Suraiya
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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.
As Actor/Actress
Shama Parwana
Sahebzadi Aalam
1857
Tasnim
Shair
Rani
Rustom Sohrab
Shehzadi Tehmina
Tadbir
Saguna
Balam
Kamla
लाल कुंवर
Dillagi
Mala
सिंगार
Shanta
Dastan
Indra
Jeet
Jeet
Bari Behen
Shyama
स्टेशन मास्टर
Usha
مرزا غالب
Chaudhvin, formerly Moti Begum
Kamal Ke Phool
Diwana
Laali
Afsar
Bimala
Nili
Nili
Ishara
Shanta
Char Din
Khiladi
Vidya
Vidya
वारिस
Shobha
Naatak
Main Kya Karun
Anmol Ghadi
Basanti
Hamari Baat
Pyar Ki Jeet
Radha
Rajput
Yateem
Bharti