Rubina Ashraf is a Pakistani actress, director and producer.[1][2] Rubina appeared in PTV classic dramas such as Kasak, Hazaroon Rastay, Sirriyan, Tapish and Badaltey Mausam.[3] She also appeared in dramas including Khuda Aur Muhabbat Season 3, Uraan, Gul-e-Rana and Do Bol.[4]
Rubina Ashraf | |
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| Born | (1960-11-09) 9 November 1960 (age 61) Lahore, Pakistan |
| Other names | Robina Ashraf |
| Education | University of Lahore |
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| Years active | 1980 - present |
| Spouse(s) | Tariq Mirza (husband) |
| Children | Minna Tariq (daughter) |
Rubina was born in November 9 on 1960 in Lahore, Pakistan. She completed her studies from University of Lahore and she graduated with a degree in graphic designing.[5]
Rubina started her acting career in 1980 when she was visiting PTV Lahore Centre with her friends and there actress Sahira Kazmi cast her in a drama. Then she worked in multiple dramas including Pas-e-Aaina, Tapish, Badaltey Mausam, Kasak and Sirriyan on PTV.[5]
Rubina directing many dramas including Vaani which received good reviews in 2008 and directed dramas Surkh Chandni, Ek Adh Hafta, Tarazoo and Tere Siwa.[6] Then Rubina diracted drama Shikwa in 2014.[1] In 2020 Rubina directed drama Ruswai which became a hit drama.[7][8]
Rubina married Tariq Mirza and has two children a son and actress Minna Tariq is her daughter.[9][10] She was diagnosed with COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan and went into quarantine then she recoverd.[11]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Hazaroon Rastay | Mishal Qadir | PTV |
| 1988 | Sirriyan | Shehnaz | PTV |
| 1989 | Junoon | Baaima | PTV |
| 1989 | Tapish | Sara | PTV |
| 1992 | Kasak | Sabreena | PTV |
| 1992 | Pas-e-Aaina | Madame Sahiba | PTV[6] |
| 1992 | Badaltey Mausam | Imrana | PTV |
| 1994 | She Jee | Hareem Ahmed | NTM |
| 1997 | Sawan Roop | Farah | PTV |
| 1998 | Drama Hee Drama | Shiza | PTV |
| 2002 | Tere Siwa | Saima | PTV |
| 2005 | Aik Aadh Hafta | Khalida | PTV |
| 2008 | Faiz Manzil ke Rozadar | Bano | PTV |
| 2008 | Mujhe Apna Bana Lo | Priya's mother | Hum TV |
| 2009 | Abhi Door Hai Kinara | Arslan's mother | PTV[6] |
| 2009 | Band Khirkyon Kay Peechay (season 1) | Shafaq | |
| 2009 | Ishq Ki Inteha | Bakhtawar's mmother | |
| 2009 | Tanveer Fatima (B.A) | Sidra | |
| 2010 | Yariyan | Babar's mother | |
| 2010 | Tumhe Kuch Yaad Hai Jaana | Mahnoor's mother | |
| 2010 | Morr Uss Gali Ka | Maryam | |
| 2011 | Mera Naseeb | Shazia's mother | [6] |
| 2011 | Akhri Barish | Saira | [6] |
| 2011 | Band Khirkyon Kay Peechay (season 2) | Shafaq | |
| 2011 | Mujhay Roothnay Na Daina | Nafeesa | |
| 2011 | Aurat Ka Ghar Kona | Iffat Aara | |
| 2012 | Behkawa | Maya's mother | |
| 2012 | Maseeha | Abish's mother | |
| 2012 | Talafi | Surayya | |
| 2012 | Raju Rocket | Sameen's mother | |
| 2012 | Hisar E Ishq | Begm Sahiba | |
| 2013 | Parchaiyan | Saliha | ARY Digital |
| 2013 | Matam | Ayla | |
| 2013 | Halki Si Khalish | Rania's mother | |
| 2014 | Kissey Apna Kahein | Zainab | |
| 2014 | Dil Nahi Manta | Shahana | |
| 2015 | Kitna Satatay Ho | Rabia's mother | |
| 2015 | Gul-e-Rana | Muniraa | |
| 2016 | Hatheli | Naheed | |
| 2016 | Manjdhaar | Saleema | |
| 2016 | Dil Haari | Muqaddas's mother | |
| 2017 | Be Inteha | Khadija | Urdu 1 |
| 2017 | Main Maa Nahi Banna Chahti | Jibran's mother | |
| 2018 | Ustani Jee | Kiran's mother | Hum TV |
| 2018 | Lamhay | Rukshana's mother | A-Plus |
| 2018 | Ru Baru Ishq Tha | Riffat Ara | |
| 2019 | Do Bol | Qudsia | |
| 2019 | Choti Choti Batain - Roop | Faryal | |
| 2019 | Rishtay Biktay Hain | Khalida | |
| 2020 | Uraan | Baaji | |
| 2020 | Makafaat Season 2 | Asif's aunt | Geo Entertainment |
| 2021 | Khuda Aur Muhabbat Season 3 | Bari Sarkar | [4] |
| 2022 | Dil Zaar Zaar | Tani | [12] |
| 2022 | Angna | Sania | [13] |
| 2022 | Aik Sitam Aur | Naeema | [14] |
| 2022 | Zakham | Saleha | Geo Entertainment |
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Aban Zafar | Aban's mother |
| 2012 | Saima Alone | Saima |
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Masoom | Sultana |
| 2007 | Women's Freedom | Masi |
| 2011 | Main Tum Aur Imran Hashmi | Chanda's mother |
| 2016 | Lahore Se Aagey | Nusrat |
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Director Satellite | Nominated | Vanee | |
| 2015 | 14th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Director | Nominated | Shikwa | [16] |