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Neelo
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Cynthia Alexander Fernandes
30 June 1940 Bhera, Punjab, British India
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| Died | 30 January 2021 (aged 80) |
| Other names | The Queen of Romance The Princess of Romance Abida Riaz |
| Occupation | Film actress |
| Years active | 1955 – 2005 |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | Shaan Shahid (son) |
| Awards | Sitara-i-Imtiaz (2022) |
Neelo Begum, whose real name was Cynthia Alexander Fernandes, was a very famous Pakistani film actress. She was born on June 30, 1940, and passed away on January 30, 2021. Many people knew her as The Queen of Romance or The Princess of Romance because she was so good at playing romantic characters in movies.
Neelo started her acting career in 1956 with a Hollywood film called Bhowani Junction. She acted in more than 134 Pakistani films, including movies in both Urdu and Punjabi languages. She won many awards, including the Nigar Awards. She became very well-known after her song "Aaye Mausam Rangilay Suhanay" from the film Saat Lakh became popular. Her leading role in the movie Zarqa also made her a big star.
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About Neelo's Life
Neelo was born on June 30, 1940, in Bhera, which was part of British India at the time. She went to primary school at Kinnaird High School in Lahore. She was born into a Catholic family.
In 1965, she married a Pakistani filmmaker named Riaz Shahid. When she got married, she changed her name to Abida Riaz and became a Muslim. Her husband, Riaz Shahid, sadly passed away suddenly in 1972. Neelo is the mother of the well-known film actor Shaan Shahid.
Later Years and Passing
Neelo suffered from a serious illness called blood cancer. She passed away on January 30, 2021, in Lahore.
Neelo's Film Appearances
Neelo acted in many films throughout her career. Here is a list of some of the movies she appeared in:
- 1956 Bhowani Junction
- 1956: Sabira
- 1957: Anjaam
- 1957: Bholey Khan
- 1957: Pasban
- 1957: Sehti
- 1957: Saat Lakh
- 1957: Yakke Wali
- 1957: Aankh Ka Nashah
- 1958: Akhri Nishan
- 1958: Changez Khan
- 1958: Darbar
- 1958: Jan-e-Bahar
- 1958: Jatti
- 1958: Kachian Kaliyan
- 1958: Mumtaz
- 1958: Nayi Larki
- 1958: Neya Daur
- 1958: Sheikh Chilli
- 1958: Zehr-e-Ishq
- 1959: Koel
- 1959: Lalkaar
- 1959: Lukkan Mitti
- 1959: Neend
- 1959: Shama
- 1959: Shera
- 1959: Sola Aanay
- 1959: Suchhey Moti
- 1959: Saathi
- 1959: Yaar Beli
- 1960: Alladin Ka Beta
- 1960: Ayaz
- 1960: Insaaf
- 1960: Khyber Mail
- 1960: Manzil
- 1960: Neelofar
- 1960: Shehzadi
- 1960: Street 77
- 1961: Bara Bajje
- 1961: Do Raste
- 1961: Subha Kahin Sham Kahin
- 1962: Azra
- 1962: Banjaran
- 1962: Barsaat mein
- 1962: Darwaza
- 1962: Dosheeza
- 1962: Ghunghat
- 1962: Husn-o-Ishq
- 1962: Unche Mahal
- 1963: Barat
- 1963: Daaman
- 1963: Ishq par zor nahin
- 1963: Kala Aadmi
- 1963: Mouj Mela
- 1963: Qatal ke baad
- 1963: Shikwa
- 1963: Aman
- 1964: Beti
- 1964: Daachi
- 1964: Gehra Daagh
- 1964: Jugni
- 1964: Khyber Pass
- 1964: Mera Mahi
- 1964: Nehle peh Dehla
- 1964: Sher di Bachi
- 1965: Fareb
- 1965: Jeedar
- 1965: Raqqasa
- 1966: Abba Jee
- 1966: Ann Parh
- 1966: Badnaam
- 1966: Chughalkhor
- 1966: Laado
- 1966: Mr. Allah Ditta
- 1966: Naghma.e-Sehra
- 1966: Nizam Lohar
- 1966: Payal Ki Jhankar
- 1967: Chattan
- 1967: Dil Da Jani
- 1967: Neeli Baar
- 1967: Ravi Paar
- 1967: Sham Savera
- 1967: Yaar Maar
- 1968: Jag Beeti
- 1968: Lala Rukh
- 1968: Paristan
- 1968: Wohti
- 1969: Aukha Jatt
- 1969: Zarqa
- 1971: Karishma
- 1974: Khatarnak
- 1975: Athra
- 1975: Balwant Kaur
- 1975: Dhan Jigra Maa Da
- 1975: Heera Phumman
- 1975: Izzat
- 1975: Jailor te Qaidi
- 1975: Mera Naa Patey Khan
- 1975: Rajjo
- 1975: Sir Da Badla
- 1975: Sultana Daku
- 1975: Watan Iman
- 1976: Ayyash
- 1976: Gangu Puttar Maa Da
- 1976: Jatt Kurrian Taun Darda
- 1976: Khaufnaak
- 1976: Kil Kil Mera Naa
- 1976: Pindiwal
- 1976: Wardat
- 1977: Ajj Dian Kurrian
- 1977: Akhri Goli
- 1977: Danka
- 1977: Jurm main keeta si
- 1977: Malikzada
- 1977: Mere Badshah
- 1977: Sadqay Teri Mout Tun
- 1977: Tera vi jawab nahin
- 1978: Chamman Khan
- 1978: Gharib da baal
- 1978: Ghunda
- 1978: Haidar Daler
- 1978: Inqalab
- 1978: Mazi, haal aur mustaqbil
- 1978: Nazrana
- 1978: Sharif Shehri
- 1978: Tax
- 1979: General Bakht Khan
- 1979: Mout meri zindagi
- 1979: Order
- 1980: Chhotay Nawab
- 1980: Heera Puttar
- 1982: Khatra 440
- 1989: Barood ki Chhaon
- 1990: Bulandi
- 1990: Jur'at
- 2013: Waar
Honors and Tributes
Neelo Begum was greatly admired. Actress and model Iqra Aziz honored her on International Women's Day. She described Neelo as a wonderful actress, a successful person, a great wife, and an amazing mother. The Government of Pakistan also honored her by naming a street and an intersection in Lahore after her on August 16, 2021.
Awards and Recognition
Neelo received several important awards for her acting:
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title |
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| 1959 | Nigar Award | Best Supporting Actress | Won | Koel |
| 1963 | Nigar Award | Best Supporting Actress | Won | Aman |
| 1969 | Nigar Award | Best Actress | Won | Zarqa |
| 1999 | Nigar Award | Special Millennium Award | Won | Herself |
| 2022 | Sitara-i-Imtiaz | Award by the President of Pakistan | Won | Herself |
