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'' and '' Sammi''.

Early life

Humaira was born on April 5th in 1960 in

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, Pakistan. She completed her studies from University of Lahore.

Career

Ali joined the television industry in 1973. She made her debut as an actress on PTV's drama serial '' Jhok Siyal'' which was successful; she played a lead role along with Abid Ali. Since then she appeared in dramas ''

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'', '' Ranjish Hi Sahi'' and '' Sammi''. Humaira also sang songs in ''Jhok Sial'' and she also sang in dramas directed by her husband Abid. She was known for singing in drama '' Dasht'' and ''Doosra Aasman'' which was also directed by her husband.

Personal life

Humaira married Abid Ali in 1976. They met during the shooting of drama ''Johak Sial''. She has three daughters: super-model-turned-actress

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, singer and actress Rahma Ali, and Maryam Ali. She and Abid Ali divorced in 2006, she still uses his last name and remained on good terms with him. Humaira's sister Shama is also an actress.

Filmography

Television

Telefilm

Film

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ali, Humaira 1960 births Living people 20th-century Pakistani women singers 20th-century Pakistani actresses Pakistani television actresses Urdu-language singers 21st-century Pakistani actresses Pakistani film actresses 21st-century Pakistani women singers Punjabi-language singers Pakistani women singers