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Tani Begum

Tani Begum

Pakistani actress

Khursheed Begum, also known as Tani Begum is a Pakistani actress and singer.[1] She acted in both Urdu and Punjabi films and is known for her roles in films Sangdil (1968), Dard (1969), Heer Ranjha (1970), Insaf Aur Qanoon (1971), Sheran De Puttar Sher (1981) and Ek Din Bahu Ka (1982).[2]

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Early life

Tani was born in Lahore, British India and she completed her education from University of Lahore.[3]

Career

Tani Begum made her debut an actress in 1965 in Punjabi film Malangi which was a super hit film at the box office. She appeared in films Genterman, Dulla Haidri, Yamla Jatt, Saza, Mehram Dil Da, Anjan, Anwara and Taxi Driver.[4] Then she changed her name to Tani Begum and later she appeared in films Dil Ek Aain, Mann Ki Jeet, Raju, Wichhria Sathi, Baharon Ki Manzil, 2 Badan, Pyar Hi Pyar and Dunya Gol Hay.[5] Since then she appeared in films Daaman, Lajawab, Anokha Daaj, Toofan Tay Chattan, Yeh Zamana Aur Hay, 2 Dil and Noukar Tay Malik.[6]

She also used to sing songs in films and radio then she started working in dramas as well on PTV.[1] She appeared in dramas Teesra Kinara, Sona Chandi, Mirat-ul-Uroos and Neelay Hath.[7] She worked in over 150s films and several dramas.[1]

Later in late 2016 she retired and went to live with her daughter Seemi Zaidi at United States at Maryland and there she runs her boutique and jewllery shop.[1]

Personal life

Tani married five times but five of her marriages ended in divorce later she married actor Adeeb but later they divorced.[1] She has five children including two sons and three daughters.[3] Tani's two daughters Sehar and Seemi Zaidi were also actresses.[8][1]

Filmography

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References

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    "تانی". Pakistan Film Magazine. 15 February 2023.
  2. [2]
    "Sheran De Puttar Sher". Pakistan Film Magazine. 4 June 2023.
  3. [3]
    "تانی بیگم ایک معروف اداکارہ اور گلوکارہ ہیں". Nigar Magazine (Golden Jubilee Number): 183. 2000.
  4. [4]
    Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947–1997. Oxford University Press. p. 272. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  5. [5]
    "2 Badan". Pakistan Film Magazine. 20 August 2019.
  6. [6]
    Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947–1997. Oxford University Press. p. 279. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
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    South and Southeast Asia Video Archive Holdings - Issue 5. University of Wisconsin--Madison. p. 75.
  8. [8]
    The Herald - Volume 24, Issues 1-3. Pakistan Herald Publications. p. 190.
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    Accessions List, South Asia - Volume 9, Issues 8-12. Library of Congress Office, New Delhi. p. 1011.
  10. [10]
    Accessions List, South Asia - Volume 11, Issues 7-9. Library of Congress Office, New Delhi. p. 873.
  11. [11]
    "Malangi". Pakistan Film Magazine. 23 January 2022.
  12. [12]
    "Tani Begum - Films". Pakistan Film Magazine. 4 September 2023.
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    "Kon Kisi Ka". Pakistan Film Magazine. 23 March 2018.
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    "Badnaam". Pakistan Film Magazine. 23 May 2022.
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    "Insaniyat". Pakistan Film Magazine. 4 October 2019.
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    "Sangdil". Pakistan Film Magazine. 20 June 2021.
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    "Taxi Driver". Pakistan Film Magazine. 20 November 2019.
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    "Heer Ranjha". Pakistan Film Magazine. 10 August 2019.
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    "Insaf Aur Qanoon". Pakistan Film Magazine. 15 November 2017.
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    "Japani Guddi". Pakistan Film Magazine. 18 March 2017.
  21. [21]
    "Dil Ek Aaina". Pakistan Film Magazine. 6 May 2020.
  22. [22]
    "Phool Meray Gulshan Ka". Pakistan Film Magazine. 20 December 2021.
  23. [23]
    "Intekhab". Pakistan Film Magazine. 20 April 2019.
  24. [24]
    "Ek Din Bahu Ka". Pakistan Film Magazine. 22 January 2023.
  25. [25]
    Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947–1997. Oxford University Press. p. 303. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
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