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Richest Hindu woman in Pakistan: In a country with a predominantly Muslim population like Pakistan, it is no less to a surprise that a large number of wealthiest individuals are Hindus. Pakistan is home to over 52 lakh Hindus, forming 2.17 percent of the country’s total population. Despite the nation grappling with a crippling financial crisis, these remarkable individuals have managed to achieve remarkable success.
One such individual is Parveen Rizvi, also known as Sangeeta, a renowned filmmaker and actress who is considered as the richest Hindu woman in Pakistan.
Born on June 14, 1958 in Karachi, Parveen Rizvi, better known by her professional name, Sangeeta is an award-winning Pakistani film actress, filmmaker and director of television drama serials. She began her acting career as a child star in the 1969 Pakistani film ‘Koh-e-Noor’.
Later, in 1971, Sangeeta moved to Lahore and officially kicked off her career in Lollywood with a supporting role in Riaz Shahid’s ‘Yeh Aman’. After acting in dozens of Pakistani films, Sangeeta moved on to become a filmmaker, making her first Society Girl, in 1976, which turned out be a critically-acclaimed hit. Some of memorable performances include her roles in iconic Pakistani movies like ‘Nikah,’ ‘Mutthi Bhar Chawal,’ ‘Yeh Aman,’ and ‘Naam Mera Badnaam.’
Parveen Rizvi glamorous career
Over her 45-year career, Sangeeta has over 120 films to her credit as an actress and a producer-director. In 2022, on the occasion of country’s Independence Day on August 14, Sangeeta was felicitated with the with the Pride of Performance by the Pakistani Government, recognizing her immense contributions towards the film and television industry.
Notably, Parveen’s mother, Mehtab Rizvi, was also involved in show business, while her younger sister, Nasreen Rizvi (professionally known as Kaveeta) is also associated with the Pakistani film industry. Additionally, she is the aunt of British-American Bollywood actress Jiah Khan, who tragically died by suicide at her Mumbai home in June 2013.
Parveen Rizvi net worth
Parveen Rizvi, or Sangeeta, is regarded as the richest Hindu woman in Pakistan, earning around Rs 39 crore annually, according to various media reports.
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