Zarina Wahab
Zarina Wahab
Zarina Wahab | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Wahab at the Stardust Awards in 2016 | |
| Born | 17 July 1959 Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | Sooraj Pancholi Sana Pancholi |
Zarina Wahab (born 17 July 1959) is an Indian actress who predominantly worked in Hindi and Malayalam films. Known for critically acclaimed roles in Chitchor and Gopal Krishna in Bollywood and in Malayalam Cinema with films like Madanolsavam, Chamaram, Palangal and Adaminte Makan Abu. She is better known for her motherly roles in the 2000s decade and on, earning rave reviews for her performances.
Early life[edit source]
Wahab was born in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh into a Muslim family. She is fluent in Telugu,[1] Urdu, Hindi and English. She was trained at Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune.[2] Wahab has three sisters and one brother.
Career[edit source]
After receiving negative feedback about her appearance from film producer Raj Kapoor, Wahab worked on her appearance and attended film parties and events. She eventually got noticed and was cast in films.[3] She was usually cast as the middle-class girl after her first leading role in Basu Chatterjee's Chit Chor (1976) in movies like Agar, Jazbaat, Sawan Ko Aane Do, and Raees Zada. She was nominated for a Filmfare Award in the Best Actress category for Gharonda (1977).[4] She has acted in many Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, films. Wahab made a comeback to Malayalam films with Calendar, in 2009[5] and has continued to act in Malayalam movies. She is still remembered for her role in the critically acclaimed Adaminte Makan Abu.[6] She also appeared in My Name Is Khan as the mother of Rizwan Khan (Shah Rukh Khan's character).[7] Wahab currently plays older roles in television serials.[8]
Personal life[edit source]
Wahab met actor Aditya Pancholi on the sets of Kalank Ka Tika.[9] They married in 1986 and have a daughter, Sana and a son, Sooraj. News of their turbulent marriage, her husband's temper and rumors of infidelity have been in the gossip columns.[10][11] Wahab's daughter is an actress.[12] Her son, Suraj, was arrested in June 2013, in connection with the[13] suicide of Jiah Khan. He made his Bollywood debut with Sunil Shetty's daughter Athiya Shetty in 2015 in the movie Hero.
Filmography[edit source]
 | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Ishq Ishq Ishq | Prema | Hindi |
| 1975 | Anokha | Sudha Manchanda | Hindi |
| 1975 | Gajula Kishtayya | Radha | Telugu |
| 1976 | Chitchor | Geeta P. Choudry | Hindi |
| 1976 | Raeeszada | Julie | Hindi |
| 1977 | Gharaonda | Chaya | Hindi |
| 1977 | Navarathinam | Pushparagam, The Hindi actress | Tamil |
| 1977 | Agar... If | Anju A. Agarwal | Hindi |
| 1978 | Tumhare Liye | Rajnartaki | Hindi |
| 1978 | Madanolsavam | Elizabeth | Malayalam |
| 1978 | Anpadh | Jyoti | Hindi |
| 1978 | Amara Prema | Jaya Mala | Telugu |
| 1978 | Tumhare Liye | Rajnartaki | Hindi |
| 1979 | Gopal Krishna | Radha | Hindi |
| 1979 | Jeena Yahan | Sushma Guest Appearance | Hindi |
| 1979 | Salaam Memsaab | Radha | Hindi |
| 1979 | Sawan Ko Aane Do | Chandramukhi | Hindi |
| 1979 | Naiyya | Geeta | Hindi |
| 1979 | Do Hawaldar | Paro | Hindi |
| 1980 | Chamaram | Indu | Malayalam |
| 1980 | Naayattu | Bhavani | Malayalam |
| 1980 | Swattu | Rohini | Malayalam |
| 1980 | Mr. Michael | Lilly | Malayalam |
| 1980 | Prathishta | Malayalam | |
| 1980 | Pappu | Herself | Malayalam |
| 1980 | Sitara | Dhaniya/Sarita | Hindi |
| 1980 | Aakhri Insaaf | Hindi | |
| 1980 | Taxi Chor | Ruby | Hindi |
| 1980 | Hema Hemeelu | Seeta | Telugu |
| 1980 | Jazbaat | Sapna/Sangeeta | Hindi |
| 1981 | Ek Aur Ek Gyarah | Hirnibai | Hindi |
| 1981 | Roohi | Sajjo/Roohi | Hindi |
| 1981 | Aakhri Mujra | Sitara | Hindi |
| 1981 | Paanch Qaidi | Shanti | Hindi |
| 1981 | Khoon Ki Takkar | Rajju | Hindi |
| 1981 | Ammakkorumma | Sindhu | Malayalam |
| 1981 | Palangal | Usha | Malayalam |
| 1982 | Sara Varsham | Savitha | Malayalam |
| 1982 | Enthino Pookunna Pookal | Savithri | Malayalam |
| 1982 | Football | Celine | Malayalam |
| 1982 | Veedu | Sumi | Malayalam |
| 1982 | Barrister | Hindi | |
| 1982 | Tadap | Shaila | Hindi |
| 1982 | Maine Jeena Seekh Liya | Reema | Hindi |
| 1982 | Shiv Charan | Bijili | Hindi |
| 1983 | Kaivarisai | Jaisankar's sister | Tamil |
| 1983 | Dard-E-Dil | Reshma | Hindi |
| 1983 | Chor Police | Anjana | Hindi |
| 1983 | Paanchwin Manzil | Meena | Hindi |
| 1983 | Lal Chunariyaa | Kamini | Hindi |
| 1983 | Parasparam | Meera | Malayalam |
| 1984 | Hanste Khelte | Meena | Hindi |
| 1984 | Manasariyathe | Sindhu | Malayalam |
| 1985 | Punnaram Cholli Cholli | Vinodini | Malayalam |
| 1985 | Choodatha Pookal | Sreedevi | Malayalam |
| 1985 | Hum Naujawan | Meenakshi | Hindi |
| 1986 | Amrit | Savitri Sharma | Hindi |
| 1986 | Adhikar | Rita | Hindi |
| 1986 | Inteqam Ki Aag | Seema | Hindi |
| 1986 | Dahleez | Jameela Ali | Hindi |
| 1987 | Ee Bandha Anubandha | Kannada | |
| 1987 | Maashuka | Hindi | |
| 1987 | Dozakh | Dancer | Hindi |
| 1987 | Mera Yaar Mera Dushman | Hindi | |
| 1989 | Toofan | Mrs. Laxmi Gopal Sharma | Hindi |
| 1992 | Jai Kaali | Divya | Hindi |
| 1995 | Mera Damad | Kimi/Sunita Choudhry | Hindi |
| 2001 | Zindagi | Geeta | Hindi |
| 2004 | Dil Maange More!!! | Kavita (Nikhil's Aunt & Shagun's Mother) | Hindi |
| 2005 | Kisna: The Warrior Poet | Shanta | Hindi |
| 2006 | Jaane Hoga Kya | Mrs. Krishnan | Hindi |
| 2006 | Prateeksha | Kunti | Hindi |
| 2007 | Kaisay Kahein | Mrs. Rao | Hindi |
| 2008 | Kabadi Kabadi | Malayalam | |
| 2009 | Calendar | Thankam Joseph | Malayalam |
| 2010 | Aagathan | Malathi Varma | Malayalam |
| 2010 | My Name Is Khan | Razia Khan | Hindi |
| 2010 | Rakta Charitra | Jayalakshmi | Hindi |
| Telugu | |||
| 2010 | Rakta Charitra 2 | Hindi | |
| Telugu | |||
| 2010 | Khilafath | Malayalam | |
| 2010 | Malik Ek | Shanti, Pralhad's Mother | Hindi |
| 2011 | Adaminte Makan Abu | Aishumma, Abu's wife | Malayalam |
| 2011 | Naayika | Herself | Malayalam |
| 2012 | Agneepath | Suhasini Chauhan | Hindi |
| 2013 | I, Me, aur Main | Nisha Sabharwal | Hindi |
| 2013 | Himmatwala | Savitri | Hindi |
| 2013 | Vishwaroopam | Psychiatrist | Tamil |
| 2013 | Aaru Sundarimaarude Katha | Chachi Moothedan | Malayalam |
| 2013 | Olipporu | Olipporali's mother | Malayalam |
| 2013 | Club 60 | Mrs. Sinha | Hindi |
| 2013 | Zila Ghaziabad | Satbeer's mother | Hindi |
| 2014 | Bobby Jasoos | Saida | Hindi |
| 2014 | Love U Crazy Girl | Khushi's mother | Hindi |
| 2015 | Dil Dhadakne Do | Smita Sangha | Hindi |
| 2016 | Chalk n Duster | Indu Shastry | Hindi |
| 2016 | Yea Toh Two Much Ho Gayaa | Mann's mother | Hindi |
| 2017 | Viswasapoorvam Mansoor | Sairabanu | Malayalam |
| 2017 | Thrissivaperoor Kliptham | Ammachi | Malayalam |
| 2017 | Jia Aur Jia | Jia Grewal's mother | Hindi |
| 2017 | The Door | Mother | Hindi |
| 2019 | Minnaminukalude Aakasham | Malayalam | |
| 2019 | The Last Meal | Mother | Hindi |
| 2019 | And the Oscar Goes To... | Ummukulsu | Malayalam |
| 2019 | PM Narendra Modi | Hiraben Modi | Hindi |
| 2019 | One Day: Justice Delivered | Abdul's mom | Hindi |
| 2019 | Junction Varanasi | Mamta | Hindi |
| 2019 | Mudda 370 J&K | Suraj's mother | Hindi |
| 2020 | Fauji Calling | Hindi | |
| 2020 | Mai Gayatri Jadhav | Lawyer | |
| 2020 | Main Mulayam Singh Yadav | Mulayam's mother | |
| 2020 | The Lovers | Nithya's mother | |
| 2020 | The Waiting | Mehak | |
| 2020 | Street Dancer 3D | Amrinder's Mother | Hindi |
| 2020 | Lalitham Sundaram | Malayalam |
Television[edit source]
| Year | Serial | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Naya Zamana | Dr.Shubhada Singh ,Principal of College | Zee Tv | |
| 2000 | Babul Ki Duwayen Leti Jaa | Prof Nafisa Siddiqui | ||
| Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Tulsi's Childhood friend | Star Plus | ||
| 2002 | Kammal | Rini Sanyaal | Zee Tv | |
| 2004 | Tumhari Disha | Suhasini Vijayendra Bhonsale | ||
| 2005 | Kohinoor | Mrs Kohli, Iravati Mom | Sahara One | |
| 2006 | Zaara-Pyar Ki Saugat | Sana Khan -Aamir stepmother | ||
| FIR | Bajrang Pandey's Mother | SAB TV | ||
| Kashmakash Zindagi Ki | Pooja's Mother | DD National | ||
| 2007 | Virrudh | Vasudha Mother | Sony Entertainment Television | |
| 2009 | Yahaaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli | Pratibha Jagmohan Prasad | Zee Tv | Later that Character was Played by Natasha Sinha and after that Surbhi Tiwari |
| 2012 | Sajda Tere Pyaar Mein | Mahendra Pratap Mother | Star Plus | |
| Madhubala Ek Ishq Ek Junoon | Meera Malik Sultan Mother | Colors TV | ||
| 2016 | Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai | Ketki Gaikwad | & TV |
Television[edit source]
- Ek Kiran Roshni Ki on DD National as Roshni's mother
- Zindagi...Ek Bhanwar on DD National as Sharda Baldev Singh
- Love Life & Screw Ups Season 2 as Honey
Awards and nominations[edit source]
- The Global Indian Film And Television Honors for Best Actor In A Supporting Role – Female (2011) for My Name Is Khan
- Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Actress (1977) for Gharonda
- Nominated–Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress (2011) for Rakht Charitra – I
- Nominated–Stardust Award for Best Actress In An Ensemble Cast (2011) for Rakht Charitra – I
- Nominated–Stardust Award for Best Actress In An Ensemble Cast (2011) for My Name Is Khan
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