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Nazarova, Khairi

Tajik actor Khairi Nazarova was born into a merchant's family in
Khujand on October 13, 1923.
From 1942 to 1951, she performed as a dancer and singer at the
People's Theater of Qurghonteppa. She also played a number of roles
including Zuhro in Tohir va Zuhro (Tohir and Zuhro), by S. Abdullo;
Oikhon in Nairanghoi Maisara (Left-Field Tricks), by H. Hamza; and
Raihon in Arusi Panjsuma (The Five-"Sum" Bride); by M. Urdubodi.
In 1951, discovered by Director Mitelman, Nazarova was invited to
the Lahuti State Theater of the Academy of Dramatic Arts. There, she
became acquainted with major actors like M. Qosimov, A. Burhonov,
and T. Fozilova, and learned a great deal about the intricacies of acting,
whereupon she became a well-known artist. She was particularly
impressive in roles that delve into the inner world of characters. A
sensitive actor, Nazarova played her roles naturally and credibly. The
outstanding roles that she created include Kumri in Dil Dili Zainab
(Heart-Heart of Zainab), by Sh. Qiomov and A. Moroz, 1955; Nigina in
Rudaki (Rudaki), by S. Ulughzoda, 1958; Masha in Soati Burji Kremel
(The Kremlin Tower Clock), by N. Pogodin, 1960; Arkhonta in
Muborizon ( Fighters), by S. Karas, 1976; and Zebunniso in Zebunniso
by Sh. Qiomov and M. Sherali, 1977, as well as roles in King Lear and
Romeo and Juliet, by W. Shakespeare.
Nazarova played in a number of motion pictures and created
memorable roles in TajikFilm productions. These include Dusti Man
Navruzov (My Friend Navruzov, 1957), Vazifai Oli (Excellent Duty,
1958); and Duvozdah Soati Hayot (The Twelve Hours of Life, 1964).
She also contributed to the dubbing of over three hundred films.
Nazarova became a People's Artist of Tajikistan in 1964. She has
traveled to Afghanistan, Russia, Iran, Turkey, Cyprus, Tunis, France,
Italy, Malta, India, and Egypt. She is retired and lives in Dushanbe.