Sangeeta

Sangeeta is a popular Pakistani film actor, filmmaker and drama director. She has starred in hit movies like Society Girl and Mutti Bhar Chawal. Her directorial dramas include Pakvilla.

Early life

Sangeeta's real name was Perveen Rizvi, but later changed to Sangeeta. Her father, Syed Tayyab Husain Rizvi, gave her a good home environment. Hence, little Perveen's talents grew rapidly. Perveen's mother, Mehtab Rizvi, had been affiliated with the show business in her times.

Perveen's younger sister, Nasreen Rizvi (known as Kaveeta and her brother, Raza Ali, were also associated with the Pakistani cinema, when they grew up.

Her first film was by Rehman; when he discovered her talent, he offered her a part in his film Kanghan.

Career

Acting

Her name was changed from Perveen to Sangeeta and she debuted in the film Kankgan in 1969. Starring, Sangeeta and actor-director Rehman. Kanghan was shown in the Jubilee Cinema, Karachi.

After an impressive start, she began appearing in films. In 1969, Sangeeta also worked in the film Koh-e-Noor, as a child star which was directed by Agha Husaini.

Sangeeta moved to Lahore in 1971 and resumed her film career. In 1971, she played opposite actor Jamal, in the film Garhrasti, directed by Nazar Shabab. Afterwards, she worked as supporting actress opposite Shahid, in the film Ilzaam, directed by S. Sulaiman. Sangeeta appeared in director Shabab Kiranvi's film Dil Aik Aa'ena.

Film directing

Sangeeta directed her debut film in 1979, Society Girl. That also marked the debut of Syed Noor, as scriptwriter and later he became director. The film was a huge success at the box-office. Her second film as director was Mujhay galay laga lo, which was also a success, starring, Sangeeta, Kavita, Ghulam Mohyedin, Nayyar Sultana, Bahar.

The 1978 film Muthi bhar chawal was a huge success. Cast included Sangeeta, Ghulam Mohyedin, Nadeem, Kavita, Saqi, Romana, Rahat Kazmi and music composed by Kamal Ahmed.

She also directed he film Zeherilay, starring Javed Sheikh, Reema, Ajab Gul, Madiha Shah, Khushbu, Shafqat Cheema. and also the 1991 double version movie, Bay taab, which did not succeed at the box office.

Five years later, in 1996, the film Khilona was a successful movie. Starring, Meera, Saima, Saud, Shan, Saleem Sheikh. Composer, Zulfiqar Ali.

Current projects

She appeared on Nachley (season 2) as a guest judge on July 30, 2010. She also announced she is working on couple of films.

Several critics has said, "Whilst she certainly tries to direct valuable work for the country, ". Some also said, "I think she should stick with acting. Her film Haseena Ka Mela was a right laugh. From the actual acting of the people to the music to the clothing and to the dancing.

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