ^ "Did you know: Lollywood's Nargis shuns movies to be religious scholar". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 25 October 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
4. "Nargis alleges torture by ex-policeman". DAWN.COM. 29 March 2002. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
5. Chaudhry, Asif (16 October 2023). "Why is Abid Boxer in the spotlight once again?". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
6. "Film, stage actor Nargis allegedly tortured by her husband". Images. 2 November 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
7. "نرگس کا اپنے شوہر پر تشدد کا الزام: 'انسپیکٹر ماجد نے سرکاری پستول سے". BBC urdu. November 2024.
8. "Actress Nargis allegedly assaulted by husband Inspector Majid". The Express Tribune. November 2024.
9. "Nargis husband bailed in torture case". News International.
10. ^ Swami Ji. "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards (1957 - 2002)". The Hot Spot Film Reviews website. Archived from the original on 22 July 2015. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
11. ^ Adnan Lodhi (7 April 2015). "Back in action: Nargis to get in shape for comeback film". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 3 February 2022.

External links

• Nargis's interview on YouTube
• Nargis filmography at IMDb

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