Actress/Model
Born: 29 November 1954
Profession: Actress
Affiliation(s): Others
Citizenship: Pakistan
Profile Babra Sharif (Urdu: بابرہ شریف, Baabra. born 1954) is an actress in the Pakistani film industry during the 1980s and late 1970s. She started her career in television commercials. She made her presence felt in a 'Jet' washing powder commercial and came to be known as 'Jet' powder girl. Fair-haired, attractive and intelligent, Babra soon became a household name. Her appearance in the 'Lux' advertisement with the message, 'Aakhir loag hamara chehra he to deiktay hain', took her fame to the top. After a while, she appeared in Mohsin Shirazi's television play, which was telecast from Karachi television station. She worked with many famous names of her time, including Shahid, Nadeem, Waheed Murad, Ghulam Mohyedin and even Muhammad Ali. She had great success in Urdu films in Pakistan. She did a variety of roles which proved her versatility as an actress. Some critics have also considered her as the best actress of her time in Pakistan.[citation needed] She worked in more than 100 movies Career After working in PTV drama Kiran Kahani in 1973, her first film was Intezar in 1974. Confident of her acting potential, Shamim Ara signed her for the film Bhool in 1974. Bhool was scheduled to be directed by S.Sulaiman. Prior to Bhool, S.Sulaiman had already signed Barbara for his film Intezaar. Incidentally, Intizaar was released before Bhool. Hence, Barbara debuted in the film Intezaar as supporting actress in 1974. To set the record straight, both Intezaar and Bhool were released in 1974. Barbara's innocent face distinguished her from other actresses of her time. She moved on to a supporting role in Bhool, then to Haqeeqat, Shama, Shabab Kiranvi's Mera Naam Hai Mohabbat, which was a super hit. This led to a string of films culminating in Salakhain, which proved to be one of her best works. She also worked in Pakistan's first sci-fi film Shaani. In 1978, she married to film star Shahid, but the couple soon divorced and she did not get married again. Despite her hard work in films, Barbara had to look for more opportunities in movies, which did not came immediately. In 1975, she appeared as supporting actress, in director Masood Pervez's film 'Mera naa patay khan'. Neelo and Shahid played the lead roles. Her efforts took on a new intensity and she proved her worth in the Pakistani cinema. She worked in director Iqbal Kashmiri's film Shareef Budmaash. Ali Sufyan Aafaqi's film Ajnabi, Nazar Shabab's film Naukar. An undeterred Barbara, dressed to perform, played the lead role opposite Ghulam Mohyedin, in director Wazeer Ali's film Masoom. In her movies, even ordinary things capture tranquility. Her most memorable role came in the super hit film Mera naam hai mohabbat, directed by Shabab Kiranvi. Barbara and Ghulam Mohyedin played the lead roles. Her fame skyrocketed soon after the theatrical release of Mera naam hai mohabbat. In reality, Barbara became the most sought after actress from 1976 onwards. Moreover, the year 1976 was most definitely the best year for her films as well. In 1976, she worked in director Pervez Malik's film Talaash. In director Shabab Kiranvi's film Dewar. In director Ali Sufyan Aafaqi's film Aag aur Aansoo. Foremost was her sweeping 1976 film, Shabana, directed by Zafar Shabab. The film successfully completed golden jubilee, by winning performances turned in by Barbara, Waheed Murad and Shahid. In her twenty-three year film career, 1974–1997, Barbara worked in more or less one hundred fifty films. Her auspicious performance in 'Shabana', led to more successful movies. Below are six such films: 'Pyar ka wada', 'Manzil', 'Teray bina kya jeena', 'Daman', 'La jawab', 'Ye zamana aur hai' Babra received a Nigar Award for Shabana, and another Nigar Award for Tina and has received this Award 8 times. Presently she is semi retired. She temporarily resumed her career as a model and currently owns a jewellery shop in Karachi. She gave matchless performance in Nadan Nadia, a Pakistan television comedy play by Anwar Maqsood. She has appeared in a Lux 50 years celebration commercial. Filmography No. Released Film Language 1 1974 Intazar Urdu 2 1974 Bhool Urdu 3 1974 Haqeqat Urdu 4 1974 Shama Urdu 5 1975 Ajnabi Urdu 6 1975 Mera naa Patey Khan Punjabi 7 1975 Mera Naam Hai Mohabbat Urdu 8 1975 Maasoom Urdu 9 1975 Noukar Urdu 10 1976 Ajj di taza khabar Punjabi 11 1976 Chor noo mor Punjabi 13 1976 Adhori Jawani Urdu 15 1976 Aansoo aur Sholay Urdu 16 1976 Zubaida Urdu 17 1976 Talash Urdu 18 1976 Aag aur Aansoo Urdu 19 1976 Waqt Urdu 20 1976 Nasheman Urdu 21 1976 Shabana Urdu 22 1977 Beti Urdu 23 1977 Insaan Urdu 24 1977 Jawani Deewani Urdu 25 1977 Mehman Urdu 26 1977 Pyar ka waada Urdu 27 1977 Aashi Urdu 28 1977 Dard Urdu 29 1977 Pehli Nazar Urdu 30 1977 Salakhen Urdu 31 1978 Dushman ki talash Urdu 32 1978 Ik chehra do roop Urdu 33 1978 Mazi, haal aur mustaqbil Urdu 34 1978 Mousam hai aashqana Urdu 35 1978 Kora Kaghaz Urdu 36 1978 Barat Urdu 37 1978 Prince Urdu 38 1978 Play Boy Urdu 39 1978 Zindagi Urdu 40 1978 Khuda aur Mohabbat Urdu 41 1979 Kis naam se pukarun Urdu 42 1979 Miss Hong Kong Urdu 43 1979 Nei Tehzeeb Urdu 44 1979 Josh Urdu 45 1979 Aag Urdu 46 1980 Chhotay Nawab Urdu 47 1980 Saima Urdu 48 1980 Badnaam Urdu 49 1980 Daaman Urdu 50 1981 Alladin Urdu 51 1981 Do Dil Urdu 52 1981 Laggan Urdu 53 1981 Mohabbat aur majboori Urdu 54 1981 Wafa Urdu 55 1981 Yeh Zamana aur hai Urdu 56 1981 Manzil Urdu 57 1981 Lajawab Urdu 58 1981 Bara Aadmi Urdu 59 1981 Gun Man Urdu 60 1981 Dil ne phir yaad kiya Urdu 61 1981 Khotay Sikkey Urdu 62 1982 Ek din Bahoo ka Urdu 63 1982 Jan-e-Mann Urdu 64 1982 Sangdil Urdu 65 1982 Aas Paas Urdu 66 1982 Angan Urdu 67 1982 Meherbani Urdu 68 1982 Tere bina kya jeena Urdu 69 1983 Sarelambe Pashto 70 1983 Teena Urdu 71 1983 Ik dooje ke liye Urdu 72 1983 Border Built Urdu 73 1983 Kainat Urdu 74 1983 Tina Urdu 75 1983 Badalte rishte Urdu 76 1984 Miss Colombo Urdu 77 1984 Zama pecham Pashto 78 1985 Haq Mehr Punjabi 79 1985 Hong Kong ke Sholay Urdu 80 1985 Miss Singapore Urdu 81 1985 Palkon ki chhaon mein Urdu 82 1985 Hero Urdu 83 1985 Mehak Urdu 84 1985 Parwana Urdu 85 1985 Deewane do Urdu 86 1985 Khoon aur Pani Urdu 87 1985 Zaman pegham Pashto 88 1986 Be-qarar Urdu 89 1986 Miss Bangkok Urdu 90 1986 Qatil Ki Talash Urdu 91 1986 Ek hi rasta Urdu 92 1987 Duniya Punjabi 93 1987 Griban Urdu 94 1987 Lady Smuggler Urdu 95 1987 Mera Insaaf Urdu 96 1987 Sun of AnnDaata Urdu 97 1987 Qasm Munney ki Urdu 98 1987 Kundan Urdu 99 1987 Deevar Urdu 100 1987 Love in London Urdu 101 1988 Baghi Haseena Urdu 102 1988 Chakkar Urdu 103 1988 Daku ki Larki Urdu 104 1988 Ik Shehnshah Punjabi 105 1988 Jatt Majhe da Punjabi 106 1988 Maa bani Dulhan Urdu 107 1988 Mukhra Punjabi 108 1989 Barish Punjabi 109 1989 Da Daku aur Pashto 110 1989 Dushan Dada Punjabi 111 1989 Dushmano ke Dushman Urdu 112 1989 Ishq rog Punjabi 113 1989 Lady Commando Urdu 114 1989 Saathi Urdu 115 1989 Shaani Urdu 116 1989 Karaye ke Qatil Urdu 117 1990 Choron ka Dushman Urdu 118 1990 Internation Goreelay Punjabi / Urdu 119 1990 Kala Pani Punjabi / Urdu 120 1990 Kali Urdu 121 1990 Makhan Gujjar Punjabi 122 1990 Miss Cleopatra Punjabi / Urdu 123 1990 Qudrat da inteqam Punjabi 124 1990 Gori dian Jhanjhran Punjabi 125 1990 Aasman Urdu 126 1990 Ustadon ke Ustad Urdu 127 1991 Akhri shikar Punjabi / Urdu 128 1991 Inteshar Punjabi 129 1991 Lahori Badmash Punjabi 130 1991 Zid Urdu 131 1992 Consular Punjabi 132 1992 Raz Urdu 133 1992 Khooni Sholay Punjabi / Urdu 134 1992 Shehzada Urdu 135 1993 Khwahish Urdu 136 1993 Zabata Punjabi / Urdu 137 1994 Dostana Pashto 138 1994 Piyasa Sawan Punjabi / Urdu 139 1994 Sar kata Insaan Urdu 140 1995 Ham nahin ya tum nahin Punjabi / Urdu 141 1996 Sajawal Sindhi 142 1997 Ghail Urdu.
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