Atiqa Odho

Atiqa Odho ( born 12 February 1968) is a Pakistani television and film actress and television host.[1] 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.

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 Gya.

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.[vague] She has been working for Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital,Fatmeed Foundation and as a social worker in "Hamara Mulk, Hamaray Log".[when?] 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.

Politics

In 2010-11, Odho became a member of the All Pakistan Muslim League.

Filmography

Jo Darr Gya Woh Marr Gya

Mummy

Mujhe Chand Chahiye

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)

Angaarvadi (1994)

Junoon (2000)

Tum Hee To Ho (1999)

Aan (2001)

Kirchiyan (2002)

Cahahtain (2003)

Harjai (2004)

Karishmay (2007)

Nasl (2003)

Atiqa O (2008)

Hum Tum (2010)

Saans (2011)