Biography
Sabiha Khanum (Urdu: صبیحہ خانم; born Mukhtar Begum; 16 October 1935 – 13 June 2020), was a Pakistani film actress. She is also known as the "First Lady of Pakistani Cinema", and is often recognized for her role in Pakistani cinema during the 1950s and 1960s. The recipient of the Pride of Performance and Nigar Awards, she debuted in Lollywood films with Beli (1950), and also appeared in television dramas.
Some of her notable films include Do Ansoo (1950), Sassi (1954), Gumnaam'' (1954), Dulla Bhatti (1956), Sarfarosh (1956), Mukhra (1958), and Devar Bhabhi (1967).
She appeared mostly in Santosh Kumar's films playing protagonist roles opposite to her throughout the career. Sabiha and Santosh are sometimes known for the on-screen chemistry they shared and built following the 1950s and 60s films, in particular after they worked in Qatil (1955) film.
Filmography
all 26
Movies 25
TV Shows 1
Dasht (1993)
Hathiar (1979)
Anari (1975)
Anjuman (1970)
Devar Bhabi (1967)
Tasvir (1966)
Kaneez (1965)
Madman (1964)
Mauseeqar (1962)
Ayaz (1960)
Darbar (1958)
Seven Lacs (1957)
Sardar (1957)
Murad (1957)
Do Ansoo (1957)
Close to Each Other (1957)
Anokhi (1956)
Sassi (1954)
Gumnam (1954)
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1935-10-16
Deathday2020-06-13 (84 years old)
Birth PlaceGujrat, Pakistan
ReligionIslam
CitizenshipsBritish Raj, Pakistan
AwardsNigar Awards
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