Deedar (Urdu: ديدار) (born Sonia Idress on May 15, 1989 in

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) is a Pakistani stand-up comedian, actress and former dancer. She is famous for her work in

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Personal life and family

She began her career in the stage dramas in

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. She is the younger sister of dancer

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, and has a brother as well. Both sisters have worked together in various dramas. Her sister Samina died on December 31, 2017.

Career

Deedar and her sister started a salon line called Mishi in Lahore, Islamabad, and Karachi Pakistan. The sisters even launched the salon in Toronto, Canada in 2009. Deedar continues stage dramas and is known for her dancing skills in Pakistani songs and movies. She has also showed her performance in many events in Lahore.

References

Pakistani stage actresses Living people 1984 births Pakistani female dancers Pakistani dancers Actresses from Lahore Pakistani stand-up comedians {{Pakistan-actor-stub