Atiqa Odho
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Atiqa Odho is a Pakistani television and film actress
and television host. She debuted in Anwar Maqsood
's TV series Sitara aur Mehrunissa
and later starred in a string of successful films, including Jo Darr Gya Woh Marr Gya
, Mummy and Mujhe Chand Chahiye
.
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Odho has since worked in many popular television and film projects and has been actively involved in both media and the cosmetic industry in Pakistan. She resides in the UAE and Pakistan.
in Pakistan.
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On June 5, 2011, Odho was caught at Islamabad Airport for possessing two bottles of imported liquor. She was scheduled to travel to Karachi from Islamabad by PK-319 flight. Odho told ASF officials that she had previously been taking champagne but none stopped her before. She was allowed to go by the officials without taking any action apparently due to influence used by her.
Subsequently, she tendered her resignation from party’s basic membership following the instructions of APML’s senior leaders.
Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry
took suo moto notice of the incident and the case was taken up for hearing on 8 June 2011. Sources said the FIR had been lodged on behalf of an Assistant Collector Pakistan Customs in the Airport Police Station. She has been booked on the charges of carrying two bottles of imported wine.
Cinema of Pakistan
The cinema of Pakistan refers to Pakistan's film industry. Most of the feature films shot in Pakistan are in Urdu language but may also include films in English, Punjabi, Pashto, Balochi or Sindhi languages....
and television host. She debuted in Anwar Maqsood
Anwar Maqsood
Anwar Maqsood Hameedi commonly known as Anwar Maqsood Urdu: انور مقصود) is a Pakistani playwright, poet, television host, satirist, humorist, infrequent actor and painter. He has worked in the entertainment industry for over 35 years.-Life and career:Anwar Maqsood studied at the Gulbarga trust...
's TV series Sitara aur Mehrunissa
Sitara aur Mehrunissa
Sitara Aur Mehrunissa is a 1992 Pakistani Urdu television series written by Anwar Maqsood. It starred Sania Saeed as Mehrunissa and Atiqa Odho as Sitara. Other members of the cast included Anwar Maqsood, Azra Sherwani and Sajid Hassan. It won much popularity and was screened during prime time...
and later starred in a string of successful films, including Jo Darr Gya Woh Marr Gya
Jo Darr Gya Woh Marr Gya
Jo Darr Gya Woh Marr Gya is a Pakistani Urdu film which starred Neeli, Javed Sheikh, Atiqa Odho, Reema and Nadeem. The film was released in the summer of 1995 and earned major revenue for its production studio. It was directed by Iqbal Kashmiri and was produced by Evernew Studios. The English...
, Mummy and Mujhe Chand Chahiye
Mujhe Chand Chahiye
Mujhe Chand Chahiye is a Pakistani Urdu film which was released in March 2000 in Pakistan. The film was Shaan's second directorial venture, and was met with a huge response at the box office. Stars included Moammar Rana, Atiqa Odho, Javed Sheikh and Reema...
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Biography
Odho was born in Karachi, Pakistan on February 12, 1968. She originally belongs to Village Tajodero, District Jacobabad. Her native village is in the name of her grandfather Late Taj Muhammad Khan Odho. She is married, and has three children. She started her professional life as a make-up artist and hairstylist in 1989. While working as a make-up artist for various advertising agencies in Karachi, she was discovered by television personality, Anwar Maqsood. She starred in his play, "Sitara Aur Mehrunissa" in 1993; the role turned her into a household name in Pakistan. In 1995, she made her film debut in Jo Darr Gya Woh Marr GyaJo Darr Gya Woh Marr Gya
Jo Darr Gya Woh Marr Gya is a Pakistani Urdu film which starred Neeli, Javed Sheikh, Atiqa Odho, Reema and Nadeem. The film was released in the summer of 1995 and earned major revenue for its production studio. It was directed by Iqbal Kashmiri and was produced by Evernew Studios. The English...
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Odho has since worked in many popular television and film projects and has been actively involved in both media and the cosmetic industry in Pakistan. She resides in the UAE and Pakistan.
Social work
Since 2009, she has also been engaged in philanthropic activities. She has been working for Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital, Fatmeed Foundation and as a social worker in "Hamara Mulk, Hamaray Log". She is currently the CEO of Odho Cosmetics, and Odho Productions. She is also the ambassador for the campaign on awareness of breast cancerBreast cancer
Breast cancer is cancer originating from breast tissue, most commonly from the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply the ducts with milk. Cancers originating from ducts are known as ductal carcinomas; those originating from lobules are known as lobular carcinomas...
in Pakistan.
Politics
In 2010-11, Odho became a member of the All Pakistan Muslim LeagueAll Pakistan Muslim League
The APML has been formed to stimulate all Pakistanis apart from of political affiliation, gender, color or faith to once again fight back to win back and preserve their independence...
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On June 5, 2011, Odho was caught at Islamabad Airport for possessing two bottles of imported liquor. She was scheduled to travel to Karachi from Islamabad by PK-319 flight. Odho told ASF officials that she had previously been taking champagne but none stopped her before. She was allowed to go by the officials without taking any action apparently due to influence used by her.
Subsequently, she tendered her resignation from party’s basic membership following the instructions of APML’s senior leaders.
Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry
Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry
Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry is the current Chief Justice of Pakistan.He became chief justice of Pakistan's Supreme Court in 2005 and soon became not only a central figure in the nation's political struggles but an icon to the country's legal profession and others campaigning for the rule of law...
took suo moto notice of the incident and the case was taken up for hearing on 8 June 2011. Sources said the FIR had been lodged on behalf of an Assistant Collector Pakistan Customs in the Airport Police Station. She has been booked on the charges of carrying two bottles of imported wine.
Television long-plays
- Aaks: 1991 / PTV
- Talaash: 1992 / PTV
- Zikar Hay Kayi Saal Ka: 1996 / PTV
- Tu Laak Chalay Re Gorey : 2001 / PTV
- Aab Yaha Koi Nahi Aye Ga: 2002/ Indus Vision
- Baykhabri: 2003 / Indus Vision
- Marium: 2004 / Indus Vision
- Tum Intezar Karna :2007 / Aaj TV
- Chalo Phir Se Jee Lain: 2008 / Ary Digital
Television serials
- Sitara Aur Mehrunissa (1992)
- Dasht (1990)
- Nijat (1993)
- Angar WadiAngar WadiAngar Wadi is a Pakistani television play/drama. It was aired by PTV in 1994, comprises on 15 episodes. It was directed by Tariq Mairaj, written and produced by Abdul Rauf Khalid.- Plot :...
(1994) - Junoon (2000)
- Tum Hee To Ho (1999)
- Aan (2001)
- Kirchiyan (2002)
- Cahahtain (2003)
- Harjai (2004)
- Karishmay (2007)
- Nasl (2003)
- Atiqa O (2008)
- Hum TumHum Tum (Drama)Hum Tum is a Pakistani television serial which premiered on Geo Entertainment on October 26, 2010 and ended on February 1, 2011. The series is directed by Rana Rizwan, is written by popular Khurram Fareed, and produced by Yasir Nawaz and wife Nida Yasir's production house, Fareed Nawaz Productions...
(2010) - Saans (2011)