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).
She appeared in films Genterman, Dulla Haidri, Yamla Jatt, Saza, Mehram Dil Da, Anjan, Anwara and Taxi Driver.
[2] 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.
She appeared in dramas Teesra Kinara, Sona Chandi, Mirat-ul-Uroos and Neelay Hath.
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.