Shahida Mini
Shahida Mini | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1972 (age 51–52) |
| Education | University of Lahore |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, producer, composer |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Children | Mehreen Atta (daughter) |
| Relatives | Fahad Shaikh (son-in-law) |
| Awards | Pride of Performance Award by the Government of Pakistan (2013) |
Shahida Mini, also known as Mini (Punjabi, Urdu: شاہدہ منی) is a Pakistani film actress and singer.[1] She runs her own production house called SM Production.[2]
Early life
[edit]Shahida Mini was born in 1972 in Lahore, Pakistan.[3][4] She completed her studies from the University of Lahore.[4][3]
Career
[edit]Shahida started singing at age 10.[4][5][6] Shahida's parents encouraged her to sing and she started to sing at Radio Pakistan.[4][7][5] Shahida began her career as a child artist and made her debut as an actress in Punjabi movie Jahez.[8][9][3]
She appeared in movies Insaf Ka Tarazo, Achha Shookar Wala, Dushman Dada, Damto Zor and Taubaa.[10][5] Shahida also appeared in movies Chahat, Dil Lagi, Nargis and Dehleez.[11][12] She also appeared on television in dramas Qafas and Manjhdaar.[13][14]
Personal life
[edit]Shahida Mini is married.[15][5] She has one daughter named Mehreen Atta.[15][5] Shahida's daughter is married to actor Fahad Shaikh.[16][15][5]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Qafas | Shaista | PTV |
| 2016 | Manjdhar | Aapa | Geo TV |
| 2016 | Mazaaq Raat | Herself | Dunya News[15] |
| 2019 | The Shareef Show Mubarak Ho | Herself | Geo TV |
Film
[edit]| Year | Film | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Jahez | Punjabi |
| 1983 | Insaf Ka Tarazoo | Urdu |
| 1983 | Dehleez | Urdu |
| 1983 | Da Insaf Tala | Pashto |
| 1984 | Dada Ustad | Punjabi |
| 1984 | Barood | Urdu |
| 1984 | Taawan | Punjabi |
| 1984 | Naseebon Wali | Urdu |
| 1984 | Lagaan | Punjabi |
| 1985 | Ek Dulhan | Urdu |
| 1985 | Rishta Kaghaz Da | Punjabi |
| 1985 | Ziddi Khan | Punjabi |
| 1986 | Hitler | Punjabi |
| 1987 | Saas Meri Saheli | Urdu |
| 1987 | Son of Ann Daata | Urdu |
| 1988 | Jatt Majhay Da | Punjabi |
| 1988 | Basheera in Trouble | Punjabi |
| 1988 | Dushman Dada | Pashto |
| 1988 | Damto Zor | Pashto |
| 1989 | Ishq Rog | Punjabi |
| 1989 | Rogi | Punjabi |
| 1989 | Kalka | Punjabi |
| 1989 | Badshah | Punjabi, Urdu |
| 1989 | Dushman Dada | Punjabi |
| 1990 | Babrak | Pashto |
| 1990 | Palay Khan | Punjabi |
| 1990 | Tezab | Punjabi, Urdu |
| 1990 | Puttar Jaggay Da | Punjabi |
| 1990 | Number One | Punjabi, Urdu |
| 1990 | Sher Dil | Punjabi |
| 1990 | Ik Daka | Punjabi, Urdu |
| 1991 | Super Power | Punjabi |
| 1991 | Wehshi Dogar | Punjabi |
| 1991 | Gandasa | Punjabi |
| 1991 | Wardatia | Punjabi |
| 1991 | Lakhan | Punjabi |
| 1991 | Mastan Khan | Punjabi, Urdu |
| 1991 | Hashar Nashar | Pashto |
| 1991 | Betab | Punjabi, Urdu |
| 1992 | Shera Pandi | Punjabi |
| 1992 | Pabandi | Urdu |
| 1992 | Ashqi | Punjabi, Urdu |
| 1992 | Consular | Punjabi |
| 1992 | Kakay Da Kharak | Punjabi |
| 1992 | Zindagi | Punjabi, Urdu |
| 1992 | Dunya 10 Numbri | Punjabi, Urdu |
| 1992 | Sanwal | Punjabi |
| 1992 | Chahat | Punjabi, Urdu |
| 1992 | Deputy | Punjabi |
| 1992 | Achha Shookar Wala | Punjabi |
| 1992 | Nargis | Punjabi, Urdu |
| 1992 | Shama | Punjabi, Urdu |
| 1992 | Hero | Punjabi, Urdu |
| 1992 | Babra | Punjabi |
| 1993 | Noori Bahadur | Punjabi |
| 1993 | Faqeera | Punjabi |
| 1993 | Rambo 303 | Punjabi, Urdu |
| 1993 | Guru Chela | Punjabi, Urdu |
| 1993 | Teesri Dunya | Punjabi, Urdu |
| 1993 | Anjuman | Punjabi, Urdu |
| 1993 | Farishta | Punjabi, Urdu |
| 1993 | Puttar Munawar Zarif Da | Punjabi, Urdu |
| 1993 | Sar-e-Aam | Punjabi |
| 1993 | Danday Da Dour | Punjabi |
| 1994 | Sanam Bewafa | Punjabi, Urdu |
| 1994 | Danda Pir | Punjabi |
| 1994 | Albela Ashiq | Urdu |
| 1994 | Jungli Mera Naam | Punjabi, Urdu |
| 1994 | Naseeb | Punjabi, Urdu |
| 1994 | Gujjar Punjab Da | Punjabi |
| 1994 | Puttar Jeeray Blade Da | Punjabi, Urdu |
| 1995 | Wehshi Aurat | Punjabi |
| 1995 | Mastana Mahi | Punjabi |
| 1995 | Golden Girl | Punjabi, Urdu |
| 1996 | Bazar Band Karo | Punjabi |
| 1996 | Choron Kay Ghar Chor | Urdu |
| 1997 | Miss Klashankoff | Urdu |
| 1997 | Teefa Gujjar | Punjabi |
| 1998 | Ziddi | Punjabi |
| 2000 | Meri Touba | Punjabi |
| 2003 | Lahori Thug | Punjabi |
Awards and recognition
[edit]- Nigar Award for Best Supporting actress in 1992[17]
- Bolan Award in 1995[18]
- PTV National Award for Best Singer of the Year 2002[4]
- Graduate Award in 2003[4]
- Asian Melody Queen Award in 2006[4]
- PTV Prime Award UK in 2008[4]
- Lifetime Achievement Award by the President of Pakistan in 2012[19]
- Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan in 2013[20]
References
[edit]- ^ "Shahida Mini turns producer to help Pakistani film industry". The Express Tribune. 2 March 2021.
- ^ "Shahida Mini steps into production". The Nation. 6 March 2021.
- ^ a b c "Leading Pakistani artist Shahida Mini how did she start her career?". ARY News. 22 June 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Neo Pakistan | Shahida Mini". Neo News. 10 July 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f "Taron Sey Karen Batain with Fiza Ali | Shahida Mini". GNN. 6 May 2021.
- ^ "Mega Mini". Dawn News. 6 June 2021.
- ^ "Pakistani musicians gear up for release of marsiya, noha albums". The Express Tribune. 26 March 2021.
- ^ "Voice of Punjab from next month". The Nation. 12 March 2021.
- ^ "Horse and Cattle Show to be revived: Buzdar". Dawn News. 14 June 2021.
- ^ "Shahida Mini records national song for August 14". Dunya News. 18 May 2021.
- ^ "A month of fast-selling CDs". The Express Tribune. 18 March 2021.
- ^ "She's back, but…". Dawn News. 2 June 2021.
- ^ "Depilex: Three decades later". The Express Tribune. 22 September 2021.
- ^ "Mini talks". Dawn News. 18 June 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Mazaaq Raat | Shafqat Cheema | Shahida Mini". Dunya News. 8 May 2021.
- ^ "Jalan Drama Star Fahad Sheikh With His Beautiful Family". Reviewit.pk website. 27 May 2021.
- ^ "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards". The Hotspot Online Movie Reviews website. Archived from the original on 2 July 2021. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ "Neo Pakistan with Shahida Mini". Neo News. 21 May 2021.
- ^ "Shahida Mini gets lifetime achievement award". The Nation. 12 September 2021.
- ^ "President decorates civil, military personnel for awards on Pakistan Day". Business Recorder newspaper. 24 March 2013. Archived from the original on 30 May 2024. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
External links
[edit]- Shahida Mini at IMDb