Shaheen (born 10 September 1945), known professionally as Zeba (Urdu:
زیبا،‎) , is a Pakistani actress. She is widely regarded as one
of the top stars in the 1960s and the early 1970s. She is among the 25
greatest actors of Asia (all time) according to a CNN survey (On 4
March 2010).She made her screen debut in film Chiragh jalta raha in
1962. During a career that spanned almost three decades, Zeba appeared
in numerous commercially successful as well as critically appreciated
films, many of which featured her alongside actor and husband Mohammad
Ali. She also starred in the 1966 film Arman which was produced by
actor and producer Waheed Murad, Pakistan's first Platinum Jubilee
film.In 1961, producer Noor Mohammad Khan offered her a role of
heroine in his film Zindagi but later, due to unknown reasons, film
was shelved. By then, she accepted a role in another film Shakir. Arif
was the hero, and the movie was eventually released in 1962 with a
different name Chiragh jalta raha. Other debut cast were Mohammad Ali
and Kamal Irani. Her second release of 1962, Jab say dekha hai
tumhain, opposite Darpan earned her critical success. Her next film,
Baaji was released in 1963 which was also successful.
زیبا،‎) , is a Pakistani actress. She is widely regarded as one
of the top stars in the 1960s and the early 1970s. She is among the 25
greatest actors of Asia (all time) according to a CNN survey (On 4
March 2010).She made her screen debut in film Chiragh jalta raha in
1962. During a career that spanned almost three decades, Zeba appeared
in numerous commercially successful as well as critically appreciated
films, many of which featured her alongside actor and husband Mohammad
Ali. She also starred in the 1966 film Arman which was produced by
actor and producer Waheed Murad, Pakistan's first Platinum Jubilee
film.In 1961, producer Noor Mohammad Khan offered her a role of
heroine in his film Zindagi but later, due to unknown reasons, film
was shelved. By then, she accepted a role in another film Shakir. Arif
was the hero, and the movie was eventually released in 1962 with a
different name Chiragh jalta raha. Other debut cast were Mohammad Ali
and Kamal Irani. Her second release of 1962, Jab say dekha hai
tumhain, opposite Darpan earned her critical success. Her next film,
Baaji was released in 1963 which was also successful.
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