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Ghazala Kaifee (née Najam) is a Pakistani actress. She is known for her roles in dramas Laikin, Qissa Meherbano Ka, Rasam, Ishq E Laa and Sinf-e-Aahan.

Early life

Ghazala was born on 17 April 1960 in Karachi, Pakistan. She completed her studies from University of Karachi.

Career

Ghazala started acting in PTV dramas in 1976. She was encouraged by Qasim Jalil to pursue a television career and Fatima Surayya Bajia cast her in her dramas. She was noted for her roles in dramas Shama, Tipu Sultan: The Tiger Lord, Ana, Hawain, Aroosa and Brahim Ki Talaash. She also appeared in dramas Yeh Bhi Kisi Ki Bayti Hai, Janay Kyun, Chain Aye Na, Rasam, Rishtay Mohabbaton Kay and Laikin. Ghazala also appeared in the movie Article 370 as Mir's mother. Since then she appeared in dramas Ishq E Laa, Qissa Meherbano Ka and Sinf-e-Aahan.

Personal life

Ghazala is married and has four children including three sons and one daughter and her youngest son named Hassan Kaifee is a reporter. Ghazala also set up a foundation called Foundation of Youth to help the poor. She and her husband were diagnosed with COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan and went into quarantine then she and her husband recovered from coronavirus in 23 June on 2020.

Filmography

Television

Telefilm

Film

Awards and nominations

References

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External links

• Ghazala Kaifee on Instagram
• Ghazala Kaifee at IMDb

• 1960 births
• Living people
• 20th-century Pakistani actresses
• Pakistani television actresses
• 21st-century Pakistani actresses
• Pakistani film actresses