Roshan Atta

Roshan Atta (Sindhi: روشن عطا) was a popular radio, television and film actress from Pakistan. After her start as a voice actress in Pakistan Radio drama, she became popular on-stage, as a TV and film actress.[1][2]

Early life

Atta was born to a doctor's home in the village Sultan kot, Shikarpur district, in the year 1940. She moved to Saudi Arabia with her family, and after spending some years there, she returned to Hyderabad and resumed her studies there.[3]

Professional career

Her first Sindhi play Moonjharan Jo Maag was aired in 1972. She became a popular figure of both Sindhi and Urdu plays, including:

  • Gharbhaati
  • Oalra
  • Jiyapo
  • Bure Hin Bhanbhor Mein
  • Jungle

She also acted in Sindhi films, including:

  • Dharti Dil Waran Ji
  • Faislo Zamir Jo
  • Mamta
  • Rat Aeen Ajrak
  • Dharti Lal Kunwar
  • Ghoonghat Laah Kunwar

Atta also acted in telefilms, including Bainsar Adal Ji and Darya Par. She received a Life Achievement Award from PTV.[2][3]

She died at the age of 71, on March 30, 2011 from illness.[3]

References
  1. Remembering Roshan Atta, A Seasoned Actress. The Sindh Times.
  2. Subhpoto, Khadim Hussain (April 4, 2011). "Roshan Atta & Liaquat Soldier". The News International. Pakistan. Retrieved 2019-09-21.
  3. "TV and film actress Roshan Atta passes away". Dawn. Pakistan. March 31, 2011. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
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