Naeema Garaj is a Pakistani actress.[2] She is known for her roles in dramas Yeh Zindagi Hai, Agar Tum Na Hotay, Mohabbat Jaye Bhar Mein, New York Se New Karachi and Kab Mere Kehlaoge.[3]
Naeema Garaj | |
|---|---|
| نعیمہ گرج | |
| Born | 1 October 1958 |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1960 – present |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent | Garaj Babu (father)[1] |
Early life
editNaeema was born on 1 October 1958 in Karachi, Pakistan.[2] She started acting in theater along with her father Garaj Babu.[4][5][6]
Career
editShe started working in films as a child actress in 1960 in film Clerk and later Naeema started to appear in dramas on PTV.[7][2] She was noted for her roles in dramas Agar Tum Na Hotay, Mohabbat Jaye Bhar Mein, Kab Mere Kehlaoge and Noorpur Ki Rani.[8] She also appeared in the drama Yeh Zindagi Hai and Yeh Zindagi Hai Season 2 as Shakira which was the longest-running television series.[9][10] She also appeared in movie Maalik as Asma.[11] Since then she appeared in dramas Phupho Amma, Upar Gori Ka Makaan, Bhai Bhai, Yehi Hai Zindagi, 3 Khawa 3, Ghar Damad and Rishta Anjana Sa.[12][13][14]
Personal life
editNaeema is married and has children, Naeema father was a theater and film actor.[2] Naeema's father Garaj Babu died in 2018.[15]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Such Much | Aani | PTV |
| 1998 | Shaam Sey Phelay | Sumaira's mother | PTV |
| 2008 | Mushkbar | Reshma | PTV |
| 2008 | Yeh Zindagi Hai | Shakira | Geo Entertainment[16] |
| 2009 | Colony 52 | Shanzeh | TV One |
| 2009 | Kuch Ankahi Baatein | Umer's aunt | ARY Digital |
| 2009 | Noorpur Ki Rani | Nimrah | Hum TV[17] |
| 2010 | Khala Kulsum Ka Kumba | Anwari | PTV |
| 2010 | Kaahe ko Bhatai Bides | Naveed's mother | Geo TV |
| 2010 | Aros Paros | Rukshana | ARY Digital |
| 2011 | Jeena Sikha Do Hamein | Nudrat | Geo TV |
| 2012 | New York Se New Karachi | Kausar | TV One |
| 2012 | Yeh Guriya Meri Hai | Razia | PTV |
| 2012 | Pak Villa | Saeema | Geo TV |
| 2012 | Aks | Naila | ARY Digital |
| 2012 | Uss Ki Biwi | Ghazala | Hum TV |
| 2013 | Jakaria Kulsoom Ki Love Story Season 2 | Zulekha's sister | ARY Digital |
| 2013 | Chhoti Chhoti Khushiyan | Javeria's mother | Geo TV |
| 2013 | Upar Gori Ka Makaan | Aliya | Express Entertainment |
| 2013 | Mohabbat Jaye Bhar Mein | Khala | Hum TV[18] |
| 2013 | Kohar | Unsa | Urdu 1 |
| 2013 | Yeh Zindagi Hai Season 2 | Shakira | Geo Entertainment |
| 2014 | Phupho Amma | Nadara | PTV |
| 2014 | Agar Tum Na Hotay | Samina | Hum TV |
| 2015 | Yehi Hai Zindagi | Chand Tara | Express Entertainment |
| 2016 | Rishta Anjana Sa | Salma Begum | ARY Digital |
| 2016 | Yehi Hai Zindagi Season 2 | Chand Tara | Express Entertainment |
| 2017 | Kab Mere Kehlaoge | Savera's mother | ARY Digital |
| 2017 | Yehi Hai Zindagi Season 3 | Chand Tara | Express Entertainment |
| 2017 | 3 Khawa 3 | Sanchida | Aaj Entertainment |
| 2017 | Yehi Hai Zindagi Season 4 | Chand Tara | Express Entertainment |
| 2019 | The Shareef Show Mubarak Ho | Herself | Geo TV[19] |
| 2019 | Ghar Damad | Honey's grandmother | PTV |
| 2019 | The Shareef Show Mubarak Ho | Herself | Geo TV[20] |
| 2019 | Bhai Bhai | Raheela | Express Entertainment |
| 2023 | Lyari Say Keamari | Faisal's mother | PTV |
| 2024 | Sirat-e-Mustaqeem Season 4 | Shagufta | ARY Digital |
Telefilm
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Chanp Tayyar Hai | Nahni |
| 2016 | Meri Shadi Karwao | Shamim |
| 2016 | Patli Gali | Rubina |
| 2017 | Singham 2 | Singham's mother |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Clerk | Urdu |
| 1960 | Insaf | Urdu |
| 1960 | 2 Ustad | Urdu |
| 1960 | Raat Kay Rahi | Urdu |
| 1961 | Tum Na Mano | Urdu |
| 1961 | Ham Ek Hayn | Urdu |
| 1961 | 12 Bajay | Urdu |
| 1961 | Lakhon Fasanay | Urdu |
| 1962 | Chiragh Jalta Raha | Urdu |
| 1962 | Banjaran | Urdu |
| 1963 | Jab Say Dekha Hay Tumhen | Urdu |
| 1963 | Baji | Urdu |
| 1964 | Tanha | Urdu |
| 1964 | Yeh Bhi Ek Kahani | Urdu |
| 1967 | Chhotay Sahib | Bengali / Urdu |
| 1968 | Chand Aur Chandni | Urdu |
| 1968 | Qulli | Urdu |
| 1968 | Jahan Bajay Shehnai | Urdu |
| 1969 | Daagh | Urdu |
| 1969 | Pyasa | Bengali / Urdu |
| 1969 | Meray Armaan Meray Sapnay | Urdu |
| 1970 | Maina | Urdu |
| 1970 | Payel | Bengali / Urdu |
| 1970 | Love in Europe | Urdu |
| 1970 | Chand Suraj | Urdu |
| 1971 | Insaf Aur Qanoon | Urdu |
| 1971 | Dil Aur Dunya | Urdu |
| 1971 | Al-Asifa | Urdu |
| 1972 | Ilzam | Urdu |
| 1972 | Soudagar | Urdu |
| 1972 | Main Bhi To Insan Hun | Urdu |
| 1972 | Suhag | Urdu |
| 1972 | Mann Ki Jeet | Urdu |
| 1972 | Raju | Punjabi |
| 1973 | Parday Mein Rehnay Do | Urdu |
| 1973 | Sadhu Aur Sheitan | Urdu |
| 1973 | Rangeela Aur Munawar Zarif | Urdu |
| 1973 | Nadiya Kay Paar | Urdu |
| 1974 | Samaj | Urdu |
| 1974 | Sacha Jhoota | Urdu |
| 1974 | Laila Majnu | Urdu |
| 1974 | Miss Hippy | Urdu |
| 1975 | Farz Aur Mamta | Urdu |
| 1975 | BeMisal | Urdu |
| 1975 | Bin Baadal Barsat | Urdu |
| 1975 | Paisa | Urdu |
| 1975 | Teray Meray Sapnay | Urdu |
| 1975 | Zanjeer | Urdu |
| 1976 | Ajj Di Taza Khabar | Punjabi |
| 1976 | Insan Aur Farishta | Urdu |
| 1976 | Mohabbat Aur Mehngai | Urdu |
| 1977 | Beti | Urdu |
| 1977 | Bharosa | Urdu |
| 1977 | Salakhen | Urdu |
| 1978 | Ek Chehra 2 Roop | Urdu |
| 1978 | Barat | Urdu |
| 1978 | Playboy | Urdu |
| 1979 | Nishani | Urdu |
| 1980 | Haseena Maan Jaye Gi | Urdu |
| 1980 | Nahin Abhi Nahin | Urdu |
| 2016 | Maalik | Urdu |
| 2017 | Truth or Dare | Urdu[21][22] |
References
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- ^ "Hamare Mehman with Naeema Garaj, Rauf Lala and Salma Zafar". ARY News. 1 January 2021. Archived from the original on 21 April 2022. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- ^ "Shabnam visits the city of lights". The Express Tribune. 7 January 2021.
- ^ "Memon News - Memoni Drama Gabhrain Jo Naye Message By Naeema Garaj". Memon News. 14 January 2021.
- ^ "پاکستانی فلموں کے چائلڈ سٹارز،ننھے فنکاروں نے اپنی". Roznama Dunya. 26 February 2024.
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- ^ "Awami Theatre Festival begins". Dawn News. 5 January 2021.
- ^ "Famous Actress and Comedian Naeema Garaj Views For Naya Pakistan HDTV". 10 January 2021.
- ^ "Interview With Salma Zafar and Naeema Garaj". ARY News. 13 January 2021. Archived from the original on 28 January 2021. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- ^ "Geo glimpses". The News International. 6 January 2021.
- ^ "Comedy Night With Omer Sharif". Pakistani Eventbookings. 11 January 2021.
- ^ "ٹی وی ڈراموں کی چند مقبول مائیں". Daily Jang News. 20 June 2022.
- ^ "ایک یادگار سبق آموز فلم دوسری ماں". Jang News. 23 February 2022.
- ^ "Renowned actor of past Garaj Babu passed away in Karachi, today". Abb Takk News. 3 January 2021.
- ^ "'Baat Cheet' with Javeria Saud". The Nation. 6 February 2021.
- ^ "Gear Up For Two New Shows On Zindagi". Businessinsider. 13 February 2021.
- ^ "ریشم ڈرامہ محبت جائے بھاڑ میں اداکاری کررہی ہیں". Daily Pakistan. 14 February 2021.
- ^ "The Shareef Show - (Guest) Naeema Garaj & Rauf Lala". 8 January 2021.
- ^ "The Shareef Show - (Guest) Naeema Garaj & Salomi". 9 January 2021.
- ^ "SeePrime releases Truth or Dare starring Yashma Gill and Mirza Zain Baig". Images.Dawn. 12 March 2022.
- ^ "SeePrime releases enchanting short film called 'Truth or Dare'". Daily Times. 16 March 2022.