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Deeba

Acting Born Aug 1, 1947 38 credits

Biography

Deeba Begum was an iconic Pakistani film actress who dominated cinema during the 1960s and 1970s. She earned the nickname "Pakistani Mona Lisa" for her distinctive screen presence and significant contributions to Pakistani cinema during this era. Her full name was Deeba Begum, and she became one of the most recognizable faces in Pakistani film during her active years in the industry. She was particularly prominent in Lahore's film industry, where she established herself as a leading actress. Her work during this period helped shape the golden age of Pakistani cinema, though specific film titles, career dates, and personal biographical details beyond her professional prominence remain unspecified.

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Known for

Film

Shama

1974
Film

Ek Raat

1972
Film

The Living Corpse

as Shabnam

Frequent co-stars

Yasmeen Shaukat 1 shared title
Habibur Rehman 1 shared title
Asad Bukhari 1 shared title
Allauddin 1 shared title
Nasreen 1 shared title
Sheela 1 shared title
Cham Cham 1 shared title
Baby Najmi 1 shared title
Rehan 1 shared title
Nazar 1 shared title

Career timeline

Channa Sachi Muchi
Zill-e-Shah
Mother of Desert
Moorat
Boota from Toba Tek SinghBilli
Choorian (Bangles)
Deewane Tere Pyar Ke
Hawain
SargamJeeva
International Luterey
Khuda Gawah
Qurbani
Nahi Abhi Nahi
Amber
Koshish
HaqeeqatShama
Ek RaatAao Pyar Karen
Aansoo (Tears)
AnjumanAfsana
BuzdilIsharaIshara · Playback Singer
PakeezaSangdilBehan Bhai
SajdaDorahaZinda Laash (The Living Corpse)
Aina
ChingariKhamosh RahoMadman
Jab Say Dekha Hay Tumhen

Full filmography

  • Channa Sachi Muchi (2010)
  • Zill-e-Shah (2008) as Shah Bano
  • Mother of Desert (2005) as Shabbir's Mother
  • Moorat (2004) as Sughra
  • Boota from Toba Tek Singh (2000)
  • Billi (2000)
  • Choorian (Bangles) (1998)
  • Deewane Tere Pyar Ke (1997) as Nomi's Mother
  • Hawain (1996)
  • Sargam (1995)
  • Jeeva (1995)
  • International Luterey (1994)
  • Khuda Gawah (1993)
  • Qurbani (1981)
  • Nahi Abhi Nahi (1980)
  • Amber (1978) as Guest Appearance
  • Koshish (1976)
  • Haqeeqat (1974)
  • Shama (1974)
  • Ek Raat (1972)
  • Aao Pyar Karen (1972)
  • Aansoo (Tears) (1971)
  • Anjuman (1970) as Pinky
  • Afsana (1970) as Naheed
  • Buzdil (1969)
  • Ishara (1969) as Aaliya
  • Ishara (1969) Playback Singer
  • Pakeeza (1968)
  • Sangdil (1968)
  • Behan Bhai (1968)
  • Sajda (1967)
  • Doraha (1967)
  • Zinda Laash (The Living Corpse) (1967) as Shabnam
  • Aina (1966)
  • Chingari (1964)
  • Khamosh Raho (1964)
  • Madman (1964)
  • Jab Say Dekha Hay Tumhen (1963)