Pakistani model, host and actress (born 1980)
Years active | 2002-present |
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Notable work | Chambaili (2013 film) |
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Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) |
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Parent | Shakeela Anayat (mother) |
Maira Khan (Urdu: مائرہ خان; born 27 July 1984) is a Pakistani television and film actress, model and former VJ.[1][2][3][4][5]
Her notable performances include Chambaili (2013 film),[4] Revenge of the Worthless (2016 film),[5] Durj (2019 film), Cheekh (2019 TV Drama),[2] Bewafa[3] (2019). She was a contestant of the reality show Tamasha which aired on ARY Digital & ARY ZAP app, she was evicted towards the end of the show for trying to bite another contestant’s finger.
Early life
Maira Khan was born in Karachi, Pakistan on 27 July 1984 to actress Shakeela Anayat. She has one step brother and sister. Khan graduated from BAMM PECHS Karachi. She started her career as a child actor when she was only four years old.[citation needed]
Career
Maira Khan first appeared in the hit TV serial Jaise Jante Nahin.[6] Since then she has appeared on PTV, Indus TV, Hum TV, ARY TV, TV One, Geo TV serials. She has also appeared as a VJ on Play TV, and hosts her own talk show.[6] She made her film debut in the 2013 political film Chambaili by Shehzad Nawaz and Ismail Jilani. Her character stands up for what's right and is the epitome of the strength of a woman.[7][4]
Filmography
Films
Key † | Denotes films that have not been released yet |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
2013 | Chambaili | Kiran | Debut film[8] |
2016 | Revenge of the Worthless | Shabana | [9] |
2019 | Durj | Farah | [1] |
2023 | Daadal | Bilqees | [10] |
TBA | Japanese Connection † | TBA | |
Telefilm
Short film
Year | Title | Role | Network | Note |
2016 | Chotay Shah | Asiya | Zee5 | Short film |
2021 | False Truth | Nisha | DEW Original |
Television
Anthology Series
Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
2004 | Mera Naam Hai Mohabbat | Alizeh | Indus Vision | Episode 3 "U Turn" |
2005 | Aaj Ki Kahaniyan | Jogiyaa | Aaj Entertainment | Episode 12 "Jogiyaa" |
2012 |
Doosra Sach | Ghazala | TV One Pakistan | Episode "Ke Ghairat Jiska Naam Tha" |
Sasural Ke Rang Anokhay | Saba | Hum TV | Episode "Makei Ki Laaj Rakhna" |
Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain | Sawera | Episode "Koyla Bani Na Raakh" |
Nadia | Episode "Faslay" |
Shaadi Ka Laddu | Aliya | Express Entertainment | Episode "Daadi Ka Laddu" |
2014 | Asma | Episode "Iss Mein Shamsa Ka Kya Kusoor" |
2019 | Makafaat | Jamila | Geo Entertainment | Episode "Naik Seerat" |
Shabo | Episode "Inaam" |
2022 | Mamlaat | Sofia | Episode "Israaf" |
Afsheen | Episode "Badgumani Gunah Hai" |
Maria | Episode "Naiki Ka Sila" |
Makafaat | Rania | Episode "Mein" |
Reality Show
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
2022 | Tamasha | Contestant | 5th place |
Web series
Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
2022 | Yeah Ramzan | Mother | WonderTeam | 3 Episodes |
Hosting
Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
2004 | Eye Vision | Host/Vj | Indus Vision | |
2020 | Marhaba Ramazan | Host with Syed Saim Ali | Channel 5 (Pakistani TV channel) | Ramazan transmission |
Music Video
Year | Title | Singer(s) |
2023 | Shayad | Ehtisham Khan |
Awards and nominations
Maira Khan awards and nominations |
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Totals[a] |
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Wins | 1 |
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Nominations | 6 |
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Note - ^ Certain award groups do not simply award one winner. They recognize several different recipients, have runners-up, and have third place. Since this is a specific recognition and is different from losing an award, runner-up mentions are considered wins in this award tally. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in this list has been presumed to have had a prior nomination.
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References
- ^ a b Asma Malik (24 October 2019). "Maira hopes to win fans' hearts with Durj (a film review)". Daily Pakistan. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
- ^ a b c Haq, Irfan Ul (20 October 2018). "Maira Khan tells us what to expect from TV drama Cheekh". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 12 January 2020.
- ^ a b c Ahmad, Fouzia Nasir (22 December 2019). "THE TUBE: THE WEEK THAT WAS (TV drama review of Bewafa)". Dawn. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
- ^ a b c d Zainab Imam (7 May 2013). "Why Chambaili is a must watch (a film review)". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
- ^ a b "Revenge of the Worthless eyes January release (a film review)". Dawn. 6 October 2015. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
- ^ a b c d e "Profile of Maira Khan". Video Pakistan website. Archived from the original on August 19, 2014. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
- ^ a b "Maira Khan as Kiran (Chambaili tehreek Characters)". Chambaili.com website. Archived from the original on April 11, 2015. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
- ^ Shyema Sajjad (30 April 2013). "Chambaili urges the nation to wake up". DAWN.com newspaper. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
- ^ Usman, Maryam (29 March 2015). "'Revenge of the Worthless' set to be sought". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
- ^ "Sonya Hussyn (sort of) reveals the first look of her action film Daadal". DAWN Images. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
- ^ "9th LUX Style Awards 2010". fashion central. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
- ^ "Lux Style.pk". LuxStyle.pk. Archived from the original on 7 April 2015. Retrieved 23 February 2013.
- ^ "PMAs 2013 Nominations". Review It. 6 December 2013. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
- ^ Here are the nominees for the 47th Nigar Film Awards The Express Tribune (newspaper), Published 17 February 2017, Retrieved 14 January 2020
- ^ Lollywood, Galaxy (26 January 2017). "Galaxy Lollywood Awards 2017 Nominations". Galaxy Lollywood. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
External links
- Maira Khan at IMDb
- Maira Khan on Instagram