Shahida Mini

Shahida Mini, also known as Mini (Punjabi, ) is a Pakistani film actress and singer. She runs her own production house called SM Production.

Early life
Shahida Mini was born in 1972 in Lahore, Pakistan. She completed her studies from the University of Lahore.

Career
Shahida started singing at age 10. Shahida's parents encouraged her to sing and she started to sing at Radio Pakistan. Shahida began her career as a child artist and made her debut as an actress in Punjabi movie Jahez.

She appeared in movies Insaf Ka Tarazo, Achha Shookar Wala, Dushman Dada, Damto Zor and Taubaa. Shahida also appeared in movies Chahat, Dil Lagi, Nargis and Dehleez. She also appeared on television in dramas Qafas and Manjhdaar.

Personal life
Shahida Mini is married. She has one daughter named Mehreen Atta. Shahida's daughter is married to actor Fahad Shaikh.

Awards and recognition

 * Nigar Award for Best Supporting actress in 1992
 * Bolan Award in 1995
 * PTV National Award for Best Singer of the Year 2002
 * Graduate Award in 2003
 * Asian Melody Queen Award in 2006
 * PTV Prime Award UK in 2008
 * Lifetime Achievement Award by the President of Pakistan in 2012
 * Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan in 2013