Rani's death anniversary observed on Monday

Born on December 8‚ 1946 as Nasira in Mozang‚ Lahore to Malik Muhammad Shafi and Iqbal Begum in Arain family‚ Rani gained success in late 1960s when she made a hit pair with famous actor and producer Waheed Murad. She remained one of the most successful actresses of subcontinent and was also popular for her dance performances in films. Rani acted in both Urdu and Punjabi films. In 1962 Anwar Kamal Pasha‚ a veteran film director of the 50's and 60's‚ gave Rani her first role in the film Mehboob. For several years after Mehoob Rani appeared in supporting roles in films like Mouj Maila‚ Ek Tera Sahara and Safaid Khoon. Until 1965 she starred in other films‚ but when they flopped she was dubbed a jinxed actress. However‚ after the success of Hazar Dastan and Dever Bhabi‚ Rani became a leading actress. Some of her more notable films areChann Makhna‚ Sajjan Pyara‚ Jind Jan‚ Duniya Matlib Di‚ Anjuman‚ Tehzeeb‚ Umrao Jan Ada‚ Naag Muni‚ Seeta Mariam Margaret‚ Ik Gunah Aur Sahi and Surrayya Bhopali. She also acted in two TV serials Khowahish and Faraib in the early 90's. Rani died with cancer on May 27‚ 1993 and was laid to rest in Lahore's Muslim Town Cemetery.