Suraiya Shahab
Suriya Shahab | |
|---|---|
| ثریا شہاب | |
| Born | 1945 |
| Died | September 13, 2019 |
| Nationality | Pakistan |
| Education | MA in journalism and political science |
| Occupation | Newscaster |
| Years active | 1960s - 2000 |
| Television | PTV |
| Children | 2 sons and a daughter |
Suriya Shahab was a Pakistani newscaster, poet, and novelist. She worked as a news presenter at Radio Pakistan, Pakistan Television, and BBC Urdu during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.
Early life and education
Suriya was born in 1945. She earned her Masters in journalism and political science. Later, she was also pursuing a PhD in political science, but dropped out after being diagnosed with cancer.[1][2]
Career
Suriya began her broadcasting career in the 1960s by voicing in dramas at Radio Pakistan Karachi. Later, she was selected in a magazine program of Radio Iran Zahedan. This program became the reason for her success and fame. After spending ten years in Zahedan, she returned to Pakistan in 1973 and became associated with Pakistan Television News and Radio Pakistan until she was selected for BBC Urdu Service in 1984.
In the 1990s, she moved to Germany and worked for many years for the German national radio Deutsche Welle. During her long stay in Frankfurt, she authored her 2 novels, a collection of fiction, and a collection of poetry.[3][4][5][6]
Personal life
Suriya first married a Bengali Razi Rizvi who was also a newscaster. Her second husband was from Germany. She had two sons and a daughter.[2][3]
Books
- "Khud Se Aik Sawal" — a collection of Urdu poems and ghazals
Community service
From the platform of a welfare organization called "Youth League", Suriya participated in several welfare works.[3]
Death
Suriya died on the morning of Friday, September 13, 2019, at the age of 75. She was suffering from cancer and Alzheimer. She was buried in the local cemetery of Islamabad.[5][6][7]
References
- ^ Farooqi, Shakil (24 September 2019). "گوہرِ نایاب ثریا شہاب". Express News (in Urdu).
- ^ a b Faqir Husain, Sumera (14 September 2019). "پاکستان کی معروف براڈ کاسٹر ثریا شہاب انتقال کر گئیں". UrduPoint (in Urdu).
- ^ a b c Safdar, Mahpara (14 September 2019). "معروف صدا کارہ ثریا شہاب نے بہت سوں کو غمگین چھوڑا اور شاید کچھ کو پشیمان". BBC Urdu (in Urdu).
- ^ "آواز کی دنیا کے دوستو، ثریا شہاب رخصت ہوئیں". The Voice of America (Urdu). 13 September 2019.
- ^ a b Yasin, Aamir (September 14, 2019). "Broadcaster Surraya Shahab dies". Dawn.
- ^ a b Nizam, Maadiha (September 13, 2019). "Yesteryear's iconic newscaster Suraiya Shahab reaches a tragic end". The News International.
- ^ "ماضی کی معروف براڈ کاسٹر ثریا شہاب انتقال کر گئیں' اسلام آباد میں سپردخاک". Nawaiwaqt (in Urdu). 14 September 2019.