Salma Agha photographed in Mumbai.
Veteran actress Salma Agha, who has featured in films like
Nikaah and
Pati Patni Aur Tawaif, is all set to make her debut on television with
Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai.
The actress will feature in the show along with Deepti Naval, Zarina Wahab and Pallavi Joshi. She will play the role of a famous singer Nayantara Devi.
"I feel content and confident about this show. The character of Nayantara Devi appealed to me the most because of the dignity and grace with which it has been written," Salma Agha said in a statement.
"I was completely smitten by the character and it is very close to my heart. Nayantara Devi is a highly accomplished singer and plays an important role in shaping the life of the protagonist Kalyani. I had been extremely busy with music till now. I was travelling the world for my shows but it will be great resuming back to the world of acting with an inspiring character to play," she added.
She is known for songs like
Dil ke armaan,
Ae mere mehboob and
Jeena bhi kya hai jeena. (Also Read:
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