# Tamanna Begum

Tamanna Begum (1944 – 20 February 2012) was a Pakistani film and television actress.

## Early life

Tamanna Begum was born in 1944 at Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh during British India.

## Career

Tamanna Begum started her media career as a presenter at Radio Pakistan in Lahore in 1960 and later performed in theater plays before moving into the film industry. She debuted in films with Daaman in 1962 and won the Nigar Awards for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Bharosa in 1977. Over her career, she appeared in more than 263 films, often in negative roles, but also in some comedic roles. After decades in film, she transitioned to television and worked in over hundreds of TV drama serials, appearing in various character roles in Pakistani TV dramas.

## Personal life

Tamanna Begum was married and she had one daughter.

## Illness and death

Tamanna Begum died after a long illness in Karachi on 20 February 2012. She had a heart attack which led to kidney failure, and she was receiving treatment in a private hospital, including dialysis twice a week. Despite the treatment, she did not recover and passed away. At the time of her passing, reports varied about her age: Samaa TV claimed she was 64, Dawn reported 68 and The Express Tribune stated 75.

## Filmography
### Films

Tamanna Begum did a total of 263 films. Some of her popular films are:
| Year | Title | Language |
| 1963 | Daaman | Urdu |
| 1964 | Ashiana | Urdu |
| 1970 | Najma | Urdu |
| 1970 | Naseeb Apna Apna | Urdu |
| 1970 | Parai Beti | Urdu |
| 1971 | Afshan | Urdu |
| 1971 | Khamosh Nigahen | Urdu |
| 1971 | Ilzaam | Urdu |
| 1971 | Nadaan | Urdu |
| 1972 | Sajjan Beparwah | Punjabi |
| 1972 | Mohabbat | Urdu |
| 1972 | Pazeb | Urdu |
| 1972 | Umrao Jaan Ada | Urdu |
| 1973 | Anmol | Urdu |
| 1974 | Shama | Urdu |
| 1975 | Zeenat | Urdu |
| 1976 | Nasheman | Urdu |
| 1977 | Bharosa | Urdu |
| 1978 | Juvand Ya Marg | Pashto |
| 1978 | Nazrana | Urdu |
| 1979 | Behan Bhai | Urdu |
| 1979 | Neya Andaz | Urdu |
| 1979 | Waaday Ki Zanjeer | Urdu |
| 1980 | Zamir | Urdu |
| 1980 | Sohra Te Jawai | Punjabi |
| 1981 | Bara Aadmi | Urdu |
| 1982 | Ek Din Bahu Ka | Urdu |
| 1983 | Deevangi | Urdu |
| 1984 | Muqaddar Ka Sikandar | Urdu |
| 1989 | Shaani | Urdu |
| 1996 | Mehndi | Urdu |
| 1997 | Sangam | Urdu |
| 1998 | Dupatta Jal Raha Hay | Urdu |
| 1999 | Dunya Say Kya Darna | Urdu |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 1982 | Alif Noon | Amma | PTV |
| 1982 | Sona Chandi | Ruqaya | PTV |
| 1988 | Mirat-ul-Uroos | Nani | PTV |
| 1988 | Bakht Nama | Grandmother | PTV |
| 1994 | Saat Bhiraie | Dai | PTV |
| 1995 | Dukh Sukh | Masi | PTV |
| 1995 | Uraan | Bibi Ji | PTV |
| 1995 | Kallo | Zulfiqar's mother | PTV |
| 1995 | Red Card | Salika | STN |
| 1995 | Maigh Malhar | Professor Chaudhry's Sister | PTV |
| 1998 | Jeet | Bua | PTV |
| 1999 | Is Ghar Ke Andar | Dadi | PTV |
| 2002 | Chaandni Raatain | Bubbo | PTV |
| 2003 | Mehndi | Janna Bi | PTV |
| 2004 | Moorat | Kinza's mother | Geo Entertainment |
| 2005 | Chahatain | Aunty | PTV |
| 2009 | Veena | Munna's mother | ARY Digital |
| 2010 | Halaat | Afzal's mother | ARY Digital |
| 2011 | Mere Sanwariya Ka Naam | Munni's mother | ARY Digital |
| 2011 | Khandan e Shughlia | Moinuddin's mother | ARY Digital |
| 2011 | Masab Ki Dillagi | Amma | ARY Digital |
| 2012 | Juhi Jenny Javeria | Aneesa Begum | ATV |
| 2012 | Dil Dard Dhuan | Khala | ARY Digital |
| 2012 | Vanee | Dadi | Geo TV |

## Awards and recognition

| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
| 1977 | Nigar Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won | Bharosa | |