Ghazala Kaifee
Ghazala Kaifee (née Najam) is a Pakistani actress.[1] She is known for her roles in dramas Laikin, Qissa Meherbano Ka, Rasam, Ishq E Laa and Sinf-e-Aahan.[2][3]
Ghazala Kaifee | |
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Born | Ghazala Najam 17 April 1960 |
Education | University of Karachi |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1976 – present |
Spouse |
Nawab Kaifee (m. 1978) |
Children | 4 |
Early life
Ghazala was born in 1960 on 17th April in Karachi, Pakistan.[4] She completed her studies from University of Karachi.[4]
Career
Ghazala started acting on PTV in 1976.[5] She was encouraged by Qasim Jalil to pursue a television career and Fatima Surayya Bajia cast her in dramas.[6][7] She was noted for her roles in dramas Shama, Tipu Sultan: The Tiger Lord, Ana, Hawain, Aroosa and Brahim Ki Talaash.[8][9][10] She also appeared in dramas Yeh Bhi Kisi Ki Bayti Hai, Janay Kyun, Chain Aye Na, Rasam, Rishtay Mohabbaton Kay and Laikin.[11][12][13] Ghazala also appeared in movie Article 370 as Mir's mother.[14] Since then she appeared in dramas Ishq E Laa, Qissa Meherbano Ka and Sinf-e-Aahan.[15][16][17]
Personal life
Ghazala is married and has four children including three sons and one daughter and her youngest son named Hassan Kaifee is a reporter.[18] Ghazala also set up a foundation called Foundation of Youth to help the poor.[4] She and her husband were diagnosed with COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan and went into quarantine then she and her husband recovered from coronavirus in June 23rd on 2020.[18]
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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1976 | Shama | Shama | PTV[19] |
1983 | Brahim Ki Talaash | Aapa Ji | PTV |
1984 | Ana | Rushna | PTV[20] |
1993 | Yes Sir, No Sir | Herself | PTV |
1994 | Aroosa | Anjum | PTV[21][22] |
1997 | Tipu Sultan: The Tiger Lord | Malka Fatima Fakhr-un-Nisa | PTV |
1997 | Hawain | Shehnaz | PTV[23][24] |
1999 | Tawan | Noor Bano | PTV |
2008 | Brunch With Bushra Ansari | Herself | Geo News |
2010 | Rishtay Mohabbaton Kay | Sidra | Hum TV[25] |
2010 | Chain Aye Na | Seep | Geo TV |
2010 | Yeh Bhi Kisi Ki Bayti Hai | Pariwash's mother | Hum TV |
2011 | Kuch Meetha Ho Jaye | Ammi Ji | PTV |
2014 | Rasam | Asma | Geo TV |
2014 | Janay Kyun | Zoya's mother | ARY Digital |
2017 | Ghareeb Zaadi | Husna | A-Plus[26] |
2017 | Laikin | Nagma | A-Plus |
2021 | Qissa Meherbano Ka | Ghazala | Hum TV[27][28] |
2021 | Star & Style | Herself | PTV Home |
2021 | Ishq E Laa | Sitwat | Hum TV[29][30] |
2021 | Sinf-e-Aahan | Mrs. Safeer | ARY Digital |
2023 | Manjdhaar | Shagufta | Aur Life |
Telefilm
Year | Title | Role |
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1988 | Eid Train | Nazia |
Film
Year | Title | Role |
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2020 | Article 370 | Mir's mother[31] |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
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1986 | 6th PTV Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | Ana | [32] |
References
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- "Why don't we have hit TV serials like Ankahi anymore? Writers weigh in". Images.Dawn. October 21, 2021.
- "'Qissa Meherbano Ka': A Story About Family, Lies, Love And Deceit". Galaxy Lollywood. August 10, 2021.
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- "It's a condensed version of my personal diary, says PTV's Khwaja Najamul Hassan about his book". Images.Dawn. September 3, 2021.
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- "The changing face of Pakistani dramas". Daily Times. July 29, 2021.
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- Pakistan Television Drama and Social Change: A Research Paradigm. University of Karachi. p. 202.
- "STREAMING: BORDER SHORTS". Dawn News. February 10, 2021.
- "Mawra Hocane and Ahsan Khan reunite in new drama Qissa Meherbano Ka". Images.Dawn. November 14, 2021.
- The Herald, Volume 26, Issues 4-6. Pakistan Herald Publications. p. 140.
- "Mawra Hocane to cast opposite Ahsan Khan for 'Qissa Meherbano Ka'". Mag - The Weekly. November 7, 2021.
- "Veteran actress Ghazala Kaifee recovers from coronavirus". Oyeyeah. January 26, 2021.
- "Shama". Archived from the original on 17 March 2016. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
- "اظہارقاضی کی 12ویں برسی 24 دسمبر کو منائی جائے گی". Daily Pakistan. January 22, 2021.
- "Uroosa". Archived from the original on 25 July 2016. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
- Accessions List, South Asia, Volume 13, Issues 1-6. Library of Congress. Library of Congress Office, New Delhi. p. 648.
- "Hawain". Archived from the original on 21 April 2017. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
- The Herald, Volume 26, Issues 4-6. Pakistan Herald Publications. p. 144.
- "Rishtay Mohabbaton Kay". Archived from the original on 17 November 2015. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
- "نجی چینل کا سوپ غریب زادی کامیابی سے آن ائیر ہوگا". Daily Pakistan. April 28, 2021.
- "Qissa Meherbano Ka (The Story of Meherbano): A Directorial Mess". Youlin Magazine. November 28, 2021.
- "Ahsan Khan shares details about his upcoming drama 'Qissa Meherbano Ka'". Something Haute. December 2, 2021.
- "Ishq-e-Laa, Despite Stellar Performances, Staggers To An End". Galaxy Lollywood. June 2, 2022.
- "ڈرامہ سیریل'عشق لا'نے شائقین کے دل جیت لئے". Daily Pakistan. December 6, 2021.
- "SPOTLIGHT: THE LONG AND SHORT OF SEE PRIME". The Express Tribune. September 18, 2021.
- "6th PTV Awards", Pakistan Television Corporation, archived from the original on 2021-12-28, retrieved 8 November 2021