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- Actress
- Soundtrack
Rosemary Dexter was born on 19 July 1944 in Quetta, Pakistan. She was an actress, known for Romeo e Giulietta (1964), Eye in the Labyrinth (1972) and Blow Hot, Blow Cold (1969). She died on 8 September 2010 in Recanati, Marche, Italy.- Actor
- Producer
Suresh Oberoi was born on 17 December 1946 in Quetta, Baluchistan, British India. He is an actor and producer, known for Animal (2023), Kabir Singh (2019) and Mirch Masala (1986).- Humaima Malick was born on the 18th of November, 1987, in Quetta. She was discovered at the tender age of fourteen by Saqib Malik, who cast her in a nationwide campaign for Fair&Lovely and Humaima has not looked back since. Humaima rose to fame at a very young age and the stars seemed to be in her favor for she went on to bagging ad campaigns of renowned brands like Pepsi, in which she was the youngest actress, and also Telenor where she played the lead role. Humaima started her career with ad campaigns of big brands and has been associated with skincare and beauty brands like Sunsilk and Lux. she was the Lux girl of Pakistan for quiet sometime and Lux is a brand which has been associated with beautiful women of Pakistani society . She was also the brand ambassador of Samsung Galaxy Series. Humaima Malick is so far the only Pakistani actress who has managed to be brand ambassador of two of renowned mobile companies 'Samsung and Huawei'. Humaima transitioned into the realm of serious acting when she was cast in TV serial Ishq Junoon Dewanagi and Akbari Asghari, both as a female lead. These TV serials established Humaima as a household name and contributed to her sound acting skills but it was not up until Shoaib Mansoor's Bol that Humaima gained international critical recognition and acclaim. This was Humaima's most loved and acknowledged role, she was enchanting as Zainab and gave a powerhouse performance proving that she was not just a pretty face but a very serious actor too. She won various national and international awards for her performance as Zainab in Bol. Her other projects have also fared well at the box office and has established Humaima as a force to be reckoned with in the industry. She is one of the few female actresses of Pakistan who have been bold enough to step into Bollywood and be acknowledged for her prowess as an actress across the border. She has appeared opposite Emraan Hashmi in Raja Natwarlal as Ziya and enchanted the Indian audiences. Her film Dekh Magar Pyar Se opposite Sikander Rizvi, fared very well on the box office and added to Humaima's Kitty of successes. With so many successful projects already in her bag Humaima is surely not done showing the world just how big of an actress she really is. She has Sher, and the very much awaited Arth 2 to look forward to. Arth 2 is a semi-autobiographical film on the life of actress Parveen Babi and Humaima plays the role Samita Patel played in the original Arth. She says it is her way of giving a small tribute to the legendary actress. Humaima's profile has not only been associated with glamour, TV & Film but she has been a favorite choice for promoting social issues as well. She has been selected as only female ambassador by WWF federation to speak about environment issues in Sindh Parliament. None of the other actresses have achieved this honor so far. She was also selected by the Government of Punjab to speak about Women rights in their recent much talked 'Women Protection Bill 2016'. In 2016 Humaima Malick's strong personality and massive fan following has made her the only female ambassador for team Peshawar Zalmi in Pakistan Super League.
- Neil North was born on 18 October 1932 in Quetta, India. He was an actor, known for Billy Elliot (2000), The Winslow Boy (1948) and The Winslow Boy (1999). He died on 7 March 2007 in London, England, UK.
- She started out playing heroine roles in Pre-Partition films. She made her debut with Garib and Gawandhi (1942) at around sixteen years of age. Garib was made in Urdu and Gawandhi was made in Punjabi and directed by Mehboob Khan. In Garib, she played the role of Lata and in Gawandhi she played heroine opposite Shyam who played the hero. She became known for her roles in Pre-Partition Hindi and Urdu films. Her early years in films came with films like Najma (1943), Phool (1945), and Humayun (1945). Her last film before the Partition of India was Rajputani (1946) in which she played a supporting role. She decided to remain in India after the partition and she acted through the mid-to-late-1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and early-1980s. She played roles in big films like Halaku (1956), Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958), Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959), Taj Mahal (1963) (for which she received the Filmfare's Award for Best Supporting Actress), Do Raaste (1969), and Pakeezah (1972). She retired in 1983 after the release of Razia Sultan (1983) in which she played Empress Shah Turkhan. She died in Bombay in 2004 after 21 years of retirement when she was 78 years old after suffering from a protracted illness. She had appeared in over 70 feature films in a career spanning 41 years (1942 till 1983).
- Producer
- Director
Prem Narayan Arora was born on 12 June 1912 in Quetta, Pakistan. He was a producer and director, known for Chor Bazar (1954), Rail Ka Dibba (1953) and Dil Daulat Duniya (1972). He was married to Helen. He died on 3 December 1985 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India.- Merle Tottenham was born on 22 January 1901 in Quetta, India. She was an actress, known for The Invisible Man (1933), Night Must Fall (1937) and Cavalcade (1933). She died on 18 July 1958 in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, England, UK.
- Nayyar Ejaz. Nayyar Ejaz (or Nayyar Ijaz) (Urdu: is a Pakistani film and television actor. Ejaz has been working in television industry since early 1990s. Nayyar actor ed with Pakistan Television Corporation in many drama serials. He has worked in different films, now he is being seen on different channels in some serials. He is famous for his side roles (villain) Kali Das in the television serial Laag and Salman in Dhuwan.
- Actor
- Director
- Producer
Abid Ali was born on 29 March 1952 in Quetta, Pakistan. He was an actor and director, known for Moorat Aka Eunuch's Wedding (2004), Allah Waris (1990) and Muhabbat dard bunti hai (2018). He was married to Rabia Noreen and Humera Chaudhry. He died on 5 September 2019 in Karachi, Pakistan.- Patricia Hilliard was born on 14 March 1916 in Quetta, India. She was an actress, known for The Ghost Goes West (1935), Things to Come (1936) and The Cherry Orchard (1947). She was married to William Fox. She died on 19 May 2001 in Lewes, Sussex, England, UK.
- Jill Cary was born in 1929 in Quetta, British India [now Pakistan]. She was an actress, known for The Paradise Makers (1967), Undermind (1965) and Kenilworth (1957). She was married to Graham Rowe. She died on 21 February 2015 in Hammersmith, London, England, UK.
- Additional Crew
- Writer
Guy Lyon Playfair was born on 5 April 1935 in Quetta, India. He was a writer, known for The Enfield Haunting (2015), Ghostwatch (1992) and Nationwide (1969). He died on 8 April 2018 in London, England, UK.- Director
- Producer
- Actor
Roop K. Shorey was born on 28 January 1914 in Quetta, Baluchistan, British India [now in Pakistan]. He was a director and producer, known for Dholak (1951), Ek Thi Larki (1949) and Mukhda (1950). He was married to Meena Shorey. He died on 3 June 1973 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India.- David Crosse was born on 15 April 1923 in Quetta, Pakistan. He was an actor, known for Second Verdict (1976), Love from a Stranger (1958) and A Dorothy L. Sayers Mystery (1987). He died on 24 May 2001 in Suffolk, England, UK.
- Writer
- Production Designer
- Director
Sikander Goldau was born on 22 February 1969 in Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan. He is a writer and production designer, known for Fragile (2003), Scarmour (1997) and Moon 44 (1990).- Costume and Wardrobe Department
Jane Ironside was born on 29 December 1917 in Quetta, Pakistan. She is known for Man in Hiding (1953), Call My Bluff (1965) and The Brains Trust (1955). She died on 7 April 1979 in Fulham, London, England, UK.- B.K. Karanjia was born on 21 December 1919 in Quetta, Baluchistan, British India. He was a writer, known for Pestonjee (1988) and Century of Cinema (1995). He died on 22 June 2012 in Pune, Maharashtra, India.
- Imran have written extensively on topics such as goal-setting, productivity, self-improvement, and personal development. Through his writing and speaking engagements, He inspire individuals to dream big, take action, and become the best version of themselves.
He have worked with a diverse range of activist and Muslim organizations, specializing in grass-roots activism and campaign strategy. - Maria Simonds-Gooding was born in Quetta, India.
- Director
- Cinematographer
- Producer
David Channer was born on 18 December 1925 in Quetta, India. David was a director and cinematographer, known for Encounters with Truth (1990), The Cross and the Bodhi Tree (2001) and For the Love of Tomorrow (1986). David died on 15 September 2006 in London, England, UK.- Additional Crew
Saba Mahmood was born on 3 February 1961 in Quetta, Pakistan. She is known for P.O.V. (1988) and New Books in Islamic Studies (2011). She was married to Charles Hirschkind. She died on 10 March 2018 in Berkeley, California, USA.- Ian Jacob was born on 27 September 1899 in Quetta, Pakistan. He was married to Cecil Treherne. He died on 24 April 1993 in Woodbridge, Suffolk, England, UK.
- Imran Tareen was born on December 21, 1978 in Quetta, Balochistan to an ethnic Pashtun Muslim family of Tareen tribe from Pishin District as (Imran Akhtar Tareen).
Obtained his (Primary and Junior High School) education from rural areas of Balochistan, then (Matriculation, College and University) from Quetta.
He is an Pakistani Film, Television, Web, Theater and Radio, actor (Artist) of Urdu and Pashto language, using classic "Method Acting" and an adopted technique inspired by seniors, he acts in all genres... Comedy, Action, Drama and Romance. Entrepreneur, Compere and Host for many National and Notable Live shows, also a Screenwriter.
Started his career in (1996) as a famous Radio Voice, from Radio Pakistan (PBC) and FM101 as Drama Artist, Compere, Rj and Dj.
Made his Television debut from Urdu drama serial "Wapsi" in (1997-1998) Produced by Pakistan Television Corporation, Quetta Center.
Notable Urdu serials - Wapsi, Wapsi Ke Baad, Sipahi, Shakh, Shabgard, Sang Zaad, Jalta Samandar, Siskiyan, Gul Bashra, Kamand, Liary Express, Musafat, Aman, Aas, Nigehban., etc.
First Pashto debut drama serial was "Wanda" in (1999 - 2000) produced by Pakistan Television Corporation, Quetta Center.
Notable Pashto serials - Wanda, Tar Gul Nazak, Be Bangro Lasoona, Quetta, Station Au Tension, Morkai, Sarbaz, Walwar, Chinar, Khapal Walk, Za Sok Yum., etc.
Worked as station and program manager of (Sachal/Hot FM 105) and (Chiltan FM 88) Quetta, radio stations.
Later on he made his Film debut with the commercially successful and critically acclaimed movie Abdullah: The Final Witness (2015) playing the protagonist, opposite Sajid Hasan, as CSP police officer.
He began to achieve success at the box office as an infiltrator, based on true events Revenge of the Worthless (2016) playing antagonist turned protagonist, opposite Firdaus Jamal, Iftikhar Qaiser, Maira Khan and Noor.
His hard work was noticed, securing first position in "Film Making" workshop under "American Film Showcase" (AFS) on "The Art of Cinematic Storytelling" by "USC School of Cinematic Arts" a program of "U.S. Embassy" (State Department) supporting partners "International Documentary Association" (IDA) and "Hunerkada" at Islamabad and Karachi, teachers were Academy Award winner director (Ted Braun) and Emmy Award winner (Marilyn Agrelo).
In 2018 attended first-ever (National Artist Convention) at PNCA "Pakistan National Council of Arts", on how to revive Pakistan Film industry and Film, along with Shaan Shahid, Firdaus Jamal, Jamal Shah, Mustafa Qureshi, Syed Noor, Qavi Khan, Babra Sharif, Usmaan Peerzada, Rubina Ashraf, Faisal Rehman and many other Notables.
Presently he's working on new projects for... Film, Television and Web.
In addition to his talents as an Actor "Imran Tareen" has simultaneously nurtured a voice-over artist, his baritone voice, which is used for narration and background commentary for Film, TV, Web and Documentaries. - Ali Raza is an aspiring Pakistan Producer who is doing his master from Falmouth university and currently producing 3 shorts films in 2024. Along with his directing debut "laiba darling" Ali is also worked as a co-producer for the award winning short film "the clay horse" Ali appreciates to produce narrative driven films with child actors as protagonist.