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Begum Khurshid Mirza
Begum Khurshid Mirza (Urdu: بیگم خورشید مرزا ), also known by her screen name as Renuka Devi (1918 – 1989), was a Pakistani television actress and a film actress in the pre-partition era. Early life, Family and Education Begum Khurshid Mirza was born as ''Khurshid Jehan'' on 4 March 1918 in Aligarh to Sheikh Abdullah and Waheed Jahan Begum, the founders of Women's College, Aligarh. Her father was a practising lawyer and philanthropist who was keen to bring education and enlightenment to Muslim women. Her elder sister Rashid Jahan was a prominent Urdu language writer and one of the founding members of the Progressive Writers' Movement. Mirza married in 1935 to a police officer Akbar Mirza and migrated to Pakistan in the wake of partition of India in 1947. Mirza completed her education with a Master's degree in English in 1963. Film career Khurshid Mirza was introduced to Indian cinema by Devika Rani of Bombay Talkies under the screen name Renuka Devi. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aligarh
Aligarh (; formerly known as Allygarh, and Kol) is a city in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. It is the administrative headquarters of Aligarh district, and lies northwest of state capital Lucknow and approximately southeast of the capital, New Delhi. The districts which adjoin Aligarh are Gautam Buddha Nagar, Bulandshahr, Sambhal, Badaun, Kasganj, Hathras, Etah and Mathura. As of 2011, Aligarh is the 53rd most populous city in India. The recorded history of Aligarh begins with the establishment of the Aligarh Fort in the 16th century. It is a university town, notable as the seat of Aligarh Muslim University, which was founded here as Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College in 1875, initiating the Aligarh Movement. History Written references to the city commence only from 12th century onward; however, archeological records suggest that the town used to be inhabited by Jains. The area of Aligarh before the Ghurid conquest of the region, was under the sway of Dor Rajputs in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhabhi (1938 Film)
''Bhabhi'' (Sister-in-Law) is a 1938 social family drama Hindi film directed by Franz Osten. The film was based on a Bengali novel written by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay called "Bisher Dhoan" ("বিষের ধোঁয়া"). Bandyopadhyay was a famous Bengali novelist and short story writer also known for the fictional detective he created, Byomkesh Bakshi. The cinematographers were Wirsching and Pareenja. Dialogues and lyrics by J. S. Casshyap. V. H. Desai, the comedian, got his "big break" in ''Bhabhi'' when he joined Bombay Talkies. He became popular as the nervous father of the heroine Renuka Devi. S. N. Tripathi started his acting with a small role in the film. The film had the new found Renuka Devi in the lead. The cast included P. Jairaj, Maya Devi as the young widow, with V. H. Desai, Rama Shukal, Meera, M. Nazir, P. F. Pithawala. The film is family social drama, which deals with the issue of young widows. It put a special focus on the Indian society's attitude towar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shahid Ahmad Dehlvi
Shahid Ahmad Dehlvi (Urdu: ; Shāhid Aḥmad Dihlavī; 22 May 1906 – 27 May 1967) was a Pakistani author, editor and translator. He was conferred with the Pride of Performance award for his literary services by the Government of Pakistan in 1963. He was the grandson of Urdu novel writer and religious reformer Nazir Ahmad Dehlvi. Biography Shahid Ahmad was born on 22 May 1906 in Delhi, British India to Bashiruddin Ahmad Dehlvi, son of Nazir Ahmad Dehlvi in a religious family. In 1930 after completing his education, Dehlvi started the monthly ''Saqi'' ( ur), a literary magazine. Dehlvi's articles in the monthly ''Saqi'' portrayed the vanishing culture of Delhi. He believed that the old Delhi, which was considered a symbol of Indo-Muslim culture, was ruined because of the bloodshed of Independence. Aqeel Abbas Jafari has collected his articles in a book. Dehlvi also ran the Delhi branch of the Progressive Writers' Association and started a literary journal called ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Herald (Pakistan)
''The Herald'' was a monthly magazine of politics and current affairs published by the Dawn Media Group from 1970 to 2019 in Karachi, Pakistan. ''The Herald'' has been responsible for producing many large and breaking stories since it started. It was renamed from the ''Illustrated Weekly of Pakistan'' in January 1970, which was published from 1948–1969. It was Pakistan's most widely read monthly magazine, providing in-depth analyses, investigative reporting and an extensive coverage of current affairs. The magazine enjoyed a wide circulation abroad, particularly among academics and Pakistani expatriate communities in the Middle East, United Kingdom and North America. It stopped publication after its July 2019 issue. See also * List of magazines in Pakistan The following is a list of notable magazines in Pakistan. In English * '' Fashion Central'', (Published in Lahore) * ''Herald'', (News magazine, published in Karachi, owned by Dawn Group of Newspapers, suspended its pub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Afshan (TV Series)
Afshan ( ur, , lit=Sprinkle) is a 1981 Pakistani television series written by Fatima Surayya Bajia based on the novel ''Afshan'' which was written by A.R Khatoon and directed by Qasim Jalali. Synopsis The story is about a large family in which the elders decide the fate of their children and the honor of their family is considered above all else even then their children's happiness. Cast * Shakeel as Ali * Ayesha Khan as Husna * Zainab Umar as Afsha * Tahira Wasti as Sehar * Qazi Wajid as Ahmed (Naseera's husband) * Shafi Muhammad Shah as Mohsin * Begum Khurshid Mirza as Almira * Ishrat Hashmi as Naseera * Arsh Muneer as Chachi Jan * Rizwan Wasti as Abid * Azra Sherwani Azra Sherwani (1940–2005) was a Pakistani television actress with a career spanning over 35 years who played a variety of roles. Amongst her most memorable roles are Ghazi Apa in ''Uncle Urfi'', Saliha Begum in '' Aangan Terha'', Apa Begum in ... as Roshan Begum * Tasneem Rana as Bunyadi Aunty Produc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shama (TV Series)
''Shama'' ( ur, , lit=Candle) is a 1976 Pakistani television series written by Fatima Surayya Bajia based on the novel ''Shama'' which was written by A.R Khatoon and directed by Qasim Jalali. It aired in 1976 on PTV the drama is now considered a cult classic. Plot The story revolves around a girl name Shama who lives with her maternal family after the death of her mother and has a close relationship with her grandmother. Cast * Syed Majid Ali as Mian Jee (Qamar's Grandfather) * Ghazala Kaifee as Shama * Jawed Sheikh as Mansoor * Anwar Iqbal as Qamar * Talat Iqbal as Tahir * Rizwan Wasti as Akhtar Hussain * Nafees Hassan as Kishwar Jahan (Shama's mother) * Begum Khurshid Mirza as Shama's grandmother * Ishrat Hashmi as Halima (Qamar's mother) * Zaheen Tahira as Khursheed (Mansoor's mother) * Qazi Wajid * Arsh Muneer as Bua * Akbar Subhani * Nawab Kaifee as Amjad * Subhani Ba Yunus Subhani ba Yunus (1931–2006) was an accomplished Pakistani actor and television and radio pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ana (1984 TV Series)
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Ana is a Pakistani TV drama that aired on PTV in early 1984. It was a story of three generations and about a girl who brings together her estranged parents. It was written by Fatima Surayya Bajia and directed by Haider Imam Rizvi.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KerMw9MnZQQ, Ana (1984 TV series)-cast and crew on YouTube, Retrieved 2 Jan 2017 Cast * Shakeel * Ghazala Kaifee * Begum Khursheed Mirza * Izhar Qazi * Mehreen Ilahi * Azra Sherwani * Ishrat Hashmi * Arsh Muneer * Zeenat Yasmin * Sajida Syed * Yasmeen Ismail * Sultana Zafar * Mehmood Ali * Khursheed Shahid * Mehmood Akhtar * Rizwan Wasti * Mohammad Yousaf * Subhani Bayounus * Latif Kapadia Latif Kapadia ( ur, لطيف کپاڈیا) (27 March 1934 – 29 March 2002) was a Pakistani stage and television actor. Career Born on 27 March 1934 in Nashik, a city in the Maharashtra state of British India of Gujarati descent. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fatima Surayya Bajia
Fatima Surayya Bajia (; 1 September 1930 – 10 February 2016) was an Urdu novelist, playwright and drama writer from Pakistan. She was awarded various awards at home and abroad including Japan's highest civil award in recognition of her works. Bajia remained Advisor to the Chief Minister of Sindh province in Pakistan, and was a member of the managing committee of the Arts Council of Pakistan. She died on 10 February 2016 in Karachi, aged 85. A well-known personality in social welfare, literary Radio, TV and Stage, Bajia wrote for PTV Centres Islamabad and Lahore since the launch of those television channels. She wrote her first long play Mehman. She contributed to literary programmes such as Auraaq and beauty care programmes under the title Aaraish-e-Khaam-e-Kakal. Bajia also produced various children programmes. Bajia was also an ardent feminist. Early life A native of Hyderabad, India, she was born near "Panj Bibi Mountain", in the town of Raichur in the present state of K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parchhaiyan (PTV Home)
''Parchaiyan'' is a Pakistani drama television series presented by the PTV network. It was the first Pakistani drama series in colour.Old but not forgotten: Top 10 Pakistani dramas to re-watch now Dawn (newspaper) (Bisma Ahmad), 13 March 2015, Retrieved 6 December 2021 It was translated and adapted by the writer and directed by Mohsin Ali and Shirin Khan. ''Parchaiyan'' was an adaptation of the Henry James novel ''''. The ensemble cast featured |
Uncle Urfi
''Uncle Urfi'' was a Pakistan Television Corporation serial drama which first aired in 1972. It had such a powerful appeal for the people of all age-groups that it turned into an instant hit. The serial has 26 episodes (each with a running time of 30-minutes) and it used to be telecast weekly by Pakistan Television Corporation.Uncle Urfi TV drama serial on Dawn (newspaper) Published 24 November 2014, Retrieved 15 January 2020 Written by and directed by ''Mohsin Ali'' and Shirin Vaqar Azim. The lead role was played by as Uncle Urfi — a Pakistani expatriate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karachi
Karachi (; ur, ; ; ) is the most populous city in Pakistan and 12th most populous city in the world, with a population of over 20 million. It is situated at the southern tip of the country along the Arabian Sea coast. It is the former capital of Pakistan and capital of the province of Sindh. Ranked as a beta-global city, it is Pakistan's premier industrial and financial centre, with an estimated GDP of over $200 billion ( PPP) . Karachi paid $9billion (25% of whole country) as tax during fiscal year July 2021 to May 2022 according to FBR report. Karachi is Pakistan's most cosmopolitan city, linguistically, ethnically, and religiously diverse, as well as one of Pakistan's most secular and socially liberal cities. Karachi serves as a transport hub, and contains Pakistan’s two largest seaports, the Port of Karachi and Port Qasim, as well as Pakistan's busiest airport, Jinnah International Airport. Karachi is also a media center, home to news channels, film and fashi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zair, Zabar, Pesh
Zair, Zabar, Pesh ( ur, , lit=Topsy-Turvy) is a 1974 Pakistani television series written by Haseena Moin and directed by Ishrat Ansari and produced by Shireen Khan and Zaheer Khan. Synopsis The story is about Sabeen ( Roohi) and Khadim (Shakeel) both of them are from rich families but have their own dreams to pursue. Khadim is pressured by his mother to marry someone and Sabeen lives with her foster mother who wants to see her happy. Cast * Roohi Bano as Sabeen * Shakeel as Khadim * Arsh Muneer as Laddan Khala * Begum Khurshid Mirza as Sabeen's mother * Zeenat Yasmeen as Sahira * Ishrat Hashmi as Munni * Jamshed Ansari as Sharjee * Qazi Wajid as Houseboy * Mahmood Ali Syed Mahmood Ali (1928 – 11 July 2008; Urdu:سید محمود علی) was a Pakistani radio, film, television and stage artist. Early life and career Mahmood Ali was born in Hyderabad Deccan in 1928. Mahmood Ali began his career with th ... as Grocery Store salesman Production Casting It reuni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
