Shagufta Ejaz is a senior Pakistani television and film actress associated with the Showbiz Industry for the last 3 decades. She remained associated with many note-worthy dramas and every time gave justice to her character. Besides an actress, she runs a Salon in Karachi, ‘Envy by Shafugta Ijaz.’
In 2013 she won an Award for her remarkable performance in the drama serial ‘Mere Qatil Mere Dildar’ as a supporting role. Despite several years, she is still one of the promising actresses who completely dig herself in character. This article carries every detail about her, including Shagufta Ejaz Biography.
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Personal | |
| Name: | Shagufta Ejaz |
| In Urdu: | شگفتہ اعجاز |
| Native Name : | Shagufta |
| Famous As: | Actress |
| Nationality: | Pakistani |
| Residence: | Gujrat, Punjab |
| Education: | Completed her education from her home town |
| Religion: | Islam |
| Profession: | Actress |
| Height: | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Zodiac: | Taurus |
| Awards : | Hum Awards Best Supporting Actress, 2013 |
| Born | |
| Date: | 5th May 1971 |
| Place: | Gujrat, Punjab |
| Family | |
| Spouse: | Yahya Siddiqui |
| Career | |
| Occupation(s): | Actress |
| Started Career: | The 1980s |
| Debut Drama: | Jangloos |
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Shagufta Ejaz Biography
Shagufta is a legendary Pakistani television artist who has been seen playing different characters in various television dramas and movies. Her entry into Showbiz is by luck as she never planned about it. Once on her visit to the PTV office with her friends, she got noticed by director Kazim Pasha who offered her lead role.
Currently, Shagifta is seen playing the role of a mother in different drama serials. She is a versatile actress who has done roles of every genre, be it negative, positive, and comic. She is successfully running a Salon in Karachi.
Shagufta Date of Birth
She was born on 5th May 1971 in Gujrat. Currently, she is living in Karachi.
Shagufta Ejaz Family
She belongs to a non-artist family. None of her family members ever joined Showbiz. She is married to Yahya Siddiqui and blessed with 4 daughters. Her daughters are yet away from Showbiz.
Showbiz Career
In Dramas
She made her small screen debut in 1989 with the drama serial ‘Jangloss,’ as a lead role opposite another notable actor Shabbir Jan. Despite her debut, she gave her 100% performance and starting getting appreciation from the industry. The serial that gave her huge hype is ‘Aanch,’ where she portrayed the character of s step-mother.
Later, she appeared in countless drama serials in different roles and always made her character lively. Her comic drama serial ‘Dugdugi’ aired in 2011 became one of the successful comedy serials. A few serials which managed to earn the highest Trps include ‘Yaarian,’ ‘Mera Naseeb,’ ‘Ghar Jamai,’ ‘Roag,’ ‘Zindagi Dhoop tum Ghana Saya,’ and many others.
In Movies
Before starting her small screen debut, she made her big-screen debut at a young age and appeared in different Punjabi Movies. Her debut movie was ‘Chan Wariyam’ that released in 1981 and was directed by Jahangir Qiaser.
Shagufta Ejaz Dramas
- Jangloss
- Aanch
- Haqeeqat
- Wafa Girah
- Jeena To Yahi Hai
- Angar Wadi
- Main Mummy Aur Woh
- Kati Patang
- Dil Se Dil Tak
- Khala Kulsoom Ka Kumba
- Hometown Memories
- Parchayan
- Pyari Shammo
- Qissa Chaar Darvesh
- The Castle: Ek Umeed
- Aansoo
- Thora Sath Chahiye
- Makan
- Hum Se Juda Na Hona
- Veena
- Bulbuley
- Mera Naseeb
- Zindagi Dhoop Tum Ghana Saya
- Dugdagi
- Roag
- Aye Dasht e Junoon
- Sartaj Mera To Raaj Mera
- Mere Qatil Mere Dildar
- Darbadar Tere Liye
- Bewaqoofian
- Silsiley
- Zindan
- Susral Kai Rang Anokhay
- Hari Hari Chooriyan
- Ghar Jamai
- Khafa Khafa Zindagi
- Yaarian
- Mere Bewafa
- Mujhe Beta Chahiye
- Rishtai Biktai Hain
List of Movies
- Chan Variyam
- Malanga
- Kalay Chor
- Sajawal Daku
- Qaidi
- Des Pardes
Shagufta Ejaz Salon
Shagufta is also fond of makeup and runs her own salon in Gulshan e Johar Karachi with the name ‘Envy by Shagufta Ejaz.’ She started the salon in 2008, which comprises the most trained workers with the best beauty products.
Social Media Handles
Her social media account include
https://www.instagram.com/shaguftaejazofficial/