Sahira Kazmi

Sahira Kazmi
Born
Sahira Ansari

(1950-04-08) 8 April 1950 (age 74)
Bombay, Bombay State, India
Occupations
  • Actress
  • Director
  • Producer
Years active1970–2005
Spouse
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(m. 1974)​
ChildrenAli Kazmi (son)
Nida Kazmi (daughter)
Parent(s)Sunder Shyam (father)
Mumtaz Qureshi (mother)
RelativesZeb Qureshi (aunt)
Shakir Ansari (brother)
AwardsPride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan (2012)

Sahira Kazmi (born 8 April 1950) is a retired Pakistani actress, producer and director. She is best known for her role in the country's first-ever colour series Parchaiyan (1976) and for producing the cult-classic blockbuster series Dhoop Kinare (1987) and the acclaimed drama Nijaat (1993).[1] She along with Uzma Gillani, Roohi Bano, Tahira Naqvi and Khalida Riyasat dominated the television screens of Pakistan during 1970s and 1980s.[2]

  1. ^ Ahmad, Bisma (13 March 2015). "Old but not forgotten: Top 10 Pakistani dramas to re-watch now". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  2. ^ "PTV's golden age". The Express Tribune. 5 April 2020. Retrieved 25 November 2020.