About Mohini Hameed
Lived 1922 – 2009 (aged 86–87). Mohini Hameed was an Indian and Pakistani news presenter and broadcaster.
Mohini Hameed (Urdu: ; 1922 - 16 May 2009, Seattle, Washington) better known as Apa Shamim or Shamim Apa, was the first Pakistani radio broadcaster, anchor and actress. On 14 August 1947, when Pakistan gained independence, Mohini became the first woman broadcaster of Pakistan. In May 2009 when she died, Lahore studio of Radio Pakistan was renamed 'Mohini Hameed Studio'. She was the mother of journalist Kanwal Naseer.
Awards and recognition Mohini Hameed was awarded numerous national awards, including: In 1965, she received Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, Fourth-highest civilian award of Pakistan In 1998, she was again awarded 'Tamgha-e-Imtiaz' In 1999, she was given 'Lifetime Achievement Award' by the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation
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Who was Mohini Hameed?
former Radio Pakistan Broadcaster
When was Mohini Hameed born?
Mohini Hameed was born in 1922 in Batala.
When did Mohini Hameed die?
Mohini Hameed died on 16 May 2009 in Seattle.
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Mohini Hameed was a news presenter and broadcaster.
What nationality was Mohini Hameed?
Mohini Hameed was Indian and Pakistani.
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