Atiqa Odho | |
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Born | Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
Occupation | Actress, Host |
Years active | 1989–present |
Atiqa Odho (Urdu: عتیقہ اوڈھو) is a Pakistani television and film actress, television host, and the namesake of her own founded cosmetics brand. She debuted in Anwar Maqsood's TV series Sitara aur Mehrunissa and then appeared in dramas like Dasht, Nijaat,Harjaee and most recently in Humsafar. She later starred in a string of films, including Jo Darr Gya Woh Marr Gya, Mummy and Mujhe Chand Chahiye '.
She started her professional life as a make-up artist and hairstylist in 1989. While working as a make-up artist for various advertising agencies in Karachi, she was discovered by television personality, Anwar Maqsood. She starred in his play, Sitara Aur Mehrunissa in 1993. In 1995, she made her film debut in Jo Darr Gya Woh Marr Gya.
Since 2016, she has also been engaged in philanthropic activities. She has been working for Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital, Fatmeed Foundation and as a social worker in "Hamara Mulk, Hamaray Log". She is currently the CEO of Odho Cosmetics, and Odho Productions. She is also the ambassador for the campaign on awareness of breast cancer in Pakistan.