Zarina Wahab

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Zarina Wahab
Zarina Wahab at the Stardust Awards 2016 (01) (cropped).jpg
Zarina Wahab in 2016
Born
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
OccupationActress
Years active1974–present
Spouse
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(m. 1986)​
Children2; including Sooraj Pancholi

Zarina Wahab is an Indian actress who predominantly worked in Hindi and Malayalam films. Known for critically acclaimed roles in Chitchor and Gopal Krishna in Hindi and Malayalam cinema with films like Madanolsavam , Chamaram , Palangal and Adaminte Makan Abu .

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Early life

Wahab was born in Visakhapatnam. She is fluent in her mother tongue Telugu, in addition to Urdu, Hindi and English. [1] She was trained at Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune. [2] Wahab has three sisters and one brother.

Career

After receiving negative feedback about her appearance from film producer Raj Kapoor, Wahab worked on her appearance and attended film parties and events. She eventually got noticed and was cast in films. [3] She was usually cast as the middle-class girl after her first leading role in Basu Chatterjee's Chit Chor (1976) in movies like Agar, Jazbaat, Sawan Ko Aane Do, and Raees Zada. She was nominated for a Filmfare Award in the Best Actress category for Gharonda (1977). [4] She has acted in many Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, films. Wahab made a comeback to Malayalam films with Calendar , in 2009[ citation needed ] and has continued to act in Malayalam movies. She is still remembered for her role in the critically acclaimed Adaminte Makan Abu .[ citation needed ] She also appeared in My Name Is Khan as the mother of Rizwan Khan (Shah Rukh Khan's character). [5] Wahab currently plays older roles in television serials. [6]

Personal life

Wahab met actor Aditya Pancholi on the sets of Kalank Ka Tika. [7] They married in 1986 and have a daughter, Sana and a son, Sooraj. News of their turbulent marriage, her husband's temper and rumors of infidelity have been in the gossip columns. [8] Wahab's daughter is an actress. [9] Her son, Suraj, was arrested in June 2013, in connection with the death of Jiah Khan. [10] He made his Bollywood debut with Sunil Shetty's daughter Athiya Shetty in 2015 in the movie Hero .

in 2024, She defended her husband and her son during controversies. [11] [12] [13]

Filmography

Feature films

List of Zarina Wahab film credits
YearTitleRoleLanguageNotes
1974 Ishq Ishq Ishq Prema Hindi
1975 Anokha Sudha Manchanda
Gajula KishtayyaRadha Telugu
1976 Chitchor Geeta P. ChoudryHindi
RaeeszadaJulie
1977 Gharaonda Chaya
Navarathinam Pushparagam, Tamil
Agar... If Anju AgarwalHindi
1978 Tumhare Liye Rajnartaki
Madanolsavam Elizabeth Malayalam
Anpadh JyotiHindi
Amara Prema Jaya MalaTelugu
Tumhare Liye RajnartakiHindi
1979 Gopal Krishna Radha
Jeena Yahan SushmaGuest appearance
Salaam Memsaab Radha
Sawan Ko Aane Do Chandramukhi
Naiyya Geeta
Do HawaldarParo
1980 Chamaram InduMalayalam
Naayattu Bhavani
Swattu Rohini
Mr. Michael Lilly
Prathishta
Pappu HerselfCameo
SitaraDhaniya/SaritaHindi
Aakhri Insaaf
Taxi Chor Ruby
Hema Hemeelu SeetaTelugu
Jazbaat Sapna/SangeetaHindi
1981Ek Aur Ek GyarahHirnibai
Roohi Sajjo/Roohi
Aakhri Mujra Sitara
Paanch Qaidi Shanti
Khoon Ki Takkar Rajju
Ammakkorumma SindhuMalayalam
PalangalUsha
1982 Sara Varsham Savitha
Enthino Pookunna Pookal Savithri
Football Celine
VeeduSumi
BarristerHindi
TadapShaila
Maine Jeena Seekh LiyaReema
Shiv CharanBijili
Karwat
1983KaivarisaiJaisankar's sisterTamil
Dard-E-DilReshmaHindi
Chor Police Anjana
Paanchwin ManzilMeena
Lal ChunariyaaKamini
Parasparam MeeraMalayalam
1984Hanste KhelteMeenaHindi
Manasariyathe SindhuMalayalam
1985 Punnaram Cholli Cholli Vinodini
Choodatha Pookal Sreedevi
Hum Naujawan MeenakshiHindi
1986AmritSavitri Sharma
AdhikarRita
Inteqam Ki AagSeema
DahleezJameela Ali
1987 Ee Bandha Anubandha Kannada
MaashukaHindi
DozakhDancer
Mera Yaar Mera Dushman
1989ToofanMrs. Laxmi Gopal Sharma
1992 Jai Kaali Divya
1995 Mera Damad Kimi/Sunita Choudhry
2001ZindagiGeeta
2004 Dil Maange More!!! Kavita
2005 Kisna: The Warrior Poet Shanta
2006Jaane Hoga KyaMrs. Krishnan
PrateekshaKunti
2007Kaisay KaheinMrs. Rao
2008Kabadi KabadiMalayalam
2009 Calendar Thankam Joseph
2010 Aagathan Malathi Varma
My Name Is Khan Razia KhanHindi
Rakta Charitra JayalakshmiHindi
Telugu
Rakta Charitra 2 Hindi
Telugu
KhilafathMalayalam
Malik Ek ShantiHindi
2011 Adaminte Makan Abu AishummaMalayalam
Naayika HerselfCameo
2012 Agneepath Suhasini ChauhanHindi
2013 I, Me, aur Main Nisha Sabharwal
Himmatwala Savitri
Vishwaroopam PsychiatristTamil
Aaru Sundarimaarude Katha Chachi MoothedanMalayalam
Olipporu Olipporali's mother
Club 60 Mrs. SinhaHindi
Zila Ghaziabad Satbeer's mother
2014 Bobby Jasoos Saida
Love U Crazy GirlKhushi's mother
2015 Dil Dhadakne Do Smita Sangha
2016 Chalk n Duster Indu Shastry
Yea Toh Two Much Ho Gayaa Mann's mother
Anbendraale AmmaMotherTamilShort film
2017 Viswasapoorvam Mansoor SairabanuMalayalam
Thrissivaperoor Kliptham Ammachi
Jia Aur Jia Jia Grewal's motherHindi
The DoorMother
2019Minnaminukalude AakashamMalayalam
The Last MealMotherHindi
And the Oscar Goes To... UmmukulsuMalayalam
PriyapettavarMenon's motherPhoto only
PM Narendra Modi Hiraben ModiHindi
One Day: Justice Delivered Abdul's mom
Junction VaranasiMamta
Mudda 370 J&KSuraj's mother
2020Mai Gayatri JadhavLawyer
Main Mulayam Singh YadavMulayam's mother
The LoversNithya's mother
The Waiting Mehak
Guns of Banaras Guddu's Mother
Street Dancer 3D Amrinder's Mother
Mera Fauji Calling Maaji
Before You Die
Hero of Nation Chandra Shekhar Azad Jagrani Devi
Lalitham Sundaram Mary Das
Virata Parvam Ravi's motherTelugu
Ishq Pashmina Hindi [14]
2023 Dasara Telugu [15]
Lafzon Mein Pyaar DevkiHindi [16]
Ajmer 92 UrmilaHindi
The Purvanchal Files Hindi
2024 Devara: Part 1 Devara's MotherTelugu [17]
2025 Jaat AmmaHindi

Television series

YearSerialRoleNotes
1999Naya ZamanaDr.Shubhada Singh, Principal of college
2000 Babul Ki Duwayen Leti Jaa Prof Nafisa Siddiqui
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Tulsi's Childhood friend
2001–2003 Heena Nagma Begum
2002–2004 Kammal Rini Sanyaal
2004–2005 Tumhari Disha Suhasini Vijayendra Bhonsale
2005 Kohinoor Mrs Kohli, Iravati Mom
2006–2007 Zaara Sana Khan
2006–2009 Kashmakash Zindagi Ki Pooja's Mother
2007–2008 Virrudh Vasudha Mother
2009–2010 Yahaaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli Pratibha Jagmohan Prasad
2012 Savdhaan India RajjoOne Episode
Sajda Tere Pyaar Mein Mahendra Pratap Mother
2012–2013 Madhubala Ek Ishq Ek Junoon Meera Malik Sultan Mother
2014 FIR Bajrang Pandey's Mother
2014 Zindagi Ek Bhanwar Sharda Devi
2016 Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai Ketki Gaikwad

Web series

YearTitleRoleLanguageNetworkRef
2016Love Life & Screw UpsHoneyHindi
2022 Tanaav Nabeela RiazHindiSony Liv [19]
2023 Taj: Divided by Blood Salima Sultan Begum HindiZee5
Tooth Pari: When Love Bites MamtaHindi Netflix [20]
Kafas NeelimaHindiSony Liv
P I Meena Chandana DeyHindi Amazon Prime Video
2024 Sir Syed Ahmad Khan: The Messiah Azizunnisa BegumUrdu Apple TV [21]

Awards and nominations

References

  1. ↑ "Inspiring story of Zarina Wahab: Wonder Woman - Who are you today?". India Today . Archived from the original on 22 February 2015. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  2. ↑ "First batch looks back at good old days TNN". The Times of India . 21 March 2010. Archived from the original on 22 January 2016. Retrieved 24 February 2011.
  3. ↑ Zarina Wahab. Parinda.com. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
  4. 1 2 1st Filmfare Awards 1953 Archived 12 June 2009 at the Wayback Machine . Deep750.googlepages.com. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
  5. ↑ Another Addition to the Cast of My Name Is Khan Archived 11 February 2010 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ↑ The Sunday Tribune – Spectrum – Television Archived 17 October 2007 at the Wayback Machine . The Tribune . (8 February 2004). Retrieved 29 September 2012.
  7. ↑ The Tribune, Chandigarh, India – Chandigarh Stories Archived 18 February 2008 at the Wayback Machine . The Tribune . (30 October 2003). Retrieved 29 September 2012.
  8. ↑ DNA – After Hrs – ‘I have a short memory for bad things’ – Daily News & Analysis Archived 21 June 2008 at the Wayback Machine . Daily News and Analysis. (3 July 2006). Retrieved 29 September 2012.
  9. ↑ City Times – To be or not to be... like mum?. Khaleejtimes.com (23 March 2007). Retrieved 29 September 2012.
  10. ↑ "Jiah Khan's Boyfriend Sooraj Pancholi Arrested on Suspicion of Abetting Her Suicide". People. Associated Press. Archived from the original on 11 June 2013. Retrieved 11 June 2013.
  11. ↑ "Zarina Wahab says she was prepared for husband Aditya Pancholi's affairs post wedding: 'His girlfriends accused him of abuse because…'". The Indian Express. 27 November 2024.
  12. ↑ N, Sakshi (27 November 2024). "Aditya Pancholi's wife Zarina Wahab reveals she was always 'aware' of the actor's affairs: 'I only cared about...'". PINKVILLA.
  13. ↑ Seaghl, Chirag. "Is Aditya Pancholi An Abusive Husband? Zarina Wahab Breaks Silence, Says 'His Girlfriends...'". News18.
  14. ↑ Srivastava, Abhishek (23 September 2022). "Ishq Pashmina Movie Review : This clichéd and banal love story would have worked in the 70s". The Times of India . Archived from the original on 21 October 2022. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
  15. ↑ K., Janani (26 August 2022). "Nani and Keerthy Suresh's Dasara to hit the theatres on March 30, 2023". India Today . Retrieved 24 March 2023.
  16. ↑ "Producer Ashok Sawhny "Sahil" Presents his Debut Romantic Film "Lafzon Mein Pyaar"".
  17. ↑ "Janhvi Kapoor To Sign Third Telugu Project With Nani After Jr NTR And Ram Charan?". English Jagran. 17 July 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  18. "Fans Groove To Jaat Title Track As Sunny Deol's Mass Appeal Shines Bright". News18. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
  19. ↑ "'Tanaav,' Indian adaptation of 'Fauda' to stream on Sony LIV from November 11" . The Hindu . 18 October 2022. Archived from the original on 22 October 2022. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
  20. ↑ "Tooth Pari trailer out. Shantanu Maheshwari, Tanya Maniktala promise fresh take on vampire-human love story". India Today . Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  21. ↑ Kumar, Anuj (19 December 2024). "First biopic of Sir Syed resonates with contemporary Muslim issues". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 28 December 2024.
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