Noor Jehan Net Worth
Noor Jehan Net Worth is
$1.7 Million
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Noor Jahan or NoorJahan (Punjabi, Urdu: ??? ?????) was the adopted stage name for Allah Wasai (September 21, 1926 – December 23, 2000), a singer and actress in British India and Pakistan. Her career spanned seven decades. She was renowned as one of the greatest and most influential singers of her time in South Asia and was given the honorific title of Malika-e-Tarannum (Urdu: ???? ?????, English: the queen of melody).Born into a Punjabi family of musicians, Wasai was pushed by her parents to follow in their musical footsteps and become a singer but she was more interested in acting in films and graced the earliest Pakistani films with her performances. She has recorded about 10,000 songs in various languages of India and Pakistan including Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi and Sindhi languages. Along with Ahmed Rushdi, she holds the highest record of film songs in the history of Pakistani cinema. She is also considered to be the first female Pakistani film director.In 1957, Jahan was awarded the President's Award for her acting and singing capabilities. Date Of Birth | September 21, 1926 |
Died | 2000-12-23 |
Place Of Birth | Kasur, Punjab, British India |
Profession | Music Department, Actress, Soundtrack |
Nationality | Pakistani |
Spouse | Ejaz Durrani |
Star Sign | Virgo |
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1 | She was the grand dame of the Pakistani film industry. When younger, she was a renowned actress, and even quite late in life she was the most in-demand and popular female playback singer for lively Punjabi and Urdu songs. |
2 | Grandmother of actress Sonya Jehan.One of Noor Jehan's daughters,Zille Huma,herself is a TV performer in Pakistan, and is married to Olympic Field Hockey player Hasan Sardar. Before her death in 2000, Noor Jehan stayed in their home in Karachi and was under their care in her old age. |
3 | Was known as the "Elizabeth Taylor" of the Pakistan entertainment industry because of her many marriages. |
4 | In Pakistan, she sang film songs for over 40 years. Her singing career spanned from the 1930s to the early 1990s, when her doctors advised her to quit singing due to her poor health and age. |
5 | Following her retirement from her acting film career in 1963, she became Pakistan's most popular playback singer of film songs both in Punjabi and Urdu languages. |
6 | She was a singer trained in the classical tradition of dhrupad, khayaal and thumri- ancient styles of Hindustani devotional music. |
Music Department
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Madame Rani | 1995 | playback singer | |
Jeeva | 1995 | playback singer | |
Laila | 1994 | playback singer - as Madam Noor Jehan | |
Chungking Express | 1994 | playback singer - as Nurjehan | |
Jannat | 1993 | playback singer | |
Abdullah the Great | 1992 | playback singer | |
Dillagi | 1992 | playback singer - as Madam Noor Jahan | |
Haseena Atom Bomb | 1990 | playback singer | |
Maula Baksh | 1988 | playback singer | |
Mukhra | 1988 | playback singer | |
Dulari | 1987 | playback singer | |
Janbaz | 1987 | playback singer | |
Qaidi | 1986 | playback singer | |
Ucha Dar Babe Nanak Da | 1985 | playback singer - as Madam Noor Jehan | |
Sholay | 1984 | playback singer | |
Ishq Pecha | 1984 | playback singer | |
Sona Chandi | 1983 | playback singer | |
Sahib Jee | 1983 | playback singer | |
Sohra Te Jawai | 1980 | playback singer | |
Maula Jat | 1979 | playback singer | |
Aakhri Muqabala | 1977 | playback singer | |
Sohni Mahiwal | 1976 | playback singer | |
Society Girl | 1976 | playback singer | |
Ultimatum | 1976 | singer | |
Dulhan Ek Raat Ki | 1975 | playback singer | |
Shoukan Mele Di | 1975 | playback singer | |
Bahisht | 1974 | playback singer | |
Naukar Wohti Da | 1974 | playback singer | |
Khushiya | 1973 | playback singer | |
Daman Aur Chingari | 1973 | playback singer | |
Naya Raasta | 1973 | playback singer | |
Ziddi | 1973 | playback singer | |
Thah | 1972 | playback singer | |
Nizam | 1972 | playback singer | |
Sultan | 1972 | playback singer | |
Mele Sajna De | 1972 | playback singer | |
Pehlwan Jee in London | 1971 | playback singer | |
Yeh Aman | 1971 | playback singer | |
Mastana Mahi | 1971 | playback singer | |
Yaar Des Punjab De | 1971 | playback singer | |
Salam E Mohabat | 1971 | playback singer | |
Dosti | 1971 | playback singer | |
Chand Suraj | 1970 | playback singer | |
Rangeela | 1970 | playback singer | |
Heer Raanjha | 1970 | playback singer | |
Heer Ranjha | 1970 | playback singer | |
Geet Kahin Sangeet Kahin | 1969 | playback singer | |
Andaleeb | 1969 | playback singer | |
Naajo | 1969 | playback singer | |
Salgirah | 1969 | playback singer | |
Sassi Punnu | 1968 | playback singer | |
Mirza Jat | 1967 | playback singer | |
Darshan | 1967 | playback singer | |
Lakhoon Main Aik | 1967 | playback singer | |
Elan | 1967 | playback singer | |
Lori | 1966 | playback singer | |
Sarhad | 1966 | playback singer | |
Aag Ka Darya | 1966 | playback singer | |
Malangi | 1965 | playback singer | |
Sartaj | 1965 | playback singer | |
Aisa Bhi Hota Hai | 1965 | playback singer | |
Farangi | 1964 | playback singer | |
Milan | 1964 | playback singer | |
Chingari | 1964 | playback singer | |
Baji | 1963 | playback singer | |
Ghoonghat | 1962 | playback singer | |
Susraal | 1962 | playback singer | |
Mauseeqar | 1962 | playback singer | |
Qaidi | 1962 | playback singer | |
Azra | 1962 | playback singer | |
Chiragh Jalta Raha | 1962 | playback singer - as Madam Noor Jehan | |
Ghalib | 1961 | playback singer | |
Farishta | 1961 | playback singer | |
Rani Khan | 1960 | playback singer | |
Mughal-E-Azam | 1960 | playback singer - uncredited | |
Salma | 1960 | playback singer | |
Koel | 1959 | playback singer | |
Anarkali | 1958 | playback singer | |
Chhumantar | 1958 | playback singer | |
Nooran | 1957 | playback singer | |
Intezar | 1956 | playback singer | |
Lakht-E-Jigar | 1956 | playback singer | |
Patay Khan | 1955 | playback singer | |
Gulnaar | 1953 | playback singer | |
Dopatta | 1952 | playback singer | |
Chanway | 1951 | playback singer | |
Jugnu | 1947 | playback singer | |
Anmol Ghadi | 1946 | playback singer | |
Gaon Ki Gori | 1945 | playback singer | |
Zeenat | 1945 | playback singer - uncredited | |
Khandan | 1942 | playback singer | |
Khazanchi | 1941 | playback singer | |
Yamla Jat | 1940 | playback singer | |
Gul Bakaoli | 1938 | playback singer | |
Fakhre Islam | 1937 | playback singer | |
Mr. and Mrs. Bombay | 1936 | playback singer | |
Sheila | 1935 | playback singer |
Actress
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Jawani Zindabad | 1990 | as Noorjahan | |
Desatanakkili Karayarilla | 1986 | as Noorjahan | |
Wafadaar | 1985 | as Noorjahan | |
Badi Maa | 1974 | ||
Hulchul | 1971 | as Nur Jahan | |
Anjan Hai Koyee | 1969 | Rajni (as Noor Jahan) | |
Lahu Pukarega | 1968 | ||
Raat Aur Din | 1967 | as Nur Jahan | |
Tarzan Ki Mehbooba | 1966 | ||
Raaka | 1965 | ||
Zindagi Aur Khwab | 1961 | ||
Nooran | 1957 | ||
Lakht-E-Jigar | 1956 | ||
Makkhee Choos | 1956 | as Noorjehan | |
Nau Bahar | 1952 | as Nur Jahan | |
Chandni Raat | 1949 | ||
Jannat | 1949 | ||
Abidah | 1948 | as Nurjehan | |
Chandni | 1942 | as Noorjahan | |
Chaudhry | 1941 | Lead actress | |
Sasural | 1941 | Sarjoo | |
Ummeed | 1941 | ||
Payame Haq | 1939 | ||
Bismil Ki Arzoo | 1937 | ||
Alladin II | 1936 | as Nurjehan | |
Romantic India | 1936 | Chandrakala (as Nurjehan) | |
Ghar Jamai | 1935/II | as Baby Nurjehan | |
Ghar Jamai | 1935/I | as Baby Nurjehan | |
Karwane Husn | 1935 | Nazo | |
Kala Wagh | 1934 | as Nurjehan | |
Neki Ka Taj | 1934 | ||
Veer Bharat | 1934 | ||
Abe Hayat | 1933 | as Nurjehan | |
Mirza Sahiban | 1933 | ||
Patit Pawan | 1933 | ||
Shane Subhan | 1933 | ||
Burkhewala | 1932 | ||
Shashi Punhu | 1932 | as Nurjehan |
Soundtrack
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Zibahkhana | 2007 | performer: "Sun We Bilori Akh Waleya", "Munda Shehr Lahore Da", "Beylia Don't Worry" - as Melody Queen Madame Noor Jehan | |
Mississippi Masala | 1991 | performer: "Mujse Pehli Si Muhabbat Mere Mehboob Na Maang" | |
Maula Baksh | 1988 | performer: "Hania Wey Peelay Phull Nay Khaitaan Dey", "Tu Toonba Mein Taar, Ban Dildaar Hania" | |
Mukhra | 1988 | performer: "Mundia dopatta chhadd mera, nahin sharmaan da ghund laii daa" | |
Sholay | 1984 | performer: "Jai Main Huundi Dholna, Soney Di Taveetri", "Balle balle we maile wich kharak kar ke", "Jhanjhar di paawan chhankaar" | |
Maula Jat | 1979 | performer: "Aey Tey Hore Ghandaan Haun Gian Pakkian, Tay Tu Jinnan Zore Laayein Gaa" | |
Sohni Mahiwal | 1976 | performer: "Aa Gai Baghaan Wich Bahar, Khirr Paey Phullan Dey Gulzar", "Sajna Haei Rove Tey Bulaavey Mera Pyar Wey" | |
Society Girl | 1976 | performer: "Teray Qadmaun Mein Bikhar Jaanay Ko Ji Chahata Hai" | |
Bahisht | 1974 | performer: "Kal Tak Jo Kehtay Thay Apna, Aaj Wohi Beighanay Hain" | |
Naukar Wohti Da | 1974 | performer: "Toonba Wajda Ee Na Taar Bina" | |
Daman Aur Chingari | 1973 | performer: "Saheli Tera Bankpan Lutt Gaya, Aaina Toar De" | |
Ziddi | 1973 | performer: "Teray Naal Naal Wey Mein Rehna", "Sohnia Mein Teray Jee Sadaqay,Hore Mein Aakhaan Kee Sadaqay", "Wey Chhadd Meri Weeny Na Marore", "Akhhian Wey Raateen Saun Na Deindian" | |
Sultan | 1972 | performer: "Dildar Sadqay Lakhwar Sadqay" | |
Basheera | 1972 | performer: "Banno Rani Bari Dilgeer Wey, Kandah Doli Nonn Dey Jaein Veer Wey", "Kaisari Dopatta Gall Kurti Shaneel Di", "Pehlay Akhh Larrdi,Phair Dil Milday,Phair Hunday Qaul Qarar" | |
Pehlwan Jee in London | 1971 | performer: "Dil Bhi Dahk Dahk Paaey Dhamaalan, Nachhan Lag Pae Saah, Sohnia Teray Jee Sadaqay, Hore Mein Aakhan Ki Sadaqay" | |
Yeh Aman | 1971 | performer: " Zulm Rahay Aur Amn Bhi Ho, Kya Mumkin Hai Tum Hi Kaho" | |
Mastana Mahi | 1971 | performer: "Sayyoni mera mahi meray bhaag jagawan aa gaya", "Bollan lag pei a tasweer" | |
Anjuman | 1970 | performer: "Izhaar bhi mushkil hai,chuup reh bhi nahin saktay" | |
Anwara | 1970 | performer: "Sunn Wey Balori akhh Waaliya" | |
Andaleeb | 1969 | performer: "Meray dil ki mehfil", "Pyar kar kay hum bahut Pachhtaey" | |
Salgirah | 1969 | performer: "Meri Zindagi Hai Naghma, Meri Zindagi Tarana" | |
Sassi Punnu | 1968 | performer: "Jadon teri dunya taun pyaar turr jai ga" | |
Aag Ka Darya | 1966 | performer: "Hawa Ke Moti Baras Rahay Hain, Faza Taranay Suna Rahi Hai" | |
Malangi | 1965 | performer: "Mahi Wey Sahnuun Bhull Na Jaanween" | |
Chooriyan | 1963 | performer: "Dinghi Pagh Bannhda Aey Munda Numberdar Da", "Wey Gall Sunn Hania, Wey Dil Diya Jaania" | |
Ghoonghat | 1962 | performer: "Koi Aaey Koi Aaey,Koi Naa Jaanay Kab Aaey" | |
Farishta | 1961 | performer: " Dil Ki Dharkan Teri Awaaz Huii Jaati Hai" | |
Rani Khan | 1960 | performer: "Aey Chaita Rakhh Laeiin Wey, Nahin Bhulna Wey Teinuun Nahin Wey" | |
Salma | 1960 | performer: "Zindgi hai ya kisi ka intezaar" | |
Patay Khan | 1955 | performer: "Aaja Meri Pharh Ley Baanh", "Maudh Ley Mohaar Channan, Raat Turr Challi Aa", "Kalli Kalli Jaan Dukh Lakh Tey Karore Wey", "Hookaan Mein Daewaan Gali Gali, Wey Sanwal Meria" | |
Gulnaar | 1953 | performer: "Lo chal diye woh ham ko tasalli diye bagheir", "Bachpan ki yaadgaro", "A raat zara tham tham ke guzar", "Sakhi naheen aaye mere balma" | |
Dopatta | 1952 | performer: "Nache jia re chhama chham nache jia re", "Mere mann ke raja aja", "Sanwaria, tohe koi pukare, aja re" | |
Chanway | 1951 | performer: "Tere long da pea lashkara", "Mere angne de with charhia chann", "Mousam a mohabtan da", "Jadoo koi paagea, tay dil sada aagia", "Bach ja mundia mor taun, main sadqe teri tore taun", " Teray mukhray da kaala kaala till wey, Wey mundia Sialkotia", "Changa banaya aee saahnoo khidona", "Lamian manzilan, dil door kinare" | |
Anmol Ghadi | 1946 | performer: "Awaaz De Kahan Hai, Duniya Meri Jawan Hai", "Aaja Meri Barbaad Muhabbat Ke Sahare", "Jawaan Hai Muhabbat Haseen Hai Zamaana", "Kya Mil Gayaa Bhagwan Tumhe Dil Ko Dukhake", "Mere Bachpan Ke Saathi,Mujhe Bhool Na Jaana" | |
Zeenat | 1945 | performer: "Aahein Na Bhareen Shikway Na Kiye, Kuchh Bhi Na Zaban Se Kaam Liya" | |
Khandan | 1942 | performer: "Meray Liyyay Jahan Mein Na Chaen Hai Na Qaraar Hai" |
Director
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Chanway | 1951 | as Noorjahan |
Costume Department
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Shalimar | 1978 | costume assistant - as Noor Jahan |
Thanks
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Born Forbidden Aka Meharun Nisa | 2004 | TV Movie special thanks: singer | |
Sons of the Soil Aka Army Hardam Tayyar | 2002 | TV Movie documentary special thanks: singer |
Archive Footage
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Asian Network Gold | 2012 | TV Movie | Herself - Performer |