Zeba Shehnaz
Zeba Shehnaz | |
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Born | |
Education | University of Lahore |
Occupation(s) | Actress, comedian, host, voice actress |
Years active | 1963 – present |
Children | 1 |
Relatives | Mohammed Shah Subhani (nephew)[1] |
Awards | Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Medal of Excellence) Award by the President of Pakistan in 2021[2][3][4] |
Zeba Shehanz (
Early life
Zeba was born in 1952 on 24 November in Lahore, Pakistan. She completed her studies from University of Lahore.[6] She did theater and did stages plays. She and Moin Akhter did many comedy shows together.
Career
She made her debut as a child actress on PTV in 1960s.[7] She is best known for portraying 108 characters in Fifty Fifty along with Moin Akhter.[8] She also appeared in dramas Baityaan, Umrao Jan Ada and Mera Yaar Miladay.[9] She also appeared in movie Munda Bigra Jaey in 1995.[3] She did theater for 12 years and she also voiced Parrot in 3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam.[10] For her contributions towards the television industry, she was honored by the Government of Pakistan with Tamgha-e-Imtiaz in 2021.[4][3][2]
Personal life
Zeba is married and has one child.[11] She was the aunt of Mohammed Shah Subhani[importance?] who passed away in 2019.[1]
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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1976 | Bandish | Mrs. Disuza | PTV |
1978 | Fifty Fifty[12] | Herself | PTV |
1982 | Jaidi | Bibi | PTV |
1983 | Silver Jubilee | Begum Pachida | PTV |
1985 | Kese Kese Khwab | Najma | PTV |
1986 | Gharama | Shela | PTV |
1998 | Such Much | Hawwa | PTV |
2003 | Umrao Jaan Ada | Ami Jan | Geo Entertainment |
2009 | Ghar Beetiyan | Khala | PTV |
2009 | Thori Si Khushiyaan | Amma Ji | Hum TV |
2009 | Baityaan | Dadu | Hum TV |
2011 | Aurat Ka Ghar Konsa | Chanda Khala | PTV Home |
2012 | Baji | Shakeela | PTV |
2014 | Mazaaq Raat | Herself | Dunya News |
2014 | Bashar Momin | Bashar's Tai | Geo Entertainment |
2015 | Khatoon Manzil | Shireen | ARY Digital |
2015 | Googly Mohalla | Pari Gul | PTV |
2016 | Mohay Piya Rang Laaga | Salma | ARY Digital |
2016 | Mera Yaar Miladay | Salma | ARY Digital |
2022 | Susralies | Farkhanda | TV One |
2023 | Taweez | Dadi | Mun TV |
Telefilm
Year | Title | Role |
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1987 | Ek Din Ka Baadshah | Shabbo |
2015 | Kya Yeh Hi Pyar Hai | Fasi's mother |
2016 | Mushtari | Mushtari Bi |
2016 | Aashiq Colony | Shabban |
2018 | Rok Sako To Rok Lo | Batool |
2021 | Mera Ishrat Meri Marzi | Shagufta's mother |
2022 | Siwaiyaan | Ahsan's grandmother |
2023 | Hissay Ki Eid | Tarannum's mother |
Film
Year | Title | Role |
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1995 | Munda Bigra Jaey | Sabina |
2012 | Hazar Ka Note | Zohra Begum |
2016 | 3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam | Parrot[13][14] |
Awards and recognition
- 1995 Nigar Award for Best Supporting Actress for Munda Bigra Jaey.[15]
- Special Award for Performance in Fifty Fifty at 1st Indus Drama Awards in 2005.[16]
- Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Medal of Excellence) Award by the President of Pakistan in 2021.[2][4][3]
References
- ^ a b "Zeba Shehnaz breaks down on mysterious death of nephew in London". ARY TV News website. 20 December 2019. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- ^ a b c "President confers top civil, military awards for excellence on Pakistan Day". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 24 March 2021. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- ^ a b c d "President confers civil awards on prominent personalities". The Nation (newspaper). 24 March 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
- ^ a b c "Abida Parveen, Faisal Edhi among 88 conferred civil awards by President Alvi". Dawn (newspaper). 23 March 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
- ^ "Zeba Shahnaz disappointed over halt to stage shows". Dawn (newspaper). 15 August 2020. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ^ "Theatrics: Veteran power". Dawn (newspaper). 16 August 2009. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
- ^ "Artistes told to declare assets or face music". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 8 March 2021.
- ^ "Moin Akhtar's peers pay tribute to his talent". Dawn (newspaper). 23 April 2015. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
- ^ "This is recognition that I must be doing something right: Mehwish Hayat on her Tamgha-i-Imtiaz". Dawn (newspaper). 10 March 2021.
- ^ "Top ten Lollywood grossers of 2016". Dunya News. 29 December 2016. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
- ^ "Actor Zeba Shehnaz shares tragic story of nephew's murder in UK". The Express Tribune. 22 March 2021.
- ^ Khurram Zia Khan (27 November 2014). "50 delightful years: Thank you PTV". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 4 May 2022.
- ^ Ahmed Sarym (21 December 2016). "4 reasons why 3 Bahadur's sequel is a must-watch for kids". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 4 May 2022.
- ^ "Trailer of '3 Bahadur - The Revenge of Baba Balaam' released". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 4 August 2016. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
- ^ "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards". Desi Movies Reviews. Archived from the original on 2 July 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ "Special Award for Comedy Acting". dailymotion. Indus TV Network. 4 May 2022.
External links
- Zeba Shehnaz at IMDb