Azra Aftab

Azra Aftab is a Pakistani actress. She is known for her roles in dramas Dhuwan, Manzil, Laag, Dasht and Madiha Maliha.

Early life Azra was born on 23 November 1958 in Karachi, Pakistan. She joined the Pakistan Television (PTV) in 1974 as a newscaster.

Career She started working as an Urdu newscaster on PTV and Radio Pakistan in Quetta. Later Azra appeared in dramas on PTV in 1990. She was noted for her roles in the dramas Laag, Manzil, Mohabbat Rooth Jaye Toh, Farz, Hazaron Khwahishen, and Aasmanon Pay Likha. She also appeared in the dramas Khuda Zameen Se Gaya Nahin, Kaghaz Kay Phool, Ek Sitam Aur Sahi, Aankh Bhar Asman and Chalo Phir Se Jee Kar Dekhain. Since then she appeared in dramas Dil Awaiz, Pul Sirat, Pinjra, Kaise Huaye Benaam, Lakhon Mein Aik, Bhai and Bari Bahu.

Filmography Television

Telefilm

Film

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Result Title Ref. 1993 PTV Award Best Actress Dasht 1994 PTV Award Best Actress Dhuwan 2016 Cultural Organization Lifetime Achievement Award Arts