Saiqa Akhtar, also known as Saiqa (Urdu: سائقہ) is a Pakistani actress.[1] She acted in both Urdu and Punjabi films and is known for her roles in films Baharo Phool Barsao, Mela, Ranga Daku, Jahan Tum Wahan Hum, Ghulami, Angara, and Chambaili.[2]
Saiqa | |
|---|---|
| Born | Saiqa Akhtar 8 September 1958 Lahore, Pakistan |
| Education | University of Lahore |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1967–present |
| Spouse | (husband) |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Zia Sarhadi (father-in-law) Zahira Ghaznavi (mother-in-law) Zhalay Sarhadi (niece) |
Early life
editSaiqa was born on 8 September 1958 in Lahore, Pakistan.[3] She completed her studies from University of Lahore.
Career
editSaiqa made her debut as an actress in 1967 in Urdu film Hamraz. She worked in Lollywood films. She appeared in films Jeera Blade, Taxi Driver, Rangeela, Dil Aur Duniya, Dard, Dhian Nimanian and Meri Zindagi Hay Naghma.[4][5] Then she changed her name to Saiqa and later she appeared in films Tera Gham Rahay Salamat, Parda Na Uthao, Pyar Ka Mousam, Teray Meray Sapnay and Ajj Dian Kurrian.[6][7] Since then she appeared in films Heera Tay Basheera, Aas Paas, Aap Say Kya Parda, Aag Ka Samundar, Aakhri Nakha and Mera Insaf. In 1970 she starred in film Rangeela with Munawar Zarif, Rangeela and Sultan Rahi the film was a hit and she won Nigar Award of Best Supporting Actress.[8] Saiqa then stopped working in films after the decline of Pakistan Film Industry.[9] Saiqa then started to work in dramas and appeared in dramas Laa, Raiq Zar, Bol Kaffara and Teri Rah Mein.[10][11]
Personal life
editSaiqa married film and television actor Khayyam Sarhadi and they had three children together.[12] Saiqa's father-in-law Zia Sarhadi was a screenwriter and her niece Zhalay Sarhadi is a model. Saiqa husband Khayyam Sarhadi died in 2011.[13][14]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Raig Zar | Sukho | PTV[3] |
| 1991 | Rohi Dhoop Jali | Zubaida | PTV[3] |
| 1993 | Udeek | Reshma | PTV |
| 1994 | Manchalay Ka Sauda | Shabana | PTV |
| 1994 | Alao | Suhani Begum | PTV[3] |
| 1995 | Kahani Ghar | Safia | PTV |
| 2010 | Rut Rangeeldi | Bakhtan | PTV |
| 2012 | Kaali | Noman's mother | PTV |
| 2012 | The Shareef Show Mubarak Ho | Herself | Geo Entertainment |
| 2014 | Tum Mere Hi Rehna | Zarqa | Hum TV |
| 2014 | Laa | Zareena | Hum TV |
| 2018 | Bol Kaffara | Zohra | BOL Entertainment[15] |
| 2022 | Teri Rah Mein | Emaan's mother | ARY Digital |
Telefilm
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Khirman | Sakeena |
Film
edit| Year | Film | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Hamraz | Urdu |
| 1968 | Jahan Tum Wahan Hum | Urdu |
| 1968 | Sangdil | Urdu |
| 1968 | Bau Ji | Punjabi |
| 1969 | Dard | Urdu |
| 1970 | Taxi Driver | Punjabi |
| 1970 | Rangeela | Urdu[16] |
| 1971 | Dil Aur Duniya | Urdu |
| 1971 | Banda Bashar | Punjabi[17] |
| 1972 | Heera Moti | Punjabi |
| 1972 | Mohabbat | Urdu |
| 1972 | Baharo Phool Barsao | Urdu |
| 1972 | Meri Zindagi Hay Naghma | Urdu |
| 1972 | 2 Rangeelay | Punjabi |
| 1973 | Aas | Urdu |
| 1973 | Dhian Nimanian | Siraiki[18] |
| 1973 | Parday Mein Rehnay Do | Urdu[19] |
| 1973 | Rangeela Aur Munawar Zarif | Urdu[20] |
| 1973 | Jeera Blade | Punjabi |
| 1973 | Tera Gham Rahay Salamat | Urdu[21] |
| 1974 | Samaj | Urdu |
| 1974 | Parda Na Uthao | Urdu |
| 1974 | Sidha Rasta | Punjabi |
| 1974 | Bahisht | Urdu |
| 1975 | Pyar Ka Mousam | Urdu |
| 1975 | Jogi | Punjabi |
| 1975 | Teray Meray Sapnay | Urdu |
| 1975 | Noukar | Urdu |
| 1976 | Toofan | Punjabi |
| 1976 | Sachai | Urdu |
| 1977 | 3 Badshah | Punjabi[22] |
| 1977 | Sargent | Urdu |
| 1977 | Ajj Dian Kurrian | Punjabi |
| 1978 | Heera Tay Basheera | Punjabi |
| 1978 | Ranga Daku | Punjabi[23] |
| 1979 | Aap Say Kya Parda | Urdu |
| 1979 | Jatt Soorma | Punjabi |
| 1980 | Ham Dono | Urdu |
| 1981 | Aakhri Nakha | Pashto |
| 1982 | Aas Paas | Urdu |
| 1983 | Sra Lumba | Pashto |
| 1984 | Bala Gaadi | Punjabi |
| 1984 | Aag Ka Samundar | Urdu |
| 1985 | Ghulami | Punjabi |
| 1985 | Sher Dil Khan | Pashto |
| 1985 | Angara | Punjabi |
| 1986 | Joora | Punjabi |
| 1986 | Mela | Punjabi |
| 1987 | Ik Si Daku | Punjabi |
| 1987 | Mera Insaf | Urdu |
| 1988 | Roti | Punjabi |
| 1989 | Farar | Pashto |
| 1989 | Khuda Bakhsh | Punjabi |
| 1989 | Lalu | Punjabi |
| 1991 | Nigahen | Punjabi, Urdu |
| 1992 | Naela | Punjabi, Urdu |
| 1992 | Fateh | Punjabi, Urdu |
| 1992 | Supra | Punjabi |
| 1994 | Malang Bacha | Pashto |
| 1994 | Anokha Pyar | Urdu |
| 1995 | Gandageer | Pashto |
| 1995 | Chohdary Badshah | Punjabi |
| 2013 | Chambaili | Urdu |
| 2019 | Kaaf Kangana | Urdu[24][25] |
Awards and recognition
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Nigar Award | Best Supporting Actress | Won | Rangeela | [26] |
References
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- ^ "Remembering iconic music director Kemal Ahmad". Daily Times. 23 November 2021.
- ^ "The Nigar Awards (1957 - 1971)". The Hot Spot Online website. 17 June 2002. Archived from the original on 24 July 2008. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ^ "Sick of love triangles on TV? We love Faysal Qureshi's Mol for rising above". Dawn News. 2 June 2021.
- ^ Illustrated Weekly of Pakistan - Volume 21, Issue 17-33. Dawn Media Group. p. 5.
- ^ "صائقہ خیام کی طویل عرصے بعدفلموں". Dunya News. 27 March 2022.
- ^ "Khayyam Sarhadi Remembered On His 7th Death Anniversary". UrduPoint. 4 July 2021.
- ^ "In memoriam: Khayyam leaves acting poorer". Dawn News. 16 August 2021.
- ^ "Highlights". Dawn News. 11 April 2021.
- ^ "بول انٹرٹینمنٹ کی شاندار پیشکش، 'بول کفارہ' جلد آرہا ہے". BOL News. 1 January 2022.
- ^ South and Southeast Asia Video Archive Holdings, Issue 5. University of Wisconsin--Madison. p. 82.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 269. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 275. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
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- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 292. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ "فلم "کاف کنگناں" 25اکتوبر کو ریلیز کرنے کا اعلان". Daily Pakistan. 27 April 2022.
- ^ "فلم سازی کی رفتار سُست، کامیابی کا تناسب کم رہا". Daily Jang News. 3 June 2022.
- ^ "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards". Desi Movies Reviews. Archived from the original on 2 July 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.