Adeeba Nazeer, also known as Talat Siddiqui was a Pakistani actress and singer.[1] She acted in both Urdu and Punjabi films and is known for her roles in films Ishq-e-Habib (1965), Kon Kisi Ka (1966), Lori (1966), Yaar Maar (1967), Chacha Ji (1967), Behan Bhai (1968), Ladla (1969), Andaleeb (1969), Umrao Jan Ada (1972), Baghi Tay Farangi (1976).[2]
Talat Siddiqui | |
|---|---|
| Born | Adeeba Nazeer 18 February 1939 |
| Died | 9 May 2021 (aged 82) |
| Education | Shimla School |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1956 – 2010 |
| Spouse |
Bashir Ahmed Siddiqui
(m. 1954; died 1970) |
| Children | Nahid Siddiqui (daughter) Arifa Siddiqui (daughter) |
| Parent | Nazir Ahmad (father) |
| Relatives | Rehana Siddiqui (sister) Fariha Pervez (niece) |
Early life edit
Adeeba Nazeer was born in 1939 at Shimla, British India.[3] Talat was the eldest among her siblings. She completed her studies (FA) in her hometown. Talat's father named Nazir Ahmad was a government servant.[3]
Career edit
She along with her husband, migrated to Pakistan and started living in Karachi. After a short while her husband got imprisoned in a court case.[3] To take care of her child (Nahid Siddiqui) and run the household, she auditioned at Radio Pakistan. After some time, she became known as Talat Siddiqui.[3] She did playback singing in some films and later she acted in films Ishq-e-Habib, Tasvir, Aarzoo, Dard-e-Dil and Phir Subah Ho Gi.[4] She also appeared in films Doraha, Main Woh Nahin, Jani Dushman, Mera Veer, Ik Si Maa and Panchhi Tay Pardesi.[5] Talat also worked in many dramas on PTV including Dehleez, Kahan Hai Manzil, Zarb Gulab, Hisaar, Waris and Dhund Kay Uss Par.[6]
Personal life edit
Her father was a chronic asthma patient and being unable to take her responsibilities anymore, got her married to Bashir Ahmed Siddiqui, at the tender age of 15.[3] She had four children including two daughters; Arifa Siddiqui (famous Pakistani actress and singer of the 80s and 90s) and Nahid Siddiqui (internationally renowned Kathak dancer). Talat's younger sister Rehana Siddiqui was also an actress. Fariha Pervez a famous Pakistani singer is her niece.[7][8]
Illness and death edit
She contracted a prolonged illness and was later put on a ventilator but her condition worsened from which she died on Saturday, 9 May 2021 at the age of 82. She was laid to rest in Canal View Society graveyard in Lahore.[3][9][10][11]
Filmography edit
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Waris | Dilawar's mother | PTV[12] |
| 1981 | Kahan Hai Manzil | Ruqayya | PTV |
| 1981 | Dehleez | Ammi Begum | PTV |
| 1982 | Sona Chandi | Begum Abbas Ali | PTV |
| 1982 | Zard Gulab | Old lady | PTV |
| 1984 | Andhera Ujala | Tahir's mother | PTV |
| 1986 | Aik Din Raat | Naheed's mother | PTV |
| 1987 | Dhund Kay Uss Par | Hina's mother | PTV |
| 1988 | Doo Dahri Talvar | Saima's mother | PTV |
| 1989 | Hisaar | Rasheeda | PTV |
| 1989 | Fehmida Ki Kahani Ustani Rahat Ki Zubani | Bari Ammi | PTV |
| 1989 | Neelay Hath | Sakeena's mother | PTV |
| 1993 | Yes Sir, No Sir | Herself | PTV |
| 1994 | Aik Din - Saboot | Ali's aunt | PTV |
Film edit
| Year | Film | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Hamen Bhi Jeenay Do | Urdu[13] |
| 1964 | Mehkhana | Urdu |
| 1964 | Heera Aur Pathar | Urdu |
| 1964 | Chhoti Behan | Urdu |
| 1965 | Ishq-e-Habib | Urdu |
| 1965 | Aarzoo | Urdu[14] |
| 1966 | Tasvir | Urdu |
| 1966 | Moajza | Urdu |
| 1966 | Kon Kisi Ka | Urdu |
| 1966 | Lori | Urdu |
| 1966 | Dard-e-Dil | Urdu[15] |
| 1967 | Yaar Maar | Punjabi |
| 1967 | Main Woh Nahin | Urdu |
| 1967 | Meray Laal | Urdu |
| 1967 | Chacha Ji | Punjabi |
| 1967 | Hukumat | Urdu |
| 1967 | Doraha | Urdu |
| 1967 | Phir Subah Ho Gi | Urdu |
| 1967 | Mera Veer | Punjabi |
| 1967 | Maa Baap | Urdu |
| 1967 | Jani Dushman | Punjabi |
| 1967 | Hamdam | Urdu |
| 1968 | Behan Bhai | Urdu |
| 1968 | Ik Si Maa | Punjabi |
| 1968 | Commander | Urdu |
| 1968 | Beti Beta | Urdu |
| 1968 | Chann 14vin Da | Punjabi |
| 1969 | Shaheed Teetu Mir | Urdu |
| 1969 | Pyar Da Palla | Punjabi |
| 1969 | Panchhi Tay Pardesi | Punjabi |
| 1969 | Piya Millan Ki Aas | Urdu |
| 1969 | Ghar Damaad | Urdu |
| 1969 | Aneela | Urdu |
| 1969 | Ladla | Urdu |
| 1969 | Andaleeb | Urdu |
| 1969 | Naaz | Urdu |
| 1969 | Geo Dhola | Punjabi |
| 1971 | Jatt Da Qoul | Punjabi |
| 1971 | Sohna Puttar | Punjabi |
| 1972 | Eid Da Chann | Punjabi |
| 1972 | Insan Ik Tamasha | Punjabi |
| 1972 | Umrao Jan Ada | Urdu |
| 1973 | Aan | Punjabi |
| 1973 | Aar Par | Urdu |
| 1973 | Khoon Da Badla Khoon | Punjabi |
| 1973 | Jithay Wagdi A Ravi | Punjabi |
| 1973 | Professor | Urdu |
| 1974 | Tiger Gang | Urdu |
| 1974 | Sohna Daku | Punjabi |
| 1975 | Heera Phumman | Punjabi |
| 1975 | Dil Nasheen | Urdu |
| 1975 | Palki | Urdu |
| 1975 | Sar-e-Aam | Punjabi |
| 1975 | Gunahgar | Punjabi |
| 1976 | Baghi Tay Farangi | Punjabi |
| 1976 | Akh Lari Bado Badi | Punjabi |
| 1976 | Dharkan | Urdu |
| 1978 | Ek Chehra 2 Roop | Urdu |
| 1978 | Aadmi | Urdu |
| 1978 | Sharmili | Urdu |
| 1979 | Qatil Tay Farishta | Punjabi |
| 1981 | Amanat | Punjabi |
| 1982 | Haidar Sultan | Punjabi |
| 1982 | Sangdil | Urdu |
| 1983 | Aakhri Muqabila | Punjabi |
| 1984 | Dulla Bhatti | Punjabi |
| 1984 | Kalia | Punjabi |
| 1984 | Dil Maa Da | Punjabi |
| 1985 | Nikah | Punjabi |
| 1985 | Qismat | Punjabi |
| 1985 | Naraz | Urdu |
| 1986 | Riksha Driver | Punjabi |
| 1987 | Son of Ann Daata | Urdu |
| 1987 | Teri Banhon Mein | Urdu |
| 1989 | Aakhri Qatal | Punjabi |
References edit
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- ^ "عارفہ صدیقی کی والدہ سینئر اداکارہ طلعت صدیقی کا انتقال". Dunya News. 19 December 2021.
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- ^ "سینئر اداکارہ طلعت صدیقی انتقال کرگئیں". Jang News. 27 March 2022.
- ^ "فنکار گھرانے کی مقبول اداکار بہنیں". Jang News. 16 October 2022.
- ^ "سال 2021 میں انتقال کرنے والی مشہور شخصیات!!!". Dunya News. 19 September 2022.
- ^ "معروف اداکارہ طلعت صدیقی انتقال کر گئیں". ARY News. 13 September 2021.
- ^ "Popular yesteryear actor Talat Siddiqui is no more". Images Dawn. 2 January 2022.
- ^ "Veteran film star Talat Siddiqui dies at age 82". The News International. 9 May 2021.
- ^ "Veteran actress Talat Siddiqui passes away". The Express Tribune. 10 May 2021.
- ^ "Pakistani actor Talat Siddiqui passes away at 82". Geo News. 10 May 2022.
- ^ "ریڈیو ، ٹی وی اور سٹیج کے لاثانی اداکار ایوب خان". Daily News. 10 November 2023.
- ^ "Talat Siddiqui". Pakistan Film Magazine. 20 December 2023.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 255. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 257. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.