Renowned TV, Stage Actress, Playwright, Activist Madeeha Gohar Remembered
Fahad Shabbir (@FahadShabbir) Published April 25, 2024 | 12:50 PM
ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 25th Apr, 2024) Renowned television and stage actress, playwright,director of social theater, and women's rights activist Madeeha Gohar was remembered on the occasion of her death anniversary on Thursday.
Born on Sept 21, 1956, in Karachi, she was known for the art of dialogue delivery and changing facial expression in a beautiful style according to her character. Madeeha Gohar completed her MA in English literature from the Government College University, Lahore, and then studied master's degree in Theatre Sciences from the University of London. She started her acting career in 1973 from ptv, and showcased her abilities in more than 100 urdu and Punjabi dramas.
After the formation of Dramatic Club in 1983, many successful dramas were presented from the platform of Ajoka Theatre, including "Bulha", "Dara", "Koun Hai Yeh Gustakh", "Toba Tek Singh", "Hotel Mohenjodaro" and "Lo Phir Basant Aayee".
The famous artiste also showed her talent as a director and gave a powerful message for social change, tolerance, and humanism besides addressing gender disparity in her dramas. Madeeha Gohar was honoured with numerous awards, including the Fatima Jinnah Award for her artistic services.
Madeeha Gohar fought against cancer in the last three years of her life and passed away on April 25, 2018, at the age of 62 in Lahore.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
SAU to establish int'l lab for stem cell research in animals, plants
Hot, dry weather predicted for Sindh
Action against profiteering continues
Rwanda denies involvement in DRC camp attack
Stern action against overloaded vehicles ordered
Italian ambassador calls on governor, visits Quaid's room
Village committees assures support to govt in maintaining peace
Randhawa directs to clean all nullah's of Islamabad before monsoon
Tourists, locals enjoy traditional sports, music in Qaqlasht Festival
Rescuers hold mock drills
May 9 was a planned conspiracy: Khawaja Asif
US blames Rwanda for deadly attack on displaced camp in DR Congo
More Stories From Pakistan
-
SAU to establish int'l lab for stem cell research in animals, plants
4 minutes ago -
Action against profiteering continues
13 minutes ago -
Stern action against overloaded vehicles ordered
23 minutes ago -
Italian ambassador calls on governor, visits Quaid's room
24 minutes ago -
Village committees assures support to govt in maintaining peace
24 minutes ago -
Randhawa directs to clean all nullah's of Islamabad before monsoon
24 minutes ago
-
Tourists, locals enjoy traditional sports, music in Qaqlasht Festival
24 minutes ago -
Rescuers hold mock drills
24 minutes ago -
May 9 was a planned conspiracy: Khawaja Asif
39 minutes ago -
Rs.812.4 million fine imposed on 7774 power pilferers
39 minutes ago -
Governor Mohammed Kamran Khan Tessori administers anti-polio drops to his son
59 minutes ago -
President Asif Ali Zardari approves appointments of Governors
59 minutes ago