Afshan Qureshi is a Pakistani actress.[1] She is known for roles in dramas Baba Jani, Barfi Laddu, Malika-e-Aliya and Log Kya Kahenge.[2][3]
Afshan Qureshi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Shaista Qureshi 19 November 1959 |
| Education | University of Karachi |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1969 – present |
| Spouse | Abid Qureshi (husband) |
| Children | Faysal Qureshi (son) |
| Relatives | Saima Qureshi (niece) Sana Qureshi (daughter-in-law) Riffat Qureshi (cousin) Rozina (cousin) |
Early life
editAfshan was born on 19 November in 1959 in Karachi, Pakistan.[4] She completed her studies from University of Karachi.[5]
Career
editShe made her debut as a child actress in 1969 and appeared in movies of Punjabi, Urdu and Pashto.[6] She was noted for her roles in dramas Mere Hamrahi, Rang Laaga, Kalmoohi and Dil, Diya, Dehleez.[7][8] She also appeared in dramas Mar Jain Bhi To Kya, Baba Jani, Barfi Laddu, Malika-e-Aliya, Umeed, Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan, Umm-e-Kulsoom, and Akhri Barish.[9][10][11] Since then she appeared in dramas Ghisi Piti Mohabbat, Log Kya Kahenge, Qayamat and Berukhi.[12][13][14][15]
Personal life
editAfshan was married to actor Abid Qureshi, who died.[16] Afshan's son Faysal Qureshi is a host, producer, director and actor.[17]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Andhera Ujala | Jaffar Begum | PTV |
| 1988 | Mirat-ul-Uroos | Khala | PTV |
| 1995 | Banjh | Zohra's mother | PTV |
| 1996 | Teesra Aadmi | Maria | PTV |
| 1997 | Family Front | Begum Amir | PTV |
| 1998 | Paranda | Begum Almas | PTV |
| 1998 | Haqeeqat | Sharjeel's mother | PTV |
| 1999 | Naya Aadmi | Razia Begum | PTV |
| 2002 | Hawa Pe Raqs | PTV | |
| 2004 | Naseeb | Zartaj | PTV |
| 2006 | Dil, Diya, Dehleez | Saba | Hum TV |
| 2009 | Tanveer Fatima (B.A) | Nemo's mother | Geo TV |
| 2009 | Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan | Aadil's mother | Geo TV |
| 2010 | Eid Manayain Bhai Abba Kay Sath | Aapa Bi | PTV |
| 2011 | Umm-e-Kulsoom | Maryam daughter's mother-in-law | ARY Digital |
| 2011 | Akhri Barish | Rukshana | Hum TV |
| 2011 | Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain | Samina | Hum TV |
| 2012 | Band Baje Ga | Aimal's mother | ARY Digital |
| 2012 | Mar Jain Bhi To Kya | Phuppu Nadir's mother | Hum TV |
| 2013 | Mere Hamrahi | Samina's mother | ARY Digital |
| 2013 | Kalmoohi | Nushaba | Geo TV |
| 2014 | Malika-e-Aliya | Kishwar | Geo Entertainment |
| 2015 | Rang Laaga | Shabana | ARY Digital |
| 2015 | Malika-e-Aliya Season 2 | Kishwar | Geo Entertainment |
| 2015 | Ishq-e-Benaam | Sarjjo | Hum TV |
| 2015 | Bheegi Palkein | Ammi | A-Plus TV |
| 2016 | Haya Ke Daaman Main | Anwari | Hum TV |
| 2017 | Rishtay Kachay Dhagoon Se | Nomi's mother | A-Plus |
| 2017 | Is Chand Pay Dagh Nahin | Mahrukh's mother | A-Plus |
| 2018 | Ghamand | Razia | A-Plus |
| 2018 | Baba Jani | Fareeda | Geo Entertainment[18] |
| 2018 | Lamhay | Sultana | A-Plus |
| 2019 | Barfi Laddu | Khala Qudsia | ARY Digital |
| 2020 | Shehr-e-Malal | Tabinda's mother | Express Entertainment |
| 2020 | Umeed | Naila's mother | Geo Entertainment |
| 2020 | Ghisi Piti Mohabbat | Nafisa Sherwani | ARY Digital |
| 2020 | Log Kya Kahenge | Haroon's mother | ARY Digital[19][20] |
| 2021 | Qayamat | Pari's mother | Geo Entertainment |
| 2021 | Oye Motti | Ali's grandmother | Express Entertainment |
| 2021 | Berukhi | Atiya | ARY Digital |
| 2021 | Sirat-e-Mustaqeem | Khawar's mother | ARY Digital |
| 2022 | Teri Rah Mein | Faria's mother | ARY Digital |
| 2022 | Sirat-e-Mustaqeem Season 2 | Saira's mother | ARY Digital |
| 2022 | Dil Bhatkay | Taniya's mother | TV One |
| 2023 | Aitraaf | Hamza's mother | Aan TV |
| 2023 | Ahsaas | Aasia's mother | Express Entertainment |
| 2023 | Sirat-e-Mustaqeem Season 3 | Momina's grandmother | ARY Digital |
| 2023 | Baby Baji | Azra's mother | ARY Digital |
| 2023 | Kahain Kis Se | Rafay's mother | Hum TV |
| 2024 | Sirat-e-Mustaqeem Season 4 | Nadir's mother | ARY Digital |
Telefilm
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Kanpain Tang Rahi Hain | Mrs. Abubakar |
Film
edit| Year | Film | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Visakhi | Punjabi |
| 1972 | Janwar | Urdu |
| 1978 | Khamosh | Punjabi |
| 1978 | Mehman | Urdu |
| 1978 | Anmol Mohabbat | Urdu |
| 1978 | Qayamat | Urdu |
| 1979 | Dolai | Phasto |
| 1979 | Dadagir | Punjabi |
| 1980 | Samjhota | Urdu |
| 1983 | Kabhi Alwida Na Kehna | Urdu |
| 1984 | Muqaddar Ka Sikandar | Urdu |
| 1985 | Benazir Qurbani | Urdu |
| 1985 | Rishta Kaghaz Da | Punjabi |
| 1985 | Mashriq Maghrib | Urdu |
| 1985 | Miss Singapore | Urdu |
| 1985 | Wadera | Punjabi |
| 1985 | Direct Hawaldar | Urdu |
| 1987 | Greban | Urdu |
| 1987 | Meri Awaz | Urdu |
| 1987 | Silsila | Punjabi |
| 1988 | Sherni | Punjabi / Urdu |
| 1988 | Taqatwar | Punjabi |
| 1989 | Ishq Rog | Punjabi |
| 1989 | Mujrim | Punjabi |
| 1990 | Khandani Badmash | Punjabi |
| 1990 | Barood Ka Tohfa | Urdu / Pashto |
| 1991 | Ishq | Punjabi / Urdu |
| 1991 | Ziddi Mera Naa | Punjabi |
| 1991 | Ishq Deewana | Punjabi / Urdu |
| 1991 | Qatil Qaidi | Punjabi |
| 1992 | Naela | Punjabi / Urdu |
| 1992 | Daku Raaj | Punjabi |
| 1992 | Ishq Rehna Sada | Urdu |
| 1992 | Dosti | Urdu / Punjabi |
| 1992 | Koday Shah | Punjabi |
| 1992 | Ishq Zindabad | Urdu / Punjabi |
| 1992 | Silsila Pyar Da | Punjabi / Urdu |
| 1992 | Sher Ali | Punjabi |
| 1994 | Naseeb | Punjabi / Urdu |
| 1994 | Ghunda Raj | Punjabi |
| 1994 | Aakhri Mujra | Urdu |
| 1995 | Dharkan | Urdu |
| 1995 | Madam Rani | Punjabi |
| 1996 | Munda Shararti | Punjabi |
| 1996 | Iqtadar | Punjabi |
| 1996 | Saza | Urdu |
| 1997 | Mard Jeenay Nahin Detay | Urdu |
| 1997 | Mohabbat Hay Kya Cheez | Urdu |
| 1999 | Shabna Bangri Bat Sheh | Pashto |
| 1999 | Koela | Urdu |
| 1999 | Daku Rani | Punjabi |
| 2000 | Reshma | Punjabi |
| 2001 | Gujjar 302 | Punjabi |
| 2002 | Ghazi Ilmuddin Shaheed | Punjabi |
| 2003 | Lahori Thug | Punjabi |
| 2004 | Mahnoor | Urdu |
Awards and recognition
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result | Presented by | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8th Icon of the Nation Awards | Best Icon Actress | Won | Icon Nation Awards Committee | [21] |
References
edit- ^ "Aijazz Aslam pairs up with Saheefa Jabbar for Log Kia Kahenge". Dawn.com. 8 December 2020.
- ^ "Theatrics: Dar-ling liar". Dawn News. 4 December 2020.
- ^ "فیصل قریشی کا ذاتی پروڈکشن ہاؤس کے بینر تلے پہلا پراجیکٹ". Daily Pakistan. 10 February 2021.
- ^ "Actress Afshan Qureshi". 5 December 2020.
- ^ "فلمی دنیا کے قریشی برادران (دوسرا اور آخری حصہ)". The Express News. 18 December 2023.
- ^ "That Week That Was Ghamand". Dawn News. 7 December 2020.
- ^ "After Bashar Momin, Faysal Qureshi plays jovial Aashiq Hussain". Dawn News. 14 December 2020.
- ^ "Aijaz Aslam and Saheeba Jabbar to star together". Mag The Weekly. 16 December 2020.
- ^ "That Week That Was Ghisi Piti Mohabbat". Dawn News. 3 December 2020.
- ^ "Kinza Razzak set for her debut as Faysal Quraishi's leading lady in 'Log Kia Kahenge'". Daily Times. 10 December 2020.
- ^ "Mehwish Hayat reveals her first crush". Daily Times. 12 December 2020.
- ^ "Aijazz Aslam to be seen in an intense role in the new drama 'Log Kia Kahenge'". Daily Times. 13 December 2020.
- ^ "اعجاز اسلم ڈرامہ' لوگ کیا کہیں گے 'میں اہم کردار میں نظر آئینگے". Daily Pakistan. 3 July 2021.
- ^ "Afshan Qureshi Biography". www.tv.com.pk. 6 December 2020.
- ^ "Aijazz Aslam, Saheefa Jabbar to star in Log Kia Kahenge". Samaa News. 15 December 2020.
- ^ "فیصل قریشی کے شوبز انڈسٹری میں 25 سال مکمل". Daily Pakistan. 28 November 2021.
- ^ "The forever stunning Faysal Qureshi turns 43". Daily Times. 11 December 2020.
- ^ "Faysal Qureshi on his next TV play, Baba Jani". The News International. 1 December 2020.
- ^ "Saheefa Jabbar shares details of next drama, Log Kya Kahainge". The News International. 2 December 2020.
- ^ "Kinza Razzak set for acting in leading role for 'Log Kia Kahenge'". The Nation. 9 December 2020.
- ^ 8th Icon of the Nation Award Ceremony Karachi, 14 July 2023, archived from the original on 14 August 2023, retrieved 14 August 2023
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