Shagufta Ejaz
Pakistani actress From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Shagufta Ejaz (Urdu: شگفتہ اعجاز; born 5 May 1965[1]) is a Pakistani actress, working in the Urdu dramas and film industry. She appeared in PTV Home's classic serials in the 1980s. She is considered among the finest actors in Pakistan. She also appeared in a few Punjabi films.[2][3][4]
Shagufta Ejaz شگفتہ اعجاز | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 May 1965 (age 59) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1980–present |
Ejaz was born in Gujrat,[1] Punjab, Pakistan. She started her career in the showbiz industry in the late 1980s, making her debut with Jangloos in 1989.[4] She has been working with the PTV for a long time.[5] Currently, she is being seen on different TV channels in different drama serials.[6] She won the 'Best Supporting Actress' for her role in Mere Qatil Mere Dildar at the Hum Awards. In 2013, she found the beauty salon, Envy by Shagufta Ejaz in Karachi.[7] In 2022, Ejaz was one of the show-stoppers in the Mehndi segment during Kashee's Beauty Salon's 'Bridal Festive 2022', a Karachi-based salon owned by Kashif Aslam.[8][9]
Shagufta Ejaz is married to Yahya Siddiqui and has four daughters and two step-sons.[10][11]
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Chan Varyam | Punjabi | |
| 1991 | Kalay Chor | Sher Jang's sister | Urdu |
| 1986 | Malanga | Banoo | Punjabi |
| 1983 | Des Pardes | Punjabi | |
| 1986 | Qaidi | Punjabi | |
| 1984 | Sajawal Daku | Punjabi |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Jangloos | Jamila | |
| 1990 | Wafa Girah | ||
| 1990 | Aanch | ||
| 1991 | Parchayan | ||
| 1991 | Jeena Toh Yahi Hai | ||
| Haqeeqat | |||
| Qissa Chaar Darvesh | |||
| Main Mummy Aur Woh | |||
| Hometown Memories | |||
| 1994 | Angar Wadi | Usha | |
| 1995 | Kati Patang | ||
| 1996 | Pyari Shammo | ||
| Dil Se Dil Tak | |||
| 1999 | Gharib e shehr | ||
| 2000 | Aansoo | Sadia | |
| 2001 | The Castle: Aik Umeed | ||
| 2001 | Hawa Pe Raqs | ||
| 2001 | Khala Kulsum Ka Kumba | ||
| 2004–2005 | Hum Se Juda Na Hona | ||
| 2005 | Baiti | ||
| 2006 | Makan | ||
| 2006 | Thora Saath Chahiye | ||
| 2009 | Veena | ||
| 2010 | Bulbulay | Hajra Aapa | |
| 2011 | Zindagi Dhoop Tum Ghana Saya | Rizwana | |
| 2011 | Roag | ||
| 2011 | Dugdugi | Shagufta | |
| 2011 | Mera Naseeb | ||
| 2011–2012 | Aye Dasht e Junoon | ||
| 2011–2012 | Meray Qatil Meray Dildar | Durdana Phupho | |
| 2012 | Sasural Ke Rang Anokhay | ||
| 2014–2015 | Darbadar Tere Liye | Aapa/Begum | |
| 2015 | Sartaj Mera Tu Raj Mera | ||
| 2017 | Hari Hari Churiyan | Surraya; Aiman's mother | [12] |
| 2017 | Zindaan | Meher Bano | |
| 2017 | Bewaqoofian | ||
| 2018 | Silsilay | Tanzila | [13] |
| 2018 | Mere Bewafa | Safia | [14] |
| 2018–2019 | Khafa Khafa Zindagi | Sara's mother | |
| 2018–Present | Jalebi | Haris's mother | |
| 2018–2020 | Ghar Jamai | Warda's mother | |
| 2019 | Yaariyan | Zeenat | [15] |
| 2019 | Rishtay Bikte Hain | Farhat | |
| 2019 | Mujhay Beta Chahiye | Shareefan | |
| 2021 | Bebasi | Ishrat Jahan | |
| Ek Jhoota Lafz Mohabbat | |||
| 2022 | Chaudhry and Sons | Dr. Salma | [16] |
| 2022 | Mushkil | Faraz's Mother | [17] |
| Year | Title | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Mere Qatil Mere Dildar | Hum Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won |
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