Tahira Naqvi

Tahira Naqvi[1][2] (Urdu: طاہرا نقوی‎; August 20, 1956 - June 2, 1982) was a professional Pakistani actress who began her career in late 70s and worked until her death at the age of 25. She became popular by appearing in several television series and two films in her career spanning a few years.

Tahira Naqvi
Born
Tahira Naqvi

(1956-08-20)August 20, 1956
Allo Mahar, Daska, Sialkot, PK
DiedJune 2, 1982(1982-06-02) (aged 25)
CMH, Rawalpindi
Cause of deathcancer
Resting placeLahore
NationalityPakistani
OccupationActress
Years active1979-1982
Television
  • Zindagi Bandagi
  • Dehleez (1981)
  • Waris (1979)
AwardsBest Actress
1981 PTV Award

Life and career

Tahira Naqvi was born in Daska, Pakistan on August 20, 1956. She began her career as a television actress. She acted in television serials Zindagi Bandagi, Waris (1979) and Dehleez (1981). She also won the PTV Award for Best Actress. Tahira also appeared in two films Badalte Mausam and Mian Biwi Razi (1982) but her main focus was on television. She became a famous name in early 80s and received extensive praise for her work. On 2 June 1982, she died at Combined Military Hospital in Rawalpindi at the age of 25 after battling with cancer and was buried in the compound's graveyard at the tomb of Mian Mir in Lahore.[3][4]

Filmography

Television
  • Zindagi Bandagi
  • Dehleez (1981)
  • Waris (1982)

References
  1. Mohamed, Khalid. "When a book dared to chronicle a doomed Bollywood romance". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2019-09-21.
  2. "Lahore's art and culture celebrated at NYU Urdu Conference". Daily Times. 2018-11-09. Retrieved 2019-09-21.
  3. "طاہرہ نقوی کی پیدائش". pakistanconnection. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
  4. "Pakistan Showbiz Artis". Pakistan Film Magazine. Retrieved 20 March 2016.

Tahira Naqvi on IMDb



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