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Sangeeta
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| سنگیتا | |
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Parveen Rizvi
14 June 1958 |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 1969 – present |
| Spouse(s) | Naveed Akbar Butt (divorced) Humayun Qureshi (divorced) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Tayyab Hussain Rizvi (father) Mehtab Rizvi (mother) |
| Relatives | See Khan family Kaveeta (sister) Raza Ali Rizvi (brother) Hina Rizvi (sister) Jiah Khan (niece) |
| Awards | Nigar Award Best Director 1998 Nikah 1978 Mutthi Bhar Chawal Best Actress 1978 Mutthi Bhar Chawal Special Award 1976 Society Girl 1983 Sona Chandi Best Supporting Actress 1971 Yeh Aman 1984 Naam Mera Badnaam |
| Honours | Pride of Performance (2023) |
Parveen Rizvi, known by her stage name Sangeeta, was born on June 14, 1958. She is a famous Pakistani actress and filmmaker. Sangeeta also directs television shows.
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Sangeeta's Life and Career
Early Years
Parveen Rizvi was born in Karachi, Pakistan. Her mother, Mehtab Rizvi, also worked in the entertainment world. Sangeeta's younger sister, Kaveeta, is also a part of the Pakistani film industry. The well-known British-American actress Jiah Khan was her niece.
Her Acting Journey
Sangeeta started acting as a child star in 1969. Her first film was Koh-e-Noor. In 1971, she moved to Lahore to focus on her acting career. She became very popular for her role in the movie Yeh Aman (1971).
Sangeeta has acted in many films. She has appeared in over 120 movies. In 2022, the Government of Pakistan honored her. She received the Pride of Performance award. This award recognized her great work in film and television.
Directing Films
In 1976, Sangeeta directed her first film, Society Girl. It was a big success. Her next film was Mujhay Galay Laga Lo. She directed the praised film Mutthi Bhar Chawal in 1978.
Her film Mian Biwi Razi (1982) was very popular. It was a "Platinum Jubilee" hit. Thori Si Bewafai was the first Pakistani film filmed in the United States. In the 1990s, she directed successful films like Khilona (1996) and Nikah (1998). In 2019, she directed the romantic movie Sirf Tum Hi To Ho.
Family and Connections
Sangeeta has three children. She is the aunt of the late British-American actress Jiah Khan. Her family has many connections in the film industry.
Films She Directed
Sangeeta has directed many films. Here is a list of some of them:
| Year | Film | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Society Girl | Urdu |
| Mujhe Gale Laga Lo | ||
| 1977 | Ishq Ishq | |
| 1978 | Mutthi Bhar Chawal | |
| 1979 | Laad Pyar Aur Beiti | |
| 1980 | Mahal Mere Sapnon Ka | |
| 1982 | Mian Biwi Razi | |
| Thori Si Bewafai | ||
| 1984 | Naam Mera Badnam | |
| 1985 | Jeeney Nahin Dungi | |
| 1986 | Ik Shehanshah | |
| 1987 | Qasam Munnay Ki | |
| 1988 | Shahenshah | Urdu/Punjabi |
| 1989 | Taqat Ka Toofan | Urdu |
| Kalka | Punjabi | |
| 1990 | Kaali | Urdu |
| Zehreelay | ||
| 1991 | Betab | |
| 1993 | Behroopia | |
| 1996 | Khilona | |
| 1997 | Aashqi Khel Nahin | |
| Dream Girl | ||
| Jeet | ||
| 1998 | Ehsaas | |
| Nikah | ||
| Harjai | ||
| Do Boond Pani | ||
| 1999 | Qaid | |
| Qismat | ||
| Dil To Pagal | ||
| 2001 | Mere Mehboob | |
| Gharana | ||
| Daldal | ||
| 2002 | Jahad | |
| 2003 | Qayamat | |
| Remand | Punjabi | |
| Soldier | Urdu | |
| Yeh Wada Raha | ||
| 2005 | Daku Haseena | |
| Kuriyaan Shehr Diyan | Punjabi | |
| Mustafa Khan | ||
| 2006 | Tarap | Urdu |
| Athra | Punjabi | |
| Yaar Badmash | ||
| 2008 | Gulabo | |
| Ziddi Badmash | ||
| 2010 | Hakim Arain | |
| Haseeno ka Mela | ||
| 2012 | Chunri | Urdu |
| 2019 | Sirf Tum Hi To Ho |
Films She Acted In
Sangeeta has also acted in many films. Here are some of her acting roles:
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Koh-e-Noor | Urdu | ||
| 1969 | Kangan | Urdu | ||
| 1971 | Yeh Aman | Urdu | ||
| Naag Muni | Urdu | |||
| 1972 | Baharo Phool Barsao | Urdu | ||
| 1973 | Khushia | Taaji / Seema | Punjabi | Double role |
| Baharon Ki Manzil | ||||
| 1975 | Bin Badal Barsaat | Gori | Urdu | |
| 1976 | Society Girl | Julie | ||
| 1984 | Pukar | Punjabi | ||
| 1986 | Joora | |||
| 1987 | Disco Dancer | Sangeeta | ||
| 1989 | Kala | |||
| 2019 | Betabiyan | Urdu |
TV Shows She Appeared In
Sangeeta has also worked in many television drama series.
| Year | Drama | Network |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Dastaan | Hum TV |
| 2011 | Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga Season 1 | Geo TV |
| 2012 | Nikhar Gaye Gulab Sare | Hum TV |
| 2012 | Meri Behan Meri Dewrani | ARY Digital |
| 2013 | Main Chup Rahungi | TV One |
| 2013 | Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah | ARY Digital |
| 2013 | Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga Season 2 | Geo Entertainment |
| 2013 | Mohabbat Humsafar Meri | TV One |
| 2013 | Rehaai | Hum TV |
| 2013 | Yeh Shaadi Nahi Ho Sakti | ARY Digital |
| 2013 | Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga Season 3 | Geo Entertainment |
| 2014 | Rishtey | ARY Zindagi |
| 2015 | Malaika | Urdu 1 |
| 2015 | Dil-e-Barbaad | ARY Digital |
| 2016 | Haya Ke Daaman Main | Hum TV |
| 2016 | Sakeena | A-Plus |
| 2017 | Jatan | ARY Digital |
| 2017 | Mohabbat Khawab Safar | Hum TV |
| 2017 | Larka Karachi Ka Kudi Lahore Di | Express Entertainment |
| 2018 | Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga Season 4 | Geo Entertainment |
| 2018 | Do Biwian Ek Bechara | ARY Digital |
| 2018 | Bari Phuppo | A-Plus |
| 2019 | Mein Na Janoo | Hum TV |
| 2019 | Mera Maan Rakhna | TV One |
| 2019 | Abba | PTV Home |
| 2020 | Tera Ghum Aur Hum | Hum TV |
| 2020 | Qarar | Hum TV |
| 2021 | Aslam Ka Gaon | PTV |
| 2021 | Pehli Si Muhabbat | ARY Digital |
| 2021 | Badnaseeb | Hum TV |
| 2022 | Teri Rah Mein | ARY Digital |
| 2022 | Sirat-e-Mustaqeem Season 2 | ARY Digital |
| 2023 | Sotailay | PTV |
| 2023 | Qabeel | Aur Life |
| 2023 | Dil Pe Zakham Khaye Hain | Hum TV |
TV Movies
Sangeeta has also acted in telefilms, which are movies made for television.
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2020 | Tuition Wali Tabbassum | Tabbassum's mother |
Awards and Honors
Sangeeta has won many awards for her work in films and television.
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
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| 1971 | Nigar Award | Best Supporting Actress | Won | Yeh Aman | |
| 1976 | Nigar Award | Special Awards | Won | Society Girl | |
| 1978 | Nigar Award | Best Director | Won | Mutthi Bhar Chawal | |
| 1978 | Nigar Award | Best Actress | Won | Mutthi Bhar Chawal | |
| 1983 | Nigar Award | Special Awards | Won | Sona Chandi | |
| 1984 | Nigar Award | Best Supporting Actress | Won | Naam Mera Badnaam | |
| 1998 | Nigar Award | Best Director | Won | Nikah | |
| 2020 | Pakistan International Screen Awards | Life Time Achievement Award | Won | Contribution to Cinema | |
| 2023 | Pride of Performance | Award by the Government of Pakistan | Won | Contribution to Media Industry | |
| 2023 | PTV Icon Awards | National Icon Awards | Won | Contribution to Media Industry |
