[1] She acted in both Urdu and Punjabi films and is known for her roles in films Ishq-e-Habib (1965), Kon Kisi Ka (1966), Lori (1966), Yaar Maar (1967), Chacha Ji (1967), Behan Bhai (1968), Ladla (1969), Andaleeb (1969), Umrao Jan Ada (1972), Baghi Tay Farangi (1976).
[4] She also appeared in films Doraha, Main Woh Nahin, Jani Dushman, Mera Veer, Ik Si Maa ,and Panchhi Tay Pardesi.
[5] Talat also worked in many dramas on PTV, including Dehleez, Kahan Hai Manzil, Zarb Gulab, Hisaar, Waris, and Dhund Kay Uss Par.
[6] Her father was a chronic asthma patient, and being unable to take on her responsibilities anymore, got her married to Bashir Ahmed Siddiqui, at the tender age of 15.
[7][8] She contracted a prolonged illness and was later put on a ventilator, but her condition worsened, from which she died on Saturday, 9 May 2021, at the age of 82.