{{short description|Pakistani actress}} {{Use Pakistani English|date=March 2025}} {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2021}} {{Infobox person | name = Rubina Arif | image = | alt = | caption = | native_name = | native_name_lang = | birth_name = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1968|7|15|df=y}} | birth_place = Lahore, Pakistan | education = Punjab University (Masters in Psychology) | occupation = {{Hlist | Actress | Producer}} | years_active = 1990 – present | spouse = {{marriage|Taslim Arif|1981|2008|reason=died}} | children = 3 <!-- children : "Typically the number of children (e.g., 3); only list names of independently notable or particularly relevant children." --> | parents = }}
'''Rubina Arif''' (born 15 July 1968) is a Pakistani actress and producer.<ref name=GTVNewsLive/> She is known for her roles in dramas ''Ishq Nachaya'', ''Kab Mere Kehlaoge'', ''Qismat Ka Likha'' and ''Kam Zarf''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://arydigital.tv/kab-mere-kehlaoge-ary-digital-exclusive-drama|title=KAB MERE KEHLAOGE – ARY DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE DRAMA|publisher=ARY Digital|date=7 June 2020}}</ref>
== Early life == Rubina was born on 15 July 1968, in Lahore, Pakistan.<ref name=GTVNewsLive/> She completed her studies, a masters in Psychology, from Punjab University.<ref name=GTVNewsLive/>
== Career == She made her debut as an actress in 1990.<ref name=GTVNewsLive>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jiTtRm91D4|title=Exclusive Interview of Rubina Arif G Utha Pakistan Morning Show 14th November 2019|website=GTV News Live|date=12 July 2020}}</ref> She was known for her work in the drama ''Ishq Nachaya''. She was a very well known actress.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/archive/print/100513-taslim-arif-mighty-character-true-grit|title=Taslim Arif: Mighty character, true grit|publisher=The International News|date=10 June 2020}}</ref> She also did modeling and commercials.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.trendinginsocial.com/the-legends-of-pakistani-drama-industry-all-set-to-be-seen-together-after-14-years-in-dastaar-e-anna|title=The legends of Pakistani Drama industry all set to be seen together after 14 years in Dastaar-e-Anna|publisher=Trendinginsocial|date=26 June 2020}}</ref> She was also known for her comedy roles in ''Hum Sub Umeed Se Hain'' and known for her multiple roles in ''Hum Sub Umeed Se Hain''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pakistani.pk/rubina-arif|title=Rubina Arif Biography, Dramas|publisher=Pakistan.pk|date=1 June 2020}}</ref> Since then she appeared in dramas ''Kab Mere Kehlaoge'', ''Bechari Nadia'', ''Qismat'', ''Mera Kiya Qasoor'' and ''Kam Zarf''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1157744|title=HIP Exclusive: Qismat Highlights the Struggle of Women About Marriage and Motherhood: Zhalay Sarhadi|newspaper=HIP|date=6 June 2020 |last1=Majeed |first1=Ozair }}</ref>
== Personal life == Rubina was married to the cricketer Taslim Arif in 1981. They have three children, two sons and one daughter.<ref name=GTVNewsLive/>All 3 children are happily married. == Filmography == === Television === {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |- style="text-align:center;" ! scope="col"|Year ! scope="col"|Title ! scope="col"|Role ! scope="col"|Network |- |1997 | ''Aanchal'' | Ismat | PTV |- |1998 | ''Kath Puttli'' | Ammi | PTV |- |2007 | ''Hum Sub Umeed Se Hain'' | Firdos Ashiq Awan | Geo Entertainment<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCkWxaYyEVQ|title=Rubina Arif Hum sab umeed se hain|website=YouTube |date=9 June 2020}}</ref> |- |2009 | ''Tanveer Fatima (B.A)'' | Tannu's mother | Geo TV |- |2011 | ''Extras: The Mango People'' | Samina | Hum TV |- |2011 | ''Maaye Ni'' | Khala | ARY Digital |- |2012 | ''Raju Rocket'' | Sameen's mother | Hum TV |- |2012 | ''Jakaria Kulsoom ki Love Story'' | Kulsoom's mother | ARY Digital |- |2012 | ''Aks'' | Atiqa | ARY Digital |- |2013 | ''Manzil Na Janay Kahan'' | Sadiyah | TV One |- |2013 | ''Dil Apna Preet Parai'' | Ami Jan | Urdu 1 |- |2013 | ''College'' | Zona's mother | PTV |- |2013 | ''Chadar'' | Ahmed's mother | Urdu 1 |- |2014 | ''Mohabbat Zindabad'' | Asma | Express Entertainment |- |2014 | ''Jhooti'' | Ujala | Express Entertainment |- |2015 | ''Sartaj Mera Tu Raaj Mera'' | Sumaila | Hum TV |- |2016 | ''Ek Pal Ka Malaal'' | Kashif's mother | Urdu 1 |- |2016 | ''Khushaal Susral'' | Parveen | ARY Digital |- |2016 | ''Rab Razi'' | Ismat | Express Entertainment |- |2016 | ''Kisay Chahoon'' | Marina's mother | Hum TV |- |2016 | ''Ishq Nachaya'' | Sughra | Express Entertainment |- |2017 | ''Kalank'' | Ami Jaan | Express Entertainment |- |2017 | ''Dastaar e Anaa'' | Riffat's mother | TV One<ref>{{cite news|url=https://veryfilmi.com/dastaar-e-anaa-drama-traditional-love-story-message|title=Dastaar e Anaa Drama – Traditional Love Story With A Message|newspaper=VeryFilmi|date=25 June 2020}}</ref> |- |2017 | ''Kab Mere Kehlaoge'' | Kulsoom | ARY Digital<ref>{{cite web|url=https://arydigital.tv/kab-mere-kehlaoge-ary-digital-exclusive-drama|title=Kab Mere Kehlaoge cast|publisher=ARY Digital|date=2 June 2020}}</ref> |- |2018 | ''Ghar Damad'' | Begum | PTV |- |2018 | ''Jaltay Khwab'' | Ubaida | Express Entertainment |- |2018 | ''Bechari Nadia'' | Rahila | ARY Digital<ref>{{cite web|url=https://arydigital.tv/bechari-nadia-the-story-of-an-unlucky-girl|title=Bechari Nadia The Story Of An Unlucky Girl|publisher=ARY Digital|date=5 June 2020}}</ref> |- |2019 | ''Qismat Ka Likha'' | Suriya | Express Entertainment<ref>{{cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1183309|title=Zhalay Sarhadi wants her latest character to remind desi women to not be selfless to a fault|publisher=Dawn|date=4 June 2020}}</ref> |- |2019 | ''Kam Zarf'' | Safia | Geo TV<ref>{{cite web|url=https://harpalgeo.tv/program/Kamzarf|title=Kam Zarf cast|publisher=HarpalGeo|date=3 June 2020}}</ref> |- |2019 | ''Mera Kiya Qasoor'' | Hania's mother-in-law | A-Plus |- |2020 | ''Muhabbat Khel Tamasha'' | Tania's mother | TV One |- |2021 | ''Jannat Chordi Meinay'' | Mariam's aunt | A-Plus |- |2021 | ''Sirat-e-Mustaqeem'' | Asma | ARY Digital |- |2022 | ''Naqqara-e-Khuda'' | Rahim's mother | TV One |- |2023 | ''Muhabbat Ki Akhri Kahani'' | Bibi Jaan | Express Entertainment |- |2024 | ''Babu ke Dulhaniyan'' | Chanda | PTV |- |2024 | ''Barat Nahi Aaii'' | Zareena | Set Entertainment |}
=== Telefilm === {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |- style="text-align:center;" ! scope="col"|Year ! scope="col"|Title ! scope="col"|Role |- |2019 | ''Eid Loadshedding Mubarak'' | Mani's mother |}
=== Film === {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |- style="text-align:center;" ! scope="col"|Year ! scope="col"|Title ! scope="col"|Role |- |2019 | ''Mohra'' | Hameeda |- |2021 | ''Tharki'' | Principle Sahiba |}
== References == {{Reflist}}
== External links == * {{Instagram|rubinaarif}} * {{IMDb name|8278376}}
{{Authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Arif, Rubina}} Category:1968 births Category:20th-century Pakistani actresses Category:Living people Category:Pakistani television actresses Category:21st-century Pakistani actresses Category:Pakistani film actresses