Zeba Shehanz is a Pakistani actress, comedian, host and voice actress. She is known for her roles in dramas Umrao Jan Ada, Bandish, Aurat Ka Ghar Konsa, Baityaan and Mera Yaar Miladay.[5] She also voiced Parrot in 3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam.[6]
Zeba Shehnaz | |
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Born | (1952-11-24) 24 November 1952 (age 69) Lahore, Pakistan |
Education | University of Lahore |
Occupation | Actress, comedian, host, voice actress |
Years active | 1963 – present |
Children | 1 |
Relatives | Mohammed Shah Subhani (nephew)[1] |
Awards | Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Medal of Excellence) Award by the President of Pakistan in 2021[2][3][4] |
Zeba was born in 1952 on 24th November in Lahore, Pakistan. She completed her studies from University of Lahore.[7] She did theater and did stages plays. She and Moin Akhter did many comedy shows together.
She made her debut as a child actress on PTV in 1960s.[8] She was best known for portraying 108 characters in Fifty Fifty along with Moin Akhter.[9] She also appeared in dramas Baityaan, Umrao Jan Ada and Mera Yaar Miladay.[10] She also appeared in movie Munda Bigra Jaey in 1995.[3] She did theater for 12 years and she also voiced Parrot in 3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam.[11] For her contributions towards the television industry, she was honored by the Government of Pakistan with Tamgha-e-Imtiaz in 2021.[4][3][2]
Zeba is married and has one child.[12] She was the aunt of Mohammed Shah Subhani who passed away in 2019.[1]
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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1978 | Fifty Fifty[13] | Herself | PTV |
1979 | Bandish | Mrs. Disuza | PTV |
1982 | Jaidi | Bibi | PTV |
1983 | Silver Jubilee | Begum Pachida | PTV |
1985 | Kese Kese Khwab | Najma | PTV |
1986 | Gharama | Shela | PTV |
2003 | Umrao Jan Ada | Ami Jan | Geo Entertainment |
2009 | Ghar Beetiyan | Khala | PTV |
2009 | Thori Si Khushiyaan | Amma Ji | Hum TV |
2009 | Baityaan | Dadu | Hum TV |
2011 | Aurat Ka Ghar Konsa | Chanda Khala | PTV Home |
2012 | Baji | Shakeela | PTV |
2014 | Mazaaq Raat | Herself | Dunya News |
2014 | Bashar Momin | Bashar's Tai | Geo Entertainment |
2015 | Khatoon Manzil | Shireen | ARY Digital |
2015 | Googly Mohalla | Pari Gul | PTV |
2016 | Mohay Piya Rang Laaga | Salma | ARY Digital |
2016 | Mera Yaar Miladay | Salma | ARY Digital |
2022 | Susralies | Farkhanda | TV One |
Year | Title | Role |
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1987 | Ek Din Ka Baadshah | Shabbo |
2015 | Kya Yeh Hi Pyar Hai | Fasi's mother |
2016 | Mushtari | Mushtari Bi |
2016 | Aashiq Colony | Shabban |
2018 | Rok Sako To Rok Lo | Batool |
2021 | Mera Ishrat Meri Marzi | Shagufta's mother |
2022 | Siwaiyaan | Ahsan's grandmother |
Year | Title | Role |
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1995 | Munda Bigra Jaey | Sabina |
2016 | 3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam | role as a Parrot[14][6] |
Nigar Award for Best Supporting Actress (for Urdu films) | |
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