# Rubina Ashraf

Rubina Ashraf (Urdu: روبینہ اشرف) is a Pakistani actress, director and producer. She was one of the most popular actresses of the 1980s and 1990s. Rubina appeared in classic PTV dramas such as Kasak, Hazaron Raaste, Sirriyan, Footpath Ki Ghaas, Tapish and Badaltey Mausam. She also appeared in dramas including Khuda Aur Muhabbat Season 3, Uraan, Gul-e-Rana and Do Bol.

## Early life and education

Rubina was born on 9 November 1960 in Lahore, Pakistan. She completed her studies at University of Lahore and graduated with a degree in graphic designing.

## Career
### Acting

Rubina started her acting career in 1980, when she was visiting PTV Lahore Centre with her friends and there actress Sahira Kazmi cast her in a drama. Then she worked in multiple dramas including Pas-e-Aaina, Tapish, Badaltey Mausam, Kasak, Footpath Ki Ghaas and Sirriyan on PTV.

### Drama directing

Rubina directed many dramas including Vaani which received good reviews in 2008 and directed dramas Surkh Chandni, Ek Adh Hafta, Tarazoo and Tere Siwa. Then Rubina directed drama Shikwa in 2014. In 2020, Rubina directed drama Ruswai which became a hit.

## Personal life

Rubina married Tariq Mirza and has two children, a son and actress Minna Tariq is her daughter. She was diagnosed with COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan and went into quarantine until she recovered.

## Filmography
### Television series

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1982 | Aisi Bulandi Aisi Pasti | Naila | PTV |
| 1985 | Ali Baba Aor Qasim Bhai | Marjana | PTV |
| 1985 | Footpath Ki Ghaas | Batool | PTV |
| 1986 | Hazaroon Khwahishain | Tahira | PTV |
| 1986 | Laikin | Lubna | PTV |
| 1986 | Hazaron Raaste | Mishal Qadir | PTV |
| 1988 | Sirriyan | Shehnaz | PTV |
| 1989 | Junoon | Baaima | PTV |
| 1989 | Tapish | Sara | PTV |
| 1990 | Kacha Ghara | Lubna | PTV |
| 1991 | Guzar Jayegi Raat | Zubaida | PTV |
| 1992 | Kasak | Sabreena | PTV |
| 1992 | Pas-e-Aaina | Shehla | PTV |
| 1992 | Badaltey Mausam | Imrana | PTV |
| 1994 | She Jee | Hareem Ahmed | NTM |
| 1997 | Sawan Roop | Farah | PTV |
| 1998 | Drama Hee Drama | Shiza | PTV |
| 2002 | Tere Siwa | Saima | PTV |
| 2005 | Aik Aadh Hafta | Khalida | PTV |
| 2008 | Faiz Manzil ke Rozadar | Bano | PTV |
| 2008 | Mujhe Apna Bana Lo | Priya's mother | Hum TV |
| 2009 | Abhi Door Hai Kinara | Arslan's mother | PTV |
| 2009 | Band Khirkyon Kay Peechay (season 1) | Shafaq | |
| 2009 | Ishq Ki Inteha | Bakhtawar's mother | |
| 2009 | Tanveer Fatima (B.A) | Sidra | |
| 2010 | Yariyan | Babar's mother | |
| 2010 | Tumhe Kuch Yaad Hai Jaana | Mahnoor's mother | |
| 2010 | Morr Uss Gali Ka | Maryam | |
| 2011 | Mera Naseeb | Shazia's mother | |
| 2011 | Akhri Barish | Saira | |
| 2011 | Band Khirkyon Kay Peechay (season 2) | Shafaq | |
| 2011 | Mujhay Roothnay Na Daina | Nafeesa | |
| 2011 | Aurat Ka Ghar Kona | Iffat Aara | |
| 2012 | Behkawa | Maya's mother | |
| 2012 | Maseeha | Abish's mother | |
| 2012 | Talafi | Surayya | |
| 2012 | Raju Rocket | Sameen's mother | |
| 2012 | Hisar E Ishq | Begm Sahiba | |
| 2013 | Parchaiyan | Saliha | ARY Digital |
| 2013 | Matam | Ayla | |
| 2013 | Halki Si Khalish | Rania's mother | |
| 2014 | Kissey Apna Kahein | Zainab | |
| 2014 | Dil Nahi Manta | Shahana | |
| 2015 | Kitna Satatay Ho | Rabia's mother | |
| 2015 | Gul-e-Rana | Muniraa | |
| 2016 | Hatheli | Naheed | |
| 2016 | Manjdhaar | Saleema | |
| 2016 | Dil Haari | Muqaddas's mother | |
| 2017 | Be Inteha | Khadija | Urdu 1 |
| 2017 | Main Maa Nahi Banna Chahti | Jibran's mother | |
| 2017 | Iltija | Sameer's mother | ARY Digital |
| 2018 | Ustani Jee | Kiran's mother | Hum TV |
| 2018 | Lamhay | Rukshana's mother | A-Plus |
| 2018 | Ru Baru Ishq Tha | Riffat Ara | |
| 2019 | Do Bol | Qudsia | |
| 2019 | Choti Choti Batain - Roop | Faryal | |
| 2019 | Rishtay Biktay Hain | Khalida | |
| 2020 | Uraan | Baaji | |
| 2020 | Makafaat Season 2 | Asif's aunt | Geo Entertainment |
| 2021 | Khuda Aur Muhabbat Season 3 | Bari Sarkar | |
| 2022 | Dil Zaar Zaar | Tani | |
| 2022 | Angna | Sania | |
| 2022 | Aik Sitam Aur | Naeema | |
| 2022 | Zakham | Saleha | Geo Entertainment |
| 2022 | Oye Motti Season 2 | Aiza's mother | Express Entertainment |
| 2023 | Hostel | Suraiya | Aan TV |
| 2024 | Tum Bin Kesay Jiyen | Sarwat | ARY Digital |
| 2024 | Bayhadh | Yasmin | Geo Entertainment |
| 2024 | Hasrat | Riffat | ARY Digital |
| 2024 | Iqtidar | Saman Shah | Green Entertainment |

### Telefilm

| Year | Title | Role |
| 2008 | Aban Zafar | Aban's mother |
| 2012 | Saima Alone | Saima |
| 2016 | Bitiya Hamaray Zamanay Mein | Fahad's grandmother |
| 2017 | Huway Hum Jin Kay Liye Barbaad | Anju's mother |
| 2021 | Dil Ke Chor | Farhat |

### Film

| Year | Title | Role |
| 2004 | Masoom | Sultana |
| 2007 | Women's Freedom | Masi |
| 2011 | Main Tum Aur Imran Hashmi | Chanda's mother |
| 2016 | Lahore Se Aagey | Nusrat |

### Director

* Ruswai
* Vaani
* Shikwa
* Surkh Chandni
* Tere Siwa
* Ek Adh Hafta
* Tarazoo

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title |
| 2008 | 7th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Director Satellite | Nominated | Vanee |
| 2015 | 14th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Director | Nominated | Shikwa |
| 2023 | PTV Icon Awards | National Icon Awards | Won | Herself |