# Roshan Atta

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Pakistani actress

**Roshan Atta** ([Sindhi](/source/Sindhi_language): روشن عطا) (b. 1940 – d. 30 March 2011) was a popular radio, television and film actress from [Pakistan](/source/Pakistan). After her start as a voice actress in [Pakistan Radio](/source/Pakistan_Radio) drama, she became popular on-stage, as a TV and film actress.[1]

## Early life

Atta was born to a doctor in the village [Sultan Kot](/source/Sultan_Kot), [Shikarpur](/source/Shikarpur%2C_Sindh) district, in 1940. She moved to [Saudi Arabia](/source/Saudi_Arabia) with her family, and after spending some years there, returned to [Hyderabad](/source/Hyderabad%2C_Sindh) and resumed her studies there.[2]

## Professional career

Her first [Sindhi](/source/Sindhi_language) play *Moonjharan Jo Maag* was aired in 1972.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] She became a popular figure of both Sindhi and [Urdu](/source/Urdu) plays, including:

- *Gharbhaati*

- *Oalra*

- *Jiyapo*

- *Bure Hin Bhanbhor Mein*

- *Jungle*

She also acted in Sindhi films, including:

- *Dharti Dil Waran Ji*

- *Faislo Zamir Jo*

- *Mamta*

- *Rat Aeen Ajrak*

- *Dharti Lal Kunwar*

- *Ghoonghat Laah Kunwar*

Atta also acted in telefilms, including *Bainsar Adal Ji* and *Darya Par*. She received a Life Achievement Award from [PTV](/source/Pakistan_Television_Corporation).[3][2]

## Death

She died at the age of 71, on 30 March 2011 from illness.[4][5]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Remembering Roshan Atta, a seasoned actress | The Sindh Times"](https://web.archive.org/web/20150109002959/http://www.thesindhtimes.com/entertainment/remembering-roshan-atta-a-seasoned-actress/). 9 January 2015. Archived from [the original](http://www.thesindhtimes.com/entertainment/remembering-roshan-atta-a-seasoned-actress/) on 9 January 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2022.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:1_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:1_2-1) Newspaper, the (31 March 2011). ["TV and film actress Roshan Atta passes away"](https://www.dawn.com/2011/03/31/tv-and-film-actress-roshan-atta-passes-away/). *DAWN.COM*. Retrieved 26 March 2022.[*[dead link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Link_rot)*]

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Subhpoto_3-0)** Subhpoto, Khadim Hussain (4 April 2011). ["Roshan Atta & Liaquat Soldier"](https://www.thenews.com.pk/archive/print/293927-roshan-atta-&-liaquat-soldier). *The News International*. Pakistan. Retrieved 21 September 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-:0_4-0)** ["TV and film actress Roshan Atta passes away"](https://www.dawn.com/news/617411/tv-and-film-actress-roshan-atta-passes-away). *Dawn*. Pakistan. 31 March 2011. Retrieved 21 September 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Staff (31 March 2011). ["Renowned comedian Liaquat Soldier passes away | Pakistan Today"](https://archive.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/03/31/renowned-comedian-liaquat-soldier-passes-away/). Retrieved 26 March 2022.

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