Zaheen Tahira (1931 – 9 July 2019) was a Pakistani film and television actress, producer and director. She also worked for Radio Pakistan and on stage.
Early life She was born in 1931 in Lucknow, British India. According to some sources, she was born in 1935.
Career She was considered one of the most senior and veteran actresses in Pakistan television history. She dominated the TV screens in the late 1960s, 1970s and 1980s by portraying strong characters mainly on dramas produced by Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) Karachi centre. She appeared in over 700 drama serials in lead and supporting roles. She also produced and directed a few television series. She played the lead role in Pakistan's record-breaking serial Khuda Ki Basti based on the novel of the same name by Shaukat Siddiqui.
In 2013, the President of Pakistan awarded her the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Medal of Distinction) in recognition of her work in the Pakistani entertainment industry.
Illness and death Tahira was admitted to Aga Khan University Hospital in Karachi after suffering a major cardiac arrest on 23 June 2019. On 27 June 2019 she was shifted to the CCU from ICU. Her son Kamran Khan said that "Mum is hospitalized. she is getting better now, By evening they will remove the ventilator." Her grandson Danial Shahzad Khan said that "Zaheen Tahira is very much alive and is currently admitted in the coronary care unit."
Zaheen Tahira died in Karachi on 9 July 2019 around 9:30 am.Pakistani actor Zaheen Tahira passes away, Samaa Tv, 9 July 2019
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 Ilzam1993 Zarb Taqseem Flight 033 Tumhari Bina 1969 Khuda Ki Basti Widow (Maa) 1970 Hajj e Akbar 1976 Shama Khursheed 1981 Harjaee 1986 Dastak Farooq's wife 1989 Jangloos 1990s Khala Khairan 1994 Aroosa 1998 Samandar Hai Darmiyan 2001 Kabhi Kabhi Pyaar Mein2002 Chaandni Raatain Des Pardes 2003 Murad 2006 Manzil Hani 2006 Dil, Diya, Dehleez Khala Solah anay 2007 Vanee 2008 Tair e Lahooti2009 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 Bua2012–13 Raju Rocket Baandi Kamala's mother 2013 Gohar-e-Nayab Gohar's grandmother 2014 Marasim Durdana Na Maloom Afraad Shakeel's mother feature film debut; cameo 2015 Piya Mann Bhaye Iffat Bee 2015–16 Teri Meri Jodi2016 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 2019 Dil Kiya Karay Barfi Laddu Iqbal's mother
Awards and recognition Year Award Category Result Ref. 1970 1st PTV Awards Best Actress Special Award 1998 9th PTV Awards Best Actress 2013 1st Hum Awards Lifetime Achievement Award 2013 Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Medal of Distinction) Award by the President of Pakistan President decorates civil and military awards on Pakistan Day The Nation (newspaper), Published 24 March 2013, Retrieved 27 July 2018
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