Sahira Kazmi
Sahira Kazmi | |
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| Born | Sahira Ansari 8 April 1950 |
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| Years active | 1970–2005 |
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| Children | Ali Kazmi (son) Nida Kazmi (daughter) |
| Parent(s) | Sunder Shyam (father) Mumtaz Qureshi (mother) |
| Relatives | Zeb Qureshi (aunt) Shakir Ansari (brother) |
| Awards | Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan (2012) |
Sahira Kazmi (born 8 April 1950) is a retired Pakistani actress, producer and director. She is best known for her role in the country's first-ever colour series Parchaiyan (1976) and for producing the cult-classic blockbuster series Dhoop Kinare (1987) and the acclaimed drama Nijaat (1993). She along with Uzma Gillani, Roohi Bano, Tahira Naqvi and Khalida Riyasat dominated the television screens of Pakistan during 1970s and 1980s.