About Asha Posley
Lived 1927 – 1998 (aged 70–71). Asha Posley was a Pakistani and Indian actor.
Early life Asha Posley was born as Sabira Begum in Patiala, Punjab, British India in 1927.
Career She made her debut as a supporting actress in Lahore-made Punjabi film Gawandi (1942), then the lead role in Hindi film Champa (1945), filmed in British India. She was given her professional name Asha Posley by the renowned music director Ghulam Haider. After the independence of Pakistan in 1947, she migrated with her family to the newly created Pakistan.
In 1982 she was honored with Nigar Award For 30 Years of Excellence which was given to her by Ilyas Rashidi for her contributions towards the film industry.
Death Asha Posley died on 26 March 1998 at Lahore, Pakistan at age 70.
Aai Bahar Badnami
Paraye Bas Mein
Roop Lekha Arsi Papiha Ray Barsat Ki Ek Raat
Shehri Babu Barkha Mehbooba
Parvaz
Toofan Nazrana Khizan Kay Baad
Morni
Chhoti Begum
Pawan Wehshi Hatim
Ishq-e-Laila Seestan
Noor-e-Islam Pasban
Anarkali Tamanna
Muskarahat
Lukkan Meeti
Gul Bakavli Ham Ek Hayn
Ashiana
Zamin
Jalwa
Aaina
Insaniyat
Mela
Ashiq Main Zinda Hun Ghar Pyara Ghar
BeQasoor
Insaf Aur Qanoon Parai Aag
Mastana Mahi
Dil Naal Sajjan Day Sohna Jani Changa Khoon Nizam
Wichhria Sathi Ghairat Meray Veer Di
Insan Aur Farishta Kharidar
Mafroor
Zaroorat
Aali Jah Ghazi Ilmuddin Shaheed Santri Badshah Curfew Order
Chaltay Chaltay
Kalyar Dil Maa Da
Awards and recognition Year Award Category Result Title Ref. 1982 Nigar Award For 30 Years of Excellence Contribution to Cinema
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Who was Asha Posley?
Pakistani actress
When was Asha Posley born?
Asha Posley was born in 1927 in Patiala.
When did Asha Posley die?
Asha Posley died on 25 March 1998 in Lahore.
What was Asha Posley's occupation?
Asha Posley was an actor.
What nationality was Asha Posley?
Asha Posley was Pakistani and Indian.
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