Talat Siddiqui
Talat Siddiqui | |
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Born | Adeeba Nazeer 18 February 1939 |
Died | 9 May 2021 | (aged 82)
Education | Shimla School |
Occupations |
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Years active | 1956 – 2010 |
Spouse |
Bashir Ahmed Siddiqui
(m. 1954; died 1970) |
Children | Nahid Siddiqui (daughter) Arifa Siddiqui (daughter) |
Parent | Nazir Ahmad (father) |
Relatives | Rehana Siddiqui (sister) Fariha Pervez (niece) |
Adeeba Nazeer, also known as Talat Siddiqui was a Pakistani actress and singer.[1] She acted in both Urdu and Punjabi films and is known for her roles in films Ishq-e-Habib (1965), Kon Kisi Ka (1966), Lori (1966), Yaar Maar (1967), Chacha Ji (1967), Behan Bhai (1968), Ladla (1969), Andaleeb (1969), Umrao Jan Ada (1972), Baghi Tay Farangi (1976).[2]
Early life
Adeeba Nazeer was born in 1939 at Shimla, British India.[3] Talat was the eldest among her siblings. She completed her studies (FA) in her hometown. Talat's father named Nazir Ahmad was a government servant. [3]
Career
She along with her husband, migrated to Pakistan and started living in Karachi. After a short while her husband got imprisoned in a court case.[3] To take care of her child (Nahid Siddiqui) and run the household, she auditioned at Radio Pakistan. After some time, she became known as Talat Siddiqui.[3] She did playback singing in some films and later she acted in films Ishq-e-Habib, Tasvir, Aarzoo, Dard-e-Dil and Phir Subah Ho Gi.[4] She also appeared in films Doraha, Main Woh Nahin, Jani Dushman, Mera Veer, Ik Si Maa and Panchhi Tay Pardesi.[5] Talat also worked in many dramas on PTV including Dehleez, Kahan Hai Manzil, Zarb Gulab, Hisaar, Waris and Dhund Kay Uss Par.[6]
Personal life
Her father was a chronic asthma patient and being unable to take her responsibilities anymore, got her married to Bashir Ahmed Siddiqui, at the tender age of 15.[3] She had four children including two daughters; Arifa Siddiqui (famous Pakistani actress and singer of the 80s and 90s) and Nahid Siddiqui (internationally renowned Kathak dancer). Talat's younger sister Rehana Siddiqui was also an actress. Fariha Pervez a famous Pakistani singer is her niece.[7][8]
Illness and death
She contracted a prolonged illness and was later put on a ventilator but her condition worsened from which she died on Saturday, May 9, 2021 at the age of 82. She was laid to rest in Canal View Society graveyard in Lahore.[3][9][10][11]
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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1979 | Waris | Dilawar's mother | PTV |
1981 | Kahan Hai Manzil | Ruqayya | PTV |
1981 | Dehleez | Ammi Begum | PTV |
1982 | Sona Chandi | Begum Abbas Ali | PTV |
1982 | Zard Gulab | Old lady | PTV |
1984 | Andhera Ujala | Tahir's mother | PTV |
1986 | Aik Din Raat | Naheed's mother | PTV |
1987 | Dhund Kay Uss Par | Hina's mother | PTV |
1989 | Hisaar | Rasheeda | PTV |
1989 | Fehmida Ki Kahani Ustani Rahat Ki Zubani | Bari Ammi | PTV |
1989 | Neelay Hath | Sakeena's mother | PTV |
1993 | Yes Sir, No Sir | Herself | PTV |
1994 | Aik Din - Saboot | Ali's aunt | PTV |
Film
Year | Film | Language |
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1963 | Hamen Bhi Jeenay Do | Urdu |
1964 | Mehkhana | Urdu |
1964 | Heera Aur Pathar | Urdu |
1964 | Chhoti Behan | Urdu |
1965 | Ishq-e-Habib | Urdu |
1965 | Aarzoo | Urdu[12] |
1966 | Tasvir | Urdu |
1966 | Moajza | Urdu |
1966 | Kon Kisi Ka | Urdu |
1966 | Lori | Urdu |
1966 | Dard-e-Dil | Urdu[13] |
1967 | Yaar Maar | Punjabi |
1967 | Main Woh Nahin | Urdu |
1967 | Meray Laal | Urdu |
1967 | Chacha Ji | Punjabi |
1967 | Hukumat | Urdu |
1967 | Doraha | Urdu |
1967 | Phir Subah Ho Gi | Urdu |
1967 | Mera Veer | Punjabi |
1967 | Maa Baap | Urdu |
1967 | Jani Dushman | Punjabi |
1967 | Hamdam | Urdu |
1968 | Behan Bhai | Urdu |
1968 | Ik Si Maa | Punjabi |
1968 | Commander | Urdu |
1968 | Beti Beta | Urdu |
1968 | Chann 14vin Da | Punjabi |
1969 | Shaheed Teetu Mir | Urdu |
1969 | Pyar Da Palla | Punjabi |
1969 | Panchhi Tay Pardesi | Punjabi |
1969 | Piya Millan Ki Aas | Urdu |
1969 | Ghar Damaad | Urdu |
1969 | Aneela | Urdu |
1969 | Ladla | Urdu |
1969 | Andaleeb | Urdu |
1969 | Naaz | Urdu |
1969 | Geo Dhola | Punjabi |
1971 | Jatt Da Qoul | Punjabi |
1971 | Sohna Puttar | Punjabi |
1972 | Eid Da Chann | Punjabi |
1972 | Insan Ik Tamasha | Punjabi |
1972 | Umrao Jan Ada | Urdu |
1973 | Aan | Punjabi |
1973 | Aar Par | Urdu |
1973 | Khoon Da Badla Khoon | Punjabi |
1973 | Jithay Wagdi A Ravi | Punjabi |
1973 | Professor | Urdu |
1974 | Tiger Gang | Urdu |
1974 | Sohna Daku | Punjabi |
1975 | Heera Phumman | Punjabi |
1975 | Dil Nasheen | Urdu |
1975 | Palki | Urdu |
1975 | Sar-e-Aam | Punjabi |
1975 | Gunahgar | Punjabi |
1976 | Baghi Tay Farangi | Punjabi |
1976 | Akh Lari Bado Badi | Punjabi |
1976 | Dharkan | Urdu |
1978 | Ek Chehra 2 Roop | Urdu |
1978 | Aadmi | Urdu |
1978 | Sharmili | Urdu |
1979 | Qatil Tay Farishta | Punjabi |
1981 | Amanat | Punjabi |
1982 | Haidar Sultan | Punjabi |
1982 | Sangdil | Urdu |
1983 | Aakhri Muqabila | Punjabi |
1984 | Dulla Bhatti | Punjabi |
1984 | Kalia | Punjabi |
1984 | Dil Maa Da | Punjabi |
1985 | Nikah | Punjabi |
1985 | Qismat | Punjabi |
1985 | Naraz | Urdu |
1986 | Riksha Driver | Punjabi |
1987 | Son of Ann Daata | Urdu |
1987 | Teri Banhon Mein | Urdu |
1989 | Aakhri Qatal | Punjabi |
References
- ^ "ماضی کی مقبول اداکارہ طلعت صدیقی انتقال کرگئیں". Dawn News. November 27, 2021.
- ^ "عارفہ صدیقی کی والدہ سینئر اداکارہ طلعت صدیقی کا انتقال". Dunya News. December 19, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f "Popular yesteryear actor Talat Siddiqui is no more". Dawn News. May 10, 2021.
- ^ "سینئر اداکارہ طلعت صدیقی انتقال کرگئیں". Jang News. March 27, 2022.
- ^ "فنکار گھرانے کی مقبول اداکار بہنیں". Jang News. October 16, 2022.
- ^ "سال 2021 میں انتقال کرنے والی مشہور شخصیات!!!". Dunya News. September 19, 2022.
- ^ "معروف اداکارہ طلعت صدیقی انتقال کر گئیں". ARY News. September 13, 2021.
- ^ "Popular yesteryear actor Talat Siddiqui is no more". Images Dawn. January 2, 2022.
- ^ "Veteran film star Talat Siddiqui dies at age 82". The News International. May 9, 2021.
- ^ "Veteran actress Talat Siddiqui passes away". The Express Tribune. May 10, 2021.
- ^ "Pakistani actor Talat Siddiqui passes away at 82". Geo News. May 10, 2022.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 255. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 257. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
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