Rubina Ashraf () is a Pakistani actress, director and producer. She was one of the most popular actresses of the 1980s and 1990s. Rubina appeared in classic PTV dramas such as ''Kasak'', '' Hazaron Raaste'', ''Sirriyan'', '' Footpath Ki Ghaas'', ''Tapish'' and ''Badaltey Mausam''. She also appeared in dramas including '' Khuda Aur Muhabbat Season 3'', '' Uraan'', '' Gul-e-Rana'' and '' Do Bol''.

Early life and education

Rubina was born on 9 November 1960 in

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, Pakistan. She completed her studies at University of Lahore and graduated with a degree in graphic designing.

Career

Acting

Rubina started her acting career in 1980, when she was visiting PTV Lahore Centre with her friends and there actress

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cast her in a drama. Then she worked in multiple dramas including ''Pas-e-Aaina'', ''Tapish'', ''Badaltey Mausam'', ''Kasak'', '' Footpath Ki Ghaas'' and ''Sirriyan'' on PTV.

Drama directing

Rubina directed many dramas including ''Vaani'' which received good reviews in 2008 and directed dramas ''Surkh Chandni'', ''Ek Adh Hafta'', ''Tarazoo'' and ''Tere Siwa''. Then Rubina directed drama ''

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'' in 2014. In 2020, Rubina directed drama '' Ruswai'' which became a hit.

Personal life

Rubina married Tariq Mirza and has two children, a son and actress Minna Tariq is her daughter. She was diagnosed with

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during the

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and went into quarantine until she recovered.

Filmography

Television series

Telefilm

Film

Director

* '' Ruswai'' * ''Vaani'' * ''

'' * ''Surkh Chandni'' * ''Tere Siwa'' * ''Ek Adh Hafta'' * ''Tarazoo''

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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