Zaheen Tahira
Zaheen Tahira Khuda Ki Basti Hajj-e-Akbar | |
|---|---|
| Awards | Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (2013) |
Zaheen Tahira (1931 – 9 July 2019) was a
Early life
She was born in 1931 in
British India[2][1][5] (according to some sources, she was born in 1935 in Lucknow, British India).[6][7]
Career
She is considered to be one of the most senior and veteran actresses in Pakistan television history.Khuda Ki Basti by Shaukat Siddiqui.
In 2013, she received the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Medal of Distinction) by the President of Pakistan in recognition of her work in the Pakistani entertainment industry.[8]
Illness and death
Tahira was admitted to
ventilator."[9] Her grandson Danial Shahzad Khan said that "Zaheen Tahira is very much alive and is currently admitted in the coronary care unit."[10]
Zaheen Tahira died in Karachi on 9 July 2019 around 9:30 am.[11]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaisi Hain Doorian | |||
| Rastay Dil Kay | |||
| Dil Moti Kay Mole | |||
| Masi Aur Malka | |||
| Adam Hawwa Aur Shaitan | |||
| Waqt Ka Asmaan | |||
| Kahaniyan | |||
| Zeenat | |||
| Asaawari | |||
| Sentenced for Love | Film | ||
| Dowry List | Film | ||
| Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai | |||
| Manto Rama - Kamra No. 17 | |||
| Aania | |||
| Khaali Ankhen | |||
| Ajaib Khana | |||
| Kaun Jaanay Kia Hona Hai | |||
| Aik Bechara | |||
| Anokha Bandhan | |||
| Show Shaa | |||
| Shee Jee | |||
| Amawas | |||
| Adha Chehra | |||
| Ilzam | |||
| 1993 | Zarb Taqseem | ||
| Flight 033 | |||
| Tumhari Bina | |||
| 1969 | Khuda Ki Basti | Widow (Maa) | [12] |
| 1970 | Hajj e Akbar | ||
| 1976 | Shama | Khursheed | |
| 1981 | Harjaee | ||
| 1986 | Dastak | Farooq's wife | [12] |
| 1989 | Jangloos
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| 1990s | Khala Khairan | [13] | |
| 1994 | Aroosa | [12] | |
| 1998 | Samandar Hai Darmiyan | ||
| 2001 | Kabhi Kabhi Pyaar Mein | ||
| 2002 | Chaandni Raatain | ||
Des Pardes
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| 2003 | Murad | ||
| 2006 | Manzil | Hani | |
| 2006 | Dil, Diya, Dehleez | Khala Solah anay | [13] |
| 2007 | Vanee | ||
| 2008 | Tair e Lahooti | ||
| 2009 | Noorpur Ki Rani | ||
| Bebak | |||
| 2010 | Tujh Pay Qurban | Dadi | |
| 2011–12 | Meray Qatil Meray Dildar | ||
| 2011 | Umm-e-Kulsoom | ||
| 2012 | Nikhar Gaye Gulab Sare | Badi Aapa | |
| Mera Yaqeen | Bua | ||
| 2012–13 | Raju Rocket | ||
Baandi
|
Kamala's mother | ||
| 2013 | Gohar-e-Nayab | Gohar's grandmother | [4] |
| 2014 | Marasim | Durdana | |
| Na Maloom Afraad | Shakeel's mother | feature film debut; cameo | |
| 2015 | Piya Mann Bhaye | Iffat Bee | |
| 2015–16 | Teri Meri Jodi | ||
| 2016 | Heer | ||
| Noor Jehan | |||
| Bin Roye | Rehmat Bi | ||
| Tum Milay | |||
| 2017–18 | Mera Haq | Sajeela “Dadi” | |
| 2018 | Khalish | Neelofar's mother-in-law | |
| Khuwabzaadi | |||
| 2018–19 | Babban Khala Ki Betiyann | Babban Khala | [12] |
| 2019 | Dil Kiya Karay | [13] | |
| Barfi Laddu | Iqbal's mother | [12] |
Awards and recognition
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1st PTV Awards | Best Actress Special Award | Won | [14] |
| 1998 | 9th PTV Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | [15] |
| 2013 | 1st Hum Awards | Lifetime Achievement Award | Won | [3] |
| 2013 | Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Medal of Distinction) |
Award by the President of Pakistan | Won | [8] |
References
- ^ a b "Iconic Zaheen Tahira passes away". The News. 9 July 2019.
- ^ a b "سینئر ترین اداکارہ ذہین طاہرہ انتقال کر گئیں". Jang (in Urdu).
- ^ a b "Awards celebrate showbiz achievements (Hum Awards)". Dawn (newspaper). 14 March 2013. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
- ^ a b c "IN MEMORIAM: FAREWELL TO ZAHEEN APA". dawn. 21 July 2019.
- ^ "Veteran actress Zaheen Tahira passes away". Business Recorder. 9 July 2019.
- ^ "Veteran TV actor Zaheen Tahira passes away in Karachi". The Express Tribune. 9 July 2019.
- ^ "Veteran actor Zaheen Tahira passes away at 79". Dawn. 9 July 2019.
- ^ a b President decorates civil and military awards on Pakistan Day The Nation (newspaper), Published 24 March 2013, Retrieved 27 July 2018
- ^ "ذہین طاہرہ زندہ ہیں، بیٹے نے موت کی افواہوں کی تردید کر دی". jang.com.pk (in Urdu).
- ^ "Zaheen Tahira's grandson rubbishes rumours of actor's death". geo.tv.
- ^ Pakistani actor Zaheen Tahira passes away, Samaa Tv, 9 July 2019
- ^ a b c d e "Looking back at Zaheen Tahira's most timeless characters". Dawn Images. 11 July 2019. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
- ^ a b c "Zaheen Tahira: Everything You Need to Know About The Star, Her Career and Her Life". Masala. 10 July 2019.
- ^ "History of Pakistan Television -1970 to 1974", PTV (News), archived from the original on 18 January 2022, retrieved 22 February 2022
- ^ "PTV Awards 1998", PTV (News), archived from the original on 21 December 2021, retrieved 29 June 2021
External links
- Zaheen Tahira at IMDb