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Zarina Wahab

Actor · Born July 17, 1959 (67) · Vishakapatnam, AP, India

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Zarina Wahab (born 1959) is an Indian actress and former model, who was critically acclaimed for starring roles, such as in Chit Chor and Gopal Krishna in the 1970s. Description above from the Wikipedia article Zarina Wahab, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
July 17, 1959 (67)
From
Vishakapatnam, AP, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
23 on MovieCove · 99 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 156 days to Oct 27Up 26% in 30 days

What are Zarina Wahab's films like?

Across their 20 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Drama7 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 69th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Action5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 71st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Comedy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 71st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Crime2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 36th percentile
: browse their Crime movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
38%
Morality
22%
Self
15%
Society
11%
Power
8%
Survival
6%
Romantic love5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds6 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship3 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeMarriage3 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception5 titles, browse their movies with this themeGreed2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 19 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 2 · Serious 8 · Dark 9

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 12 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 3

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 1 · Charged 12 · Intense 6

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 5 · Shifting 10 · Whiplash 4

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 12 · Some laughs 6 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 8 · Even-paced 8 · Relentless 3

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 6 · Engaged 10 · Full focus 3

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 4 · Affecting 7 · Heavy 8

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 11 · Open-ended 8 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

8 analyzed roles

Usually the Herald: 3 of 8 analyzed roles.

Herald
3 of 8
Shapeshifter
2 of 8
Ally
2 of 8
Hero
1 of 8
Show the 8 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
13
Melancholic
12
Bittersweet
6
Hopeful
6
Thrilling
4
Other
16

How their films linger

Hopeful9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteDevastating4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 4 with a twist

  • Happy6
  • Bittersweet7
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous5

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Zarina Wahab's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 15 of their 23 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Zarina Wahab's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

99 credits, 23 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Jumper (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as Behenji

  • Hum Angrezon Ke Zamane Ke Jailor Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as Sawatei

  • The Narmada Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Actor

  • Rajni Ki Baraat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as Dadi

  • September 21 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Actor

  • Dacoit: A Love Story(2026)

    as Gangamma

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Gandhi Talks(2026)

    as Gayatri's Mother

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Mana ShankaraVaraPrasad Garu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Actor

  • The Raja Saab(2026)

    as Gangamma

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Tu Hai Meri Kiran(2026)

    Actor

  • Bramhaarjun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • The Secret of Devkaali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Devki

  • Jaat(2025)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Devara Part 1(2024)

    as Devara's Mother

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Love Is Love(2024)

    Actor

  • Manamey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Tony's Wife

  • Mr. & Mrs. Mahi(2024)

    as Geeta Agarwal

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • P.I. Meena(2023)

    Show 8 episodes · as Chandana Dey

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all shows

  • The Purvanchal Files (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Ajmer 92 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Kafas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 6 episodes · as Neelima

  • Jogira Sara Ra Ra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Taj: Divided by Blood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 18 episodes · as Salima Sultan Begum

  • Ishq Pashmina (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • Virata Parvam(2022)

    as Ravi's Mother

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Lalitham Sundaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Mary Das

  • Before You Die (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • Ranjish Hi Sahi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 8 episodes · as Rukhsar

  • Shaadi, Dahej and Gangster (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • Guns of Banaras(2020)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • The Lovers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Actor

  • Junction Varanasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • One Day: Justice Delivered (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Abdul's Mom

  • And The Oscar Goes To... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Ummukkulsu

  • PM Narendra Modi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Hiraben Modi

  • Objection My God (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Thrissivaperoor Kliptham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Ammachi

  • Viswasapoorvam Mansoor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Saira Banu

  • Yea Toh Two Much Ho Gayaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Amma

  • Chalk N Duster (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Dil Dhadakne Do(2015)

    as Smita Pranav Sangha

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Olipporu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Aaru Sundarimaarude Katha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Chachi Moothedan

  • Himmatwala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Savitri

  • I, Me aur Main (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Zila Ghaziabad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Satbeer's Mother

  • Vishwaroopam(2013)

    as Nirupama's Psychiatrist

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Club 60(2013)

    as Mrs. Sinha

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Agneepath(2012)

    as Suhasini Chauhan

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Adaminte Makan Abu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Aishumma

  • Rakht Charitra 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Nari

  • Rakht Charitra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Nari

  • Aagathan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Malathi Varma

  • My Name Is Khan(2010)

    as Razia Khan

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Calendar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Thankam George

  • Ek: The Power of One (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Zaara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 362 episodes · as Amir's mother

  • Jaane Hoga Kya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Mrs. Krishnan

  • Prateeksha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Kunti

  • Kisna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Shanta

  • Dil Maange More!!! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Shagun's mother

  • Sant Gyaneshwar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Toofan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Mrs. Laxmi Gopal Sharma

  • Mera Yaar Mera Dushman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Sheela

  • Dahleez (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Jameela Ali

  • Adhikar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Rita

  • Maqaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Mera Damad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Kimi / Sunita Choudhry

  • Choodatha Pookkal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Sreedevi

  • Punnaram Cholli Cholli(1985)

    as Vinodini

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Hanste Khelte(1984)

    as Meena

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Manasariyathe(1984)

    as Sindhu

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Poster (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Veedu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Sumi

  • Saravarsham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Savitha

  • Enthino Pookunna Pookal(1982)

    as Savithri

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Football (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Ek Aur Ek Gyarah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Hirinibai

  • Palangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Usha

  • Paanch Qaidi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Nayattu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Bhavani

  • Chamaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Indhu

  • Sitara(1980)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Aakhri Insaaf (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Jazbaat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Sapna / Sangeeta

  • Jeena Yahan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Sushma

  • Naiyya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Hema Hemeelu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Seeta

  • Sawan Ko Aane Do(1979)

    as Chandrika

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Anpadh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Jyoti

  • Madanolsavam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Elizabeth

  • Agar... If (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Navarathinam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Pushpa

  • Gharaonda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Chhaya

  • Chitchor(1976)

    as Geeta

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Ishk Ishk Ishk (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Prema

  • Hello Knock Knock Kaun Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Jai Hind Jai Sindh: A Love Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Slumdog - 33 Temple Road (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 90th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 97 titles, 94 of them dated from 1974 to 2026; peak year 2010.

Biggest box office

My Name Is Khan (2010)

$42M worldwide

Highest rated

My Name Is Khan (2010)

Midcredits 97th

Film career

19742026

Peak 2010 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting97 of 97: 97 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score63rd

By decade

1970s11 · acting1980s23 · acting2000s8 · acting2010s22 · acting2020s30 · acting

Billing

usually 9th · top billed in 0% of 10 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Zarina Wahab's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 67th percentile, the median of the 20 of 22 with a score; across their 18 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 53rd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

53rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 18

Approval · how many liked their films

80thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 18

Reach · how many have seen their films

29thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 18

Midcredits score across 21 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up8
  • 50th to 74th8
  • 25th to 49th4
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

6 of their 21 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Universally Panned1
  • Divisive3
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser6
  • Mixed6

Most divisive · actor

The Raja Saab (2026)

99th percentile spread · 43% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

My Name Is Khan (2010)

Midcredits 97th · 85% liked

Reviewers score the acting 79/100 in their films, across 11 reviewed titles; fans 85, detractors 47. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Zarina Wahab's work okay for kids?

Across up to 6 MovieCove titles with content scores, violence & gore runs heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore5 titles30–81 · median 77 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity6 titles26–43 · median 30 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity3 titlesmedian 37 · moderateMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs4 titlesmedian 44 · moderateMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense4 titlesmedian 59 · moderateMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Zarina Wahab work with?

People who share at least 2 of Zarina Wahab's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Ehsaan Noorani shares the most, 3.

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers