Pakistani actress Parveen Rizvi, famous for her name Sangeeta, took birth on June 14, 1947, in the biggest city of Pakistan called, Karachi. Apart from acting, Sangeeta is a famous filmmaker and director of many films and drama serials. She belongs to a family having the richest business background. Her mother, Mahtab Rizvi, also had a good career in film. Moreover, the younger sister of Sangeeta, who is known as Kaveeta, is also linked with the Pakistani entertainment industry. Additionally, Jiah Khan, a famous name in the British film industry, is Sangeeta’s niece.
As of 2024, Sangeeta's net worth is estimated to be $1.5 million.
| Net Worth | $1.5 million |
| Given Name | Parveen Rizvi |
| Famous Name | Sangeeta |
| Source(s) of Fame | Actress, Director |
| Age | 76 |
| Date of Birth | June 14, 1947 |
| Place of Birth | Karachi, British India |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Relationships | Married, Naveed Akhtar Butt, |
She began her acting career just after completing her formal education in her home city Karachi. Sangeeta joined the showbiz industry very early and got great support and guidance from her mother. Therefore, little Sangeeta’s talent was raised more promptly. Later, she moved to Lahore to polish her acting skills and to give them a practical look.
Sangeeta is one of those actresses who shines in all ways of acting and has become the prime factor in the drama and film industry. In 1969, she acted as a child star for the first time in the Film Koh e Noor directed by Agha Hussain. Two years later, in 1971, she migrated to Lahore, where she started acting in Lollywood movies. Sangeeta played a supporting role in the movie ‘Yeh Aman’ in 1971, and because of her best output, the film was well-loved by the Pakistani public.
She did dozens of films throughout her successful acting career, which makes her the most awarded and famous actress in the Pakistan film industry. After a few years, Sangeeta decided to work as a film producer and director. This passion led her to direct her own film, Society Girl, in 1976, which appeared as a box office hit movie. After two years, in 1978, she directed another hit film named Mutthi Bihar.
In 1982, she directed the film Mian Biwi Razi which ranked higher and was celebrated as a platinum jubilee. In 1996 she directed a commercially knockout movie Khilona. After two years, her directed movie Nikkah got nominated for best movie. Additionally, in 2019 she directed a romantic movie ‘Sirf Tum Hi Ho’. Some of her famous film projects include; an Urdu film named ‘Baharo Phool Barsao’ in 1972, ‘Baharo Ki Manzil’ in 1973, ‘Bin Badal Barsat’ in 1975 where she portrayed ‘Gori’, ‘Pukar’ in 1984, ‘Disco Dancer’ in 1987 where she acted as ‘Sangeeta’ and a famous Punjabi film named ‘Kala’ in 1989.
Moreover, the successful drama serials by the known actress include; ‘Dastan’ in 2010, ‘Kis Din Mera Viyah Hovy Ga’ in 2011, ‘Meri Behan Meri Dewrani’ in 2012, ‘Qudusi Sahab ki Bewah’ in 2013, ‘Yeh Shadi Nahi Ho Sakti’ in 2013, ‘Rehaai’ in 2013, and ‘Dil e Barbad’ in 2015. Some others include; ‘Haya k Daman Main’ in 2019, ‘Main Na Janoo’ in 2019, ‘Abba’ in 2019, ‘Tera Gham Aur Hum’ in 2020, ‘Qarar’ in 2020, ‘Pehli Si Muhabbat’ in 2021 ‘Badnaseeb’ in 2021 and ‘Teri Rah Main’ in 2022.
In overview, Sangeeta has directed over 120 films in her career. Moreover, she has been nominated and awarded as the best director and producer many times. In short, the star actress has enjoyed every aspect of her life with pride, wealth, fame, and honor.
Sangeeta married fellow Pakistani actor Humayun Qureshi and gave birth to a daughter. Unfortunately, the couple could not pursue this relationship for a long time and got divorced. Later, she tied the knot with a famous businessman named ‘Naveed Akbar Butt’.
When speaking about the social media background, the celebrity is quite inactive on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube. In fact, the sources are unable to access any of her social media accounts. However, her social media updates might get recover in the future.
Parveen Rizvi, commonly known as Sangeeta, is still an active figure in Pakistan’s entertainment industry. Her untiring struggle made her reach the peak of her best acting career and enjoy a net worth of about 1.5 million dollars.
Sangeeta has sometimes been associated with other Actors such as Timmy Everett, Charlotte Attenborough, Michael E. Knight, Andra Martin, Kelly Fu, Max Battimo, Emma Taylor-Isherwood, Gary Crosby, and Carole Mathews.
