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Sangeeta
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| سنگیتا | |
| Born |
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 to many as Sangeeta, was born on June 14, 1958. She is a famous Pakistani actress, filmmaker, and director. Sangeeta has worked in both movies and television shows.
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About Sangeeta's Early Life
Parveen Rizvi was born in Karachi, Pakistan. Her mother, Mehtab Rizvi, also worked in the entertainment world. Sangeeta's younger sister, Nasreen Rizvi, is also an actress known as Kaveeta. The British-American actress Jiah Khan was Sangeeta's niece.
Sangeeta's Career in Film and TV
Acting Roles
Sangeeta started acting as a child star in 1969. Her first movie was Koh-e-Noor. In 1971, she moved to Lahore to focus more on her acting career. She became well-known for her role in the movie Yeh Aman (1971).
Sangeeta acted in many movies. Later, she decided to become a film producer and director. Her first film as a director was Society Girl in 1976. Sangeeta has been part of over 120 films as an actress, producer, or director. In 2022, she received the Pride of Performance award from the Government of Pakistan. This award honored her great work in the film and television industries.
Directing Films
Sangeeta's first movie as a director, Society Girl (1976), was very popular. She then directed Mujhay Galay Laga Lo. In 1978, she directed Mutthi Bhar Chawal, which was highly praised.
Her film Mian Biwi Razi (1982) was a huge success. Thori Si Bewafai was special because it was the first Pakistani film shot in the United States. In the 1990s, she directed other successful films like Khilona (1996) and Nikah (1998). Her most recent film as a director was the romantic movie Sirf Tum Hi To Ho in 2019.
Sangeeta's Personal Life
Sangeeta has three daughters. She is also the aunt of the British-American actress Jiah Khan.
Sangeeta's Filmography
As a Director
| 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 |
As an Actress
| 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 |
Television 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 |
Telefilms
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Tuition Wali Tabbassum | Tabbassum's mother |
Awards and Recognition
Sangeeta has won many awards for her acting and directing. Here are some of them:
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Badnam | |
| 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 |
