Suraiya Jamal Sheikh (June 15, 1929 – January 31, 2004), known by her mononym Suraiya, was an Indian actress and playback singer who worked in Hindi and Urdu films from 1936 to 1964. Regarded among the finest and most accomplished actresses in the history of Indian cinema, as well as the first female star, she dominated the film industry between mid-to-late 1940s and early 1950s. She was the highest paid film star at the time, being the first to be paid more than her male contemporaries. She was titled "Malika-e-Adakari" (Queen of Acting) and "Malika-e-Husn" (Queen of Beauty). Her status as the first superstar singer-actress of Indian films also earned her the title "Singing Star". Suraiya acted in over 70 films and sang hundreds songs, and even received praises from two Prime Ministers of India. Her enchanting screen presence and mesmerizing glamour has been compared to the likes of Hollywood icons Rita Hayworth, Lana Turner and Ava Gardner.
Suraiya Jamal Sheikh (June 15, 1929 – January 31, 2004), known by her mononym Suraiya, was an Indian actress and playback singer who worked in Hindi and Urdu films from 1936 to 1964. Regarded among the finest and most accomplished actresses in the history of Indian cinema, as well as the first female star, she dominated the film industry between mid-to-late 1940s and early 1950s. She was the highest paid film star at the time, being the first to be paid more than her male contemporaries. She was titled "Malika-e-Adakari" (Queen of Acting) and "Malika-e-Husn" (Queen of Beauty). Her status as the first superstar singer-actress of Indian films also earned her the title "Singing Star". Suraiya acted in over 70 films and sang hundreds songs, and even received praises from two Prime Ministers of India. Her enchanting screen presence and mesmerizing glamour has been compared to the likes of Hollywood icons Rita Hayworth, Lana Turner and Ava Gardner.
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Filmography (Movies)
Rustom Sohrab
Character:Shehzadi Tehmina
Release Date:21/06/1967
Mr. Lambu
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1956
Mirza Ghalib
Character:Chaudhvin, formerly Moti Begum
Release Date:10/12/1954
Waris
Character:Shobha
Release Date:01/01/1954
Shama Parwana
Character:Sahebzadi Aalam
Release Date:01/01/1954
Goonj
Character:
Release Date:19/12/1952
Diwana
Character:Laali
Release Date:21/05/1952
Moti Mahal
Character:Roopa
Release Date:01/01/1952
Lal Kunwar
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1952
Sanam
Character:Sadhna
Release Date:20/07/1951
Do Sitare
Character:Rani
Release Date:15/06/1951
Rajput
Character:
Release Date:04/03/1951
Shokhiyan
Character:Sanwli
Release Date:01/01/1951
Nili
Character:Nili
Release Date:31/12/1950
Kamal Ke Phool
Character:
Release Date:21/09/1950
Dastan
Character:Indra
Release Date:17/08/1950
Afsar
Character:Bimala
Release Date:06/01/1950
Singaar
Character:Shanta
Release Date:12/12/1949
Char Din
Character:
Release Date:07/10/1949
Jeet
Character:Jeet
Release Date:24/08/1949
Balam
Character:Kamla
Release Date:12/08/1949
Dillagi
Character:Mala
Release Date:24/03/1949
Shair
Character:Rani
Release Date:01/01/1949
Bari Behen
Character:Shyama
Release Date:01/01/1949
Pyar Ki Jeet
Character:Radha
Release Date:27/08/1948
Vidya
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1948
Naatak
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1947
Dard
Character:Hamida
Release Date:01/01/1947
Parwana
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1947
Anmol Ghadi
Character:Basanti
Release Date:11/11/1946
Omar Khayyam
Character:Mehru
Release Date:19/07/1946
Jag Biti
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1946
1857
Character:Tasnim
Release Date:01/01/1946
Yateem
Character:Bharti
Release Date:02/11/1945
Phool
Character:
Release Date:10/08/1945
Main Kya Karun
Character:
Release Date:28/07/1945
Tadbir
Character:Saguna
Release Date:01/01/1945
Ishara
Character:Shanta
Release Date:04/06/1943
Hamari Baat
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1943
Station Master
Character:Usha
Release Date:09/05/1942
Taj Mahal
Character:Child Mumtaz
Release Date:18/12/1941
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