Neelo
Neelo نیلو | |
|---|---|
| Born | Cynthia Alexander Fernandes 30 June 1940 |
| Died | 30 January 2021 (aged 80) |
| Other names | The Queen of Romance The Princess of Romance Abida Riaz |
| Occupation | Film actress |
| Years active | 1955 – 2005 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3, including Shaan Shahid (son) |
| Awards | Sitara-i-Imtiaz (2022) |
Neelo Begum (born Cynthia Alexander Fernandes; née Abida Riaz; 30 June 1940 – 30 January 2021) was a Pakistani veteran film actress. She made her film debut in 1956 with a Hollywood film Bhowani Junction. She was known as The Queen of Romance and The Princess of Romance for her portrayal of romantic roles. She worked in more than 134 Pakistani films including Urdu and Punjabi language films.
She was the recipient of numerous awards, including Nigar Awards. She first gained recognition after appearing in the song "Aaye Mausam Rangilay Suhanay" from Saat Lakh and achieved critical and commercial success with the titular role in Zarqa.