Andaleeb | |
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| Born | Andaleeb Begum (1943-10-03)3 October 1943 |
| Died | 16 August 2016(2016-08-16) (aged 72) Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Other names | Andleeb |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1963 – 2006 |
| Children | 3 |
Andaleeb, also known as Andleeb (Urdu: عندلیب) was a Pakistani actress and model.[1] She worked in both Urdu and Punjabi films and is known for her roles in films including Suhag, Mera Saaya, Mohabbat, Zindagi Ek Safar Hay, Sadhu Aur Sheitan, Badal Aur Bijli, Gharana, Usay Dekha Usay Chaha, Shehar Aur Saye, Ghunghat and Yeh Zamana Aur Hay.[2][3]
Early life
Andaleeb was born in 1943 in Calcutta during British India and her parents lived in Calcutta. Her mother was from Calcutta, and her father was from Iran. After Partition, her parents migrated from India to Pakistan and settled in Karachi.[4]
At school she joined drama stage and tableau presentations.[5] She completed her matriculation from Karachi College later she got a job as an air hostess in PIA and she worked as an air hostess in PIA for five years.[4] Then she was spotted by a PTV director and she was offered a advertisement which she accepted and she did a commercial for Rexona soap then she left PIA and begin to work in dramas.[4]
Career
She started her acting from PTV Karachi Centre and made her debut in drama Khuda Ki Basti. The drama was written by Shaukat Siddiqui based on his novel and she portrayed the role of Mrs. Kamal but the serial turned out to be a super-hit and won many laurels and accolades.[6]
In 1969, Mohsin Shirazi was making a skit show called Gar Too Bura Na Maney. He noted Andaleeb in a commercial and her expressions seemed to stand out so he cast her in the show.[5] In 1972, Parvez Malik cast Andaleeb in his film Suhag and Andaleeb had the role of sister, opposite Nadeem and Rozina and immediately after this film that Andaleeb got popular as a vamp.[6]
In 1972, S. Suleman was making his film and he cast Andaleeb in a vamp role. He directed his film Mohabbat, which presented a story of a typical upper-middle `60s household.[7] Mohammad Ali and Zeba portrayed the role of husband and wife who meet and later they both get lost from each other but the pair meet again, Mohammad Ali portrayed the role of a responsible and warm hearted husband and gets involved with a poor girl. Santosh Kumar and Sabiha Khanum were also part of the cast. Andaleeb portrayed the role of fiancée and takes her marriage to Ali for granted. Nisar Bazmi composed a super hit song which was sung by Tahira Syed, titled Yeh Mehfil Jo Aaj Saji Hai, Iss Mehfil Main Hai Koi Hum Sa, Hum Sa Ho To Samne Aaey and it was picturized on Andaleeb.[8]
Later in 1973, Mohsin Shirazi had selected Andaleeb mentally for the film he was making Badal Aur Bijli along with Nadeem and Shabnam.[5] In 1995 she portrayed the role of Sakeena in drama Dukh Sukh which was written by Abdul Qadir Junejo and directed by Muhammad Saleem Tahir.[9]
Later she was noticed by film director Shahzad Rafique in a drama on PTV and was impressed by her acting skills. In 1996, she was cast by Shahzad and Syed Noor in film Ghunghat which became a super hit film at the box office and she won Nigar Award for Best Supporting Actress.[4][10]
Then she worked in films such as Ham Kisi Say Kam Nahin, Dil Valay, Fareb, Muhafiz, Qaid and Sheru Badshah.[11][12]
In 2006, she retired and went to live with her children in Karachi.[9]
Personal life
Andaleeb married her former neighbor. They have a son and daughter. She divorced him and took the custody of her two children and went to live with her parents.[9] Later she married Karim and she had one daughter, singer and actress Amna Karim.[13]
Illness and death
Andaleeb contracted tuberculosis from which she died in Karachi on August 16, 2016.[9]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Khuda Ki Basti | Mrs. Kamal | PTV[6] |
| 1969 | Gar Too Bura Na Maney | Shireen | PTV[5] |
| 1995 | Dukh Sukh | Sakeena | PTV |
Film
| Year | Film | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Soughat | Urdu |
| 1972 | Suhag | Urdu |
| 1972 | Mera Saaya | Urdu |
| 1972 | Mohabbat | Urdu[14] |
| 1972 | Zindagi Ek Safar Hay | Urdu[5] |
| 1973 | Sadhu Aur Sheitan | Urdu[15] |
| 1973 | Badal Aur Bijli | Urdu[5] |
| 1973 | Gharana | Urdu |
| 1974 | Usay Dekha Usay Chaha | Urdu[16] |
| 1974 | Shehar Aur Saye | Urdu |
| 1981 | Yeh Zamana Aur Hay | Urdu |
| 1982 | Maidan | Punjabi |
| 1982 | Aab-e-Hayyat | Urdu[17] |
| 1982 | Jahez | Punjabi |
| 1983 | Do Bheegay Badan | Urdu[18] |
| 1996 | Raju Ban Geya Gentleman | Urdu[19] |
| 1996 | Chief Sahib | Urdu[20] |
| 1996 | Ghunghat | Urdu |
| 1997 | Hum Tumhare Hain | Urdu |
| 1997 | Ham Kisi Say Kam Nahin | Urdu |
| 1997 | Dil Valay | Urdu |
| 1997 | Fareb | Urdu |
| 1998 | Muhafiz | Urdu |
| 1999 | Qaid | Urdu |
| 2005 | Sheru Badshah | Urdu |
Awards and recognition
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Nigar Award | Best Supporting Actress | Won | Ghunghat | [4] |
References
- ^ Being & Becoming, the Cinemas of Asia. University of Michigan. p. 342.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 274. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 299. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ a b c d e "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards". Desi Movies Reviews. Archived from the original on 2 July 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f "Andaleeb". Cineplot.com. Archived from the original on 17 June 2020. Retrieved 8 November 2009.
- ^ a b c "FLASHBACK: 'THE MOTHER OF ALL SERIALS'". Dawn Newspaper. August 2, 2025.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 264. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 272. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ a b c d "فلمی اداکارہ عندلیب کراچی میں انتقال کر گئیں". Nigar Magazine (Golden Jubilee Number): 165. 2016.
- ^ "Ghunghat (1996 film)". Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website. Archived from the original on 27 November 2019. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
- ^ Accessions List, South Asia - Volume 9, Issue 8. E.G. Smith for the U.S. Library of Congress Office, New Delhi. p. 646.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 344. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ "Andaleeb Pakistani Film Actress TV Interview". Youtube. January 2, 2025.
- ^ "Zeba — a look back at the legendary actress's life". Daily Times. November 20, 2010.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 274. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 277. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 305. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 306. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 345. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 255. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
External links
- Andaleeb at IMDb
