Mohini Hameed
Former Radio Pakistan Broadcaster
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Mohini Hameed (Urdu: موہنی حمید; 1922 - 16 May 2009, Seattle, Washington) better known as Apa Shamim or Shamim Apa, was the first Pakistani radio broadcaster, anchor and actress.[1] On 14 August 1947, when Pakistan gained independence, Mohini became the first woman broadcaster of Pakistan.[2] In May 2009 when she died, Lahore studio of Radio Pakistan was renamed 'Mohini Hameed Studio'.[3] She was the mother of journalist Kanwal Naseer.[3]
15 March 1922
Mohini Hameed | |
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| Born | Mohini Das 15 March 1922 |
| Died | 16 May 2009 (aged 87) Seattle, Washington |
| Other name | Apa Shamim |
| Citizenship | Pakistan |
| Children | Kanwal Naseer (daughter) |
| Awards | Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (1965) |
Early life
Mohini (born Mohini Das) was born in 1922 in Batala of British India.[3]
Career
Mohini joined All-India Radio Lahore in 1939 at the age of 17.[3] Soon Mohini became a major female Urdu-language voice. She voiced almost every major radio play, or special announcement during her time at All-India Radio Lahore. When Pakistan gained freedom from the British, Mohini opted for Pakistan as her home. Mohini Hameed worked at Radio Pakistan for 35 years.[4]
Personal life and death
In 1954, Mohini Das married A. Hameed and became Mohini Hameed. Mohini Hameed died on 16 May 2009 in Seattle, Washington.[5][3][1][4]
Awards and recognition
Mohini Hameed was awarded numerous national awards, including:
- In 1965, she received Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, Fourth-highest civilian award of Pakistan[3]
- In 1998, she was again awarded 'Tamgha-e-Imtiaz'[3]
- In 1999, she was given 'Lifetime Achievement Award' by the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation[3]