Durdana Rehman | |
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Born | Durdana Rehman Begum 10 December 1960 |
Other names | The Screen Siren [1] |
Education | University of Lahore |
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Years active | 1975–present |
Spouse | Aslam Dar (m. 1981;died 2014) |
Children | 2 |
Durdana Rehman is a Pakistani actress (born 10 December 1960). [2] She was also known as The Screen Siren and she is one of the most popular actresses of her time and was one of the most successful actress of 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. [1] [3] [ verification needed ][ needs context ] She is known for her roles in Urdu and Punjabi films including Aurat Raj , Bara Aadmi , Anokha Daaj , Sher Mama , Silsila and Jhoomar . [4]
Rehman was born in Lahore at Pakistan and she completed her early education from Government Girls School later she completed her studies from University of Lahore. [3]
Rehman made her debut as an actress in 1975 in Urdu film Paisa which was a silver jubilee film at the box office. [5] She appeared in films Sayyan Anari, Baray Mian Deevanay, Khak Aur Khoon, Ab Ghar Janay Do, Aurat Raj , Dehshat, Dubai Chalo, Sohra Tay Jawai, Anokha Daaj , Bara Aadmi and Maula Dad. [6] Later she appeared in films Riksha Driver, Shah Zaman, Sheeshay Ka Dil Lohay Kay Haath, Babul Dian Galian, Balocha Tay Daku, Da Sheshay Zra, Doli Tay Hathkari, Gernail Singh, Griftar, Turkhamar, Silsila , Masti Khan, Malka and Dillan Day Souday. [7]
In 1984 she starred in film Ishq Nachaway Gali Gali with Ayaz Naik and Sabiha Khanum. [8] The film was a super hit at the box office and she won Nigar Award for Best Actress for her role. [9]
Rehman also sang songs in films and radio then she worked in films Meena Sur Angar Day, Bandish, Shama Chah Baligi Patangan Razi, Mohabtan Sachian, Jhoomar , Baghi, Puttar Makhan Gujjar Da, Ranjhay Hath Gandasa, Sahib Ji and Fiker Not. [10]
She has worked in over one hundred films. [3] In 2011 she worked in drama Hulla Ray along with Asma Abbas, Fareeha Jabeen, Kashif Mehmood and Ashraf Khan which aired on TV One. Then she started working in dramas and she appeared in dramas Salma and Sotailay on PTV and in May 2022 she also launched her own YouTube Channel in which she does interviews of actors and actresses. [11]
Rehman married film director Aslam Dar and they had two children: a son name Salman Rehman and daughter singer Maham Rehman. [1]
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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2009 | Salma | Salma | PTV |
2011 | Hulla Ray | Masarrat | TV One |
2023 | Sotailay | Hajra | PTV |
Year | Title | Role |
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1975 | Paisa | Urdu |
1975 | Rabb Da Roop | Siraiki |
1976 | Sayyan Anari | Urdu |
1976 | Raja Jani | Urdu |
1977 | Baray Mian Deevanay | Urdu |
1979 | Khak Aur Khoon | Urdu |
1979 | Ab Ghar Janay Do | Urdu |
1979 | Aurat Raj | Urdu |
1979 | Dehshat | Punjabi |
1979 | Dubai Chalo | Punjabi |
1980 | Sohra Tay Jawai | Punjabi |
1981 | Anokha Daaj | Punjabi |
1981 | Bara Aadmi | Urdu |
1981 | Maula Dad | Punjabi |
1981 | Chacha Bhateeja | Punjabi |
1981 | Mohabbat Aur Majboori | Urdu |
1981 | Chhanga Tay Manga | Punjabi |
1981 | 2 Dil | Urdu |
1982 | Noukar Tay Malik | Punjabi |
1982 | Dostana | Punjabi [1] |
1982 | Visa Dubai Da | Punjabi |
1982 | Mirza Jatt | Punjabi |
1983 | Dillan Day Souday | Punjabi |
1983 | Heera Pathar | Punjabi [12] |
1983 | Sahib Ji | Punjabi |
1983 | Jatt Te Dogar | Punjabi |
1983 | Qudrat | Punjabi |
1983 | Khan Veer | Punjabi [13] |
1983 | Sher Mama | Punjabi |
1983 | Baghi Sher | Punjabi |
1984 | Haibat Khan | Punjabi |
1984 | Fifty Fifty | Punjabi |
1984 | Teri Meri Ik Marzi | Punjabi |
1984 | Ishq Nachaway Gali Gali | Punjabi |
1984 | Reshmi Rumal | Punjabi [1] |
1985 | Aashiana | Punjabi |
1985 | Bau Jhalla | Punjabi |
1986 | Riksha Driver | Punjabi [14] |
1986 | Shah Zaman | Punjabi |
1986 | Sheeshay Ka Dil Lohay Kay Haath | Urdu |
1986 | Babul Dian Galian | Punjabi |
1986 | Balocha Tay Daku | Punjabi |
1986 | Da Sheshay Zra | Pashto [15] |
1987 | Doli Tay Hathkari | Punjabi |
1987 | Gernail Singh | Punjabi |
1987 | Griftar | Pashto |
1987 | Turkhamar | Pashto |
1987 | Silsila | Punjabi [1] |
1987 | Masti Khan | Urdu |
1987 | Malka | Punjabi |
1987 | Iqrar | Urdu |
1987 | Aeitbar | Pashto [16] |
1987 | Heera Lal | Punjabi |
1987 | Khuli Kachehri | Punjabi |
1988 | Naseeb | Pashto |
1988 | Garm Lahoo | Punjabi |
1988 | Aman Ki Gaud | Urdu |
1988 | Daagh | Punjabi [1] |
1988 | Kalay Baadal | Urdu |
1988 | Dakah | Pashto |
1988 | Damto Zor | Pashto |
1989 | Sher Shah | Pashto |
1989 | Yo Betaj Badshah | Pashto |
1989 | Sher Badshah | Pashto |
1989 | Grengo | Pashto |
1989 | Da Qudrat Insaf | Pashto |
1990 | Babrak | Pashto |
1990 | Daveene Jang | Pashto |
1990 | Lutera | Punjabi |
1990 | Qudrat Da Inteqam | Punjabi |
1990 | Da Tobak Zaba | Pashto |
1990 | Loafer | Pashto [1] |
1991 | Pasoori Badshah | Punjabi |
1991 | Pyar Karn Tun Nein Darna | Punjabi / Urdu |
1992 | 303 | Pashto |
1992 | Zama Inteqam | Pashto |
1992 | Allah Bachayo | Sindhi |
1993 | Zovee Da Shaitan | Pashto |
1993 | Tabahe | Pashto |
1993 | Da Shaitanano Janj | Pashto |
1994 | Chargal | Pashto |
1994 | Aflatoon | Pashto |
1994 | Da Zond Mela | Pashto |
1994 | Tandurda Aasman | Pashto |
1994 | Warrant | Pashto |
1994 | Riwaj | Pashto |
1994 | Yalghar | Pashto |
1994 | Paisay Ta Salam | Pashto |
1995 | Aur Toofan | Pashto |
1995 | Pazeb | Urdu |
1995 | Ghahl Daku Badmash | Pashto |
1997 | Karishma | Urdu |
1997 | Ham Kisi Say Kam Nahin | Urdu [17] |
1998 | Darshal | Pashto |
1998 | Lordabala | Pashto |
1998 | Gataba Zamavi | Pashto |
1999 | Aish-o-Ishrat | Pashto |
1999 | Sorpezwan | Pashto |
1999 | Paranda | Punjabi |
2000 | Doneojam | Pashto |
2001 | Leontob | Pashto |
2002 | Ghazi Ilmuddin Shaheed | Urdu |
2003 | Meena Sur Angar Day | Pashto |
2003 | Bandish | Urdu |
2004 | Shama Chah Baligi Patangan Razi | Pashto |
2007 | Mohabtan Sachian | Punjabi |
2007 | Jhoomar | Urdu |
2012 | Baghi | Pashto |
2014 | Puttar Makhan Gujjar Da | Punjabi |
2014 | Ranjhay Hath Gandasa | Punjabi |
2016 | Fiker Not | Urdu [1] |
2016 | Haidar Gujjar | Punjabi |
Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
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1984 | Nigar Award | Best Actress | Won | Ishq Nachaway Gali Gali | [18] |
2013 | Bolan Awards | Lifetime Achievement Award | Won | Contribution to Cinema | [19] |
2020 | 40th Bolan Awards | Lifetime Achievement Award | Won | Contribution to Media Industry | [20] |
2022 | Cultural Journalists Foundation of Pakistan | Lifetime Achievement Award | Won | Contribution to Cinema | [21] |
2023 | Alhamra Art Center | Mumtaz Begum Special Award | Won | Contribution to Film Cinema | [22] |
2023 | Waheed Murad Awards | Tribute to Pakistani Legends | Won | Contribution to Cinema | [23] |
2024 | Fatima Jinnah Gold Medal | Lifetime Achievement Award | Won | Contribution to Film Industry | [24] |
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