| Jahanara Hai | |
|---|---|
| جہاں آرا حئی | |
| Born | Jahanara Begum (1939-12-23) 23 December 1939 (age 85) Karachi, Pakistan |
| Education | University of Karachi |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1964 – present |
| Spouse | Farooq Hai (husband) |
| Children | Ayaz Hai (son) |
Jahanara Hai (Urdu: جہاں آرا حئی) is a Pakistani actress. She is known for her roles in dramas Mere Humdam, Aatish, Ek Hi Bhool and Mehndi.
Early life
Jahanara was born in 1939 on 23 December in Karachi, Pakistan. She completed her studies from University of Karachi.
Career
She started her acting career in 1964 before acting she used to do theatre and various stage dramas. She appeared in dramas on PTV. She is known for her roles in dramas Zard Mausam, Rishtay Kuch Adhooray Se, Mehndi, Aik Thi Misaal, Dil-e-Beqarar, Maikay Ki Yaad Na Aaye and Khalish, Mere Humdam. She also appeared in film Lala Begum.
Personal life
Jahanara is married to Farooq and has a son.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Saaey | Nadia | PTV |
| 1990 | Waqt Ka Aasman | Zareen | PTV |
| 1991 | Aahat | Naheed's mother | PTV |
| 1991 | Sassi Punnu | Gul Bibi | PTV |
| 1992 | Kasak | Shamim | PTV |
| 1993 | Kashkol | Ms. Shah | NTM |
| 1994 | Ghar Aik Nagar | Aliya | PTV |
| 1995 | Yeh Zindagi | Bee Shab | PTV |
| 1995 | Mandi | Principal | PTV |
| 1996 | Babar | Qutlugh Nigar Khanum | PTV |
| 1996 | Farar | Tania's mother | PTV |
| 1997 | Waqat Ka Asmaan | Fatima | PTV |
| 1998 | Hayat-e-Javed | Syeda | PTV |
| 1999 | Tania | Mano | PTV |
| 2000 | The Castle Eik Umeed | Sumeet's grandmother | PTV |
| 2002 | Pathjhar Ki Chaaon | Sheenam | PTV |
| 2003 | Sahil Ki Tamana | Lubna's aunt | PTV |
| 2003 | Mehndi | Sauleha Begum | PTV |
| 2007 | Saheli | Nushaba | PTV |
| 2009 | Nestlé Nesvita Women of Strength '09 | Herself | Geo TV |
| 2010 | Chain Aye Na | Seep's mother | Geo TV |
| 2010 | Wafa Kaisi Kahan Ka Ishq | Umer's mother | Hum TV |
| 2010 | Yeh Bhi Kisi Ki Bayti Hai | Shahzaib's mother | Geo TV |
| 2010 | Rishtay Mohabbaton Kay | Hajra | Hum TV |
| 2011 | Pul Sirat | Sitwat | ARY Digital |
| 2011 | Umm-e-Kulsoom | Rahna | ARY Digital |
| 2012 | Nadamat | Kiran's mother | Hum TV |
| 2012 | Bilqees Kaur | Maham | Hum TV |
| 2012 | Khushi Ek Roag | Adan's mother | ARY Digital |
| 2012 | Zard Mausam | Aiman's mother | Hum TV |
| 2013 | Chadar | Sahiba Begum | Urdu 1 |
| 2013 | Kohar | Sitara's mother | Urdu 1 |
| 2013 | Rishtay Kuch Adhooray Se | Kiran's grandmother | Hum TV |
| 2013 | Jazeera | Hasan's mother | Urdu 1 |
| 2015 | Aik Thi Misaal | Missal's grandmother | Hum TV |
| 2016 | Dil-e-Beqarar | Sajida | Hum TV |
| 2016 | Rab Razi | Irshad sahiba | Express Entertainment |
| 2016 | Maikay Ki Yaad Na Aaye | Fareeda Begum | Geo TV |
| 2017 | Chandni Begum | Tabassum Begum | ARY Digital |
| 2017 | Apnay Paraye | Sufyan's mother | Express Entertainment |
| 2017 | Ek Hi Bhool | Waqar's mother | ARY Digital |
| 2018 | Be Rehem | Ashi's grandmother | Geo Entertainment |
| 2018 | Aik Mohabbat Kaafi Hai | Khushbakht's mother | BOL Entertainment |
| 2018 | Meri Baji | Sundus | ARY Digital |
| 2018 | Aatish | Sameer's mother | Hum TV |
| 2018 | Khalish | Mukhtar Begum | Geo Entertainment |
| 2019 | Mere Humdam | Zaidi's mother | Hum TV |
| 2020 | Gustakh | Jalil's mother | Express Entertainment |
Telefilm
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Mutthi Bhar Mitti | Amma |
| 2012 | Rangrez Mere | Dadu |
| 2013 | Ooper Gori Ka Makaan | Adeel's mother |
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Lala Begum | Meher's mother |
References
- ^ Mere Humdam Episode #05 Promo HUM TV Drama. Hum TV. YouTube. 19 February 2019.
- "Faysal Qureshi-starrer Khalish continues to impress viewers". The News International. 1 December 2020.
- "Of new beginnings". The News International. 4 December 2020.
- "KARACHI: A shot in the arm for Karachi theatre". Dawn News. 15 December 2020.
- "Faysal Qureshi steals the show in Khalish". The News International. 6 December 2020.
- "'Mrs Azra Syeds Pakistani Cooking". The Nation. 11 December 2020.
- "KARACHI: Women urged to work for rights". Dawn News. 16 December 2020.
- "How did Jahan Ara join showbiz industry?". Ary News. 17 December 2020.
- "Meet veteran actress Jahan Ara in 'Hamaray Mehman'". Ary News. 18 December 2020.
- "Bushra Ansari's greatest strength is her versatility". Images.Dawn. 3 December 2020.
- "Canadian HC terms women active, positive agents of change". The Nation. 20 December 2020.
- "Geo glimpses". The News International. 8 December 2020.
- "ٹی وی ڈراموں کی چند مقبول مائیں". Daily Jang News. 20 June 2022.
- "Women's share in struggle for Pakistan". The Nation. 13 December 2020.
- "Actor Jahan Ara under fire for glorifying hunting". Daily Times. 2 December 2020.
- "TV Actor Jahan Ara comes under fire for hunting stories". Pakistan Today. 5 December 2020.
- "Khalish concludes after a riveting run". The News International. 10 December 2020.
- "Hamare Mehman 29th July 2018". Ary News. 19 December 2020. Archived from the original on 5 August 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
- "Jahan Ara faces backlash for her hunting stories". The Nation. 12 December 2020.
- "Veteran actor Jahan Ara gets backlash for tiger hunting stories in interview". Images.Dawn. 9 December 2020.
- "Mega series 'Khalish' to air on Geo TV from today". The News International. 7 December 2020.
- "Humayun Saeed and Marina Khan return in 'Lala Begum'". Dawn News. 14 December 2020.
External links
- Jahanara Hai at IMDb