Suraiya (Jamal Sheikh) (Suraiya) b. 1929 d. January 31, 2004 Legendary Indian Actress. Born Suraiya Jamal Sheikh , she debuted as a child star with Taj Mahal (1941). She was effectively launched as a singing star in Bombay Talkies "Humaari Baat" (1943). She made her presence felt in perhaps India's first multi-starrer K.Asif's "Phool" (1944) and played strong supporting roles in Mehboob Khan's Anmol "Ghadi (1946) and Munawar Sultana in "Dard" (1947). She was fortunate to star opposite the legendary K.L. Saigal in three of his later films. 1948-49 saw her...[Read More] (Bio by: Noni) Badakabarastan, Mumbai (Bombay), Maharashtra, India
b. 1929 d. January 31, 2004