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Atiqa Odho

Pakistani actress

Summary

Pakistani actress

FieldValue
nameAtiqa Odho
imageGrand Opening of Karo Mumkin Campaign by Telenor Pakistan (5431220003).jpg
captionAtiqa Odho at grand opening of Karo Mumkin campaign by Telenor Pakistan
native_nameعتیقہ اوڈھو
birth_date
birth_placeKarachi, Sindh, Pakistan
occupationActress and TV host
years_active1989–present
spouse{{plainlist
* {{MarriageJaved Akhund19891999reasondivorced}}

Atiqa Odho (; born 12 February 1968) is a Pakistani television and film actress, television host, and the namesake of her own founded cosmetics brand Odho Cosmetics. She debuted in Anwar Maqsood's TV series Sitara aur Mehrunissa and later appeared in dramas like Dasht, Nijaat, Harjaee and later in Humsafar. She also starred in a string of films, including Jo Darr Gya Woh Marr Gya, Mummy and Mujhe Chand Chahiye.

Early life and career

Born in 1968 into a Sindhi family, being the granddaughter of the Sardar of Jacobabad, she started her professional life as a make-up artist and hairstylist in 1989.

Career

Acting

While working as a make-up artist for various advertising agencies in Karachi, she was discovered by television personality, Anwar Maqsood. She starred in his play Sitara Aur Mehrunissa in 1992. In 1995, she made her film debut in Jo Darr Gya Woh Marr Gya.

In 2008, Odho produced and acted in social problem film Chalo Phir Se Jee Lain, a telefilm based on breast cancer awareness.

In 2022, Atiqa Odho joins the Turkish drama Koyu Beyaz in which she will make her debut on the world stage.

Politics

She was close to the late Pervez Musharraf, even serving as secretary information of his party, the All Pakistan Muslim League.

Social work

Since 2016, she has also been engaged in philanthropic activities. She has been working for Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital, Fatmeed Foundation, and as a social worker in "Hamara Mulk, Hamaray Log". She is currently the CEO of Odho Cosmetics and Odho Productions. She is also the ambassador for a campaign on awareness of breast cancer in Pakistan.

In June 2021, Atiqa has been elected as the chairperson of Actors Collective Trust that aims at the betterment of the artist community.

Personal life

Marriages

Atiqa first married at the age of 15. She gave birth to her first daughter at the age of 16, and to a son at the age of 19. Her first marriage lasted six years.

Odho later married Javed Akhund at the age of 21 and had one daughter and a son. She gave birth to her son at the age of 29. A few years later, they were divorced.

In July 2012, she began her third marriage, this time to Samar Ali Khan.

The liquor case controversy

In June 2011, Odho was detained and then released shortly after, by the Airport Security Force at the Benazir Bhutto International Airport for allegedly carrying two liquor bottles in her luggage. After a court trial for 9 years, she was finally acquitted by a Rawalpindi civil court in August 2020.

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotesJo Darr Gya Woh Marr GyaMummyMujhe Chand ChahiyeLahore Se AageyDobara Phir SeChain Aye NaNa Band Na BaraatiKahay Dil JidharNeelofar
1995url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/284049/i%E2%80%99m-a-pakistani-first-atiqa-odhotitle=I'm a Pakistani first: Atiqa Odhoauthor=Saadia Qamarwork=Express Tribunedate=28 October 2011archive-date=18 June 2023archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230618080152/https://tribune.com.pk/story/284049/i%E2%80%99m-a-pakistani-first-atiqa-odhourl-status=live}}
1997
2000Maima-Javed' Sheikh aka Raziuddin's first wife
2016Shama Rani
url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1054443/mother-of-the-moment%3ftitle=Mother of the momentdate=25 February 2016work=Express Tribunearchive-date=18 June 2023archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230618080855/https://tribune.com.pk/story/1054443/mother-of-the-moment%3Furl-status=live}}
2017Ruba's mother
2018Zoya's mother
2020Shahana Farooqi
2025Begum Kashif

Television series

YearTitleRoleNotesSitara Aur MehrunissaDashtNijaatTalaashAngar WadiJunoonAanKirchiyanTum Hi To HoChahtainUmrao Jaan AdaNaslHarjaiDhoolKarishmayAtiqa OHum TumSaansHumsafarBand Baje GaSiskiyaanIshq SamandarAarzoo-Jeene Ki To NahiGhalti Se Mistake Ho GaiDil Hi To HaiNazoMera Kya Qasoor ThaIss Khamoshi Ka MatlabMushrikBesharamKhanLaikinPiyari BittuKhatakaarRo Raha Hai DilHaniaPyar Ke SadqayPardesAngnaKaisi Teri KhudgarziMeri ShehzadiJurmEhsaan FaramoshRang Badlay ZindagiSukoonDhokaSherNeeli Kothi
1992Sitaraurl=https://www.dawn.com/news/1643293title=The Icon Interview: The World According to Atiqawork=Dawndate=29 August 2021archive-date=12 February 2022archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220212211542/https://www.dawn.com/news/1643293url-status=live}}
1993Shahtaaj
Sajida
1994Sarah Ahmed
Dr. Hajra Hamza Shafee
2000
2001
2002
2002
2003
2004
2006
2007
2008
2010Shagufta
2011
Farida Hussain
2012
2013
2015
2015
2016
Salma
Sara
2017Shabana
Shakila
2018
2019Saira
2020Mansura
2021Raheela
2022
2022–23Mehwish
Shahana
2023Shahana Mujib
Hamza's mother
Samiya
Raza and Shanzeh's mother
Ahmed mother
2025Naima-Shahzaman's first wife
Neelofar

Television long-plays/ telefilms

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotesAaksTalaashZikar Hay Kayi Saal KaTu Laak Chalay Re GoreyAab Yaha Koi Nahi Aye GaBaykhabriMariumTum Intezar KarnaChalo Phir Se Jee LainAbhi Tou Main Jawan HoonMain Hu Pyar TeraTum Na Miltay ToPrincipal Nadira 19 Grade
1991PTV
1992PTV
1995NeeloferPTV
2001PTV
2002Indus Vision
2003Indus Vision
2004Indus Vision
2007Aaj TV
2008Ary Digital
2013Tasneem Tariq (TT)PTV, Geo TV
Hum TV
2014Hum TV
2017Mrs. NadiraHum TV

Television shows

YearTitleNotesNestlé Nido Young StarsKarishmaPassionLet's MakeupIn the spotlight with Atiqa OdhoAap Ki Bat Atiqa Kay Sath
2008–10
2010
2011
2013

Awards and recognition

YearAwardCategoryResultFilmRef.
2000Nigar AwardBest Supporting ActressMujhe Chand Chahiyetitle=Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards.url=https://www.desimoviesreviews.com/index.php/2017/11/24/pakistans-oscars-nigar-awardswebsite=Desi Movies Reviewsaccess-date=16 November 2022archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150722111654/https://www.desimoviesreviews.com/index.php/2017/11/24/pakistans-oscars-nigar-awardsarchive-date=22 July 2015url-status=dead}}
2005Lux Style AwardsBest Television ActressDhool
2021Pakistan International Screen AwardsBest Supporting Actress (Television)Pyar Ke Sadqay

References

References

  1. NewsBytes. "Atiqa Odho is all set for a fundraiser in the US".
  2. "Atiqa Odho Profile".
  3. Mahrukh Farooq (30 April 2015), "Profile: Atiqa Odho", ''Slogan'' magazine (April 2015), vol. 23, no. 6, p. 31
  4. "Beauty business beckons". Dawn.com.pk.
  5. "Telefilm "Chalo phir se jee lain " by Atiqa Odho P-1/4". Vid.pk.
  6. (24 November 2022). "Atiqa Odho joins 'Koyu Beyaz'".
  7. "Breast Cancer Awareness sessions in colleges". Shaukat Khanum Memorial.
  8. (17 October 2009). "Breast cancer awareness drive need of hour: Odho". The Nation.
  9. "Atiqa Odho elected chairperson of Actors Collective Trust – IG News".
  10. (24 January 2015). "Pakistani Celebrities Who Did Three Marriages - Atiqa Odho".
  11. "Atiqa Odho - Biography, Age, Marriages, Dramas, Films. Reviewit.Pk". 2020. Reviewit.Pk. https://reviewit.pk/atiqa-odho-biography-age-marriages-dramas-films/.
  12. (4 July 2012). "Atiqa Odho: Love in the time of politics".
  13. "Atiqa Odho First Time Talk About Her Married Life".
  14. (21 August 2020). "Actress Atiqa Odho acquitted in liquor case after 9 years".
  15. "Atiqa Odho acquitted in liquor case".
  16. Saadia Qamar. (28 October 2011). "I'm a Pakistani first: Atiqa Odho". Express Tribune.
  17. Aamna Haider Isani. (12 November 2016). "The Cameo Connection". The News International.
  18. (25 February 2016). "Mother of the moment". Express Tribune.
  19. Khurram Zia Khan. (25 February 2020). "'Kahay Dil Jidhar' to highlight the menace of drug addiction". Daily Times.
  20. (13 July 2020). "The occasional actor". [[The News International]] (newspaper).
  21. (29 August 2021). "The Icon Interview: The World According to Atiqa". Dawn.
  22. (23 January 2017). "The Indian government needs to do its job protecting cultural exchange, says Atiqa Odho". Dawn Images.
  23. Irfan Ul Haq. (25 March 2017). "Sania Saeed and Atiqa Odho re-unite onscreen for TV drama on Alzheimer's". Dawn Images.
  24. (27 April 2020). "Humayun Saeed looks super-cool in throwback photo with Atiqa Odho, Marina Khan". The News International.
  25. Irfan Ul Haq. (18 August 2017). "Is Atiqa Odho going back to school for her next telefilm?". Images by [[Dawn (newspaper).
  26. "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards.".
  27. (26 September 2021). "PISA 2021 announces nominations in 24 categories". The Express Tribune.
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