Suraiya actress biography
- Suraiya Jamal Sheikh, mononymously known as Suraiya, was an Indian actress and playback singer who worked in Hindi films.
- Suraiya Jamal Sheikh (15 June 1929 – 31 January 2004), mononymously known as Suraiya, was an Indian actress and playback singer who worked in Hindi films.
- Suraiya was born on June 15, 1929 in Lahore, Punjab, British India [now Pakistan].
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Suraiya
Indian actress and playback singer (1929–2004)
For other uses, see Suraiya (disambiguation).
Suraiya | |
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Suraiya on 2013 stamp of India | |
| Pronunciation | Su-rai-yaa |
| Born | (1929-06-15)15 June 1929 Lahore, Punjab, British India (present-day Punjab, Pakistan) |
| Died | 31 January 2004(2004-01-31) (aged 74) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Resting place | Bada Qabrastan, Marine Lines, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1936–1964 |
| Works | Full list |
| Partner | Dev Anand (1948–1951) |
Suraiya Jamal Sheikh (15 June 1929 – 31 January 2004), mononymously known as Suraiya, was an Indian actress and playback singer who worked in Hindi films.[1] In a career spanning from 1936 to 1964, Suraiya acted in over 70 films and sang 338 songs. Regarded among the finest and greatest actresses in the history of Indian cinema,[2] she was known for her strong on-screen portrayals in a variety of genres.[3] Suraiya was the most celebrated actress between the mid- to late 1940s and early 1950s and was paid more t
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Suraiya
Suraiya reveals she declined Dev Anand's marriage proposal over a career condition; recalls having secret phone conversations with the actor every Friday
etimes.in / Jan 31, 2024, 15:51 (IST)
In a revealing 1972 interview, Suraiya shared insights into her clandestine romance with Dev Anand. Amidst her strict grandmother's watchful eyes, the couple found ways to nurture their love away from public scrutiny. Suraiya disclosed their recourse to secret phone conversations every Friday, cherishing those moments of connection despite the challenges they faced in maintaining their relationship privately. However, despite their deep affection, Suraiya declined Dev Anand's marriage proposal. His proposal, advocating for a court marriage based on the belief that "love is everything" and transcends religious boundaries, came with the condition that Suraiya should give up her career post-marriage. Unwilling to sacrifice her successful career and facing her grandmother's threat of legal consequences, Suraiya found herself at a crossroads, contemplating the complexity o
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Suraiya filmography
Suraiya Jamal Sheikh (15 June 1929 – 31 January 2004), mononymously known as Suraiya, was an Indian actress and playback singer who worked in Hindi films.[1] In a career spanning from 1936 to 1964, Suraiya acted in over 70 films and sang 338 songs. Regarded among the finest and greatest actresses in the history of Indian cinema, she was known for her strong on-screen portrayals.[2] Suraiya was the most celebrated actress between the mid- to late 1940s and early 1950s and was paid more than her male counterparts.[3][4]
Films
Discography
- This list does not include all the songs sung by Suraiya.
Notes
- ^Suraiya played a single character with two or more names.
References
- ^Ekbal, Nikhar (2009). Great Muslims of Undivided India. Kalpaz. ISBN .
- ^"Top Actresses". Box Office India. Archived from the original on 4 January 2012. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
- ^"Suraiya: The 50s superstar who demanded higher fee than Dilip Kumar and Dev Anand". Indian Expr
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