Naila Jaffri was a Pakistani actress and director.[1] She was known for her roles in dramas Woh, Ek Kasak Reh Gayi, Mausam, Anaya Tumhari Hui and Tera Mera Rishta.[2][3]
Naila Jaffri | |
|---|---|
| Born | Naila Ali Jaffri 27 January 1965 |
| Died | 17 July 2021 (aged 56) |
| Education | University of Rawalpindi |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1980s - 2021 |
| Relatives | Atif Jaffri (brother) |
Early life
editNaila was born in 1965 on 27 January in Islamabad, Pakistan.[4][failed verification]
Career
editJaffri started acting on PTV in 1980s and she also did theatre.[5][6] She was noted for her roles in dramas Ek Mohabat Sau Afsaney, Sanam Gazida, Mujh ko Satana, Desi Girls and Thodi Si Khushiyan.[7][8][9] After that she also appeared in dramas Don't Jealous, Noorpur Ki Rani, Lamha Lamha Zindagi, Zeenat Bint-e-Sakina Hazir Ho and Sanjha.[10][11] Since then she appeared in dramas Surkh Jorra, Tera Mera Rishta, Aks, Anaya Tumhari Hui, Mausam, Ghalti, Marasim and Ek Kasak Reh Gayi.[12][13][14][15] Her last appearance was in Dushman as Durri which started broadcast posthumously on PTV.[16][17]
Personal life
editNaila was married but after sometime they divorced.[18]
Illness and death
editNaila was a cancer survivor, and had had ovarian cancer.[19][20] She died from cancer.[21][22] She died on 17 July 2021, at age 56. Her funeral was held in Tooba Mosque in DHA Phase 2 Karachi and she was laid to rest in the Army graveyard near Kalapul, Karachi. [23][24][25]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Pehchaan | Rabia | PTV |
| 1992 | Dard Kay Faslay | Bhabhi | PTV |
| 1995 | Kali Deemak | Suzi | PTV |
| 1996 | Ilzam | Lubna | PTV |
| 1997 | Family 93 | Huma | PTV |
| 1998 | Uljhan | Minal | PTV |
| 1998 | Sanam Gazida | Zeba | PTV |
| 1998 | Ek Mohabat Sau Afsaney | Asad's mother | PTV |
| 2002 | Phir Youn Love Hua | Seema | PTV |
| 2002 | Tere Siwa | Shireen | PTV |
| 2007 | Husna Aur Husan Ara | Dilshad Begum | TV One |
| 2008 | Sirf Aik Bar | Rumaila's mother | TV One |
| 2009 | Noorpur Ki Rani | Shahida | Hum TV |
| 2010 | Don't Jealous | Alishba's mother | TV One |
| 2010 | Rishtay Mohabbaton Kay | Asma | Hum TV |
| 2010 | Zeenat Bint-e-Sakina Hazir Ho | Sakina's mother | Geo TV |
| 2011 | Lamha Lamha Zindagi | Tahira | ARY Digital |
| 2011 | Dil Hy Chota Sa | Kehkashan's mother | Geo TV |
| 2011 | Sanjha | Shabana | Hum TV |
| 2012 | Aks | Zakia Ismael | ARY Digital |
| 2013 | Ek Kasak Reh Gayi | Ammi | Geo Entertainment |
| 2013 | Woh | Ruqaiya | Hum TV |
| 2014 | Mausam | Fazila | Hum TV |
| 2014 | Marasim | Sheher Bano | A-Plus |
| 2014 | Khata | Shabana | ARY Digital |
| 2014 | Nazdikiyan | Sajida | ARY Digital |
| 2015 | Anaya Tumhari Hui | Safia | Hum TV |
| 2015 | Tera Mera Rishta | Muraad's mother | Geo TV |
| 2015 | Surkh Jorra | Sadia | Hum Sitaray |
| 2016 | Tere Dar Per | Hajra | ARY Digital |
| 2016 | Baray Dhokhe Hain Iss Raah Mein | Aiman's mother | A-Plus |
| 2016 | Jaltay Gulab | Asia | TV One |
| 2016 | Ghalti | Suriya | A-Plus |
| 2016 | Khushboo ka Safar | Zara | TV One |
| 2017 | Munkir | Kulsoom Bano | TV One |
| 2018 | Subh Saverey Samaa Kay Saath | Herself | Samaa TV |
| 2019 | Good Morning Pakistan | Herself | ARY Digital |
| 2021 | Piyare Ramzan Iftar Transmission | Herself | Express Entertainment |
| 2022 | Dushman | Mai Waddi/ Durri | PTV |
Web series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Aas | Shireen |
Telefilm
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Aur Dhoop Thahr Gai | Bua |
| 2010 | Un Ki Surat Nazar Aye To | Shaheena |
| 2011 | Qusoorwar | Sofia's mother |
| 2011 | Tasveer Ka Aik Rukhh | Bua Begum |
| 2011 | Wohi Khuda Hai | Chachi |
| 2012 | Gumaan | Accident lady |
| 2013 | Toota Phoota Hi Sahi | Amma |
| 2018 | Kahani Pyar Ki Sitara Ki Mohabat | Sitara's mother |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Josh: Independence Through Unity | Nusrat Bi[26] |
| 2015 | Khamoshi | Tayyaba |
References
edit- ^ "Veteran TV actress Naila Jaffri passes away". Geo News. 22 January 2021.
- ^ "Pakistani actors and royalties: A royal mess". Images.Dawn. 28 January 2021.
- ^ "Do modern Pakistani TV romances fall short of classics like Dhoop Kinarey?". Dawn News. 3 May 2021.
- ^ "Actress Naila Jaffri passes away". Dawn News. 13 December 2021.
- ^ "Lahori Roots: Resurgence of theatre in the original hub of arts". The Express. 26 June 2021.
- ^ "Veteran actor Naila Jaffri passes away after six-year long battle against cancer". Daily Times. 20 February 2021.
- ^ "Naila Jaffri's call for help draws public ire". The Express Tribune. 24 February 2021.
- ^ "Ayesha Omar & Faysal Quraishi give a crash course on royalties to social media trolls". Something Haute. 8 May 2021.
- ^ "Naila Jaffri signified grace and strength on and off screen". The Express Tribune. 20 August 2021.
- ^ "Under Moheyyedin, the masters take the stage for an enthralling evening". The Express Tribune. 21 May 2021.
- ^ "Pakistani celebrities launch 'give royalties to artists' campaign". Geo News. 14 May 2021.
- ^ "Curtain raiser: Napa International Festival kicks off in two days". Dawn News. 6 July 2021.
- ^ "Minal Khan voices support to Naila Jaffri's demand over paying royalties". The News International. 14 July 2021.
- ^ "Powerful women glow differently: Yasir Hussain". The Express Tribune. 22 July 2021.
- ^ "ٹی وی ڈراموں کی چند مقبول مائیں". Daily Jang News. 20 June 2022.
- ^ Irfan Ul Haq (30 April 2022). "PTV's new drama starring the late Naila Jaffri, Nadia Afgan and Saman Ansari looks promising". Dawn Images.
- ^ "Late Naila Jaffri's last drama serial to release posthumously this year". Minute Mirror. 24 April 2022. Archived from the original on 28 September 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
- ^ "Peers praise art and philanthropy of Durdana Butt and Naila Jaffri". The News International. 18 August 2021.
- ^ "TV actress Naila Jaffri discharged from hospital". Dunya News. 18 September 2021.
- ^ "Naila Jaffri passes way after long battle with cancer". Daily Jang. 12 September 2021.
- ^ "Veteran actress Naila Jaffri passes away". The News International. 14 September 2021.
- ^ "Remembering the best". The News International. 2 September 2021.
- ^ "Renowned actress Naila Jaffri passes away after protracted illness". Dunya News. 16 September 2021.
- ^ "Veteran TV actress Naila Jaffri passes away". The News International. 26 September 2021.
- ^ "ہماری بہت پیاری فنکارہ "نائلہ جعفری"". Daily Jang News. 21 June 2022.
- ^ Rafay Mahmood (16 October 2012). "Film Josh selected to screen at Mumbai film festival". Express Tribune.
External links
edit- Naila Jaffri at IMDb