About Firdous
Lived 1947 – 2020 (aged 73). Firdous was a Pakistani actor.
Firdous Begum (born Parveen Begum; 4 August 1947 16 December 2020), known mononymously as Firdous, was a Pakistani actress and she is best known for her role as Heer in the 1970 film Heer Ranjha. Her other prominent films include Khandaan, Lai Laag and Aurat.
She appeared in over 197 films, including 130 Punjabi, 20 Urdu and three Pushto films.
Personal life During her career, she met Akmal Khan, lead actor of Malangi, and later they married, however Akmal died in 1967.
Awards and recognition Year Award Title Result Category Ref. 1969 Nigar Award Chan Veer Special Award 1970 Heer Ranjha Best Actress 1971 Aansoo Special Award 1973 Ziddi Best Actress
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Who was Firdous?
Pakistani actress (1947-2020)
When was Firdous born?
Firdous was born on 4 August 1947 in British Raj, Lahore.
When did Firdous die?
Firdous died on 16 December 2020 in Lahore.
What was Firdous's occupation?
Firdous was an actor.
What nationality was Firdous?
Firdous was Pakistani.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Firdous. https://biography.guide/firdous/
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