Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Date of Birth | 05/05/1971 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Birthplace | Kunjah, District Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan |
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Bio/Wiki
| Shagufta Ejaz is a Pakistani actress known for her work in Urdu television dramas and films. She rose to prominence in the 1980s and 1990s with classic PTV serials such as 'Jangloos' and 'Aanch', and is regarded as one of the finest actors in Pakistan. | |
| Born in Kunjah, District Gujrat, Punjab, she began her career in showbiz in the late 1980s, making her television debut in 'Jangloos' (1989). She has since appeared in numerous popular dramas including 'Angar Wadi', 'Makan', 'Meray Qatil Meray Dildar', 'Silsilay', 'Bebasi', and 'Chaudhry and Sons'. | |
| In addition to television, she has acted in several Punjabi films such as 'Kalay Chor' and 'Sajawal Daku'. She has also worked as an air hostess and later founded the beauty salon 'Envy by Shagufta Ejaz' in Karachi in 2013. | |
| Shagufta Ejaz has received critical acclaim for her performances, winning the Best Supporting Actress Award at the Hum Awards in 2013 for her role in 'Mere Qatil Mere Dildar'. She continues to be active in the industry, appearing in new dramas and engaging with audiences through social media and her YouTube channel. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University of Karachi |
Personal Life
| Shagufta Ejaz was born into a non-showbiz family in Kunjah, District Gujrat, Punjab. She pursued higher education at the University of Karachi before entering the entertainment industry. | |
| She began her career at the age of 16 as a model and later transitioned to acting. She has spoken about having to go on a hunger strike to convince her family to allow her to pursue acting. | |
| She is known for her work ethic and versatility, balancing acting with entrepreneurship through her beauty salon and digital content creation. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widowed |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Yahya Siddiqui |
Family
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| Spouse | Yahya Siddiqui (second marriage, died 12/09/2024) |
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Career
| Debut | TV: 'Jangloos' (1989) as Jamila |
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| Award | Best Supporting Actress Award for her performance in the TV show 'Mere Qatil Mere Dildar' (2011) at Hum Awards in 2013 |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/shaguftaejazofficial/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/shagufta.ejaz | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ShaguftaEjaz |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shagufta Ejaz is a well-known Pakistani actress in Urdu television dramas. | |
| 2. In 2023, she appeared as a guest on the show ‘Hasna Mana Hai’ on Geo TV. | |
| 3. She began her career at 16 as a model before transitioning to acting in the Pakistani television industry. | |
| 4. Her television debut was in 'Jangloos' (1989), and she gained recognition with 'Aanch' (1992) playing Ulfat. | |
| 5. In 2000, she portrayed Sadia in the PTV series 'Aansoo.' | |
| 6. In 2016, an incident involving Hina Khan occurred at Shagufta Ejaz’s salon. | |
| 7. In 2017, she starred in 'Hari Hari Churiyan' as Surraya. | |
| 8. Shagufta Ejaz launched a YouTube channel in 2021 for vlogs and makeup tutorials. | |
| 9. Her role as Dr. Salma in 'Chaudhry and Sons' (2022) was highly praised. | |
| 10. In 2023, on 'Hasna Mana Hai,' she corrected misconceptions about her age and film work. | |
| 11. Notable TV shows she's been a part of include 'Angar Wadi,' 'Makan,' 'Meray Qatil Meray Dildar,' 'Silsilay,' and 'Bebasi.' | |
| 12. She also worked as an air hostess for a year and a half. | |
| 13. Shagufta Ejaz had to go on a hunger strike to pursue a career in acting against her family's wishes. | |
| 14. She met Yahya Siddiqui on a TV show he produced, and they got married after two years of his persistent efforts. | |
| 15. In 2013, she founded the beauty salon 'Envy' by Shagufta Ejaz in Karachi. | |
| 16. In 2022, she was a show-stopper in the Mehndi segment at Kashee's Beauty Salon's 'Bridal Festive 2022' in Karachi. | |
| 17. She has appeared in Punjabi films including Kalay Chor and Sajawal Daku. | |
| 18. She was offered the lead role in 'Jangloos' by chance while visiting friends at PTV headquarters. | |
| 19. She belongs to a non-showbiz family. |