Kanwal Nauman
Pakistani actress-turned-politician (1964)
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Kanwal Nauman is a Pakistani actress-turned-politician who was a Member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab from May 2013 to May 2018.[1]
Kanwal Nauman | |
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| Member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab | |
| In office 29 May 2013 – 22 May 2018 | |
| Constituency | Reserved seat for women |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Tasneem Begum 1 January 1964 |
| Party | Pakistan Muslim League (N) |
| Spouse | Syed Nauman Aziz |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | Lahore College for Women University |
| Occupation |
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Early life and education
Career
Acting career
She was cast in a supporting role in Urdu film Bara Bhai which was a Silver Jubilee hit and it was released in 1982 then she started working at Pakistan Television ("PTV") dramas in 1986. Kanwal made her debut in PTV drama Aik Din as Jatti a milkmaid lady which was written by Munnu Bhai and directed by Iftikhar Thakur. She worked in TV dramas in the mid 1980s and 1990s including super hit drama Shab Daig.[4] She worked almost for twenty years and has achieved prestigious awards. In 1993, she won Nigar Award for Best Supporting Actress in film Qasam.[5] She also runs her own Production Media House, which produces programmes for public awareness.[6] Then she took a break from acting and then she returned after a gap of eight years and she performed in a Eid special play Dada Ka Pota.[4]
Political career
She joined politics in 2008.[1]
She was elected to the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab as a candidate of Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML-N) on a reserved seat for women in the 2013 general election.[7][8] In May 2018, she resigned from the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab.[9]
Activist career
She runs an NGO working for poverty alleviation, eradication of drug addiction, highlighting women and special persons related issues and promoting importance of education and health facilities. She is a Member of Standing Committee on Special Education and Standing Committee on Home Affairs.[6]
Personal life
Kanwal is married to Colonel Syed Nauman Aziz and has a son named Ahmed Nauman.[10]
Death hoax
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Aik Din | Jatti | PTV |
| 1987 | Dhund Ke Uss Par | Atiqa | |
| 1988 | Lab-e-Sahil | Sajida | |
| 1989 | Pyas | Zareena | |
| Neelay Hath | Amna | ||
| 1990 | Shab Daig | Rosheen | |
| 1991 | Khoji | Shareefa | |
| 1993 | Mohallay Daar | Noori | |
| 1994 | Premeshier Singh | Banto | |
| 1995 | Red Card | Zahra Bai | |
| 1996 | Sona Mila Na Pee Milay | Begum Bhutta | |
| Hip Hip Hurray Season 2 | Herself | STN | |
| 1998 | Ghulam Gardish | Sharman | PTV |
| 1999 | Ghareeb-e-Shehar | Shah Bano | |
| 2001 | Muskarahat | Sarwat | |
| 2004 | Saray Gamay | Begum Ali | |
| 2007 | Jag Beeti | Saniya | |
| 2008 | Sill | Zara | ATV |
Telefilm
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Dada Ka Pota | Begum Sahiba |
Film
| Year | Film | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Bara Bhai | Urdu |
| 1987 | Chann Mahi | Punjabi |
| 1989 | Nagin Jogi | Punjabi / Urdu |
| 1989 | Kalka | Punjabi |
| 1989 | Changeza | Punjabi |
| 1990 | Leader | Urdu |
| 1990 | Insaniyat Kay Dushman | Urdu |
| 1991 | Sher Afgan | Punjabi |
| 1991 | Pyar Hi Pyar | Urdu / Punjabi |
| 1992 | Akhara | Urdu / Punjabi |
| 1992 | Chahat | Punjabi / Urdu |
| 1993 | Qasam | Urdu |
| 1996 | Ishq Deewana | Urdu |
| 1999 | Virasat | Urdu |
| 2001 | Martay Dam Tak | Urdu |
| 2006 | Pehla Pehla Pyar | Urdu |
Awards and recognition
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Nigar Award | Best Supporting Actress | Won | Qasam | [5] |
| 1996 | STN Awards | Best New Talent | Won | Hip Hip Hurray Season 2 | [16] |