Bahar Begum

Born Kishwar Begum, Bahar Begum is an actress best known for many Pakistani movies since 1956. She was first introduced to the Pakistani film industry by the renowned film director Anwar Kamal Pasha in film Chann Mahi (1956). Anwar Kamal Pasha is the one that gave her the professional film world name Bahar Begum. She later acted both in Punjabi and Urdu language Pakistani films and had a very active career from 1956 through the 1980s. She has more than 500 films to her credit. Having grown up in Lahore, Pakistan, her career has centered on the Punjabi film industry, initially playing heroines and then "emotionally strong mothers", usually ending-up playing 'mother' to popular lead actor of Punjabi films Sultan Rahi in his films during the 1980s.

Bahar Begum is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 30 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Tera Jadoo Chal Gaya (2003), The Old Gujjar (2002), Mehndi Wale Hath (The Adorned Bride) (2000), Dil Tou Pagal Hai (1999), Choorian (Bangles) (1998), Raja Pakistani (1997), Karam Data (1997), Jungle Ka Qanoon (1995). The recorded credits span 1964 to 2003, including 30 movies and 0 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.