Biography of suraiya


Biography of suraiya

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    Suraiya

    Indian actress and playback singer (1929–2004)

    For other uses, see Suraiya (disambiguation).

    Suraiya

    Suraiya on 2013 stamp of India

    PronunciationSu-rai-yaa
    Born(1929-06-15)15 June 1929

    Lahore, Punjab, British India (present-day Punjab, Pakistan)

    Died31 January 2004(2004-01-31) (aged 74)

    Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

    Resting placeBada Qabrastan, Marine Lines, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
    Occupations
    Years active1936–1964
    WorksFull list
    PartnerDev Anand (1948–1951)

    Suraiya Jamal Sheikh (15 June 1929 – 31 January 2004), mononymously known as Suraiya, was an Indian actress and playback singer who worked in Hindi films.[1] In a career spanning from 1936 to 1964, Suraiya acted in over 70 films and sang 338 songs.

    Regarded among the finest and greatest actresses in the history of Indian cinema,[2] she was known for her strong on-screen portrayals in a variety of genres.[3] Suraiy