Shagufta Ejaz
Shagufta Ejaz شگفتہ اعجاز | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 May 1965 (age 59) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1980–present |
Shagufta Ejaz (Urdu: شگفتہ اعجاز; born 5 May 1965[1]) is a Pakistani actress, working in the Urdu dramas and film industry. She appeared in PTV Home's classic serials in the 1980s. She is considered among the finest actors in Pakistan. She also appeared in a few Punjabi films.[2][3][4]
Life and career
Ejaz was born in Gujrat,[1] Punjab, Pakistan. She started her career in the showbiz industry in the late 1980s, making her debut with Jangloos in 1989.[4] She has been working with the PTV for a long time.[5] Currently, she is being seen on different TV channels in different drama serials.[6] She won the 'Best Supporting Actress' for her role in Mere Qatil Mere Dildar at the Hum Awards. In 2013, she found the beauty salon, Envy by Shagufta Ejaz in Karachi.[7] In 2022, Ejaz was one of the show-stoppers in the Mehndi segment during Kashee's Beauty Salon's 'Bridal Festive 2022', a Karachi-based salon owned by Kashif Aslam.[8][9]
Family
Shagufta Ejaz is married to Yahya Siddiqui and has four daughters and two step-sons.[10][11]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Chan Varyam | Punjabi | |
| 1991 | Kalay Chor | Sher Jang's sister | Urdu |
| 1986 | Malanga | Banoo | Punjabi |
| 1983 | Des Pardes | Punjabi | |
| 1986 | Qaidi | Punjabi | |
| 1984 | Sajawal Daku | Punjabi |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Jangloos | Jamila | |
| 1990 | Wafa Girah | ||
| 1990 | Aanch | ||
| 1991 | Parchayan | ||
| 1991 | Jeena Toh Yahi Hai | ||
| Haqeeqat | |||
| Qissa Chaar Darvesh | |||
| Main Mummy Aur Woh | |||
| Hometown Memories | |||
| 1994 | Angar Wadi | Usha | |
| 1995 | Kati Patang | ||
| 1996 | Pyari Shammo | ||
| Dil Se Dil Tak | |||
| 1999 | Gharib e shehr | ||
| 2000 | Aansoo | Sadia | |
| 2001 | The Castle: Aik Umeed | ||
| 2001 | Hawa Pe Raqs | ||
| 2001 | Khala Kulsum Ka Kumba | ||
| 2004–2005 | Hum Se Juda Na Hona | ||
| 2005 | Baiti | ||
| 2006 | Makan | ||
| 2006 | Thora Saath Chahiye | ||
| 2009 | Veena | ||
| 2010 | Bulbulay | Hajra Aapa | |
| 2011 | Zindagi Dhoop Tum Ghana Saya | Rizwana | |
| 2011 | Roag | ||
| 2011 | Dugdugi | Shagufta | |
| 2011 | Mera Naseeb | ||
| 2011–2012 | Aye Dasht e Junoon | ||
| 2011–2012 | Meray Qatil Meray Dildar | Durdana Phupho | |
| 2012 | Sasural Ke Rang Anokhay | ||
| 2014–2015 | Darbadar Tere Liye | Aapa/Begum | |
| 2015 | Sartaj Mera Tu Raj Mera | ||
| 2017 | Hari Hari Churiyan | Surraya; Aiman's mother | [12] |
| 2017 | Zindaan | Meher Bano | |
| 2017 | Bewaqoofian | ||
| 2018 | Silsilay | Tanzila | [13] |
| 2018 | Mere Bewafa | Safia | [14] |
| 2018–2019 | Khafa Khafa Zindagi | Sara's mother | |
| 2018–Present | Jalebi | Haris's mother | |
| 2018–2020 | Ghar Jamai | Warda's mother | |
| 2019 | Yaariyan | Zeenat | [15] |
| 2019 | Rishtay Bikte Hain | Farhat | |
| 2019 | Mujhay Beta Chahiye | Shareefan | |
| 2021 | Bebasi | Ishrat Jahan | |
| Ek Jhoota Lafz Mohabbat | |||
| 2022 | Chaudhry and Sons | Dr. Salma | [16] |
| 2022 | Mushkil | Faraz's Mother | [17] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Title | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Mere Qatil Mere Dildar | Hum Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won |
References
- ^ a b Faizan, Ummer (19 November 2014). "Top 16 Legendary Television Actresses of Pakistan Television". PakistanTribe. Archived from the original on 20 October 2020.
- ^ "Actress Shagufta Ejaz undergoes weight loss journey". Business Recorder. 28 April 2018. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ "Biography of actress Shagufta Ejaz". tv.com.pk. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
- ^ a b "Shagufta Ejaz: 'We must shun western values'". tribune.com.pk. 28 December 2011. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
- ^ "Pakistani TV Actress Shagufta Ejaz". pakistan360degrees.com. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
- ^ Profile:"Shagufta Ejaz". vidpk.com. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
- ^ "Salon owner, staff allegedly assaulted by NAB official's wife in Karachi". The Express Tribune. 7 April 2016. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ "Kashee holds Bridal Festive 2022 fashion showcase in Karachi". Daily Times. 20 August 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
- ^ "Kashif Aslam Serves Perfection As A Young Makeup Artist". www.filmibeat.com. 7 January 2022. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ Cramer, Vanessa (23 May 2022). "Shagufta Ejaz Wiki: Age, Biography, Family, Daughters, Husband & More | My Superstar Wiki". Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- ^ Nandhini, P. (21 September 2023). "Shagufta Ejaz Health Update, What Happened to Shagufta Ejaz? - News". Fresherslive. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ "Drama Serial "HARI HARI CHOORIAN" to Hit TV Screens Soon". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ Shirazi, Maria. "Junaid Khan dissects Silsilay". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ "Love, reflections on life in Mere Bewafa". The Nation. 8 June 2018. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (20 February 2019). "Muneeb Butt and Ayeza Khan will star in upcoming drama Hum Ke Thehre Ajnabi". Images. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ Images Staff (31 March 2022). "Three rom-com TV dramas looking to reign supreme in April". Images by Dawn. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ Sumiya (25 July 2022). "Mushkil Drama Cast Name, Pictures, Story, and Timing – Geo TV". Mag Pakistan. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
External links
- Shagufta Ejaz at IMDb
- Profile: Shagufta Ejaz