Shamim Ara
Shamim Ara | |
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| شمیم آرا | |
| Born | Putli Bai 22 March 1938 |
| Died | 5 August 2016 (aged 78) |
| Other names | The Tragic Beauty |
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| Years active | 1956 – 2010 |
| Spouses |
Dabeer-ul-Hasan (before 2016) |
| Children | Salman Majid Carim (son) |
Shamim Ara (شمیم آرا, 22 March 1938 – 5 August 2016) was a Pakistani film actress, director, and producer. She was known as The Tragic Beauty because of the tragic heroine roles she often portrayed in films. She was one of the most popular actresses of her time and was one of the most successful actresses of the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. She is regarded as one of the most influential actresses of all time in Pakistani cinema.