# Nisho

Bilquis Khanum, (born 13 August 1954) also known as Nisho (Urdu; نشو۔) is a Pakistani film actress. She has worked in more than 150 feature films of Lollywood.

## Early life

Bilquis Begum was born in Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan. She completed her studies from University of Punjab.

## Career

In the beginning, Nisho was in theatre at school. She made her big screen debut in the film Baazi in 1970. She moved to Karachi, she worked in Lollywood movies. She appeared in films Rangeela, Tiger Gang, Roop Behroop, Bazigar, Yaar Des Punjab Day, Yeh Aman. After the success of her movies she changed her name to Nisho. Later she appeared in films with Waheed Murad and Nadeem Baig. She also sang songs in movies written by her husband Tasleem Fazli, a poet. Nisho also appeared in movies Zalim Tay Mazloom, Namak Harram, Phool Meray Gulshan Ka and Neelaam.

## Personal life

Nisho first married her class-fellow Anaam Rabbani, but later divorced him. Then she was married to songwriter and poet Tasleem Fazli. Nisho's husband died on August 17, 1982. After his death, Nisho married director Jamal Pasha. She has three children; including actress Sahiba. Nisho's daughter Sahiba is married to actor Afzal Khan. Ahsan Afzal Khan was her grandson is actor.

## Filmography
### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2012 | Ik Doojay Ki Liay | Nisho | PTV |
| 2015 | Yeh Chahtein Yeh Ranjishein | Aliya | PTV |
| 2023 | Saas Nahi Raas | Madam Wajahat | Mun TV |

### Film

| Year | Film | Language |
| 1970 | Baazi | Urdu |
| 1970 | Rangeela | Urdu |
| 1971 | Tiger Gang | Urdu |
| 1971 | Roop Behroop | Urdu |
| 1971 | Bazigar | Punjabi |
| 1971 | Yaar Des Punjab Day | Punjabi |
| 1971 | Yeh Aman | Urdu |
| 1972 | Baazar | Urdu |
| 1972 | Angarey | Urdu |
| 1973 | Farz | Urdu |
| 1973 | Nadan | Urdu |
| 1973 | Aar Par | Urdu |
| 1973 | Sehray Kay Phool | Urdu |
| 1973 | Mulaqat | Urdu |
| 1973 | Dulhan Rani | Urdu |
| 1973 | Insan Aur Gadha | Urdu |
| 1973 | Jaal | Urdu |
| 1973 | Kubra Ashiq | Urdu |
| 1973 | Ek Thi Larki | Urdu |
| 1973 | Tera Gham Rahay Salamat | Urdu |
| 1974 | Samaj | Urdu |
| 1974 | Mitti Ke Putlay | Urdu |
| 1974 | Zalim Tay Mazloom | Punjabi |
| 1974 | Parda Na Uthao | Urdu |
| 1974 | Namak Harram | Urdu |
| 1974 | Phool Meray Gulshan Ka | Urdu |
| 1974 | Imandar | Urdu |
| 1974 | Neelaam | Urdu |
| 1974 | Bahisht | Urdu |
| 1975 | Paisa | Urdu |
| 1975 | Moashra | Urdu |
| 1975 | Shikwa | Urdu |
| 1975 | Gumrah | Urdu |
| 1975 | Professor | Urdu |
| 1975 | Bikhray Moti | Urdu |
| 1975 | Neiki Badi | Urdu |
| 1975 | Athra | Punjabi |
| 1975 | Soorat Aur Seerat | Urdu |
| 1975 | Haiwan | Urdu |
| 1975 | Roshni | Urdu |
| 1975 | Neik Parveen | Urdu |
| 1976 | Zubaida | Urdu |
| 1976 | Rastay Ka Pathar | Urdu |
| 1976 | Aaj Aur Kal | Urdu |
| 1976 | Society Girl | Urdu |
| 1976 | Badtameez | Punjabi |
| 1976 | Jatt Kurian Tun Darda | Punjabi |
| 1976 | Dharkan | Urdu |
| 1977 | Aamna Samna | Urdu |
| 1977 | Gora Kala | Urdu |
| 1977 | BeGunah | Punjabi |
| 1977 | Aj Diyan Kurrian | Punjabi |
| 1978 | Dil Kay Daagh | Urdu |
| 1978 | Aadmi | Urdu |
| 1978 | Ehtjaj | Urdu |
| 1978 | Kall day Munday | Punjabi |
| 1978 | Lakha | Punjabi |
| 1979 | Mohammad Bin Qasim | Urdu |
| 1980 | Hanstay Aansoo | Urdu |
| 1980 | Pyari | Urdu |
| 1981 | Tangay Wali | Urdu |
| 1982 | Saharay | Urdu |
| 1983 | Qudrat | Punjabi |
| 1986 | Siasat | Urdu |
| 1986 | Toofan Aur Zindagi | Urdu |
| 1986 | Jawand O Toofan | Pashto |
| 1987 | Nazuk Rishtay | Urdu |
| 1987 | Meri Awaz | Urdu |
| 1989 | Zulm Da Suraj | Punjabi |
| 1992 | Mr. 420 | Urdu |
| 1994 | Khubsoorat Sheitan | Urdu |
| 1994 | Anokha Pyar | Urdu |
| 2016 | Gunah Ka Anjam | Urdu |
| 2019 | Baaji | Urdu |

## Awards and recognition

| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
| 2023 | PTV Icon Awards | National Icon Awards | Won | Contribution to Cinema Industry | |