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Pakistani actor Mawra Hocane is best known for her performances in serials such as Ek Tamanna Lahasil Si and Aahista Aahista. She also appeared in the Bollywood romantic tragedy Sanam Teri Kasam. She co-owns a clothing line and is equipped with a law degree from the University of London.
Pakistani actor Sajal Ali soared to fame with her performances in films such as Mohabbat Jaye Bhar Mein and Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah. She later made her Lollywood debut with the film Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hay and soon stepped into Bollywood with the Sridevi starrer Mom.
While fans named her Pakistan’s Kim Kardashian, social-media celebrity Qandeel Baloch made headlines when she was strangled to death by her brother for bringing dishonor to her conservative Muslim family. Qandeel was known for her outrageous antics, such as promising a strip-tease if the Pakistani cricket team won against India.
Pakistani actor Veena Malik gained fame with her female-centric roles in films such as Kabhi Pyar Na Karna. She later also appeared in Bollywood films and the Indian reality show Bigg Boss. She once got a 26-year prison sentence for appearing in a blasphemous program, though she didn’t serve the sentence.
Pakistani actress-model-singer Ayesha Omar, regarded a style icon, is counted among the most-famous and highest-paid actresses of her country. She gained-prominence starring in the Pakistani series Bulbulay. Moving on, she bolstered her career starring in series like Zindagi Gulzar Hai and films like Karachi Se Lahore; and with the album Khamoshi that won her Lux Style Award for Best Album.
Mahnoor Baloch is an American-born Pakistani Canadian actress and film director. A former model, she made her TV debut in 1993 and has since appeared in many TV serials. Mahnoor Baloch is best known for her portrayal of Falak in a drama serial titled Talafi, which earned her a Lux Style Award for Best Actress.
Noor Bukhari is a Pakistani former model, actress, director, and television host. She is best known for her work in films, TV shows, and commercials. Bukhari appeared in 20 Punjabi films and 44 Urdu films during her career. She has won several awards, including a Hum Telefilm Award. In 2017, Bukhari was named Women of the Year at Leo Awards.
Known for her performances in Pakistani serials such as Ghar Titli Ka Par and Aasmanon Pay Likha, actor Sanam Chaudhry was also nominated for a Hum Award for her role in the soap Bhool. In late 2021, she removed most of her photos from Instagram and declared she was “turning to Allah.”
Babra Sharif is a Pakistani actress who achieved popularity between the mid-1970s and the 1980s. Renowned for her versatility, Sharif has been regarded by critics as one of the finest actresses of her generation. Babra Sharif has received eight Nigar Awards among other prestigious awards so far in her career.
Retired Pakistani actor Ayesha Khan is best known for her performances in hit serials such as Khuda Mera Bhi Hai and Noor-e-Zindagi. She is married to Uqbah Hadeed Malik, the son of PTI politician Asma Qadeer. In 2018, she announced her retirement from the entertainment industry.
Born in Europe, Pakistani actor Nadia Hussain moved to Pakistan at age 4 and began her career with modeling later. Apart from acting in serials such as Sitamgar and Ladies Park, the actor also owns a beauty salon and a footwear line. She is a practicing dentist, too.
British singer and model Noor-ul-in "Annie" Khalid became famous in Pakistan with her first single Mahiya that emerged as a big hit and the most-played Pakistani song during 2005-07. The song was used in the Indian neo-noir action thriller film Awarapan. Her fundraising efforts for Pakistani flood victims led Khalid to become Red Cross Goodwill ambassador of Norway in 2011.
Vaneeza Ahmad became the first model from Pakistan to model for Donna Karan and Calvin Klein. She has appeared in several TV commercials including for Pepsi and Lux. She came-up with Vlawn, a range of lawn-fabrics. Vaneeza has acted in several onscreen-works, most notably in the biographical film, Jinnah. She was one of the Olympic torch-bearers in Islamabad in 2008.
