[2] She was born in 1946 Shimla, British India and her father named Nazir Ahmed was a government servant.
[3] She made her debut as an actress in 1964 when PTV was newly established,[3] and was noted for her roles in dramas Fasad Ki Jar, Shama Har Rang Main Jalti Hai, Zameen, Kuch Tou Kaho, Takmeel and Kallo.
[2] She also appeared in dramas Saat Bhiraie, Aadhi Roti Aik Langoti, Tanha and Gohra Gass Ka Ta Hai,[4] and did theatre and stage plays at Lahore.
[2] For her contributions towards the Radio, Television and Film industry, she was honored by the Government of Pakistan with the Pride of Performance in 2009.
[2] She contracted a prolonged illness from which she died in Blackburn, United Kingdom at age 75.