Veena

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