Shagufta Ejaz Age, Wiki and Bio

Shagufta Ejaz

Quick Info

ProfessionActress
NationalityPakistani
Date of Birth05/05/1971
Age53 years
BirthplaceKunjah, District Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBrown

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsYahya Siddiqui

Family

Siblings
Brother2 (Names not known)
SisterRoohi Ejaz (deceased)
SpouseYahya Siddiqui (second marriage)
Children
Son2
Daughter4

Career

DebutTV: 'Jangloos' (1989) as Jamila
AwardBest Supporting Actress Award for her performance in the TV show 'Mere Qatil Mere Dildar' (2011) at Hum Awards in 2013

Some Lesser Known Facts

Shagufta Ejaz is a well-known Pakistani actress in Urdu television dramas.
In 2023, she appeared as a guest on the show ‘Hasna Mana Hai’ on Geo TV.
She began her career at 16 as a model before transitioning to acting in the Pakistani television industry.
Her television debut was in 'Jangloos' (1989), and she gained recognition with 'Aanch' (1992) playing Ulfat.
In 2000, she portrayed Sadia in the PTV series 'Aansoo.'
In 2016, an incident involving Hina Khan occurred at Shagufta Ejaz’s salon.
In 2017, she starred in 'Hari Hari Churiyan' as Surraya.
Shagufta Ejaz launched a YouTube channel in 2021 for vlogs and makeup tutorials.
Her role as Dr. Salma in 'Chaudhry and Sons' (2022) was highly praised.
In 2023, on 'Hasna Mana Hai,' she corrected misconceptions about her age and film work.
Notable TV shows she's been a part of include 'Angar Wadi,' 'Makan,' 'Meray Qatil Meray Dildar,' 'Silsilay,' and 'Bebasi.'
She also worked as an air hostess for a year and a half.
Shagufta Ejaz had to go on a hunger strike to pursue a career in acting against her family's wishes.
She met Yahya Siddiqui on a TV show he produced, and they got married after two years of his persistent efforts.