Sangeeta (Pakistani actress)
Sangeeta | |
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| Born | Parveen Rizvi 14 June 1947 Karachi, British India |
| Occupation | Film director, actress |
| Years active | 1969–present |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Tayyab Hussain Rizvi Mehtab Rizvi |
| Relatives | See Khan family |
| Awards | Nigar Award Best Director 1998 Nikah 1978 Mutthi Bhar Chawal Best Actress 1978 Mutthi Bhar Chawal Special Award 1976 Society Girl 1983 Sona Chandi Best Supporting Actress 1971 Yeh Aman 1984 Naam Mera Badnaam |
Parveen Rizvi, better known as Sangeeta, (Urdu: سنگیتا; born 14 June 1947) is a Pakistani film actress, filmmaker and director of television drama serials.[1]
Early life[]
Parveen Rizvi was born on 14 June 1947 in Karachi, British India.[2] Parveen Rizvi's (or Sangeeta's) mother Mehtab Rizvi also had a career in show business.[3] Additionally, Parveen's younger sister, Nasreen Rizvi (professionally known as Kaveeta) is also associated with Pakistani cinema.[4] The British- American actress Jiah Khan was her niece.[5]
Career[]
Acting[]
In 1969, Sangeeta appeared on the film Koh-e-Noor (1969) as a child star; it was directed by Agha Husaini.[6] In 1971, she moved to Lahore from her birthplace of Karachi and started a more serious career in Lollywood movies in Lahore.[7] Her role as a supporting actress in Riaz Shahid's movie Yeh Aman (1971) was well-liked by the Pakistani public. She went on to act in dozens of other movies before deciding to become a film producer-director with her own film Society Girl in 1976. Sangeeta has over 120 films to her credit as an actress and a producer-director.[8]
Film directing[]
Sangeeta directed her debut film in 1976, Society Girl, which was a box-office hit.[9] Her second film as director was Mujhay Galay Laga Lo, starring Sangeeta, Kaveeta, Ghulam Mohiuddin, Nayyar Sultana, and Bahar Begum. In 1978, she directed the critically acclaimed film Mutthi Bhar Chawal.[10] Her film Mian Biwi Razi (1982) celebrated its Platinum Jubilee and was a highly successful movie. Her film Thori Si Bewafai was the first Pakistani film to be shot in United States.[11] During the 1990s, she directed commercially successful films like Khilona (1996) and Nikah (1998). In 2019, she directed the romantic film Sirf Tum Hi To Ho.[12][13]
Personal life[]
Sangeeta's first marriage was to fellow Pakistani actor Humayun Qureshi.[11] Together, they had a daughter.[11] After some years, this marriage failed and they divorced.[11] Sangeeta then married famous Business Tycoon Naveed Akbar Butt.[11] She is also the aunt of British American actress Jiah Khan.[11]
Filmography[]
As director[]
| Year | Film | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Society Girl | Urdu |
| Mujhe Gale Laga Lo[14] | Urdu | |
| 1977 | Ishq Ishq | Urdu |
| 1978 | Mutthi Bhar Chawal | Urdu |
| 1979 | Laad Pyar Aur Beiti | Urdu |
| 1980 | Mahal Mere Sapnon Ka | Urdu |
| 1982 | Mian Biwi Razi | Urdu |
| 1982 | Thori Si Bewafai | Urdu |
| 1984 | Naam Mera Badnam | Urdu |
| 1985 | Jeeney Nahin Dungi | Urdu |
| 1986 | Ik Shehanshah | Urdu |
| 1987 | Qasam Munnay Ki | Urdu |
| 1989 | Taqat Ka Toofan | Urdu |
| 1989 | Kalka | Punjabi |
| 1990 | Kaali | Urdu |
| Zehreelay | Urdu | |
| 1991 | Betab | Urdu |
| 1993 | "Behroopia" | Urdu |
| 1996 | Khilona | Urdu |
| 1997 | Aashqi Khel Nahin | Urdu |
| Dream Girl | Urdu | |
| Jeet | Urdu | |
| 1998 | Ehsaas | Urdu |
| Nikah | Urdu | |
| Harjai | Urdu | |
| Do Boond Pani | Urdu | |
| 1999 | Qaid | Urdu |
| Qismat | Urdu | |
| Dil To Pagal | Urdu | |
| 2001 | Mere Mehboob | Urdu |
| Gharana | Urdu | |
| Daldal | Urdu | |
| 2002 | Jahad | Urdu |
| 2003 | Qayamat | Urdu |
| Remand | Punjabi | |
| Soldier | Urdu | |
| Yeh Wada Raha | Urdu | |
| 2005 | Daku Haseena | Urdu |
| Kuriyaan Shehr Diyan | Punjabi | |
| Mustafa Khan | Punjabi | |
| 2006 | Tarap | Urdu |
| Athra | Punjabi | |
| Yaar Badmash | Punjabi | |
| 2008 | Gulabo | Punjabi |
| Ziddi Badmash | Punjabi | |
| 2010 | Hakim Arain | Punjabi |
| Haseeno ka Mela | Punjabi | |
| 2012 | Chunri | Urdu |
| 2019 | Sirf Tum Hi To Ho | Urdu |
As actress[]
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Baharo Phool Barsao | Urdu | ||
| 1973 | Taaji / Seema | Punjabi | Double role | |
| 1973 | Baharon Ki Manzil | Punjabi | ||
| 1975 | Bin Badal Barsaat | Gori | Urdu | |
| 1976 | Society Girl | Julie | Urdu | |
| 1984 | Pukar | Punjabi | ||
| 1987 | Sangeeta | Punjabi | ||
| 1989 | Kala | Punjabi |
Television[]
- Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga (season 1) (2011) - Geo Entertainment
- Meri Behan Meri Dewrani (2012) - ARY Digital
- Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah (2013) - ARY Digital
- Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga (Season 2) – 2013
- Rehaai (2013) - Hum TV
- Dastaan (2010) - Hum TV
- Yeh Shaadi Nahi Ho Sakti (2013) - ARY Digital
- Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga Season 3 (2013) - Geo Entertainment
- (2014 - 2016) - ARY Zindagi
- (2015) - ARY Digital
- Haya Ke Daaman Main (2016) - Hum TV
- Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga (season 4) (2018) - Geo Entertainment
- Mein Na Janoo (2019) - Hum TV
- Abba (2019) - PTV Home
- Tera Ghum Aur Hum (2020) - Hum TV
- Qarar - (2020–present) Hum TV
- Pehli Si Mohabbat - (2020–present) ARY Digital
Awards and recognition[]
- Nigar Award for Best Director in film Mutthi Bhar Chawal (1978)[15]
- Nigar Award for Best Actress in film Mutthi Bhar Chawal (1978)[15]
- Nigar Award for Best Supporting Actress for film Yeh Aman (1971) and then Naam Mera Badnaam (1984)[15]
- Nigar Award Special Awards for film Society Girl and then for film Sona Chandi (1983)[15]
- Pakistan International Screen Awards Life Time Achievement Award (2020)[16]
References[]
- ^ "Sangeeta, the film industry`s saviour?". Dawn News. 1 January 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
- ^ "Sangeeta's pearl of wisdom". Dawn News. 6 February 2021. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
- ^ "SPOTLIGHT: THE COMEBACK KIDS?". Dawn News. 26 February 2021. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
- ^ "Film, TV artistes critical of govt indifference". Dawn News. 8 April 2021. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
- ^ "Scene-stealer Sangeeta". Dawn News. 13 January 2021. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- ^ "Pakistan's film industry is in collapse". Los Angeles Times (newspaper). 8 November 2009. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
- ^ "Career highlights of film star Chakori". Dawn News. 19 April 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ "Sangeeta announces launch of her film Tum Hi To Ho". Dawn News. 12 February 2021. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
- ^ "Revival of the 'society girl'". The Express Tribune. 1 May 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
- ^ "Mandwa to screen 'Muthi Bhar Chawal' on 26th". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f "Family of Tayyab Rizvi". Pakistani Drama Story & Movie Reviews | Ratings | Celebrities | Entertainment news Portal | Reviewit.pk. 18 January 2016.
- ^ Ahmed, Hira (4 February 2019). "Three Pakistani Movies To Battle in March!". VeryFilmi. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ Jamal Sohail (30 October 2019). "Cinema of Pakistan — 72 years on and beyond". Daily Times. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ Sangeeta's Filmography on Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website Retrieved 24 January 2019
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d Swami Ji (24 November 2017). "Pakistan's "Oscars": The Nigar Awards (scroll down for year 2000)". The Hot Spot Film Reviews website. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
- ^ Sadiq Saleem (9 February 2020). "'Mere Paas Tum Ho' sweeps PISA in Dubai; Suhail Galadari hands over awards". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
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