Zaheen Tahira

Zaheen Tahira
Born Zaheen Tahira
1946 (age 71–72)
Lucknow, India
Nationality  Pakistani
Other names Tahira Aapa
Occupation Television Actress, Film Actress
Years active 1966–present
Known for Khuda Ki Basti
Hajj-e-Akbar

Zaheen Tahira is a veteran Pakistani film and television actress, producer and director. She has also worked for Radio Pakistan and on stage.[1][2]

Career

She is considered to be one of the most senior and veteran actress in Pakistan Television History.[2] She dominated the TV screens in the late 1960s, 1970s and 1980s by portraying strong characters mainly on Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) Karachi centre. She has appeared in over 700 drama serials in lead and supporting roles. She also produced and directed a few television series. Currently she appears in plays mostly on private channels. She played the lead role in Pakistan's record breaking serial 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.[3]

Television

She has appeared in no of plays and Dramas in late 60's-present some of her dramas listed below:

Awards and recognition

References

  1. 1 2 "Awards celebrate showbiz achievements (Hum Awards)". Dawn (newspaper). 14 March 2013. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Profile of Zaheen Tahira on tv.com.pk website Retrieved 27 July 2018
  3. 1 2 President decorates civil and military awards on Pakistan Day The Nation (newspaper), Published 24 March 2013, Retrieved 27 July 2018
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 Filmography of Zaheen Tahira on IMDb website Retrieved 27 July 2018
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