This heroine came from Pakistan, ruled Bollywood for 30 years, gave superhit with Dara Singh, left acting after marrying…, is living an anonymous life, she is…
GH News October 23, 2025 12:06 PM
There are many actresses in the film industry who achieved immense fame and success but due to personal issues they either retired from films or found themselves getting less work. Here were going to tell you about one such actress. A Pakistani-Born Actress Who Ruled Bollywood for 30 Years This Pakistani-born actress worked in Bollywood for 30 years. During these 30 years she appeared in over 60 Hindi films. She also remained active in Punjabi films. A meeting with a director on a film set catapulted her career. Who are these actresses and directors? Lets find out. Nishi Kohli – The First Female Superstar of Punjabi Cinema This actress has worked in both Bollywood and Punjabi films achieving popularity as a top actress there. She is also known as the Punjabi film industrys first female superstar. Despite her talent she led a life of relative obscurity. This actresss real name is Nishi Kohli whose real name is Krishna Kumar Sharma. Nishi was born in Sialkot Pakistan in 1935. After Partition she immigrated to India with her family. She then decided to pursue film work and began receiving offers for supporting roles. A Popular On-Screen Pairing with Dara Singh Nishi won the hearts of fans with her bubbly charm. Her acting career was more prominent in Punjabi films than in Hindi cinema where her pairing with Dara Singh was a major hit. She worked with Dara Singh in films like Hercules Ek Tha Alibaba Dulla Bhatti and Badshah. In Bollywood Nishi Kohlis films Luttera (1965) Faguni (1958) and Wallah Kya Baat Hai (1962) were super hits. Nishi appeared in more than 60 Hindi films during her career and also remained active in Punjabi films. Marriage to Rajkumar Kohli Although Nishi Kohlis films didnt do well in Bollywood her personal life also made headlines. She married director-producer Rajkumar Kohli. Its said they met during the filming of a film and eventually married. Life After Leaving Films Soon after marriage Nishi left the film world and began living with her family. Her husband Rajkumar Kohli has passed away and she lives with her son Armaan Kohli. Armaan Kohlis career as an actor hasnt been successful. His second son is named Gogi Kohli. Nishi is sometimes seen with her son Armaan at events but the actress is now quite old.
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