Veena was an Indian actress who is best known for her roles in films like Pakeezah, Kaagaz Ke Phool, and Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi.
Personal and Family Life
Veena was born on July 4, 1926, in Quetta, India, as Tajour Sultana. She was married to actor Al Nasir and had a daughter named Al Huma. Throughout her life, she was sometimes mistakenly thought to be the sister of character actor Iftekhar, due to her brother Shazada Iftekhar, who had produced two films.
Career
Starting her career at a young age, she made her film debut at around 16 with Garib and Gawandhi in 1942. She gained fame for her performances in pre-partition Hindi and Urdu films, starring in projects like Najma, Humayun, and Halaku. Veena continued to act through the 1980s, appearing in over 70 films during her 41-year career.
Death and Legacy
Veena passed away on November 14, 2004, in India after a long illness, at the age of 78. Her contributions to Indian cinema left a lasting impact, and she was remembered for her memorable performances, particularly in classic films like Pakeezah and Kaagaz Ke Phool. She retired from acting in 1983, with her final film being Razia Sultan.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| परिचय | 1972-10-18 | Satidevi |
| हुमायूं | 1945-01-01 | Rajkumari (as Veena Kumari) |
| Aashirwad | 1968-06-18 | Leela S. Choudhary |
| Phool | 1944-02-19 | |
| पाक़ीज़ा | 1972-02-04 | Nawabjaan |
| Nanak Naam Jahaz Hai | 1969-01-01 | Gurmukh Singh’s wife |
| दो रास्ते | 1969-12-05 | Mrs. Gupta |
| नज़मा | 1943-07-30 | Najma |
| अफ़साना | 1951-01-01 | Meera |
| Dastan | 1950-08-17 | Rani |
| कागज़ के फूल | 1959-02-01 | Veena Varma / Veena Sinha |
| Payal Ki Jhankaar | 1980-01-01 | |
| Saathi | 1968-01-17 | Rajni’s Mother |
| Halaku | 1956-01-01 | Maharani |
| Shehzada | 1972-09-08 | |
| Jaanwar | 1983-01-07 | |
| Chhoti Bahen | 1959-01-01 | |
| Madhosh | 1974-02-27 | Raj’s Mother |
| शतरंज के खिलाड़ी | 1977-10-02 | Queen Mother |
| 5 Rifles | 1974-08-09 | Maharani |
| Shehnai | 1964-12-01 | |
| Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi | 1958-02-28 | Kamini |
| ताज महल | 1963-01-31 | Empress Nur Jahan |
| Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon | 1963-01-01 | |
| Khwaja Ki Diwani | 1981-08-19 | |
| Mehndi | 1958-01-01 | |
| Khota Paisa | 1958-12-31 | Geeta |
| Mazloom | 1986-09-19 | Purnima’s mother |
| Shrimanji | 1968-01-01 | |
| Delhi Durbar | 1956-06-13 | |
| Kahin Din Kahin Raat | 1968-01-01 | |
| राजा शिवछत्रपती | 1974-12-19 | Vadisohabeen |
| Jheel Ke Us Paar | 1973-08-28 | |
| नूर महल | 1965-01-01 | |
| सन्नाटा | 1966-01-01 |