Zaheen Tahira

Zaheen Tahira (1931 – 9 July 2019) was a Pakistani film and television actress, producer and director. She also worked for Radio Pakistan and on stage.

Early life She was born in 1931 in Lucknow, British India. According to some sources, she was born in 1935.

Career She was considered one of the most senior and veteran actresses in Pakistan television history. Her grandson Danial Shahzad Khan said that "Zaheen Tahira is very much alive and is currently admitted in the coronary care unit."

Zaheen Tahira died in Karachi on 9 July 2019 around 9:30 am.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes Kaisi Hain Doorian Rastay Dil Kay Dil Moti Kay Mole Masi Aur Malka Adam Hawwa Aur Shaitan Waqt Ka Asmaan Kahaniyan Zeenat Asaawari Sentenced for Love Film Dowry List Film Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai Manto Rama - Kamra No. 17 Aania Khaali Ankhen Ajaib Khana Kaun Jaanay Kia Hona Hai Aik Bechara Anokha Bandhan Show Shaa Shee Jee Amawas Adha Chehra Ilzam1993 Zarb Taqseem Flight 033 Tumhari Bina 1969 Khuda Ki Basti Widow (Maa) 1970 Hajj e Akbar 1976 Shama Khursheed 1981 Harjaee 1986 Dastak Farooq's wife 1994 Aroosa 1998 9th PTV Awards Best Actress 2013 1st Hum Awards Lifetime Achievement Award 2013 Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Medal of Distinction) Award by the President of Pakistan