Zeba Bakhtiar Biography :

Zeba Bakhtiar is a beautiful Pakistani actress-director and television artiste. She hails from Baluchistan in Pakistan and is the daughter of Yahya Bakhtiar, former Attorney General of Pakistan. Zeba Bakhtiar first made her television debut with a Karachi television play, "Anarkali", a legendary sad love story between prince Jehangir aka Salim, son of Emperor Akbar and a slave girl or a court dancer called Anarkali. Her performance in "Anarkali" had won critical acclaim. This beautiful "Anarkali" girl made her filmi debut with "Henna" produced by the prestigious RK banner in India. The movie was directed by Randhir Kapoor. Her acting in "Henna" was just refreshing and amazing. Her brilliant performance in "Sargam" {1995} won her the prestigious Nigar Award in Pakistan.

Zeba Bakthiar also gave an excellent performance in movies like, "Mohabbat Ki Arzoo" and "Stuntman" {both 1994 releases}, "Jai Vikraanta" {1995}, "Muqadama", "Chief Sahib" and "Qaid" {all 1996 releases} and "Babu" {2001}, and captured the hearts of her millions of fans. Apart from movies, Zeba Bakthiar also starred in major television serials, where she brought new levels of intensity in her performances. For instance, in "Laag" she gave a memorable performance as leader of Kashmiri independence movement. Her portrayal of a handicapped girl in "Pehli see mohabbat" was just mind-boggling. Likewise her performances in "Kundi", "Sangam",