Zaib Rehman
Zaib Rehman | |
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| زیب رحمان | |
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| Born | Zaib Rehman 26 April 1959 |
| Education | Lahore College for Women University |
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| Years active | 1975–present |
| Children | 2 |
Zaib Rehman is a Pakistani lawyer and actress. She was one of the most popular actresses of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.[1] She started acting in television dramas in her early teens and made her movie debut in the 2011 Shoaib Mansoor blockbuster Bol.[2]
Early life
[edit]During her time as student at Lahore College for Women University, she acted as President of the Dramatic Society and completed a National Guard training. She achieved many prizes in inter-college debating competitions. In 1975, she also performed in the annual production of the play Phandy.[1]
Career
[edit]Rehman began her television career with Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV). In a 2010 interview, she described Shikayatein Hikayatein, written by Bano Qudsia, as her first television assignment.[3] She became known for her work in PTV dramas of the 1980s, including Andhera Ujala, Ragon Mein Andhera, Shikayatein Hikayatein and other plays.[3] She also worked with television directors including Muhammad Nisar Hussain, Yawar Hayat, Ayub Khawar and Rashid Dar.[3]
After a break from acting, Rehman returned to screen work with Shoaib Mansoor's film Bol, which marked her feature-film debut.[3] Her performance as the mother in the film received critical notice; The Times of India described her as "compelling".[4] She later appeared in Farouq Mengal's film Hijrat as Murad's mother.[5]
In 2016, Rehman returned to television with the Geo TV serial Mannat. The News International reported that the serial marked her return to television after a 25-year gap.[6] She subsequently appeared in Piyari Bittu, Ranjha Ranjha Kardi, Aangan and Qissa Meherbano Ka. In Ranjha Ranjha Kardi, she played Amma Jannatay; Dawn described it as "yet another powerful role" after her comeback.[7] Her performance in Aangan was also noted by Dawn Images, which described her performance as Malkin as "compelling".[8]
In 2021, Rehman appeared in Qissa Meherbano Ka.[9] She also appeared in the ZEE5/Zindagi web series Dhoop Ki Deewar, written by Umera Ahmed and directed by Haseeb Hasan.[10] In 2024, she appeared in Green Entertainment's DuniyaPur.[11]
Other work
[edit]In addition to acting, Rehman is a lawyer and entrepreneur. In a 2010 interview, she was described as holding an LLM from the University of the Punjab and as the chief executive officer of Memaar Associates.[3] The same interview stated that she had dubbed characters played by Irene Papas in the Urdu versions of The Message and Lion of the Desert.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Rehman was married to writer, actor and playwright Dr Enver Sajjad. Sajjad passed away in 2019. She has two daughters, Ayesha and Priya.
Filmography
[edit]Television series
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Nangey Paon | Dilaram Begum | PTV |
| 1983 | Shikayatein Hikayatein | Zareen | PTV |
| 1983 | Ragon Mein Andhera | Sara | PTV |
| 1984 | Andhera Ujala | Neeli | PTV |
| 1985 | Ghar Say Niklay | Bahu | PTV |
| 1985 | Asaan Se Baat | Sahti | PTV |
| 1985 | Umeed-e-Bahar | Naila | PTV |
| 1986 | Khwabon Ka Jungle | Madiha | PTV |
| 1986 | Hazaron Raaste | Saira | PTV |
| 1986 | Sacha Jhota | Zarina | PTV |
| 1986 | Inn Sey Miliay | Zebunnisa | PTV |
| 1986 | Deadline | Shehnaz | PTV |
| 2016 | Mannat | Meera | Geo TV |
| 2017 | Piyari Bittu | Khala | Express Entertainment |
| 2018 | Ranjha Ranjha Kardi | Amma Jannate | Hum TV |
| 2018 | Aangan | Khameera Ilahi | Hum TV |
| 2021 | Qissa Meherbano Ka | Afiya's mother | Hum TV |
| 2024 | DuniyaPur | Nawabzadi | Green Entertainment |
Web series
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Dhoop Ki Deewar | Shobha Malhotra | ZEE5[12] |
Film
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Bol | Suraiya Khan | Lux Style Awards SAARC Film Awards |
| The Dusk | Aliya Chauhan | [13] | |
| 2015 | Hijrat | Murad's mother | [14] |
Additional activities
[edit]Zaib Rehman holds the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (University of the Punjab)
- D.T.L. (Diploma in Taxation Law)
She currently practices law in Lahore High Court and is providing free legal aid to deserving prisoners. In April 2014, Zaib Rehman - chairwoman of the Lahore High Court Women Prisons Committee - paid for air tickets for two Tanzanians forgotten in Central Jail Lahore (Kot Lakhpat) for two years.[15] The Tanzanians, Umar Ali Suleiman and Muhammad Ashraf Zakki, were jailed for overstay in Pakistan. They returned to their home country on 7 May 2014.[16]
She frequently holds lectures on social topics in different colleges, e. g. at Lahore University of Management Sciences' Feminist Society (FemSoc).[17][18] In March 2014, she received the Distinguished Alumni Award at Lahore College for Women University.[19]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "زیب رحمان کا انٹرویو". Youth Magazine: 143. 2000.
- ↑ Ghafoor, Usman (7 March 2010), "I am like putty in the director's hands", The News International on Sunday, Karachi
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Ghafoor, Usman (7 March 2010). "I am like putty in the director's hands — Zaib Rehman". Good Publicity (with UG). Retrieved 12 June 2026.
Published in The News On Sunday, March 07, 2010
- ↑ Malani, Gaurav (31 August 2011). "Bol: Movie Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
- ↑ "Hijrat: Watch at your own risk". The Nation. 30 April 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
- ↑ Nasir, Muhammad (20 November 2016). "'Mannat' starts on Geo TV today". The News International. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
- ↑ "The Tube". Dawn. 13 January 2019. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
- ↑ Haider, Sadaf (21 December 2018). "Partition drama Aangan makes a promising start with its first episode". Dawn Images. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
- ↑ "Qissa Meherbano Ka: A Directorial Mess". Youlin Magazine. 22 September 2021. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
- ↑ "'Dhoop Ki Deewar' tells tale of love, family and loss". The Express Tribune. 10 June 2021. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
- ↑ Majeed, Ozair (25 October 2024). "Review: 'Duniyapur' Satisfies Both Dramatic & Cinematic Cravings!". PakistaniCinema.Net. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
- ↑ "ZEE5 Global announces the much-awaited Zindagi Original Dhoop Ki Deewar, a Cross-Border Tale of Love, Family and Loss". Daily Times. 6 August 2023.
- ↑ "The Dusk" at IMDb
- ↑ "Hijrat: Watch at your own risk". The Nation. 26 January 2024.
- ↑ Khan, Amraiz (27 April 2014), "Tickets funded for foreigners languishing in Pak jail", The Nation, Lahore
- ↑ Jebsen, Peter (22 May 2014), Forgotten prisoners: Tanzanians suffer in Pakistani jails, Hamburg: www.Sozialgeschnatter.de
- ↑ Shehzad, Bushra (22 March 2014), "'I Need Feminism' campaign: raising awareness and challenging stereotypes", Daily Times, Lahore
- ↑ "Conference on women issues starts", The News International, Karachi, 20 March 2014
- ↑ "Here Are 7 Facts You Probably Didn't Know About The Famous Zaib Rehman From 'Aangan'". Pharlo Magazine. 26 December 2023.
External links
[edit]- Zaib Rehman at IMDb