Pakistani actresses who deceased in 2013
Here are 2 famous actresses from Pakistan died in 2013:
Reshma
Reshma (November 27, 2014 Bikaner-November 3, 2013 Lahore) also known as Reshman was a Pakistani singer and actor. Her children are called Khadija Reshma and Umayr Reshma.
Reshma, who was born in Bikaner, India, moved with her family to Pakistan after the partition of India. She began her career as a singer at age 12, performing at temples and fairs. She gained popularity with her soulful renditions of traditional Punjabi folk songs and became known as the "Nightingale of the Desert".
Reshma recorded over 3,000 songs in her career, including hits like "Dama Dam Mast Qalandar" and "Lambi Judai". She also acted in a few Pakistani films, including "Sohni Mahiwal" and "Anjuman".
Despite struggling with financial difficulties throughout her life, Reshma remained dedicated to her music and continued to perform until shortly before her death in Lahore in 2013. She was posthumously awarded the Sitara-i-Imtiaz, one of Pakistan's highest civilian honors, in recognition of her contributions to the country's music industry.
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Aasia
Aasia (November 27, 2014 Patiala-March 9, 2013 Canada) also known as Asiya, Aasia Begum or Firdous was a Pakistani actor.
Aasia began her acting career in the 1950s and her career spanned over five decades. She appeared in more than 200 movies and was known for her versatile acting skills. Aasia was particularly praised for her performances in films such as "Jeedaar", "Jabroo", and "Anwara". She received numerous awards in recognition of her contributions to Pakistani cinema, including the Nigar Award for Best Actress four times. Besides acting, Aasia was also a talented playback singer and lent her voice to many popular songs in Pakistani films. She passed away in Canada in 2013 at the age of 78, leaving behind a rich legacy in Pakistani cinema.
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