Parveen Akbar
{{short description|Pakistani actress}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2023}}
{{Use Pakistani English|date=December 2023}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Parveen Akbar
| image =
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| caption =
| native_name = پروین اکبر
| native_name_lang =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1959|4|7|df=y}}
| birth_place = Karachi, Pakistan
| education =
| occupation = Actress, Producer
| years_active = 1970 – present
| spouse =
| parents =
| children = Muhammad Faizan Sheikh (son)
Rabya Kulsoom (daughter)
| relatives = Maham Amir (daughter-in-law)
Rehan Nizami (son-in-law)
}}
Parveen Akbar is a Pakistani actress.{{cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/351502-team-ned-hurls-a-challenge-at-detroit|title=Geo mega serial 'Ab Dekh Khuda Kia Karta Hai' starts today|website=The News International|date=16 November 2020}} She is known for her roles in dramas Zamani Manzil Kay Maskharay, Ab Dekh Khuda Kya Karta Hai, Yeh Zindagi Hai and Deewangi.{{cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/amp/579440-deewangi-to-go-on-air-later-this-year|title=Deewangi to go on air later this year|website=The News International|date=9 November 2020}}
Career
She started her acting career in 1970 and appeared in dramas on PTV. She appeared in dramas and noted for her roles in Zamani Manzil Kay Maskharay, Ab Dekh Khuda Kya Karta Hai, Yeh Zindagi Hai and Deewangi.{{cite web|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/277128-deewangi-geo-tvs-romantic-drama-serial-wins-hearts|title='Deewangi', Geo TV's romantic drama serial wins hearts|website=Geo News|date=7 November 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/523978-pakistani-celebrities-come-together-for-kashmir-in-new-music-video|title=Pakistani celebrities come together for Kashmir in new music video|website=The News International|date=14 November 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1147642|title=Mehreen Jabbar all set to start shooting for 'Zulekha bina Yusuf'|website=Dawn News|date=18 November 2020}}
Personal life
Parveen is married and has three children.{{cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/536817-catching-up-with-faizan-shaikh|title=Catching up with Faizan Shaikh|website=The International News|date=6 November 2020}} Parveen's daughter Rabya Kulsoom and son Muhammad Faizan Sheikh are both actors.{{cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/you/533371-faizan-sheikh|title=Faizan Sheikh|website=The News International|date=15 November 2020}} Actress Maham Amir is her daughter-in-law and lead vocalist of the pop rock band Mirage, Rehan Nizami is her son-in-law.{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1506666|title=SOUNDCHECK: THE KASHMIR FRONTLINE|website=Dawn News|date=3 November 2020}}
Filmography
=Television=
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| style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Year ! scope="col"|Title ! scope="col"|Role ! scope="col"|Network |
| 2004
| Naseeb | Mrs. Usmani | PTV |
| 2004
| Moorat | Hameeda |
| 2005
| Riyasat | Ayesha's mother |
| 2006
| Makan | Saima's mum | Geo TV |
| rowspan="2"|2007
| Husna Aur Husan Ara | Khala | TV One |
| Sarkar Sahab
| Rani Bi |
| rowspan="3"|2008
| Chaar Chand | Ghazala | Geo TV |
| Yeh Zindagi Hai
| Bano |
| Doraha
| Shahla's mother |
| 2009
| Aashti | Aashti's mother | Hum TV |
| rowspan="2"|2011
| Amma Ji | Hum TV |
| Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain
| Huma | Hum TV |
| 2012
| Dil Nawab Ki Sultana | Shakeela |
| 2013
| Bano |
| rowspan="4"|2014
| Sajida | Hum TV |
| Zulekha Bina Yusuf
| Sabra | A-Plus{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1147642|title=Mehreen Jabbar all set to start shooting for 'Zulekha bina Yusuf'|website=Dawn News|date=18 November 2020}} |
| Kissey Apna Kahein
| Jabi's mother | Hum TV |
| Shareek-e-Hayat
| Shabnam | Hum TV |
| rowspan="2"|2015
| Akeli | Sidra's mother | Hum TV |
| Khuda Dekh Raha Hai
| Sanam's mother | A-Plus |
| rowspan="4"|2016
| Main Kamli | Meer's mother |
| Kahan Tum Chalay Gye
| Kausar | Geo TV |
| Meri Saheli Meri Bhabi
| Shabana | Geo TV |
| Thora Sa Aasman
| Jagat Khala | Geo TV |
| rowspan="6"|2017
| Kiran | Kiran's mami |
| Tere Bina
| Pakeezah's mother |
| Meri Saheli Meri Bhabi Season 2
| Shabana | Geo TV |
| Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain Season 2
| Atif's mother | Hum TV |
| Ready Steady Go
| Khairan |
| Zamani Manzil Kay Maskharay
| Zaman Begum |
| rowspan="4"|2018
| Shaista | Geo Entertainment{{cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/351502|title=Geo mega serial 'Ab Dekh Khuda Kia Karta Hai' starts today|website=The News International|date=13 November 2020}} |
| Kabhi Band Kabhi Baja
| Saima |
| Mah-e-Tamaam
| Tai Jan | Hum TV |
| Naik Parveen
| Shakra |
| 2019
| Deewangi | Nuzhat's mother-in-law | Geo Entertainment{{cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/585145-geo-s-new-serial-deewangi-starts-today|title=Geo's new serial 'Deewangi' starts today|website=The News International|date=8 November 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/578976-geo-s-new-serial-deewangi-all-set-to-win-hearts|title=Geo's new serial 'Deewangi' all set to win hearts|website=The News International|date=12 November 2020}} |
| rowspan="3"|2020
| Saqab's mother |
| Khoob Seerat
| Saba |
| Ghamandi
| Dadi |
| rowspan="3"|2021
| Iman Aur Yaqeen | Salman's mother |
| Ishq Jalebi
| Bazgah Phuppo |
| Dikhawa Season 2
| Sabiha |
| rowspan="6"|2022
| Akila |
| Dikhawa Season 3
| Fareeda |
| Nisa
| Nabeel's mother | Geo TV |
| Sirat-e-Mustaqeem Season 2
| Sameera |
| Hoor Pari Noor
| Kashi's grandmother |
| Siyani
| Fazeelat | Geo TV |
| 2023
| Meray Hi Rehna | Rukhsana |
| 2023
| Jinzada | Atiya |
| 2023
| Qabeel | Akbar's mother | Aur Life |
| 2023
| Mein Kahani Hun | Naheed's mother |
| 2023
| Bulbulay | Haseena Begum |
| 2023
| Shamim |
| 2024
| Suhana | Sultan's mother | Aur Life |
| 2024
| Raaz | Shabana | Green Entertainment |
| 2024
| Rishtey | Asim's mother | Aan TV |
| 2024
| Maya Naaz | Atiya's mother | PTV |
| 2024
| Hasrat | Shaheen |
| 2024
| Bhootiya Villa | Dadi | Set Entertainment |
| 2024
| Bewafai | Mehnaz | A-Plus |
| 2024
| BOL Kahani | Nasreen |
| 2024
| Akeli | Samina | Aur Life |
| 2024
| Bajjo | Qudsia | Geo TV |
| 2024
| Mohabbat Aur Mehangai | Zubaida | Green Entertainment |
| 2025
| Dastak | Seema | ARY Digital{{cite web|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/1256525/ali-raza-and-sohai-ali-abro-come-together-for-dastak/|title=Ali Raza and Sohai Ali Abro come together for 'Dastak'|website=Daily Times|date=January 15, 2025}} |
=Web series=
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |
| style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Year ! scope="col"|Title ! scope="col"|Role ! scope="col"|Network |
| 2017
| Rishta For Sale | Madame | Teeli |
| 2023
| Razia | Hajra |
=Telefilm=
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |
| style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Year ! scope="col"|Title ! scope="col"|Role |
| 2019 |
=Film=
References
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External links
- {{Instagram|parveen.akbar}}
- {{IMDb name|3861496}}
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Category:20th-century Pakistani actresses
Category:Pakistani television actresses