Ghazala Rafique
Pakistani actress (1939–1977)
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Biography
Rafique was born in 1939, in Qamber Ali Khan, District Larkana (now Qamber-Shahdadkot District). Her birth name was Bilquis Ansari. She was niece of renowned Sindhi language writer Usman Ali Ansari.[1]
Rafique began her singing and acting career at Radio Pakistan Karachi in 1957. Ghazala Rafiq's talents were noticed by the then-renowned broadcaster Zulfiqar Ali Bukhari, who encouraged her to also participate in radio programs as a hostess and drama artist.[2] Her first Urdu radio play was Aag, which was produced by Zahid Naqvi. Afterward, she played leading roles in numerous other radio plays.[citation needed]
On the radio, Rafique learned music from renowned musicians Amrao Bundu Khan and Master Muhammad Ibrahim. In the 1960s, she was part of Radio Pakistan Karachi, and hosted the program Subah Dam Khawer Darwaza e Khula (Urdu: صبحدم دروازہ خاور کھلا).[2]
Rafique also acted in Sindhi film Rat Ja Rishta.[3]
Urdu Plays
Ghazala Rafique acted in scores of Urdu plays and serials of Pakistan Television (PTV) Karachi Centre. Her most popular plays/serials are listed below:
Sindhi Plays
She was one of the most popular actresses of Sindhi TV plays until her sudden death in 1977. Some of her memorable Sindhi language serials include the following:[4]