P rominent t ajik f igures of the

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.