Atiqa Odho

Atiqa Odho
Born	Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Occupation	Actress, Host
Years active	1989–present

Atiqa Odho (Urdu: عتیقہ اوڈھو‎) is a Pakistani television and film actress, television host, and the namesake of her own founded cosmetics brand.^[1] She debuted in Anwar Maqsood's TV series Sitara aur Mehrunissa and then appeared in dramas like Dasht, Nijaat,Harjaee and most recently in Humsafar. She later starred in a string of films, including Jo Darr Gya Woh Marr Gya, Mummy and Mujhe Chand Chahiye.

Career

She started her professional life as a make-up artist and hairstylist in 1989.^[2] 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. In 1995, she made her film debut in Jo Darr Gya Woh Marr Gya.^[3]

Social work

Since 2016, she has also been engaged in philanthropic activities. She has been working for Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital,^[4] 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 cancer in Pakistan.^[5]

Filmography

Films

• Jo Darr Gya Woh Marr Gya (1995)
• Mummy (1997)
• Mujhe Chand Chahiye (2000)
• Dobara Phir Se (2016)

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
• Abhi to mai jawan hu: 2013 / PTV, Geo Entertainment
• Main hu pyar tera: 2013 / HUM TV
• Tum na miltay to: 2014 / HUM TV

Television serials

• Sitara Aur Mehrunissa (1992)
• Dasht (1992)
• Nijat (1993)
• Talaash (1993)
• Angar Wadi (1994)
• Junoon (2000)
• Tum Hi To Ho (1999)
• Aan (2001)
• Kirchiyan (2002)
• Chahtain (2003)
• Umrao Jaan Ada (2003)
• Harjai (2004)
• Dhool (2006)
• Karishmay (2007)
• Nasl (2003)
• Atiqa O (2008)
• Hum Tum (2010)
• Saans (2011)
• Humsafar (2011)
• Band Baje Ga (2012)
• Siskiyaan (2013)
• Ishq Samandar (2013)
• Aarzoo-Jeene Ki To Nahi (2013)
• Ghalti Se Mistake Ho Gai (2013)
• Dil hi to hai (2015)
• Nazo (2015)

Television shows

• Nestlé Nido Young Stars
• Karishma
• Passion
• Let's Makeup
• In the spotlight with Atiqa Odho
• Aap ki bat Atiqa kay sath

See also

• List of Lollywood actors

References

1. "Atiqa Odho Profile". Archived from the original on 22 September 2010. Retrieved 23 September 2010.
2. "Beauty business beckons". Dawn.com.pk. Retrieved 23 September 2010.
3. "Magic of big screen and breaking records". DAWN. Retrieved 23 September 2010.
4. "Breast Cancer Awareness sessions in colleges". Shaukat Khanum Memorial. Archived from the original on 6 October 2010. Retrieved 23 September 2010.
5. "Breast cancer awareness drive need of hour: Odho". The Nation. Retrieved 23 September 2010.

External links

• Atiqa Odho at the Internet Movie Database
• Odho Cosmetics
• Odho Productions