Tahira Naqvi
Tahira Naqvi (; 20 August 1956 – 2 June 1982) was a Pakistani actress who began her career in 70s and worked until her death at the age of 25. She became popular by appearing in several television series and two films in her career spanning a few years. Tahira along with Uzma Gillani, Khalida Riyasat and Roohi Bano dominated Pakistan's television screens during the 1970s and 1980s. Early Life. Tahira Naqvi was born in Daska, Pakistan on August 20, 1956. Tahira completed her early studies from Convent of Jesus and Mary, Lahore and later she graduated from Government  Girls College. Career. She began her career as a television actress. Tahira also worked at Radio Pakistan in 1974 and she worked in fifty television dramas. Tahira did a lead role in "Hash" along with Talat Hussain which was written by playwright and film director Sarmad Sehbai. She acted in television serials "Zindagi Bandagi" (1978), "Waris" (1979) and "Dehleez" (1981). She also won the PTV Award for Best Actress. Tahira also appeared in two films "Badaltey Mosam" and "Mian Biwi Razi" (1982) but her main focus was on television. She became a famous name in early 80s and received extensive  praise for her work. In 2021 on August 16 the Government of Pakistan named a street and intersection after her in Lahore. Personal life. Tahira was married and she had one daughter named Asma Ahmed Khan. Illness and Death. Tahira was daigonsed with cancer and was admitted to Combined Military Hospital Rawalpindi for treatment. On 2 June 1982, she died at Combined Military Hospital in Rawalpindi at the age of 25 after battling with cancer and was buried in the compound's graveyard at the tomb of Mian Mir in Lahore.