Neelo

Neelo
نیلو
Born
Cynthia Alexander Fernandes

(1940-06-30)30 June 1940[1]
Bhera, Punjab, British India
Died30 January 2021(2021-01-30) (aged 80)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Other namesThe Queen of Romance[2]
The Princess of Romance[3]
Abida Riaz
OccupationFilm actress
Years active1955 – 2005
Spouse
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(m. 1965; died 1972)​
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ChildrenShaan Shahid (son)
AwardsSitara-i-Imtiaz (2022)[5]

Neelo Begum (born Cynthia Alexander Fernandes; née Abida Riaz; 30 June 1940 – 30 January 2021) was a Pakistani veteran film actress. She made her film debut in 1956 with a Hollywood film Bhowani Junction. She was known as The Queen of Romance and The Princess of Romance for her portrayal of romantic roles.[2][3] She worked in more than 134 Pakistani films including Urdu and Punjabi language films.[1][6]

She was the recipient of numerous awards, including Nigar Awards, she earned recognition after appearing in a song "Aaye Mausam Rangilay Suhanay" from the film Saat Lakh and after playing lead role in Zarqa.[7]

  1. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference cineplot was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ a b "Neelo: The Defiant Screen Starlet". Youlin Magazine. 2 February 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Shaan shares adorable pictures with mother Neelo". Daily Times. 12 December 2021.
  4. ^ "Legendary film star Neelo passes away". Images. 30 January 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
  5. ^ "Rohail Hyatt receives Hilal-e-Imtiaz, thanks partners in Vital Signs, Coke Studio journey". The Express Tribune. 25 March 2022.
  6. ^ "Famous Pakistani actor Neelo dies, 'happiest moment' says Bilawal Bhutto on sister's marriage". ThePrint. 1 February 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
  7. ^ "Veteran film star Neelo passes away". The Nation. 31 January 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2021.