Khursheed Begum, also known as Tani Begum is a

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actress and singer. She acted in both Urdu and Punjabi films and is known for her roles in films ''Sangdil'' (1968), ''Dard'' (1969), ''

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'' (1970), ''Insaf Aur Qanoon'' (1971), ''Sheran De Puttar Sher'' (1981) and '' Ek Din Bahu Ka'' (1982).

Early life

Tani was born in

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and she completed her education from University of Lahore.

Career

Tani Begum made her debut an actress in 1965 in Punjabi film ''Malangi'' which was a super hit film at the box office. She appeared in films ''Genterman'', ''Dulla Haidri'', ''Yamla Jatt'', ''Saza'', ''Mehram Dil Da'', ''Anjan'', ''Anwara'' and ''Taxi Driver''. Then she changed her name to Tani Begum and later she appeared in films ''Dil Ek Aain'', ''Mann Ki Jeet'', ''Raju'', ''Wichhria Sathi'', ''Baharon Ki Manzil'', ''2 Badan'', ''Pyar Hi Pyar'' and ''Dunya Gol Hay''. Since then she appeared in films ''Daaman'', ''Lajawab'', ''Anokha Daaj'', ''Toofan Tay Chattan'', ''Yeh Zamana Aur Hay'', ''2 Dil'' and ''Noukar Tay Malik''. She also used to sing songs in films and radio then she started working in dramas as well on PTV. She appeared in dramas '' Teesra Kinara'', '' Sona Chandi'', '' Mirat-ul-Uroos'' and ''

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''. She worked in over 150s films and several dramas. Later in late 2016 she retired and went to live with her daughter Seemi Zaidi at United States at

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and there she runs her boutique and jewllery shop.

Personal life

Tani married five times but five of her marriages ended in divorce later she married actor

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but later they divorced. She has five children including two sons and three daughters. Tani's two daughters Sehar and Seemi Zaidi were also actresses.

Filmography

Television

Film

References

External links

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