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from the radio took her to
the film director, Anwar Kamal Pasha. Pasha had the savvy to motivate
the stars.
She
explained to Pasha about her strong desire to sing for the movies.
Instead, Pasha wanted to make her an actress.
Musarrat needed her parent's approval. Pasha himself met Musarrat's
father and convinced him to allow his daughter to work in movie
industry.
Pasha
changed Musarrat's name to Chandni and signed her for a side role in his
movie.
Thus,
film director Pasha took this contractor's daughter to stardom on the
silver screen.
Musarrat's eyes gleamed. She wore the smile of a little girl. But she
was grown up, born to sing and act.
Hence,
Chandni made her debut with Nayyar Sultana in Pasha's film 'Qatil' in
1955. Her role was secondary but forceful.
During
those days, Sheikh Lateef of capital films planned to make a Punjabi
film. Lateef's friend, poet-cum-script writer, Baba Aalam sia poash,
advised him to cast Chandni in the film. Sheikh Lateef agreed.
Chandni
appeared in the hit Punjabi film, 'Patan', with her real name, Musarrat
Nazeer.
She
played the lead role opposite Santosh Kumar. Producer, Sheikh Lateef,
director, Luqman.
The
film 'Patan' opened the doors of success for Musarrat. Her true caliber
was all the more evident in the Punjabi film, 'Paatay Khan'. She was the
supporting actress. Producer, Shami, starring, Noor Jehan- Aslam Pervez-
Musarrat Nazeer.
Some of Pakistani cinema's greatest melodramas like the films 'Maahi
munda' and 'Yakkay wali' goes to Musarrat's credit. Bari Malik directed
both of these films.
She was
and still is full of life, energy and acting.
Musarrat was noticed and received reviews for her splendid acting in the
film 'Painga', starring, Musarrat Nazeer and Aslam Pervez in the lead
roles. Producer, M. Naseem, director, Ameen Malik.
A woman
of many projects, Musarrat was also behind such movies as 'Qismat',
'Naya zamana' and 'Jatti'.
She
used the vantage that came from experience. It is all the more important
in movies like 'Society', directed by M.A. Khan junior, the films
'Baaghi' and 'Jaan-e-bahar'.
In her
entire movie career, she never allowed any one to take advantage on her.
'Give respect, get respect', so says Musarrat.
Movie-
goers watched the films 'Yaar beli', 'Kartaar Singh' and 'Zeher-e-Ishq'
with keen interest. Brushing tears of despair and deeper emotion from
their eyes.
Musarrat shaped her own destiny. Her insatiable drive for success led
her to more hard work. She could feel its energy and her spirits soar.
She was
successful in the movies below:
'Naukri', the film 'Aankh ka nasha' had her cast in the role of Sabiha's
mother. The film 'Baap ka gunah'.
The
super hit song, rendered by Naseem Begum, 'Us bay wafa ka sheher hai' in
the mega- hit film 'Shaheed', remains her signature song till today!
Acting
was her greatest strength. Her ultimate excellence was a product of
total commitment and hard work over the long term.
The
films like 'Watan', 'Raaz' and 'Sola Aanay' will be remembered for the
unifying power of the written word-the lyrics.
Moreover, Musarrat, in real life is very humorous and frequently cracks
jokes.
Films like 'Street number 77', 'Gudda guddi' and 'Lakan matti' speak for
themselves.
The
films of lasting interest like 'Seestaan' 'Sahara' and 'Rukhsana' were
the essence of the creative spirit, the vital force of the human heart.
She
found her passion in life and pursued it. Musarrat, a remarkable
actress, inspired some of our movies, like the ones below:
'Thandi
sarak', 'Palkan' and 'Sehti'.
She
made a series of outstanding films in the late 1950s and the 1960s.By
dint of her ability, she made the pictures leap to life, like the ones
below:
'Sunehray sapnay', Mirza sahebaan' and 'Jaa'edaad'.
Musarrat hold a singular place in our hearts. She inscribed in viewers
minds a sense of humanity that is exclusively its own. Below are movies
which were at once poignant and admirable:
'Jhoomar',
'Gulbadan' and 'Ishq per zoar nahi'.
Innumerable cine goers noticed her emergence as a prominent actress, as
they watched the movies below:
'Chotay
sarkaar', 'Mungoal' and 'Muft bur'.
She
continued to change, grow and fulfill her life, as she worked in the
films like 'Gulfaam' and 'Bahadur'.
Her
melodious voice made her a magnificent singer. One of her greatest
achievement was to lend her eloquent voice to the following songs:
'Mera
long gawacha', 'Chalay to cut he jaaye ga safar Aahista, Aahista',
'Apnay haatoan ki lakiroan mein'.
She
earned the Nigar Award for best actress in 1958, for the film 'Zeher-e-Ishq'.
She
earned the Nigar Award for best actress in 1959, for the film 'Jhoomar'.
She
earned the Nigar Award for best actress in 1961, for the film 'Shaheed'.
She
married cardiologist, Dr. Arshad Majeed and both of them settled in
Canada in the mid 1970s.
Dr.
Arshad's father, Sheikh Majeed, is an entrepreneur and owns Lala Zaar
cinema, Sialkot.
Musarrat, who is 66 years of age, enjoys excellent health. Her positive
attitude of life has ward off the ravages of aging for her.
She
lives happily with her husband and daughter.
Every
one notices Musarrat's height. But it is her heart that makes her stand
out.
Musarrat, as her name implies, delighted the spectators for quite some
time. She retired from the cinema years ago. However, she continued
singing for the Pakistan television up until recently.
Her sweet singing voice makes us
happy. Her movies will keep her legacy alive.
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