Anjuman Shehzadi (1977 – 15 May 2011) was a Pakistani stage and film actress.[1] She was known for her bold dances.[2]

Anjuman Shehzadi
Born
Uzma Yasmeen

1977 or 1978
DiedMay 15, 2011(2011-05-15) (aged 32–33)
Lahore, Pakistan
Years active2000–2011

Biography

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She was born as Uzma Yasmeen[1] in c. 1977 or 1978.[3][4]

She started her artistic career from 2000. She worked in more than one hundred stage plays. Her popularity was accounted more for her bold dances than her acting; for which, she was criticized more than her peer actresses. She was cast by renowned producers of the country that led to her rising fame.[4] She appeared in Lollywood films as an item girl and supporting actress.[1]

In 2009, Shahzadi was arrested by Lahore Police a charge of unethical dance performance. Later, the court granted the bail applications and ordered Shahzadi's release on a bond of fifty thousand rupees.[5]

Death

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She died on May 15, 2011 in Lahore under mysterious circumstances.[6][7]

Filmography

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# Year Title Director Language Notes
1 2006 Chann Badshah Muhammad Rasheed Malik Punjabi
2 2007 Ajj Da Badmash Akram Khan Punjabi
3 2007 Honeymoon Saeed Ali Khan Urdu
4 2008 Wehshi Gunda Parvez Rana Punjabi
5 2008 Pyasa Badan Rasheed Dogar Urdu
6 2009 Black Cat Saeed Ali Khan Urdu
7 2009 Red Light Hotel Saeed Ali Khan Urdu
8 2009 Nach Kay Yaar Manana Masood Butt Punjabi
9 2010 Jabroo Tay Nizam Imdad Hussain Punjabi
10 2011 Society Girl Daud Butt Urdu
11 2011 Reshma Tay Shera Imdad Hussain Punjabi
12 2013 No Tension Roshan Malik Punjabi released after her death

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "معروف اداکارہ انجمن شہزادی کی آٹھویں برسی 15مئی کو منائی جائیگی". UrduPoint.
  2. ^ اللہ, سیف. "لاہور کا اسٹیج ڈرامہ کس اسٹیج پر ہے؟". BBC Urdu (in Urdu).
  3. ^ "Actress Anjuman dies under mysterious circumstances". Pakistan Press Foundation. May 17, 2011.
  4. ^ a b "انجمن شہزادی کی چوتھی برسی آج منائی جائے گی". Daily Pakistan. May 14, 2015.
  5. ^ Ibad ul Haq (18 July 2009). "'فحش رقص': گرفتاریاں اور ضمانت" ['vulgar dance': arrests and bail]. BBC Urdu (in Urdu).
  6. ^ "Actress Anjuman Shahzadi dies mysteriously". The Nation. May 16, 2011.
  7. ^ Unravelling the mystery of murdered women in show business, The Express Tribune, December 19, 2015