Jahanara Hai
Jahanara Hai | |
|---|---|
| جہاں آرا حئی | |
| Born | Jahanara Begum 23 December 1939 |
| Education | University of Karachi |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1964 – present |
| Spouse | Farooq Hai (husband) |
| Children | Ayaz Hai (son) |
Jahanara Hai (Urdu: جہاں آرا حئی[1]) is a Pakistani actress.[2] She is known for her roles in dramas Mere Humdam, Aatish, Ek Hi Bhool and Mehndi.[3]
Early life[edit]
Jahanara was born in 1939 on 23 December in Karachi, Pakistan.[4] She completed her studies from University of Karachi.[5][6][7]
Career[edit]
She started her acting career in 1964 before acting she used to do theatre and various stage dramas.[8][9] She appeared in dramas on PTV.[10][11] She is known for her roles in dramas Zard Mausam, Rishtay Kuch Adhooray Se, Mehndi, Aik Thi Misaal, Dil-e-Beqarar, Maikay Ki Yaad Na Aaye and Khalish, Mere Humdam.[12][13] She also appeared in film Lala Begum.[14][15][16][17]
Personal life[edit]
Jahanara is married to Farooq and has a son.[18][19][20]
Filmography[edit]
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Saaey | Nadia | PTV |
| 1990 | Waqt Ka Aasman | Zareen | PTV |
| 1991 | Aahat | Naheed's mother | PTV |
| 1991 | Sassi Punnu | Gul Bibi | PTV |
| 1992 | Kasak | Shamim | PTV |
| 1993 | Kashkol | Ms. Shah | NTM |
| 1994 | Ghar Aik Nagar | Aliya | PTV |
| 1995 | Yeh Zindagi | Bee Shab | PTV |
| 1995 | Mandi | Principal | PTV |
| 1996 | Babar | Qutlugh Nigar Khanum | PTV |
| 1996 | Farar | Tania's mother | PTV |
| 1997 | Waqat Ka Asmaan | Fatima | PTV |
| 1998 | Hayat-e-Javed | Syeda | PTV |
| 1999 | Tania | Mano | PTV |
| 2000 | The Castle Eik Umeed | Sumeet's grandmother | PTV |
| 2002 | Pathjhar Ki Chaaon | Sheenam | PTV |
| 2003 | Sahil Ki Tamana | Lubna's aunt | PTV |
| 2003 | Mehndi | Sauleha Begum | PTV |
| 2007 | Saheli | Nushaba | PTV |
| 2009 | Nestlé Nesvita Women of Strength '09 | Herself | Geo TV |
| 2010 | Chain Aye Na | Seep's mother | Geo TV |
| 2010 | Wafa Kaisi Kahan Ka Ishq | Umer's mother | Hum TV |
| 2010 | Yeh Bhi Kisi Ki Bayti Hai | Shahzaib's mother | Geo TV |
| 2010 | Rishtay Mohabbaton Kay | Hajra | Hum TV |
| 2011 | Pul Sirat | Sitwat | ARY Digital |
| 2011 | Umm-e-Kulsoom | Rahna | ARY Digital |
| 2012 | Nadamat | Kiran's mother | Hum TV |
| 2012 | Bilqees Kaur | Maham | Hum TV |
| 2012 | Khushi Ek Roag | Adan's mother | ARY Digital |
| 2012 | Zard Mausam | Aiman's mother | Hum TV |
| 2013 | Chadar | Sahiba Begum | Urdu 1 |
| 2013 | Kohar | Sitara's mother | Urdu 1 |
| 2013 | Rishtay Kuch Adhooray Se | Kiran's grandmother | Hum TV |
| 2013 | Jazeera | Hasan's mother | Urdu 1 |
| 2015 | Aik Thi Misaal | Missal's grandmother | Hum TV |
| 2016 | Dil-e-Beqarar | Sajida | Hum TV |
| 2016 | Rab Razi | Irshad sahiba | Express Entertainment |
| 2016 | Maikay Ki Yaad Na Aaye | Fareeda Begum | Geo TV |
| 2017 | Chandni Begum | Tabassum Begum | ARY Digital |
| 2017 | Apnay Paraye | Sufyan's mother | Express Entertainment |
| 2017 | Ek Hi Bhool | Waqar's mother | ARY Digital |
| 2018 | Be Rehem | Ashi's grandmother | Geo Entertainment |
| 2018 | Aik Mohabbat Kaafi Hai | Khushbakht's mother | BOL Entertainment |
| 2018 | Meri Baji | Sundus | ARY Digital |
| 2018 | Aatish | Sameer's mother | Hum TV |
| 2018 | Khalish | Mukhtar Begum | Geo Entertainment[21] |
| 2019 | Mere Humdam | Zaidi's mother | Hum TV[1] |
| 2020 | Gustakh | Jalil's mother | Express Entertainment |
Telefilm[edit]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Mutthi Bhar Mitti | Amma |
| 2012 | Rangrez Mere | Dadu |
| 2013 | Ooper Gori Ka Makaan | Adeel's mother |
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Lala Begum | Meher's mother[22] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Mere Humdam Episode #05 Promo HUM TV Drama. Hum TV. YouTube. 19 February 2019.
- ^ "Faysal Qureshi-starrer Khalish continues to impress viewers". The News International. 1 December 2020.
- ^ "Of new beginnings". The News International. 4 December 2020.
- ^ "KARACHI: A shot in the arm for Karachi theatre". Dawn News. 15 December 2020.
- ^ "Faysal Qureshi steals the show in Khalish". The News International. 6 December 2020.
- ^ "'Mrs Azra Syeds Pakistani Cooking". The Nation. 11 December 2020.
- ^ "KARACHI: Women urged to work for rights". Dawn News. 16 December 2020.
- ^ "How did Jahan Ara join showbiz industry?". Ary News. 17 December 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Meet veteran actress Jahan Ara in 'Hamaray Mehman'". Ary News. 18 December 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Bushra Ansari's greatest strength is her versatility". Images.Dawn. 3 December 2020.
- ^ "Canadian HC terms women active, positive agents of change". The Nation. 20 December 2020.
- ^ "Geo glimpses". The News International. 8 December 2020.
- ^ "ٹی وی ڈراموں کی چند مقبول مائیں". Daily Jang News. 20 June 2022.
- ^ "Women's share in struggle for Pakistan". The Nation. 13 December 2020.
- ^ "Actor Jahan Ara under fire for glorifying hunting". Daily Times. 2 December 2020.
- ^ "TV Actor Jahan Ara comes under fire for hunting stories". Pakistan Today. 5 December 2020.
- ^ "Khalish concludes after a riveting run". The News International. 10 December 2020.
- ^ "Hamare Mehman 29th July 2018". Ary News. 19 December 2020. Archived from the original on 5 August 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
- ^ "Jahan Ara faces backlash for her hunting stories". The Nation. 12 December 2020.
- ^ "Veteran actor Jahan Ara gets backlash for tiger hunting stories in interview". Images.Dawn. 9 December 2020.
- ^ "Mega series 'Khalish' to air on Geo TV from today". The News International. 7 December 2020.
- ^ "Humayun Saeed and Marina Khan return in 'Lala Begum'". Dawn News. 14 December 2020.
External links[edit]
- Jahanara Hai at IMDb