Arifa Siddiqui () is a Pakistani actress and singer who is best known for appearing in several Pakistani TV shows in the 1980s and 1990s.Arifa Siddiqui likely to make a comeback soon Dunya TV News website, Published 17 April 2018, Retrieved 28 June 2020
Early life Arifa was born on 9 June 1969 in Lahore, Pakistan. She is the daughter of actress Talat Siddiqui who worked for Pakistan radio and film industry. Her sister Nahid Siddiqui is a classical dancer and was previously married to television personality Zia Mohyeddin. Arifa is the cousin of Pakistani pop and TV singer Fariha Pervez. Actress Rehana Siddiqui was her aunt.
Career Arifa appeared in several Pakistani TV serials including Dehleez (1981), Sona Chandi (1983), Samundar (1983), Khawaja and Son (1985) and Ainak Wala Jin (1993).
Personal life Arifa’s first marriage was to Ustad Nazar Hussain, who was 30 years her senior. Hussain was a music composer and singer at PTV, Lahore, as well as her music teacher. Arifa quit the TV industry after her first marriage. The couple was married for 23 years until Hussain’s death in January 2018.Profile of Arifa Siddiqui on Encyclopedia Pakpedia website Published 27 March 2018, Retrieved 28 June 2020Renowned Music Director Ustad Nazar Hussain passes away Radio Pakistan website, Published 21 January 2018, Retrieved 28 June 2020 She later married composer and singer Tabeer Ali.
Filmography Television series YearDramaRoleNetworkNotes 1979 Alif LailaPari PTVEpisode: Sunehri Parinda1981 DehleezAni PTV1982 Sona ChandiChhoti Bibi PTV1982 Zard Gulab PTVLong-Play1982 SarabSooban PTVLong-Play1983 SamundarSidra PTV1984 Status PTV 1985 Tota Kahani PTV 1985 Khawaja and SonSamina PTV 1988 Do Dhari Talvar (Band Gali)Saima PTV Long-Play 1988 Mirat-ul-UroosAsghari PTV 1989 PyasSeema PTV1989 Neelay HathSakeena PTV 1990 FishaarRubab PTV 1992 Wadera Sayeen 1993 Yes Sir No Sir 1993 Ainak Wala Jin PTV 1994 DaldalSaira PTV 1994 Manchaly ka SaudaSalma PTV 1994 Baitay BaitianSharfi PTV Long-Play 1994 EhsaanSabiha PTV Long-Play 1995 AapaSajday PTV Long-Play 1995 KhoobsuratSaima PTV Long-Play 1998 Larki Ek Sharmili SiNasreen Long-Play 1999 Ghareeb-e-SheharMona PTV 2000 Inkar PTV 2003 KarwatTabinda 2004 Shahla KotNazo
Film Year Film Language 1984 Aisa Bhi Hota Hay Urdu 1985 Qismat Punjabi 1985 Naraz Urdu 1985 Wadera Punjabi 1986 Aawara Urdu 1986 Shah Zaman Punjabi 1986 Dhanak Urdu 1986 Qatil Ki Talash Urdu 1987 Sangal Punjabi 1987 Faqeeria Punjabi 1987 Jugnu Punjabi 1987 Moti Sher Punjabi 1987 Son of Ann Daata Urdu 1988 Pyar Tera Mera Punjabi 1990 Babul Punjabi 1992 Wadero Sain Sindhi 1993 Da Dushmanai Or Pashto 1996 Ghoonghat Urdu
Awards and recognition Year Award Category Result Title Ref. 1985 Nigar Award Best Supporting Actress Qismat 1986 Nigar Award Best Supporting Actress Qatil Ki Talash
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