Shehla Gill
- Actress
- Model
Shehla Gill is a Pakistani actress. She worked in both Urdu and Punjabi films and is known for her roles in films Mutthi Bhar Chawal (1978), Permit (1979), 2 Rastay (1979), Sathi (1980), Anokha Daaj (1981) Wehshi Daku (1982) and Ek Din Bahu Ka (1982).[1]
Early life
Shehla was born in Lahore at Pakistan and completed her studies from Kinnaird College for Women.[2]
Career
She was doing a theatre play at college and was spotted by Sangeeta later she offered Shehla to work in films which she accepted.[2] Then she made her debut as an actress in director Baqar Rizvi's film Black Cat and appeared in several films including Shama-e-Mohabbat, Bobby And Julie and Saheli.
In 1978 she breakthrough came in film Mutthi Bhar Chawal which was directed by Sangeeta and starred with Ghulam Mohiuddin, Sangeeta, Kaveeta and Nadeem Baig. She portrayed the role of Rano's daughter the film received positive reviews and it won numerous awards and she won Nigar Award for Best Supporting Actress.[3]
In 1979 she appeared in films Waaday Ki Zanjeer, Permit, Har Fun Maula, 2 Rastay, Aurat Raj and Sohni Dharti. Later she also started doing modeling for magazines, advertisements and commercials.[2] The following year in 1980 she appeared in films Aap Ki Khatir, Hey Yeh Shohar and Sathi.
In 1981 she worked in films Laggan, Dushman and then she starred in film Anokha Daaj along with Waheed Murad, Ilyas Kashmiri, Aasia and Sabiha Khanum the film was a super hit at box office.
Personal life
Shehla married a businessman and has two children later they went abroad and settled in France.[2]
Filmography
Film
Year | Film | Language |
---|---|---|
1977 | Black Cat | Urdu |
1977 | Shama-e-Mohabbat | Urdu |
1977 | Bobby And Julie | Urdu |
1977 | Saheli | Urdu |
1978 | Mutthi Bhar Chawal | Urdu |
1979 | Permit | Punjabi |
1979 | Aurat Raj | Urdu |
1979 | Waaday Ki Zanjeer | Urdu |
1979 | Har Fun Maula | Punjabi |
1979 | 2 Rastay | Urdu |
1979 | Sohni Dharti | Punjabi |
1980 | Aap Ki Khatir | Urdu |
1980 | Hey Yeh Shohar | Urdu |
1980 | Sathi | Urdu |
1981 | Anokha Daaj | Punjabi |
1981 | Laggan | Urdu |
1981 | Dushman | Urdu |
1981 | Bara Aadmi | Urdu |
1982 | Wehshi Daku | Punjabi |
1982 | Aaina Aur Zindagi | Urdu |
1982 | Mian Biwi Razi | Urdu |
1982 | Ek Din Bahu Ka | Urdu |
1982 | I Love You | Urdu |
1982 | Jagat Tay Murad | Punjabi |
1982 | Agent 009 | Urdu |
1984 | Chor Chokidar | Punjabi |
1985 | Shehbaz Khan | Pashto[4] |
1987 | Kundan | Urdu |
1988 | Lady Boss | Urdu |
1989 | Ajal | Pashto |
Awards and recognition
Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1978 | Nigar Award | Best Supporting Actress | Won | Mutthi Bhar Chawal | [3] |
References
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 294. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ a b c d "شہلا گل". Nigar Magazine (Golden Jubilee Number): 186. 2000.
- ^ a b "1978 نگار ایوارڈز". Nigar Magazine (Golden Jubilee Number): 188. 2000.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 312. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
External links
- Shehla Gill at IMDb