Neelo

Neelo
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 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.