Pakistani actresses who deceased at age 51

Here are 1 famous actresses from Pakistan died at 51:

Yasmeen Ismail

Yasmeen Ismail (March 28, 1950 Rawalpindi-January 18, 2002 Karachi) was a Pakistani actor and theatre director.

She died as a result of ovarian cancer.

Yasmeen Ismail started her career in the arts as a student at National College of Arts in Lahore, where she studied painting. In the mid-1970s, she moved to Karachi to pursue her passion for theatre and became a prominent figure in the city's theatre scene. She founded her own theatre group called "Theatre Action" and directed many plays that dealt with social and political issues. She was known for pushing the boundaries of theatre and using unconventional techniques and staging.

Apart from her work in theatre, Yasmeen Ismail also acted in several Pakistani television dramas in the 1980s and early 1990s, including "Khuda Ki Basti" and "Taleem-e-Balighan". She was known for her powerful performances and her ability to bring realism to her characters. Her death was widely mourned in the arts community in Pakistan, and she was remembered as a trailblazer who paved the way for many women in theatre and acting.

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