Pakistani actress
Afshan Qureshi |
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Born | Shaista Qureshi (1959-11-19) 19 November 1959 (age 64)
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Education | University of Karachi |
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Occupation | Actress |
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Years active | 1969 – present |
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Spouse | Abid Qureshi (husband) |
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Children | Faysal Qureshi (son) |
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Relatives | Saima Qureshi (niece) Sana Qureshi (daughter-in-law) Riffat Qureshi (cousin) Rozina (cousin) |
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Afshan Qureshi is a Pakistani actress.[1] She is known for roles in dramas Baba Jani, Barfi Laddu, Malika-e-Aliya and Log Kya Kahenge.[2][3]
Early life
Afshan was born on 19 November in 1959 in Karachi, Pakistan.[4] She completed her studies from University of Karachi.[5]
Career
She made her debut as a child actress in 1969 and appeared in movies of Punjabi, Urdu and Pashto.[6] She was noted for her roles in dramas Mere Hamrahi, Rang Laaga, Kalmoohi and Dil, Diya, Dehleez.[7][8] She also appeared in dramas Mar Jain Bhi To Kya, Baba Jani, Barfi Laddu, Malika-e-Aliya, Umeed, Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan, Umm-e-Kulsoom, and Akhri Barish.[9][10][11] Since then she appeared in dramas Ghisi Piti Mohabbat, Log Kya Kahenge, Qayamat and Berukhi.[12][13][14][15]
Personal life
Afshan was married to actor Abid Qureshi, who died.[16] Afshan's son Faysal Qureshi is a host, producer, director and actor.[17]
Filmography
Television
Telefilm
Film
Awards and recognition
Year |
Award |
Category |
Result |
Presented by |
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2023 |
8th Icon of the Nation Awards |
Best Icon Actress |
Won |
Icon Nation Awards Committee |
[21]
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References
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