Azra Mansoor is a Pakistani actress and radio artist. She is active in the industry since the last five decades and appeared in television series such as Ankahi (1982), Sunehray Din (1991), Alif Allah Aur Insaan (2017), Khamoshi (2017) and Paristan (2022). She also appeared in the film Bin Roye (2015).[1][2]
Azra Mansoor | |
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| Born | |
| Education | Government College for Women, Quetta |
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| Years active | 1967–present |
| Children | 4 |
Early life
editMansoor was born in Lahore, Pakistan and studied from different cities of the country being the daughter of an army officer. She did her schooling from Convent of Saint Joseph, Comilla and then did her matriculation from Government High School, Malir Town. She did her graduation from Women College, Quetta.[1]
Career
editMansoor made her debut with PTV's Kaghaz Ke Phool (1967) with the lead role.[1] She then appeared in PTV's classics such as Ankahi (1982) and Sunehray Din (1991).[3][4] Her recent performances include Bin Roye (2015), Alif Allah Aur Insaan and Khamoshi (both 2017).[1]
Personal life
editAzra is married and has four children.[1]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Kaghaz Ke Phool | Maria | Debut; Lead role[1] |
| 1982 | Ankahi | Sana's mother | |
| 1986 | Jungle | Hameeda | |
| 1991 | Sunehray Din | Safeer's mother | [5] |
| 2010 | Dastaan | Musarrat's mother | |
| 2012 | Koi Meray Dil Say Pouchay | Shahabuddin's mother | |
| 2015 | Dil Ka Kia Rung Karun | Zareen's mother | |
| Diyar-e-Dil | Yasmeen Beddar Khan | ||
| Tum Meri Ho | Rabia | ||
| 2016 | Heer | Aabis' grandmother | |
| Bin Roye | Saba and Saman's grandmother | [6] | |
| 2017 | Pujaran | Tai Jaan | |
| Alif Allah Aur Insaan | Zaitoon Bano | [1] | |
| Jannat | Bi Jaan | ||
| Badnaam | Nani | ||
| Khamoshi | Bi Jaan | [1] | |
| Malkin | Nagina | [1] | |
| 2018 | Tabeer | Daadi | [7] |
| Aatish | Noureen's mother | ||
| 2019 | Jo Tu Chahey | Aapa Ji | [8] |
| 2020 | Sabaat | Miraal's grandmother | [9] |
| 2022 | Paristan | Arsam's grandmother | [10] |
| 2023 | Mujhay Qabool Nahin | Sultana | |
| 2023 | Dooriyan | Sarwat |
Telefilm
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Lali Ki Love Story | Haseena Bano |
| 2021 | Daadi Ka Daamad | Junaid's mother |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Bin Roye | Dadi | [2] |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i "AZRA MANSOOR AND THE ART OF THE DRAMA". Express Tribune. 5 September 2021. Archived from the original on 26 November 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ a b Anwer, Zoya (26 May 2015). "Directorial woes didn't deter Bin Roye, says Mahira Khan". www.dawn.com.
- ^ "Theatre adaption of Hasina Moin's Ankahi premieres October". Samaa English TV. 21 August 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ Omair Alavi (6 June 2021). "The importance of adapting the written word". The News.
- ^ Desk, Entertainment (6 September 2015). "Timeless classics that pay tribute to Pakistan's armed forces". Tribune.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Sheeba Khan (2 January 2017). "TV drama Bin Roye proves we're way too obsessed with our susraal". Dawn Images. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
- ^ "Iqra Aziz and Shehzad Sheikh pair up again for upcoming serial". images.dawn.com. 22 December 2017.
- ^ Akbar, Hammad (8 November 2019). "Not A 'Do Takay Ki Aurat': These Pakistani Dramas Get Women Right". Retrieved 28 January 2022.
- ^ "Sabaat & the 5 relevant themes that the TV drama lands with finesse". Something Haute. 14 June 2020.
- ^ "Three rom-com TV dramas looking to reign supreme in April". Dawn Images. 31 March 2022.
External links
edit- Azra Mansoor at IMDb