Rozina Qureshi ( ur, ), or just Rozina (born September 21, 1950), is a Pakistani film actress. She is known for movies like ''Armaan'' (1966), ''Josh'' (1966), ''
Ehsaan
''Ehsaan'', a Pakistani Urdu black & white film, was another melodious presentation by Waheed Murad & Pervaiz Malik as a duo. The film is a melodious love story, starring Waheed Murad, Zeba, Nirala, Rozina Qureshi, Rozina, Azad and Ibrahim Nafe ...
'' (1967), ''Ishara'' (1968), ''Tum hi ho mehboob mere'' (1969), ''Khamosh Nigahen'' (1971), ''Basheera'' (1972), and ''Daulat aur dunya'' (1972). She won a
Nigar Award
The Nigar Awards ( ur, , translit=Inʿām Negār, lit=Picture Awards) were presented in an annual award show to recognize outstanding achievement in Pakistani cinema. The honors are awarded by Nigar Magazine founded in 1948. The Nigar Awards a ...
for best supportive actress in the movie ''Ishara'' (1968).
Rozina is the mother of model/actress
Saima Qureshi
Samia Qureshi is a Pakistan actress. She is known for her roles in dramas '' Amanat'', '' Bandhay Aik Dor Say'', '' Nand'', ''Deewar-e-Shab'' and '' Ishq Hai''.
Early life
Saima was born in 1978 on 8 November in Karachi, Pakistan. She completed ...
and the aunt of actor/producer
Faysal Quraishi
Faysal Quraishi ( ur, ; born October 26, 1978) is a Pakistani actor, producer and television host. He appears in Pakistani television dramas, reality shows and films, and is one of Pakistan's highest-paid actors. He is the recipient of more th ...
.
Early life
Rozina was born in a Christian family, as ''Ivy Cynthia'', on September 21, 1950, in
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 cap ...
. In the early 1960s, she lived with her sister, Raheela, and her mother at Pakistan Chowk,
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 cap ...
. She was educated at St. Joseph School Karachi.
Career
Rozina started her career with film "''Hamein Bhi Jeenay Do''" in 1963 as a supporting actress. She gradually progressed from supporting to leading roles in films. Her first film as a heroine was ''Ishqe Habib'' (1965) which was based on a religious theme. She was paired with the romantic hero
Waheed Murad
Waheed Murad ( ur, ; 2 October 1938 – 23 November 1983), also known as Chocolate Hero, was a Pakistani film actor, producer and script writer. Famous for his charming expressions, attractive personality, tender voice and unusual talent for a ...
in several notable movies like, ''Josh'' (1966), ''Khamosh Nigahein'' (1971), and ''Daulat Aur Dunya'' (1972). She was labelled as a "glamorous actress" by the critics and the viewers. After working in 61
Punjabi films, Rozina ended her cinema career with her last movie, ''Mashriq Maghrab'', that was released in 1985.
In the commercials
In the late 1960s, Rozina gained enormous popularity by appearing in a 'Lipton' tea jingle along with
Nirala
Nirala, real name Syed Muzaffar Husain Zaidi ( ur, ) (8 August 1937 – 9 December 1990) was a Pakistani comedian and film actor. He only appeared in Urdu films made in Pakistan. His first film was ''Aur bhi gham hain'' (1960). His last ...
for
Pakistan television
Pakistan Television Corporation ( ur, ; reporting name: PTV) is the Pakistani state-owned broadcaster. Pakistan entered the television broadcasting age in 1964, with a pilot television station established at Lahore.
Background
Historical co ...
. She also showed her face in a Lux advertisement in the 60s.
Personal life
Rozina married the sound specialist, Riffat Qureshi and converted to Islam as Ayesha Qureshi. She has a daughter,
Saima Qureshi
Samia Qureshi is a Pakistan actress. She is known for her roles in dramas '' Amanat'', '' Bandhay Aik Dor Say'', '' Nand'', ''Deewar-e-Shab'' and '' Ishq Hai''.
Early life
Saima was born in 1978 on 8 November in Karachi, Pakistan. She completed ...
, who is a model and actress. TV actor and producer
Faysal Quraishi
Faysal Quraishi ( ur, ; born October 26, 1978) is a Pakistani actor, producer and television host. He appears in Pakistani television dramas, reality shows and films, and is one of Pakistan's highest-paid actors. He is the recipient of more th ...
is her nephew.
Retirement and later life
After leaving films in 1985, she devoted herself to her family. Her husband died on September 21, 1995, in Karachi. Laterly, she has inclined towards religion and doesn't like much to talk about her film career. She performed a pilgrimage (Umrah) along with her daughter in 2020. She now lives in
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 cap ...