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Actress Sultana Zafar has passed away

Zarbab Ayesha Malik.

Published

3 years ago

July 18, 2021

Legendary actress Sultana Zafar passes away. Veteran actor Sultana Zafar passes away at the age of 66. Sultana was best known for her roles in ‘Tanhaiyan’, ‘Uroosa’ and ‘Akhri Chattan’, among other dramas. She was based in and died in Dallas, Texas, and ran a boutique in the United States called Armel Studios.

Many people expressed grief over her death on social media and are sharing throwback photos and videos to honor her. It is reported that she suffered a stroke.

On the other hand, the death of Sultana Zafar was confirmed by the Pakistan National Council of Arts. A post was shared on Facebook and Twitter. PNCA says another gem is lost. PNCA says “Another gem lost. Veteran actress Sultana Zafar passed away in the USA. She is a big name in the Pakistani drama industry. Sultana Zafar is known for her drama serial Tanhaiyan Akhri, Chattan. May her soul rest in peace. Many fans paid their respects to the late actress on social media. News of her passing shocked fans. She left her fans heartbroken.

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Death anniversary of singer Masood Rana observed

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1 month ago

October 4, 2024

EDITOR

The 29th death anniversary of famous playback singer Masood Rana was observed on Friday.

He was born in Mirpur Khas, Sindh.

Masood Rana started his singing career from Radio Pakistan Hyderabad in 1955.

He began singing for films in 1962.

Masood Rana remained one of the top male singers in Urdu and Punjabi films for more than three decades.

He died in Lahore on this day in 1995.

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Death anniversary of Naseem Begum being observed today

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2 months ago

September 29, 2024

EDITOR

The 53rd death anniversary of renowned Pakistani singer Naseem Begum is being observed today.

Born in 1936 in Amritsar, Naseem Begum sang hundreds of Punjabi and Urdu songs for films. Her melodious voice won her a huge fan following in the country.

During the 1965 war against India, Naseem Begum, was one of those singers who lent their voices to patriotic songs. her song ”Aye Raah-e-Haq k shaheedo” boosted the morale of the armed forces and the nation.

She passed away on this date in 1971.

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Death anniversary of Ashfaq Ahmad being observed today

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2 months ago

September 7, 2024

Culture Editor

Twentieth death anniversary of eminent writer, playwright and broadcaster Ashfaq Ahmad is being observed today.

Ashfaq Ahmad wrote dozens of TV dramas and hosted famous programmes of Radio Pakistan “Talqeen Shah” which was broadcast by Radio Pakistan for about 35 years.

His famous PTV plays were “Munchaley ka Soda” “Aik Muhobaat Sao Afsaney” “Tota Kahani” “Hairat Kada” and “Afsaney”.

On television, Ahmad penned the script of several plays that went on to become popular with audiences including, Uchhay Burj Lahore De, Tali Thallay, and Tota Kahani. He also made a feature film called Dhop aur Saya in the 60’s.

Ahmed married Banu Qudsia, who was also a well-known author and literary personality.

He received both the Presidential Pride of Performance award and Sitar-e-Imtiaz.

Ashfaq Ahmad died on this day in 2004 in Lahore.