Tamanna Begum
- Actress
- Radio Artist
- Radio Presenter
Tamanna Begum (1944 – 20 February 2012) was a Pakistani film and television actress.
Early life
Tamanna Begum was born in 1944 at Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh during British India.[1]
Career
Tamanna Begum started her media career as a presenter at Radio Pakistan in Lahore in 1960 and later performed in theater plays before moving into the film industry. She debuted in films with Daaman in 1962 and won the Nigar Awards for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Bharosa in 1977. Over her career, she appeared in more than 263 films, often in negative roles, but also in some comedic roles. After decades in film, she transitioned to television and worked in over hundreds of TV drama serials, appearing in various character roles in Pakistani TV dramas.[2][3][4][5][6]
Personal life
Tamanna Begum was married and she had one daughter.[7][2]
Illness and death
Tamanna Begum died after a long illness in Karachi on 20 February 2012. She had a heart attack which led to kidney failure, and she was receiving treatment in a private hospital, including dialysis twice a week. Despite the treatment, she did not recover and passed away. At the time of her passing, reports varied about her age: Samaa TV claimed she was 64, Dawn reported 68 and The Express Tribune stated 75.[8][2][7][9]
Filmography
Films
Tamanna Begum did a total of 263 films.[2] Some of her popular films are:
Year | Title | Language | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|
1963 | Daaman | Urdu | [2] |
1964 | Ashiana | Urdu | |
1970 | Najma | Urdu | [10] |
1970 | Naseeb Apna Apna | Urdu | |
1970 | Parai Beti | Urdu | [11] |
1971 | Afshan | Urdu | |
1971 | Khamosh Nigahen | Urdu | |
1971 | Ilzaam | Urdu | |
1971 | Nadaan | Urdu | |
1972 | Sajjan Beparwah | Punjabi | |
1972 | Mohabbat | Urdu | |
1972 | Pazeb | Urdu | [12] |
1972 | Umrao Jaan Ada | Urdu | [2] |
1973 | Anmol | Urdu | |
1974 | Shama | Urdu | |
1975 | Zeenat | Urdu | |
1976 | Nasheman | Urdu | [13] |
1977 | Bharosa | Urdu | [14] |
1978 | Juvand Ya Marg | Pashto | |
1978 | Nazrana | Urdu | |
1979 | Behan Bhai | Urdu | [15] |
1979 | Neya Andaz | Urdu | [16] |
1979 | Waaday Ki Zanjeer | Urdu | |
1980 | Zamir | Urdu | [17] |
1980 | Sohra Te Jawai | Punjabi | [2] |
1981 | Bara Aadmi | Urdu | |
1982 | Ek Din Bahu Ka | Urdu | |
1983 | Deevangi | Urdu | |
1984 | Muqaddar Ka Sikandar | Urdu | |
1989 | Shaani | Urdu | |
1996 | Mehndi | Urdu | |
1997 | Sangam | Urdu | |
1998 | Dupatta Jal Raha Hay | Urdu | |
1999 | Dunya Say Kya Darna | Urdu |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Network |
---|---|---|---|
1982 | Alif Noon | Amma | PTV |
1982 | Sona Chandi | Ruqaya | PTV |
1988 | Mirat-ul-Uroos | Nani | PTV |
1988 | Bakht Nama | Grandmother | PTV |
1994 | Saat Bhiraie | Dai | PTV |
1995 | Dukh Sukh | Masi | PTV |
1995 | Uraan | Bibi Ji | PTV |
1995 | Kallo | Zulfiqar's mother | PTV |
1995 | Red Card | Salika | STN |
1995 | Maigh Malhar | Professor Chaudhry's Sister | PTV |
1998 | Jeet | Bua | PTV |
1999 | Is Ghar Ke Andar | Dadi | PTV |
2002 | Chaandni Raatain | Bubbo | PTV |
2003 | Mehndi | Janna Bi | PTV |
2004 | Moorat | Kinza's mother | Geo Entertainment |
2005 | Chahatain | Aunty | PTV |
2009 | Veena | Munna's mother | ARY Digital |
2010 | Halaat | Afzal's mother | ARY Digital |
2011 | Mere Sanwariya Ka Naam | Munni's mother | ARY Digital |
2011 | Khandan e Shughlia | Moinuddin's mother | ARY Digital |
2011 | Masab Ki Dillagi | Amma | ARY Digital |
2012 | Juhi Jenny Javeria | Aneesa Begum | ATV |
2012 | Dil Dard Dhuan | Khala | ARY Digital |
2012 | Vanee | Dadi | Geo TV |
Awards and recognition
Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1977 | Nigar Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won | Bharosa | [18] |
References
- ^ a b c d "Film actress Tamanna passes away". Dawn Newspaper. 20 February 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f g Peerzada Salman (20 February 2012). "Film actress Tamanna passes away". Pakistan: Dawn. Archived from the original on 19 May 2017. Retrieved 15 March 2019.
- ^ "Tamanna Begum laid to rest". Dunya News. 14 February 2008. Archived from the original on 21 April 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ "Nigar Awards (1972 - 1986)". The Hot Spot Online website. 5 January 2003. Archived from the original on 25 July 2008. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ "Legendary film actress Tamanna Begum remembered". The Nation. 2 March 2023. Archived from the original on 6 June 2023. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- ^ Desk, NNPS (20 February 2023). "Tammana Begum remembered on her 11th death anniversary". Associated Press of Pakistan. Archived from the original on 21 April 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
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has generic name (help) - ^ a b "Tamanna Begum: Stairway to heaven". The Express Tribune. 20 February 2012. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ "Tamanna Begum dies at the age of 64". Samaa.tv. 20 February 2012. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
- ^ "Tammana Begum remembered on death anniversary". Daily Times. 10 April 2023. Archived from the original on 6 June 2023. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 267. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 267. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 273. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 285. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ "BBC Urdu - فن فنکار - اداکارہ تمنا بیگم انتقال کرگئیں". BBC News. 20 February 2012. Archived from the original on 23 February 2012. Retrieved 15 March 2019.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 293. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 294. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 296. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards". Desi Movies Reviews. Archived from the original on 22 July 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
External links
- Tamanna Begum at IMDb