Sofia Bano, a Pakistani former film actress and singer, was born on October 23, 1938, in Bombay, British India. She was married to Haroon Ahmed, a businessman, and politician from the Pakistani Muslim League Based in Karachi, and they have two children. Sofia began her journey in the film industry by playing supporting roles in Mumbai (Bombay) film industry. In the 1960s, she came to Pakistan from Bombay to work in Lollywood Movies. Her first debut film was “Choti Behan,” released in 1964, where Sofia played a supporting role. Later, she got the lead role in her second movie, “Akeley Na Jana,” alongside actor Muhammad Ali Muhammad Ali’s real name was Cassius Marcellus Cla >> Read More... . However, the film didn't achieve much success at the box office.
The year 1973, is considered a significant year in her career as she appeared in two hit movies: “ Gharana Gharana was telecasted on Zee TV daily, from Monda >> Read More... ” with actor Muhammad Ali, and “Pardey Mai Rehne Do,” a movie directed by Shahab Kiranvi, a renowned Pakistani film producer and director. Sofia also gained popularity as a singer with her song “Akeley Na Jana, Pyar ki Raho Mai.” Some of her Notable works include “Aazadi Ya Maut” (1966), Ham Dono (1966), “Merey Lal” (1967), “Manzil Door Nahi” (1968), “ Khilona Khilona is a Pakistani Urdu serial. It premiered o >> Read More... ”(1968), “Neela Parbat” (1969),” “Mohabbat” (1971), “ Ehsaas Ehsaas was launched in the year 2003 by DD Nationa >> Read More... ” (1972), “ Nadan Click to look into! >> Read More... ”(1973) “ Do Tasvirein” and “Sharafat”(1974), “Naukar Wohti Da”( a Punjabi film released in 1974), “Professor” in 1975 and “Zarurat,” which marked the last film of her career in 1976.
Throughout her career, Sofia appeared in more than 25 films, establishing herself as an excellent actress in the film industry. In recognition of her outstanding achievements in Pakistani cinema, Sofia Bano was honored with the Nigar Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the film “Pardey Mai Rehne Do” in 1973. The Nigar Award is a prestigious award that celebrates remarkable contributions to the Pakistani Film Industry. Her contributions to the film industry and her versatility as an actress and singer have left a lasting impact on Pakistani cinema.
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