Salma Agha
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Agha in 2011
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| Born | Salma Agha Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Nationality | British Indian |
| Ethnicity | Pakistani, Indian |
| Occupation | Singer, actress, producer |
| Religion | Islam |
| Spouse(s) | Rahmat Khan (m. 1999; div. 2010) Manzar Shah (m. 2011) |
| Children | 2; inc. Sasha Agha |
| Relatives | See Agha–Khan family |
Salma Agha is a British singer and actress of Pakistani and Indian origin[1] who sang as well as acted in Indian films in the 1980s and the early 1990s. Her first film was the romance Nikaah for which she won the Filmfare Best Female Playback Award from three nominations and was also nominated in the Best Actress category.
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Early life and career[edit]
Agha was born to in Karachi, Pakistan but raised in London to Nasreen (born as Zarina Ghaznavi) and Liaqat Gul Aga.[2] Her father was a successful businessman dealing in rugs. Her maternal grandparents are actor Jugal Kishore Mehra and actress Anwari Begum who starred in the first ever made Heer Ranjha (1932). Her maternal grandfather was Rafiq Ghaznavi. Nasreen was later adopted by Jugul Kishore Mehra, who converted to Islam and took on the name Ahmed Salman. Jugul Kishore Mehra was the cousin of Raj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor.[3][4][5]
Personal life[edit]
Salma Agha was married to Pakistani squash player Rahmat Khan in 1989. They have two children together-Sasha Agha and Liaqat Ali Khan. In 2010, they got divorced. Agha got married to Manzar Shah in 2011.
On 31 May 2016 Agha's application for Overseas Citizen of India card was approved facilitating her travel to India without applying for visa each time and periodically reporting to police during her stay. This is not same as citizenship of India but certainly a convenience.
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1982 | Nikaah | Nilofar | Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer |
| 1984 | Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki | Leena | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer |
| 1985 | Salma | Salma Banarasi | |
| 1985 | Oonche Log | Poonam Singh | |
| 1986 | Aap Ke Saath | ||
| 1988 | Kanwarlal | ||
| 1988 | Jungle Ki Beti | ||
| 1988 | Paanch Fauladi | Julie | |
| 1988 | Mahaveera | ||
| 1990 | Pati Patni Aur Tawaif | Gauri | |
| 1991 | Meet Mere Man Ke | ||
| 1996 | Gehra Raaz | ||
| 2010 | Bachao | ||
| 2016 | Hijrat | Feriha | Pakistani film |
Discography[edit]
| Songs | Film | Co-singer |
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| Dil Ke Armaan | Nikaah | Solo |
| Dil Ki Yeh Arzoo Thi | Nikaah | Mahendra Kapoor |
| Chehra Chupa Liya Hai | Nikaah | Asha Bhosle, Mahendra Kapoor |
| Faza Bhi Hai Jawaan Jawaan | Nikaah | Solo |
| Tu Mera Kya Lage | Oonche Log | Kishore Kumar |
| Shah-E-Madina | Salma | Solo |
| Tarasti Hain Deedar Ko | Salma | Anwar |
| Zindagi Tere Dar Pe | Salma | Solo |
| Kehna Na Tum Yeh Kisise | Pati Patni Aur Tawaif | Mohammed Aziz |
| Mujhe Log Kehte Hain | Pati Patni Aur Tawaif | Solo |
| Teri Mohhabbat Meri Jawani | Pati Patni Aur Tawaif | Mohammed Aziz |
| Mera Naam Salma | Aap Ke Saath | Solo |
| Chumma Chumma | Pataal Bhairavi | Solo |
| Ae Mere Mehboob | Salma | Shabbir Kumar |
| Kaahe Baithe Ho | Salma | Penaz Masani |
| Come Closer | Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki | Solo |
| Dance Dance | Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki | Bappi Lahiri |
| Jeena Bhi Kya Hai Jeena | Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki | Bappi Lahiri |
| Pehla Pehla Pyaar Na Bhoole | Mazdoor | Solo |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Seema Sinha, TNN Sep 4, 2012, 10.05AM IST (2012-09-04). "Salma Agha’s daughter Sasha bags Yashraj’s film". The Times of India. Retrieved 2013-04-24.
- ^ "Salma Agha: What’s the Big Deal if I Married Twice?". Retrieved 2013-12-13.
- ^ "Rafiq Ghaznavi". Retrieved 2013-12-13.
- ^ "Kareena Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor to root for cousin Sasha Agha's Aurangzeb". daily.bhaskar.com.
- ^ "Star of The Week-Kareena Kapoor". Rediff.com. 30 October 2002. Retrieved 24 July 2008.
External links[edit]
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Salma Agha. |
- Salma Agha at the Internet Movie Database
- FilmfareAwards
- Salma Agha to raise funds for Indian hockey – Times Of India
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