P rominent t ajik f igures of the

Shoismoilova, Sabzajon

Tajik singer and actor Sabzajon Shoismoilova was born in Rushon,

Badakhshan on May 10, 1923. She joined the CPSU in 1950.

Between 1936 and 1940, Shoismoilova performed as a member of

various amateur groups. In 1940, she became an actor at the Drama

Theater of Khorugh. In 1946, when the members of that theater visited

Stalinabad, she stayed and created the following roles: Borsulton in

Qishloqi Tilloi (Golden Village), by M. Mirshakar, and Gulchihra in

Gunahkoroni Bigunoh (Guiltless Sinners), by A. Ostrovskii.

Thereafter, she performed other roles with special ability. Alto-

gether, she has created more than 200 roles. Her singing repertoire, too,

is varied including popular Tajik songs and creations of Tajik compos-

ers, as well as songs created by Soviet artists.

Shoismoilova became a People's Artist of Tajikistan in 1971. She

was the recipient of two Badges of Honor and other medals.

Shukuhi

See Hojiboev, Aminjon.

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