Sultana Zafar
Sultana Zafar | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sultana Begum 21 February 1955 |
| Died | 16 July 2021 (aged 69) |
| Education | University of Hyderabad |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1972–2021 |
| Spouse | Zafar Sahib (husband) |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Yahya Bakhtiar (uncle) Huma Akbar (niece) Zeba Bakhtiar (niece) Azaan Sami Khan (grand-nephew) |
Sultana Zafar (21 February 1955 – 16 July 2021) was a Pakistani actress.[1] Sultana acted in numerous television dramas[2][3] and was known for her roles in the dramas Munkir, Ana, Zid and Tanhaiyaan.[4] She used to run her boutique called Armale Studios.[5][6]
Early life
[edit]Sultana was born on 21 February 1955 in Hyderabad, Pakistan.[7] She completed her studies at the University of Hyderabad.[7]
Career
[edit]Sultana started acting in dramas of PTV Centre Karachi in 1972.[8] Sultana was known for being well-mannered, and for her fine speech and graceful and dignified presence, which helped her and became the reasons for her success in the acting career. She was also known for her serious style acting with her Hyderabad accent dialogue delivery.[9][8] Sultana portrayed characters of family values and traditions of the time of PTV in 1970s, 1980s and 1990s[9] and she was noted for her roles in dramas Akhri Chattan, Aroosa, Khala Khairan and Aangan Terha.[10][11] She also appeared in dramas Akhri Chattan, Nadan Nadia, Ana, Zeenat, Tanhaiyaan and Babar.[12][13][14] Since then she appeared in dramas Ru Baru, Zid, Haq Meher, Woh and Munkir.[15][16]
Personal life
[edit]Sultana was married and had three children and she used to live in America in Dallas. There she used to run her boutique called Armale Studios.[17] Huma Akbar, an actress, is her niece, together they worked in drama Shaheen and Huma also appeared in dramas Karawaan, Choti Choti Baatein and Khaleej.[18]
Death
[edit]Sultana died at the age of 69 in Dallas, Texas, on 16 July 2021.[19][20][21]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Shaheen | Khatoon Begum | PTV |
| 1982 | Nishan-e-Haider | Khursheed Begum | PTV |
| 1983 | Maikay Ka Bakra | Begum Sahiba | PTV |
| 1984 | Aangan Terha | Maryam | PTV |
| Ana | Nadira | PTV | |
| 1985 | Akhri Chattan | Malika Begum | PTV[1] |
| Tanhaiyaan | Zara and Sanya's mother | PTV[22][1] | |
| 1986 | Dastak | Akhtar's mother | PTV |
| 1988 | Khala Khairan | Bipasha | PTV |
| 1991 | Studio 2 1/2: Comedy Specialist Anwar Maqsood | Begum Akhtar | PTV |
| Zeenat | Sara | PTV | |
| 1992 | Aap Aur Hum | Amna Muneer | STN |
| 1993 | Agar | Flora | PTV |
| 1994 | Adha Dil | Bilal's mother | PTV |
| Aroosa | Atiya | PTV[23][1] | |
| 1996 | Babar | Aisan Daulat Begum | PTV |
| 1997 | Nadan Nadia | Zareen | PTV |
| Anokhi | Razia | PTV | |
| 1998 | Samandar Hai Darmiyan | Shahzad's mother | STN |
| 1999 | Kangan | Buwa | PTV |
| Afsoon Khawab | Aapa | PTV | |
| Andheray Darechey | Riffat's mother | PTV | |
| 2000 | Aur Zindagi Badalti Hai | Bua | PTV |
| 2005 | Shiddat | Ismat Ara | Hum TV |
| 2008 | Khawab Tooth Jate Hain | Laila's mother | Geo TV |
| 2014 | Woh Season 2 | Bua Begum | Hum TV |
| Ru Baru | Jameel's mother | Hum TV | |
| Haq Meher | Zubair's mother | ARY Digital | |
| Zid | Aapa Jan | Hum TV | |
| 2017 | Munkir | Dado | TV One |
Telefilm
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Aurat | Chanda's mother[7] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Veteran actress Sultana Zafar passes away". 24 News HD. 2 September 2021.
- ^ "Actor Sultana Zafar passes away at age 66". Daily Times. 15 October 2021.
- ^ "Classic TV serials Dhoop Kinare, Taanhaiyaan to be aired in Saudi Arabia". Daily Pakistan. 7 January 2021.
- ^ "Veteran actress Sultana Zafar dies at 66". The News International. 13 November 2021.
- ^ "Veteran actress Sultana Zafar passes away". Geo News. 4 December 2021.
- ^ "Pakistani celebrities who passed away in 2021". Daily Pakistan. 17 October 2021.
- ^ a b c "سلطانہ ظفر کا انٹرویو". Pakistan Television Corporation. 4 June 2013.
- ^ a b "Remembering the best". The News International. 25 July 2021.
- ^ a b "Industry mourns the passing of Sultana Zafar". The Express Tribune. 1 December 2021.
- ^ "Tanhaiyaan fame Sultana Zafar passes away". Samaa TV. 24 October 2021.
- ^ "اداکارہ سلطانہ ظفر امریکا میں انتقال کر گئیں". Dunya News. 25 September 2021.
- ^ "ٹی وی ڈراموں کی چند مقبول مائیں". Daily Jang News. 20 June 2022.
- ^ "Why Haseena Moin's women will live forever". The Express Tribune. 29 March 2021.
- ^ "Veteran actress Sultana Zafar passes away". The News International. 2 February 2021.
- ^ "11 Pakistani dramas you can't miss this year!". The Express Tribune. 23 August 2021.
- ^ "Five of the most powerful women in Pakistani dramas". Samaa TV. 19 November 2021.
- ^ "Tanhaiyaan Star Sultana Zafar Passes Away". Pakistani Drama Story & Movie Reviews | Ratings | Celebrities | Entertainment news Portal | Reviewit.pk. 16 July 2021.
- ^ "ہماری بہت پیاری فنکارہ "نائلہ جعفری"". Daily Jang News. 21 June 2022.
- ^ "Sultana Zafar passes away in US". Daily Pakistan. 16 July 2021.
- ^ "The Grapevine". Dawn News. 16 July 2021.
- ^ "Sultana Zafar passes away". Daily Times. 16 July 2021.
- ^ "What would Haseena Moin's Tanhaiyan look like today?". The Express Tribune. 10 April 2021.
- ^ "The importance of adapting the written word". The News International. 6 June 2021.