Rehana Siddiqui
Pakistani actress From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rehana Siddiqui was a Pakistani actress.[1] She was known for her roles in dramas Zameen, Fasad Ki Jar, Takmeel, Machalay Ka Sauda, Saat Bhiraie, Teen Bata Teen and Barson Baad.[2]
Rehana Siddiqui | |
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| Born | Rehana Nazir 28 February 1946 |
| Died | 24 July 2021 (aged 75) |
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| Years active | 1962 – 2012 |
| Spouse | Aurangzeb (divorced) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent | Nazir Ahmed (father) |
| Relatives | Talat Siddiqui (sister) Arifa Siddiqui (niece) Nahid Siddiqui (niece) Fariha Pervez (niece) |
| Awards | Pride of Performance (2009) |
Early life
She was born in 1946 Shimla, British India and her father named Nazir Ahmed was a government servant.[1]
Career
Rehana started working at Radio Pakistan in 1962 and before joining Radio she used to write short stories for newspaper and magazines using her pen name Rehana Zeerat.[3] She made her debut as an actress in 1964 when PTV was newly established,[3] and was noted for her roles in dramas Fasad Ki Jar, Shama Har Rang Main Jalti Hai, Zameen, Kuch Tou Kaho, Takmeel and Kallo.[2] She also appeared in dramas Saat Bhiraie, Aadhi Roti Aik Langoti, Tanha and Gohra Gass Ka Ta Hai,[4] and did theatre and stage plays at Lahore.[5][6] She also worked in Urdu and Punjabi films and appeared in films Bahu Rani, Aanch, Hamdam, Agg Tay Khoon and Mohabbat Rang Laye Gi.[2] For her contributions towards the Radio, Television and Film industry, she was honored by the Government of Pakistan with the Pride of Performance in 2009.[7]
Later in late 2012 she retired and went to live with one of her daughters at Blackburn at United Kingdom.[2]
Personal life
She married film actor Aurangzeb but later they divorced and she took the custody of her two daughters. Her elder sister Talat Siddiqui was also an actress and singer.[1][8][9] Rehana's nieces Fariha Pervez and Arifa Siddiqui are both singers and Nahid Siddiqui is a famous dancer.[2]
Illness and death
She contracted a prolonged illness from which she died in Blackburn, United Kingdom at age 75.[1]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Aadhi Roti Aik Langoti | Rani | PTV[3] |
| 1966 | Shama Har Rang Main Jalti Hai | Shama | PTV |
| 1968 | Kuch Tou Kaha | Shameen | PTV |
| 1969 | Gohra Gass Ka Ta Hai | Humna | PTV |
| 1992 | Khawab Azab | Asma's mother | STN |
| 1993 | Zameen | Sanwal's sister | PTV |
| 1994 | Takmeel | Ferozan | PTV |
| 1994 | Alhamdulillah | Zebunnisa | PTV |
| 1994 | Machalay Ka Sauda | Malah Begum | PTV |
| 1995 | Kallo | Sajid's mother | PTV |
| 1995 | Dastak Aur Darwaza | Bua | PTV |
| 1995 | Teen Bata Teen | Masi | PTV |
| 1995 | Red Card | Noman's mother | STN |
| 1996 | Junoo Mein Jitni Bhi Guzri | Sakina | PTV |
| 1997 | Ghar Se Ghar | Noor-un-Nisa | PTV |
| 1998 | Larki Ek Sharmili Si | Tai | STN[10] |
| 1999 | Girah | Nani | PTV |
| 1999 | Fasad Ki Jar | Dadi | PTV |
| 1999 | Ghareeb-E-Shehar | Zohreh | PTV |
| 2004 | ShahlaKot | Nadira | PTV |
| 2006 | Barson Baad | Rabia | PTV |
| 2007 | Delhi Kay Bankay | Surayya | A-Plus |
| 2008 | Aag | Mehrunnisa | PTV |
| 2012 | Tanha | Begum Shahab | PTV |
Telefilm
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Sat Bhiraie | Naik Khatoon |
Film
Other appearance
Awards and recognition
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Pride of Performance | Award by the President of Pakistan | Won | Herself | [7] |
References
External links
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