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| children = Amal Ismail (son) <br> Sila Ismail (daughter)
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'''Yasmeen Ismail''' (28 March 1950, in [[Rawalpindi]] – 18 January 2002, in [[Karachi]]) was a Pakistani television [[actress]] and theater director.<ref name="dawn">[http://archives.dawn.com/2002/01/19/top14.htm Noted artiste Yasmeen Ismail passes away] 19 January 2002. Retrieved 23 June 2013.</ref> She is known for her role in the [[Pakistan Television|PTV]] drama [[Tanhaiyaan]] (1985).
'''Yasmeen Ismail''' (28 March 1950, [[Rawalpindi]] – 18 January 2002, [[Karachi]]) was a Pakistani television [[actress]] and theater director.<ref name="dawn">[http://archives.dawn.com/2002/01/19/top14.htm Noted artiste Yasmeen Ismail passes away] 19 January 2002. Retrieved 23 June 2013.</ref> She is known for her role in the [[Pakistan Television|PTV]] drama ''[[Tanhaiyaan]]'' (1985).


==Early life==
==Early life==
She was born in [[Rawalpindi]] on March 28, 1950. Yasmeen Ismail studied in many schools and convents as her father, an army colonel, got posted from one place to another. She graduated from Home Economics College.<ref name="dawn"/>
She was born in [[Rawalpindi]] on 28 March 1950. Yasmeen Ismail studied in many schools and convents as her father, an army colonel, got posted from one place to another. She graduated from Home Economics College.<ref name="dawn"/>


==Career==
==Career==
She moved to [[Karachi]] shortly after her father's death in 1971. She got married in 1974.<ref name="dawn"/> Her association with PTV began in the late 1960s. Theatre lured her away as she became the head of the Karachi chapter of the Gripp's Theatre in 1980.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/458407/newspaper/newspaper/column|title=Theatrics: Comedy cabaret|website=Dawn News|date=May 16, 2021}}</ref> She directed about 24 plays.<ref>{{cite book|title=Encyclopedia of Asian Theatre: A-N|website=Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press|page=169}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=The Playful Revolution: Theatre and Liberation in Asia|website=Bloomington, Ind. : Indiana University Press|page=162}}</ref> Their plays, mostly written/adapted by playwright Imran Aslam, were appreciated by people.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1496694|title=THE ICON INTERVIEW: The Nervous Visionary|website=Dawn News|date=February 5, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=Karachi, Megacity of Our Times|website=Oxford University Press|page=312}}</ref> A little before Ramazan, she directed her last play, titled ''Osama Ho To Samaney Aiy'', which was written by Mr Aslam. Ismail became director of Gripp's Theatre in Karachi in 1980.<ref name="dawn"/><ref>{{cite book|title=Women's Own, Volume 9|website=Karachi : Riaz Aḥmed Mansuri|page=5}}</ref>
She moved to [[Karachi]] shortly after her father's death in 1971. She got married in 1974.<ref name="dawn"/> Her association with PTV had begun in the late 1960s. Theatre lured her away as she became the director of the Karachi chapter of the Gripp's Theatre in 1980.<ref name="dawn" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/458407/newspaper/newspaper/column|title=Theatrics: Comedy cabaret|website=Dawn News|date=16 May 2021}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> She directed around two dozen plays.<ref>{{cite book|title=Encyclopedia of Asian Theatre: A-N|publisher=Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press|page=169}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=The Playful Revolution: Theatre and Liberation in Asia|publisher=Bloomington, Ind. : Indiana University Press|page=162}}</ref> Their plays, mostly written/adapted by playwright Imran Aslam, were appreciated by people.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1496694|title=THE ICON INTERVIEW: The Nervous Visionary|website=Dawn News|date=5 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=Karachi, Megacity of Our Times|publisher=Oxford University Press|page=312}}</ref> A little before Ramazan in 2002, she directed her last play, titled ''Osama Ho To Samaney Aiy'', which was written by Aslam.<ref name="dawn"/><ref name=":0">{{cite book|title=Women's Own, Volume 9|publisher=Karachi : Riaz Aḥmed Mansuri|page=5}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
At the time of her death, her son, Amal Ismail, was a 22-year-old entrepreneur and her daughter, Sila Ismail, was an 18-year-old student of the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture. Her husband, Tariq Ismail, was a Managing Director of one of Pakistan’s largest distribution companies.<ref name="dawn"/>
At the time of her death, her son, Amal Ismail, was a 22-year-old entrepreneur and her daughter an 18-year-old student of the [[Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture]]. Her husband, Tariq Ismail, was a managing director of one of Pakistan's largest distribution companies.<ref name="dawn"/>


==Illness and death==
==Illness and death==
After battling ovarian cancer for 5 years, Ismail died from cancer on 18 January 2002 in [[Karachi]]. She was laid to rest after Asr prayers on Friday in the ''Army Graveyard in Defence Housing Authority'' in Karachi.<ref name="dawn"/>
After battling ovarian cancer for 5 years, Ismail died from ovarian cancer on 18 January 2002 in [[Karachi]]. She was laid to rest after Asr prayers on Friday in the ''Army Graveyard in'' Defence Housing Authority in Karachi.<ref name="dawn"/>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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* ''Panchwan Mausam''
* ''Panchwan Mausam''
* ''Kabhi Kabhi Pyar Mein''
* ''Kabhi Kabhi Pyar Mein''
* ''Zara Si Badgumani''


===Telefilm===
===Telefilm===
* ''Marhoom Brigadier Ki Betiyan''<ref>{{cite book|title=Variety International Film Guide|website=London : Andre Deutsch|page=223}}</ref>
* ''Marhoom Brigadier Ki Betiyan''<ref>{{cite book|title=Variety International Film Guide|publisher=London : Andre Deutsch|page=223}}</ref>
* ''Hum Tum Eid''{{fact|date=December 2023}}
* ''Zeher''
* ''Zeher''{{fact|date=December 2023}}


===Film===
===Film===
* ''[[Deewane Tere Pyar Ke]]''
* ''[[Deewane Tere Pyar Ke]]''{{fact|date=December 2023}}


==Theatre Director==
==Theatre Director==
* ''Stokkerlock and Millilipi''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/15615/karachi-yasmeen-ismail-an-obituary|title=KARACHI: Yasmeen Ismail: an obituary|website=Dawn News|date=January 27, 2021}}</ref>
* ''Stokkerlock and Millilipi''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/15615/karachi-yasmeen-ismail-an-obituary|title=KARACHI: Yasmeen Ismail: an obituary|website=Dawn News|date=27 January 2021}}</ref>
* ''Mugnog Kids''
* ''Mugnog Kids''
* ''Choti Moti Tota Aur S. M. Hamid''
* ''Choti Moti Tota Aur S. M. Hamid''
* ''Pak Zar Zameen''
* ''Pak Zar Zameen''
* ''Hawa Ko Dawa Do''
* ''Hawa Ko Dawa Do''
* ''Rail Pail Ka Khail''<ref>{{cite book|title=The Herald, Volume 30, Issues 4-6|website=Pakistan Herald Publications|page=120}}</ref>
* ''Rail Pail Ka Khail''<ref>{{cite book|title=The Herald, Volume 30, Issues 4-6|publisher=Pakistan Herald Publications|page=120}}</ref>
* ''Haspatal Ka Haal Achha Hai''
* ''Haspatal Ka Haal Achha Hai''
* ''Kabab May Haddi''
* ''Kabab May Haddi''
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[[Category:Actresses from Rawalpindi]]
[[Category:Actresses from Rawalpindi]]
[[Category:Pakistani theatre directors]]
[[Category:Pakistani theatre directors]]
[[Category:Women theatre directors]]
[[Category:Pakistani women theatre directors]]
[[Category:21st-century Pakistani actresses]]
[[Category:21st-century Pakistani actresses]]

Latest revision as of 07:36, 1 November 2024

Yasmeen Ismail
Born(1950-03-28)28 March 1950
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Died18 January 2002(2002-01-18) (aged 51)
Karachi, Pakistan
EducationHome Economics College
Occupations
Years active1968 - 2002
Notable workTanhaiyaan
Spouse
Tariq Ismail
​
(m. 1974)​
ChildrenAmal Ismail (son)
Sila Ismail (daughter)

Yasmeen Ismail (28 March 1950, Rawalpindi – 18 January 2002, Karachi) was a Pakistani television actress and theater director.[1] She is known for her role in the PTV drama Tanhaiyaan (1985).

Early life

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She was born in Rawalpindi on 28 March 1950. Yasmeen Ismail studied in many schools and convents as her father, an army colonel, got posted from one place to another. She graduated from Home Economics College.[1]

Career

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She moved to Karachi shortly after her father's death in 1971. She got married in 1974.[1] Her association with PTV had begun in the late 1960s. Theatre lured her away as she became the director of the Karachi chapter of the Gripp's Theatre in 1980.[1][2][3] She directed around two dozen plays.[4][5] Their plays, mostly written/adapted by playwright Imran Aslam, were appreciated by people.[6][7] A little before Ramazan in 2002, she directed her last play, titled Osama Ho To Samaney Aiy, which was written by Aslam.[1][3]

Personal life

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At the time of her death, her son, Amal Ismail, was a 22-year-old entrepreneur and her daughter an 18-year-old student of the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture. Her husband, Tariq Ismail, was a managing director of one of Pakistan's largest distribution companies.[1]

Illness and death

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After battling ovarian cancer for 5 years, Ismail died from ovarian cancer on 18 January 2002 in Karachi. She was laid to rest after Asr prayers on Friday in the Army Graveyard in Defence Housing Authority in Karachi.[1]

Filmography

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Television series

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  • Sheshe Aadmi
  • Nishan-e-Haider Rashid Minhas Shaheed
  • Andhera Ujala
  • Ana
  • Do Sooraj
  • Tanhaiyaan (1985) (PTV)
  • Des Pardes
  • Tapish
  • Ghar Daftar Aur Hum
  • Ajaib Khana
  • Bacchon Ka Theatre
  • Labaik Labaik
  • Family 93
  • Panchwan Mausam
  • Kabhi Kabhi Pyar Mein
  • Zara Si Badgumani

Telefilm

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Film

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Theatre Director

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  • Stokkerlock and Millilipi[9]
  • Mugnog Kids
  • Choti Moti Tota Aur S. M. Hamid
  • Pak Zar Zameen
  • Hawa Ko Dawa Do
  • Rail Pail Ka Khail[10]
  • Haspatal Ka Haal Achha Hai
  • Kabab May Haddi
  • Osama Ho To Samaney Aiy (last play before death)[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Noted artiste Yasmeen Ismail passes away 19 January 2002. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
  2. ^ "Theatrics: Comedy cabaret". Dawn News. 16 May 2021.
  3. ^ a b Women's Own, Volume 9. Karachi : Riaz Aḥmed Mansuri. p. 5.
  4. ^ Encyclopedia of Asian Theatre: A-N. Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press. p. 169.
  5. ^ The Playful Revolution: Theatre and Liberation in Asia. Bloomington, Ind. : Indiana University Press. p. 162.
  6. ^ "THE ICON INTERVIEW: The Nervous Visionary". Dawn News. 5 February 2021.
  7. ^ Karachi, Megacity of Our Times. Oxford University Press. p. 312.
  8. ^ Variety International Film Guide. London : Andre Deutsch. p. 223.
  9. ^ "KARACHI: Yasmeen Ismail: an obituary". Dawn News. 27 January 2021.
  10. ^ The Herald, Volume 30, Issues 4-6. Pakistan Herald Publications. p. 120.
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