Neeli (, born Neelofar) is a former Pakistani film actress who acted in both Urdu and Punjabi language films.

Early life

Neelofar was born on 24 June 1966 in Hyderabad, Pakistan. Neeli is a graduate of Saint Mary's Convent.

Career

The director/producer Yunus Malik, a family friend, offered Neeli a role in a Punjabi film called Akhri Jang. Sangeeta signed her for a role in the Urdu film Kasam Munne Kee. After that film, Sajjad Gul signed her up in his films Choron Ki Barat and Haseena 420. She starred in Madame Bavary in 1988 and had a double role in Kalay Chor. Later, she was paired with Javed Sheikh, and together they starred in Sher Ali (1992), Khuda Gawah (1993), Mushkil (1995), Jeeva (1995), and Chief Saab (1996). Mushkil, dealing with the subject of child labour, was Sheikh's debut as director. After the decline of the Pakistani film industry in the early 2000s, Neeli gradually left the business in 2006.

Personal life

She married a businessman and had two children then along with her family settled in Dubai. She was close friends actors Jawed Sheikh, Nadeem and Sangeeta.

Filmography

Films

Awards and nominations

Neeli won 7 Nigar Awards.