Marvi (actress)
Marvi | |
|---|---|
| ماروی | |
| Born | Ayesha Aziz 20 March 1974 |
| Died | 25 August 1998 (aged 24) |
| Cause of death | Murder |
| Resting place | Karachi |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1997–1998 |
Ayesha Aziz (Urdu: ماروی; March 20, 1974 – August 25, 1998), popularly known as Marvi, was a Pakistani actress.[1][2] She was one of the few Sindhi actresses that made a career in Lollywood.[3][4][5]
Early life
She was born in Hyderabad, Sindh. She was interested in acting from a young age. After graduating from Government College, she went to Karachi where she made her debut in the Urdu film Aanchal, a super hit film at the box office, in a lead role.[6]
Career
Hailing from Sindh, Marvi became one of the few Sindhi actresses to make a career in Lollywood industry.[7][8] The actress had a promising career in the film industry, quickly becoming popular despite her tragically short career.[3] Marvi was the lead actress in the hit film Marvi, starring alongside fellow actor Faisal Qureshi.[3] She starred in total 4 films, with Marvi being her last, which was released after her death.[3]
Death
Marvi's career had barely started when she was brutally murdered by an unknown person or animal on 25 August 1998.[9][10]
The incident took place in Karachi, where a supposed jealous lover shot her in her car near a traffic signal on Tariq Road.[11][12] Her dead body remained in the car for a number of hours until help arrived.[13] Sadly, by the time the emergency services arrived, she was already dead.[14][15][16]
The murderer remains unknown after fleeing the scene, and the case remains unsolved.[3] No arrests have been made.[17] In the past, many other Lollywood actresses, namely Niggo, Nadira, Karishma Shah, Sangam and more have shared a similar fate.[18][19]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Aanchal | Urdu |
| 2000 | Marvi | Urdu |
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