Shagufta Ejaz (Urdu: شگفتہ اعجاز),born 5 May 1971, is a Pakistani actress, working in the Urdu television and film industry. She was born in Kunjah, a small town in District Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan. She appeared in PTV Home's classic serials in 1990's.She is considered among the finest actors of Pakistan. She also appeared in few Punjabi films.[2][1][3][4]
Shagufta Ejaz شگفتہ اعجاز | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 May 1971 (1971-05-05) (age 51)[1] Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1985–present |
Ejaz started her career in showbiz industry in late 1980s, debut with Jangloos in 1989.[4] She has been working with the PTV for a long time.[5] Currently she is being seen at different TV channels in different drama serials.[6] She won the 'Best Supporting Actress' for her role in Mere Qatil Mere Dildar at the Hum Awards. In 2013, she found the beauty salon, Envy by Shagufta Ejaz in Karachi.[7]
Shagufta Ejaz is married to Yahya Siddiqi and has four daughters named as Anya Ali Siddiqui, Eman Ali Siddiqui, Haya Ali Siddiqui and Nabiha Ali Siddiqui.[8]
| Year | Title | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Chan Varyam | Punjabi | |
| 1991 | Kalay Chor | Sher Jang's sister | Urdu |
| 1986 | Malanga | Banoo | Punjabi |
| 1983 | Des Pardes | Punjabi | |
| 1986 | Qaidi | Punjabi | |
| 1984 | Sajawal Daku | Punjabi |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Jangloos | Jamila | |
| 1990 | Wafa Girah | ||
| 1990 | Aanch | ||
| 1991 | Parchayan | ||
| 1991 | Jeena Toh Yahi Hai | ||
| Haqeeqat | |||
| Qissa Chaar Darvesh | |||
| Main Mummy Aur Woh | |||
| Hometown Memories | |||
| 1994 | Angar Wadi | Usha | |
| 1995 | Kati Patang | ||
| 1996 | Pyari Shammo | ||
| Dil Se Dil Tak | |||
| 1999 | Gharib e shehr | ||
| 2000 | Aansoo | Sadia | |
| 2001 | The Castle: Aik Umeed | ||
| 2001 | Hawa Pe Raqs | ||
| 2001 | Khala Kulsum Ka Kumba | ||
| 2004-2005 | Hum Se Juda Na Hona | ||
| 2005 | Baiti | ||
| 2006 | Makan | ||
| 2006 | Thora Saath Chahiye | ||
| 2009 | Veena | ||
| 2010 | Bulbulay | Hajra Aapa | |
| 2011 | Zindagi Dhoop Tum Ghana Saya | Rizwana | |
| 2011 | Roag | ||
| 2011 | Dugdugi | Shagufta | |
| 2011 | Mera Naseeb | ||
| 2011–2012 | Aye Dasht e Junoon | ||
| 2011–2012 | Meray Qatil Meray Dildar | Durdana Phupho | |
| 2012 | Sasural Ke Rang Anokhay | ||
| 2014–2015 | Darbadar Tere Liye | Aapa/Begum | |
| 2015 | Sartaj Mera Tu Raj Mera | ||
| 2017 | Hari Hari Churiyan | Surraya; Aiman's mother | [9] |
| 2017 | Zindaan | Meher Bano | |
| 2017 | Bewaqoofian | ||
| 2018 | Silsilay | Tanzila | [10] |
| 2018 | Mere Bewafa | Safia | [11] |
| 2018–2019 | Khafa Khafa Zindagi | Sara's mother | |
| 2018–Present | Jalebi | Haris's mother | |
| 2018–2020 | Ghar Jamai | Warda's mother | |
| 2019 | Yaariyan | Zeenat | [12] |
| 2019 | Rishtay Bikte Hain | Farhat | |
| 2019 | Mujhay Beta Chahiye | Shareefan | |
| 2021 | Bebasi | Ishrat Jahan | |
| Ek Jhoota Lafz Mohabbat | |||
| 2022 | Chaudhry and Sons | Dr. Salma | [13] |
| 2022 | Mushkil | Faraz’s Mother | [14] |
| Year | Title | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Mere Qatil Mere Dildar | Hum Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won |