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{{Short description|Pakistani film actress}}
{{Short description|Pakistani film actress}}
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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name = Zaib Rehman
| name = Zaib Rehman
| image = Pakistani actress Zaib Rehman on the Istanbul set of the movie "Hijrat" (April 2014).JPG
| image = Pakistani actress Zaib Rehman on the Istanbul set of the movie "Hijrat" (April 2014).JPG
| caption = Zaib Rehman in [[Istanbul]] on set of the movie ''[[Hijrat (film)|Hijrat]]''.
| caption = Zaib Rehman in [[Istanbul]] on set of the movie ''[[Hijrat (film)|Hijrat]]''.
| birthname = Zaib Rehman
| birthname = Zaib Rehman
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1959|04|26}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1959|04|26}}
| birth_place = Bahawalpur, [[Punjab, Pakistan]]
| birth_place = [[Bahawalpur]], [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]
| education = [[Lahore College for Women University]]
| occupation = [[Lawyer]], [[actress]]
| occupation = {{Hlist | [[Lawyer]] | [[Actress]]}}
| years_active = 1975–present
| years_active = 1975–present
| children = 2
| nationality = [[Pakistani]]
| website =
}}
}}


'''Zaib Rehman''' is a Pakistani lawyer and actress. She started in television in her 20s and made her movie debut in the 2011 blockbuster ''[[Bol (film)|Bol]]''.<ref>{{Citation
'''Zaib Rehman''' is a Pakistani lawyer and actress. She was one of the most popular actresses of 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.<ref name=YouthMagazine/> She started in television in her early teens and made her movie debut in the 2011 blockbuster ''[[Bol (film)|Bol]]''.<ref>{{Citation
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== Early life ==
== Early life ==
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''.
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''.<ref name=YouthMagazine/>


== Career ==
== Career ==
In her early 20s, Zaib Rehman started to perform in [[Pakistan Television Corporation|PTV]] classics like ''Ragon Mein Andhera'' (which turned into the series ''[[Andhera Ujala]]''), ''Shikayatein Hikayatein'' and ''Inn Se Miliye''. She also acted in the popular PTV series ''Fard-e-Jurm'' and ''Hazaaron Raastey'' and starred in one of the most famous series of individual plays: ''Andhera Ujala''. She later appeared in surrealistic plays like ''Chamkee'', ''Se Semar'', ''Waqt-e-waqt'', ''Mehar O Jena'', ''Aasaib'', ''Roma'', ''Haar'' and ''Seraab Parast'' of the series ''Nigar Khana''. PTV's prominent hit ''Pehli Si Muhabbat'' was her final TV performance.
In her early teens, Zaib Rehman started to perform in [[Pakistan Television Corporation|PTV]] classics like ''Ragon Mein Andhera'' (which turned into the series ''[[Andhera Ujala]]''), ''Shikayatein Hikayatein'', ''Sarab Parast'' and ''Inn Se Miliye''. She also acted in the popular PTV series ''Fard-e-Jurm'' and ''[[Hazaron Raaste]]'' and starred in one of the most famous series of individual plays: ''Andhera Ujala''. She later appeared in surrealistic plays like ''Chamkee'', ''Se Semar'', ''Waqt-e-waqt'', ''Mehar O Jena'', ''Aasaib'', ''Roma'', ''Haar'' and ''Seraab Parast'' of the series ''Nigar Khana''. PTV's prominent hit ''Pehli Si Muhabbat'' was her final TV performance.<ref name=YouthMagazine/>


After a long family-related hiatus, Zaib Rehman made her movie debut in 2011, portraying a suffering mother in [[Shoaib Mansoor]]'s Pakistani hit movie ''Bol''. Critics describe her performance as "outstanding",<ref>{{Citation
After a long family-related hiatus, Zaib Rehman made her movie debut in 2011, portraying a suffering mother in [[Shoaib Mansoor]]'s Pakistani hit movie ''Bol''. Critics describe her performance as "outstanding",<ref>{{Citation
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| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120205034903/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/543795
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120205034903/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/543795
| url-status = dead
| url-status = dead
| archive-date = February 5, 2012
| archive-date = 5 February 2012
}}</ref> In April 2014, she shot scenes for Farouq Mengal's Pakistani movie ''[[Hijrat (film)|Hijrat]]'' in [[Istanbul]], [[Turkey]], with Asad Zaman, [[Rabia Butt]], [[Jamal Shah]] and Durdana Butt.<ref>{{cite web
}}</ref> In April 2014, she shot scenes for Farouq Mengal's Pakistani movie ''[[Hijrat (film)|Hijrat]]'' in [[Istanbul]], [[Turkey]], with Asad Zaman, [[Rabia Butt]], [[Jamal Shah]] and [[Durdana Butt]].<ref>{{cite web
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| first = Peter
| first = Peter
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| publisher = flickr
| publisher = flickr
| url = https://www.flickr.com/photos/pjebsen/tags/zaibrehman/
| url = https://www.flickr.com/photos/pjebsen/tags/zaibrehman/
}}</ref><ref name=YouthMagazine>{{cite journal |title=زیب رحمان کا انٹرویو |journal=Youth Magazine |date=2000 |page=143}}</ref>
}}</ref>


In November 2016, she returned to television. She co-stars in the [[Geo TV]] [[Serial (radio and television)|serial drama]] ''Mannat'', playing the role of Meera Maa.<ref>{{Citation
In November 2016, she returned to television. She co-stars in the [[Geo TV]] [[Serial (radio and television)|serial drama]] ''Mannat'', playing the role of Meera Maa.<ref>{{Citation
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}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Zaib is married and has two daughters.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://jang.com.pk/thenews/mar2010-weekly/nos-07-03-2010/enc.htm|title=I am like putty in the director's hands|website=Jang News|date=4 November 2023}}</ref>


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
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=== Television series ===
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Year
! scope="col"|Title
! scope="col"|Role
! scope="col"|Network
|-
| 1983 || ''Nangey Paon'' || Dilaram Begum || [[Pakistan Television Corporation|PTV]]
|-
| 1983 || ''Shikayatein Hikayatein'' || Zareen || [[Pakistan Television Corporation|PTV]]
|-
| 1983 || ''Ragon Mein Andhera'' || Sara || [[Pakistan Television Corporation|PTV]]
|-
| 1984 || ''[[Andhera Ujala]]'' || Neeli || [[Pakistan Television Corporation|PTV]]
|-
| 1985 || ''Ghar Say Niklay'' || Bahu || [[Pakistan Television Corporation|PTV]]
|-
| 1985 || ''Asaan Se Baat'' || Sahti || [[Pakistan Television Corporation|PTV]]
|-
| 1985 || ''Umeed-e-Bahar'' || Naila || [[Pakistan Television Corporation|PTV]]
|-
| 1986 || ''Khwabon Ka Jungle'' || Madiha || [[Pakistan Television Corporation|PTV]]
|-
| 1986 || ''[[Hazaron Raaste]]'' || Saira || [[Pakistan Television Corporation|PTV]]
|-
| 1986 || ''Sacha Jhota'' || Zarina || [[Pakistan Television Corporation|PTV]]
|-
| 1986 || ''Inn Sey Miliay'' || Zebunnisa || [[Pakistan Television Corporation|PTV]]
|-
| 1986 || ''Deadline'' || Shehnaz || [[Pakistan Television Corporation|PTV]]
|-
| 2016 || ''Mannat'' || Meera || [[Geo TV]]
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Piyari Bittu]]'' || Khala || [[Express Entertainment]]
|-
⚫
| 2018 || ''[[Ranjha Ranjha Kardi]]'' || Amma Jannate || [[Hum TV]]
|-
⚫
| 2018 || ''[[Aangan (2018 TV series)|Aangan]]'' || Khameera Ilahi || [[Hum TV]]
|-
⚫
| 2021 || ''[[Qissa Meherbano Ka]]'' || Afiya's mother || [[Hum TV]]
|-
| 2024 || ''DuniyaPur'' || Nawabzadi || Green Entertainment
|}

=== Web series ===
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Year
! scope="col"|Title
! scope="col"|Role
! scope="col"|Network
|-
|2021
| ''[[Dhoop Ki Deewar]]''
| Shobha Malhotra
| [[ZEE5]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/770472/zee5-global-announces-the-much-awaited-zindagi-original-dhoop-ki-deewar-a-cross-border-tale-of-love-family-and-loss/|title=ZEE5 Global announces the much-awaited Zindagi Original Dhoop Ki Deewar, a Cross-Border Tale of Love, Family and Loss|website=Daily Times|date=6 August 2023}}</ref>
|}


=== Film ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Notes
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Notes
|-
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Bol (film)|Bol]]'' || Suraiya Khan || [[Lux Style Awards]]<br>[[South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation|SAARC Film Awards]]
| rowspan="2"|2011 || ''[[Bol (film)|Bol]]'' || Suraiya Khan || [[Lux Style Awards]]<br>[[South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation|SAARC Film Awards]]
|-
|-
| 2013 || ''The Dusk''<ref>{{IMDb title|2036455|"The Dusk"}}</ref> || Aliya Chauhan || Delayed
| ''The Dusk'' || Aliya Chauhan ||<ref>{{IMDb title|2036455|"The Dusk"}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Hijrat (film)|Hijrat]]'' || Murad's mother ||<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nation.com.pk/30-Apr-2016/hijrat-watch-at-your-own-risk?show=900|title=Hijrat: Watch at your own risk|website=The Nation|date=26 January 2024}}</ref>
| 2015 || ''[[Hijrat (film)|Hijrat]]'' || ||
|}
|}

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=== Television ===
* ''[[Mannat (TV series)|Mannat]]'' (2016–17)
* ''[[Piyari Bittu]]'' (2017–18)
* ''[[Qurban (Pakistani TV series)|Qurban]]'' (2018)
⚫
* ''[[Ranjha Ranjha Kardi]]'' (2018)
⚫
* ''[[Aangan (Hum TV series)|Aangan]]'' (2018)
⚫
* ''[[Qissa Meherbano Ka]]'' (2021)


== Additional activities ==
== Additional activities ==

Zaib Rehman holds the following degrees:
Zaib Rehman holds the following degrees:
* Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws ([[University of the Punjab]])
* Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws ([[University of the Punjab]])
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| date = 27 April 2014
| date = 27 April 2014
| url = http://www.nation.com.pk/lahore/27-Apr-2014/tickets-funded-for-foreigners-languishing-in-pak-jail
| url = http://www.nation.com.pk/lahore/27-Apr-2014/tickets-funded-for-foreigners-languishing-in-pak-jail
}}</ref> The Tanzanians, Umar Ali Suleiman and Muhammad Ashraf Zakki, were jailed for overstay in Pakistan. They returned to their home country on May 7, 2014.<ref>{{Citation
}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Citation
| last = Jebsen
| last = Jebsen
| first = Peter
| first = Peter
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| date = 20 March 2014
| date = 20 March 2014
| url = http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-5-239258-Conference-on-women-issues-starts
| url = http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-5-239258-Conference-on-women-issues-starts
}}</ref> In March 2014, she received the Distinguished Alumni Award at Lahore College for Women University.
}}</ref> In March 2014, she received the Distinguished Alumni Award at Lahore College for Women University.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pink.parhlo.com/facts-zaib-rehman/|title=Here Are 7 Facts You Probably Didn't Know About The Famous Zaib Rehman From 'Aangan'|website=Pharlo Magazine|date=December 26, 2023}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 21:29, 12 December 2024

Zaib Rehman
Zaib Rehman in Istanbul on set of the movie Hijrat.
Born
Zaib Rehman

(1959-04-26) 26 April 1959 (age 65)
Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan
EducationLahore College for Women University
Occupations
Years active1975–present
Children2

Zaib Rehman is a Pakistani lawyer and actress. She was one of the most popular actresses of 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.[1] She started in television in her early teens and made her movie debut in the 2011 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]

In her early teens, Zaib Rehman started to perform in PTV classics like Ragon Mein Andhera (which turned into the series Andhera Ujala), Shikayatein Hikayatein, Sarab Parast and Inn Se Miliye. She also acted in the popular PTV series Fard-e-Jurm and Hazaron Raaste and starred in one of the most famous series of individual plays: Andhera Ujala. She later appeared in surrealistic plays like Chamkee, Se Semar, Waqt-e-waqt, Mehar O Jena, Aasaib, Roma, Haar and Seraab Parast of the series Nigar Khana. PTV's prominent hit Pehli Si Muhabbat was her final TV performance.[1]

After a long family-related hiatus, Zaib Rehman made her movie debut in 2011, portraying a suffering mother in Shoaib Mansoor's Pakistani hit movie Bol. Critics describe her performance as "outstanding",[3] "compelling"[4] and "most effective".[5] In April 2014, she shot scenes for Farouq Mengal's Pakistani movie Hijrat in Istanbul, Turkey, with Asad Zaman, Rabia Butt, Jamal Shah and Durdana Butt.[6][1]

In November 2016, she returned to television. She co-stars in the Geo TV serial drama Mannat, playing the role of Meera Maa.[7][8]

Personal life

[edit]

Zaib is married and has two daughters.[9]

Filmography

[edit]

Television series

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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

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Year Title Role Network
2021 Dhoop Ki Deewar Shobha Malhotra ZEE5[10]

Film

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Year Film Role Notes
2011 Bol Suraiya Khan Lux Style Awards
SAARC Film Awards
The Dusk Aliya Chauhan [11]
2015 Hijrat Murad's mother [12]

Additional activities

[edit]

Zaib Rehman holds the following degrees:

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.[13] 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.[14]

She frequently holds lectures on social topics in different colleges, e. g. at Lahore University of Management Sciences' Feminist Society (FemSoc).[15][16] In March 2014, she received the Distinguished Alumni Award at Lahore College for Women University.[17]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "زیب رحمان کا انٹرویو". Youth Magazine: 143. 2000.
  2. ^ Ghafoor, Usman (7 March 2010), "I am like putty in the director's hands", The News International on Sunday, Karachi
  3. ^ Chopra, Sonia, "Bol review: Leaves you spellbound!", sify movies, archived from the original on 24 April 2014
  4. ^ Malani, Gaurav (31 August 2011), "Bol: Movie Review", The Times of India
  5. ^ Adarsh, Taran (29 August 2011), "Bol (2011)", Bollywood Hungama, archived from the original on 5 February 2012
  6. ^ Jebsen, Peter (10 April 2014). "Zaib Rehman on the set of Pakistani movie "Hijrat" in Istanbul". flickr.
  7. ^ "Mega drama serial 'Mannat' starts on Geo TV", The News International, Karachi, 20 November 2016
  8. ^ Mannat, Geo TV
  9. ^ "I am like putty in the director's hands". Jang News. 4 November 2023.
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ "The Dusk" at IMDb
  12. ^ "Hijrat: Watch at your own risk". The Nation. 26 January 2024.
  13. ^ Khan, Amraiz (27 April 2014), "Tickets funded for foreigners languishing in Pak jail", The Nation, Lahore
  14. ^ Jebsen, Peter (22 May 2014), Forgotten prisoners: Tanzanians suffer in Pakistani jails, Hamburg: www.Sozialgeschnatter.de
  15. ^ Shehzad, Bushra (22 March 2014), "'I Need Feminism' campaign: raising awareness and challenging stereotypes", Daily Times, Lahore
  16. ^ "Conference on women issues starts", The News International, Karachi, 20 March 2014
  17. ^ "Here Are 7 Facts You Probably Didn't Know About The Famous Zaib Rehman From 'Aangan'". Pharlo Magazine. 26 December 2023.
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