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Sumbul Shahid
Pakistani actress (1952–2021) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sumbul Shahid (1 January 1954 – 6 May 2021) was a Pakistani actress, singer, and host. She was the daughter of Ahmad Bashir (Urdu: احمد بشیر; 24 March 1923 – 25 December 2004) a writer, journalist, intellectual, and film director from Pakistan [1] She was known for her roles in the dramas Takkay Ki Ayegi Baraat, Pani Jaisa Piyar, Dekho Chaand Aaya, Ishqaaway, and Nand.[2]
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Early life
Sumbul was born on 1 January 1954 in Karachi, Pakistan.[3] She completed her studies at the University of Karachi.[4]
Career
She made her debut as an actress on PTV in the 1990s.[5][6] She was noted for her roles in the dramas Aeteraaf, Parchaiyan, Happily Married, Yeh Shadi Nahi Ho Sakti, and Nazdeekiyan.[7] She also appeared in the dramas Malika-e-Aliya, Takkay Ki Ayegi Baraat, Daagh, Faltu Larki, and Meri Behan Meri Dewrani.[8] Since then she appeared in the dramas Ishqaaway, Pani Jaisa Piyar, Dekho Chaand Aaya, Aik Aur Sitam Hai, and Nand.[9]
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Personal life
Sumbul was married to Shahid and had two sons.[10] Her father Ahmad Bashir was a writer and film director.[11] Sumbul's son Shiraz Nasir died in 2019. Sumbul's younger sisters Bushra Ansari and Asma Abbas are actresses and her elder sister Neelam is a writer.[12]
Death
She was diagnosed with COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan.[13] She died on 6 May 2021, in Lahore.[14]
Filmography
Television
Telefilm
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