Sangeeta | |
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| سنگیتا | |
| Born | Parveen Rizvi (1958-06-14)14 June 1958 (age 67)[1] |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1969 – present |
| Spouse(s) | Naveed Akbar Butt (divorced) Humayun Qureshi (divorced) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Tayyab Hussain Rizvi (father) Mehtab Rizvi (mother) |
| Relatives | SeeKhan family Kaveeta (sister) Raza Ali Rizvi (brother) Hina Rizvi (sister) Jiah Khan (niece) |
| Awards | Nigar Award Best Director 1998Nikah 1978Mutthi Bhar Chawal Best Actress 1978Mutthi Bhar Chawal Special Award 1976Society Girl 1983Sona Chandi Best Supporting Actress 1971Yeh Aman 1984Naam Mera Badnaam |
| Honours | Pride of Performance (2023)[2] |
Parveen Rizvi, better known asSangeeta, (Urdu:سنگیتا; born 14 June 1958) is aPakistani filmactress,filmmaker and director of television drama serials.[3]
Parveen Rizvi was born on 14 June 1958 inKarachi,Pakistan.[4] Her mother Mehtab Rizvi also had a career in show business.[5] Parveen's younger sister, Nasreen Rizvi (professionally known asKaveeta) is also associated withPakistanicinema.[6] The late British-American actressJiah Khan was her niece.[7]
In 1969, Sangeeta appeared on the filmKoh-e-Noor (1969) as a child star; it was directed by Agha Husaini.[8] In 1971, she moved toLahore from her birthplace ofKarachi and started a more serious career inLollywood movies in Lahore.[9] Her role as a supporting actress inRiaz Shahid's movieYeh Aman (1971) was well-liked by the Pakistani public. She went on to act in dozens of other movies before deciding to become a film producer-director with her own filmSociety Girl in 1976. Sangeeta has over 120 films to her credit as an actress and a producer-director.[10] In 2022 on August 14, she was honored by theGovernment of Pakistan with thePride of Performance for her contributions towards the film and television industry.[2]
Sangeeta directed her debut film in 1976,Society Girl, which was a box-office hit.[11] Her second film as director wasMujhay Galay Laga Lo, starring Sangeeta,Kaveeta,Ghulam Mohiuddin,Nayyar Sultana, andBahar Begum. In 1978, she directed the critically acclaimed filmMutthi Bhar Chawal.[12] Her filmMian Biwi Razi (1982) celebrated its Platinum Jubilee and was a highly successful movie. Her filmThori Si Bewafai was the first Pakistani film to be shot inUnited States.[13] During the 1990s, she directed commercially successful films likeKhilona (1996) andNikah (1998). In 2019, she directed the romantic filmSirf Tum Hi To Ho.[14][15]
Sangeeta's first marriage was to fellow Pakistani actor Humayun Qureshi.[13] Together, they had a daughter.[13] After some years, this marriage failed and they divorced.[13] Sangeeta then married the business tycoon Naveed Akbar Butt with him she had two daughters but they divorced and took the custody of her daughters.[13] She is also the aunt of British American actressJiah Khan.[13]
| Year | Film | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Society Girl | Urdu |
| Mujhe Gale Laga Lo | ||
| 1977 | Ishq Ishq | |
| 1978 | Mutthi Bhar Chawal | |
| 1979 | Laad Pyar Aur Beiti | |
| 1980 | Mahal Mere Sapnon Ka | |
| 1982 | Mian Biwi Razi | |
| Thori Si Bewafai | ||
| 1984 | Naam Mera Badnam | |
| 1985 | Jeeney Nahin Dungi | |
| 1986 | Ik Shehanshah | |
| 1987 | Qasam Munnay Ki | |
| 1988 | Shahenshah | Urdu/Punjabi |
| 1989 | Taqat Ka Toofan | Urdu |
| Kalka | Punjabi | |
| 1990 | Kaali | Urdu |
| Zehreelay | ||
| 1991 | Betab | |
| 1993 | Behroopia | |
| 1996 | Khilona | |
| 1997 | Aashqi Khel Nahin | |
| Dream Girl | ||
| Jeet | ||
| 1998 | Ehsaas | |
| Nikah | ||
| Harjai | ||
| Do Boond Pani | ||
| 1999 | Qaid | |
| Qismat | ||
| Dil To Pagal | ||
| 2001 | Mere Mehboob | |
| Gharana | ||
| Daldal | ||
| 2002 | Jahad | |
| 2003 | Qayamat | |
| Remand | Punjabi | |
| Soldier | Urdu | |
| Yeh Wada Raha | ||
| 2005 | Daku Haseena | |
| Kuriyaan Shehr Diyan | Punjabi | |
| Mustafa Khan | ||
| 2006 | Tarap | Urdu |
| Athra | Punjabi | |
| Yaar Badmash | ||
| 2008 | Gulabo | |
| Ziddi Badmash | ||
| 2010 | Hakim Arain | |
| Haseeno ka Mela | ||
| 2012 | Chunri | Urdu |
| 2019 | Sirf Tum Hi To Ho |
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Koh-e-Noor | Urdu | [1] | |
| 1969 | Kangan | Urdu | [1] | |
| 1971 | Yeh Aman | Urdu | ||
| Naag Muni | Urdu | |||
| 1972 | Baharo Phool Barsao | Urdu | ||
| 1973 | Khushia | Taaji / Seema | Punjabi | Double role |
| Baharon Ki Manzil | ||||
| 1975 | Bin Badal Barsaat | Gori | Urdu | |
| 1976 | Society Girl | Julie | ||
| 1984 | Pukar | Punjabi | ||
| 1986 | Joora | |||
| 1987 | Disco Dancer | Sangeeta | ||
| 1989 | Kala | |||
| 2019 | Betabiyan | Urdu |
| Year | Drama | Network |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Dastaan | Hum TV |
| 2011 | Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga Season 1 | Geo TV |
| 2012 | Nikhar Gaye Gulab Sare | Hum TV |
| 2012 | Meri Behan Meri Dewrani | ARY Digital |
| 2013 | Main Chup Rahungi | TV One |
| 2013 | Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah | ARY Digital |
| 2013 | Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga Season 2 | Geo Entertainment |
| 2013 | Mohabbat Humsafar Meri | TV One |
| 2013 | Rehaai | Hum TV |
| 2013 | Yeh Shaadi Nahi Ho Sakti | ARY Digital |
| 2013 | Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga Season 3 | Geo Entertainment |
| 2014 | Rishtey | ARY Zindagi |
| 2015 | Malaika | Urdu 1 |
| 2015 | Dil-e-Barbaad | ARY Digital |
| 2016 | Haya Ke Daaman Main | Hum TV |
| 2016 | Sakeena | A-Plus |
| 2017 | Jatan | ARY Digital |
| 2017 | Mohabbat Khawab Safar | Hum TV |
| 2017 | Larka Karachi Ka Kudi Lahore Di | Express Entertainment |
| 2018 | Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga Season 4 | Geo Entertainment |
| 2018 | Do Biwian Ek Bechara | ARY Digital |
| 2018 | Bari Phuppo | A-Plus |
| 2019 | Mein Na Janoo | Hum TV |
| 2019 | Mera Maan Rakhna | TV One |
| 2019 | Abba | PTV Home |
| 2020 | Tera Ghum Aur Hum | Hum TV |
| 2020 | Qarar | Hum TV |
| 2021 | Aslam Ka Gaon | PTV |
| 2021 | Pehli Si Muhabbat | ARY Digital |
| 2021 | Badnaseeb | Hum TV |
| 2022 | Teri Rah Mein | ARY Digital |
| 2022 | Sirat-e-Mustaqeem Season 2 | ARY Digital |
| 2023 | Sotailay | PTV |
| 2023 | Qabeel | Aur Life |
| 2023 | Dil Pe Zakham Khaye Hain | Hum TV |
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Kothi Say Nagan Chowrangi | Amjad's mother |
| 2020 | Tuition Wali Tabbassum | Tabbassum's mother |
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Nigar Award | Best Supporting Actress | Won | Yeh Aman | [16] |
| 1976 | Nigar Award | Special Awards | Won | Society Girl | [16] |
| 1978 | Nigar Award | Best Director | Won | Mutthi Bhar Chawal | [16] |
| 1978 | Nigar Award | Best Actress | Won | Mutthi Bhar Chawal | [16] |
| 1983 | Nigar Award | Special Awards | Won | Sona Chandi | [16] |
| 1984 | Nigar Award | Best Supporting Actress | Won | Naam Mera Badnaam | [16] |
| 1998 | Nigar Award | Best Director | Won | Nikah | [16] |
| 2020 | Pakistan International Screen Awards | Life Time Achievement Award | Won | Contribution to Cinema | [17] |
| 2023 | Pride of Performance | Award by theGovernment of Pakistan | Won | Contribution to Media Industry | [2] |
| 2023 | PTV Icon Awards | National Icon Awards | Won | Contribution to Media Industry | [18] |