Shehla Gill is a Pakistani actress. She worked in both Urdu and Punjabi films and is known for her roles in films Mutthi Bhar Chawal (1978), Permit (1979), 2 Rastay (1979), Sathi (1980), Anokha Daaj (1981) Wehshi Daku (1982) and Ek Din Bahu Ka (1982).
Early life Shehla was born in Lahore at Pakistan and completed her studies from Kinnaird College for Women.
Career Film actress and director Sangeeta saw her perform at a theatre play at college and offered her to work in films which she accepted. She made her debut as an actress in director Baqar Rizvi's film Black Cat followed by numerous other films, including Shama-e-Mohabbat, Bobby and Julie, and Saheli.
In 1978 her breakthrough came in film Mutthi Bhar Chawal which was directed by Sangeeta and starred with Ghulam Mohiuddin, Sangeeta, Kaveeta and Nadeem Baig. She portrayed the role of Rano's daughter the film received positive reviews and it won numerous awards and she won Nigar Award for Best Supporting Actress.
In 1979 she appeared in films Waaday Ki Zanjeer, Permit, Har Fun Maula, 2 Rastay, Aurat Raj and Sohni Dharti. Later she also started doing modeling for magazines, advertisements and commercials. The following year in 1980 she appeared in films Aap Ki Khatir, Hey Yeh Shohar and Sathi.
In 1981 she worked in films Laggan, Dushman and then she starred in film Anokha Daaj along with Waheed Murad, Ilyas Kashmiri, Aasia and Sabiha Khanum the film was a super hit at box office.
Personal life Shehla married a businessman. They have two children. The family subsequently settled in France.
Filmography Film Year Film Language 1977 Black Cat Urdu 1977 Shama-e-Mohabbat Urdu 1977 Bobby And Julie Urdu 1977 Saheli Urdu 1978 Mutthi Bhar Chawal Urdu 1979 Permit Punjabi 1979 Aurat Raj Urdu 1979 Waaday Ki Zanjeer Urdu 1979 Har Fun Maula Punjabi 1979 2 Rastay Urdu 1979 Sohni Dharti Punjabi 1980 Aap Ki Khatir Urdu 1980 Hey Yeh Shohar Urdu 1980 Sathi Urdu 1981 Anokha Daaj Punjabi 1981 Laggan Urdu 1981 Dushman Urdu 1981 Bara Aadmi Urdu 1982 Wehshi Daku Punjabi 1982 Aaina Aur Zindagi Urdu 1982 Mian Biwi Razi Urdu 1982 Ek Din Bahu Ka Urdu 1982 I Love You Urdu 1982 Jagat Tay Murad Punjabi 1982 Agent 009 Urdu 1983 Jan-o-Janan Pashto 1984 Chor Chokidar Punjabi 1985 Shehbaz Khan Pashto 1987 Kundan Urdu 1988 Lady Boss Urdu 1989 Ajal Pashto
Awards and recognition Year Award Category Result Title Ref. 1978 Nigar Award Best Supporting Actress Mutthi Bhar Chawal
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