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Roshan Atta
Pakistani actress From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Roshan Atta (Sindhi: روشن عطا) was a popular radio, television and film actress from Pakistan. After her start as a voice actress in Pakistan Radio drama, she became popular on-stage, as a TV and film actress.[1]
Early life
Atta was born to a doctor's home in the village Sultan Kot, Shikarpur district, in the year 1919. She moved to Saudi Arabia with her family, and after spending some years there, she returned to Hyderabad and resumed her studies there.[2]
Professional career
Her first Sindhi play Moonjharan Jo Maag was aired in 1972.[citation needed] She became a popular figure of both Sindhi and Urdu plays, including:
- Gharbhaati
- Oalra
- Jiyapo
- Bure Hin Bhanbhor Mein
- Jungle
She also acted in Sindhi films, including:
- Dharti Dil Waran Ji
- Faislo Zamir Jo
- Mamta
- Rat Aeen Ajrak
- Dharti Lal Kunwar
- Ghoonghat Laah Kunwar
Atta also acted in telefilms, including Bainsar Adal Ji and Darya Par. She received a Life Achievement Award from PTV.[3][2]
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Death
She died at the age of 93, on 30 March 2011 from illness.[4][5]
References
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