Tani Begum
Khursheed Begum, also known as Tani Begum is a Pakistani actress and singer. She acted in both Urdu and Punjabi films and is known for her roles in films Sangdil (1968), Dard (1969), Heer Ranjha (1970), Insaf Aur Qanoon (1971), Sheran De Puttar Sher (1981) and Ek Din Bahu Ka (1982).

Early life 
Tani was born in Lahore, British India and she completed her education from University of Lahore.

Career 
Tani Begum made her debut an actress in 1965 in Punjabi film Malangi which a super hit film at the box office. She appeared in films Genterman, Dulla Haidri, Yamla Jatt, Saza, Mehram Dil Da, Anjan, Anwara and Taxi Driver. Then she changed her name to Tani Begum and later she appeared in films Dil Ek Aain, Mann Ki Jeet, Raju, Wichhria Sathi, Baharon Ki Manzil, 2 Badan, Pyar Hi Pyar and Dunya Gol Hay. Since then she appeared in films Daaman, Lajawab, Anokha Daaj, Toofan Tay Chattan, Yeh Zamana Aur Hay, 2 Dil and Noukar Tay Malik.

She also used to sing songs in films and radio then she started working in dramas as well on PTV. she appeared in dramas Teesra Kinara, Sona Chandi, Mirat-ul-Uroos and Neelay Hath. She worked in over 150s films and several dramas.

Later in late 2016 she retired and went to live with her daughter Seemi Zaidi at United States at Maryland and there she runs her boutique and jewllery shop.

Personal life 
Tani married five times but five of her marriages ended in divorce later she married actor Adeeb but later they divorced. She has five children including two sons and three daughters. Tani's two daughters Sehar and Seemi Zaidi were also actresses.

Filmography

Television

Film

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1940 births
20th-century Pakistani actresses
Actresses in Punjabi cinema
Living people
Actresses in Urdu cinema
Pakistani film actresses
21st-century Pakistani actresses
Pakistani television actresses
Actresses from Lahore
20th-century Pakistani women singers
Urdu-language singers
20th-century Pakistani singers
Pakistani radio personalities
21st-century Pakistani women singers
Radio personalities from Lahore
21st-century Pakistani singers