Biography
Who is Zarina Wahab?
Background and training
Zarina Wahab was born in Visakhapatnam, India. She is multilingual, speaking her native Telugu along with Urdu, Hindi, and English. Her formal preparation for acting took place at the Film and Television Institute of India located in Pune.
Acting career
After receiving critical feedback about her look from producer Raj Kapoor, Zarina Wahab focused on her personal presentation to gain industry notice. She eventually secured a lead role in the 1976 movie Chit Chor directed by Basu Chatterjee. This project established her as a performer frequently cast in middle-class character roles.
Throughout the late seventies and beyond, she appeared in various productions including Agar, Jazbaat, and Sawan Ko Aane Do. She earned a nomination for a Filmfare Award in the Best Actress category for her performance in the 1977 film Gharonda. Later in her career, she appeared in the drama My Name Is Khan as the mother of the character Rizwan Khan.
Zarina Wahab maintained a presence in Malayalam cinema with movies such as Madanolsavam, Chamaram, and Palangal. She returned to the Malayalam screen in 2009 with the film Calendar. Her work in the critically acclaimed Adaminte Makan Abu remains a well-known part of her filmography. She continues to work in the industry today, currently taking on roles in various television serials.
Personal life and family
Zarina Wahab married actor Aditya Pancholi in 1986. The two met while working on the sets of the film Kalank Ka Tika. The couple has two children, a daughter named Sana and a son named Sooraj Pancholi. Both of her children have pursued paths in the entertainment industry, with her daughter working as an actress and her son debuting in the 2015 movie Hero.
Public reports and gossip columns have occasionally covered aspects of her marriage, including allegations regarding her husband's temperament and rumors about their relationship. Her son, Sooraj, faced legal issues in 2013 following the death of Jiah Khan. In 2024, Zarina publicly defended both her husband and her son regarding ongoing controversies.
Birthday and age
Zarina Wahab was born on July 17, 1959, which makes Zarina 67 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Zarina shares the date with 30 other famous people.
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