Maira Khan
مائرہ خان
Born (1984-07-27) 27 July 1984 (age 39)
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
EducationBAMM PECHS
Occupations
Years active2002-present
Notable workChambaili (2013 film)
Height1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
ParentShakeela 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

Year Title Role Network
2006 Kyun Pyar Nahi Milta Naveen Geo Entertainment
Bhaid Bhao Tehseen Zehra TV One Pakistan
Couzin Sarah Sarah ARY Digital
Chaal Maria Indus Vision
Kaali Raat
Rani Ka Raja Rani
Bus Stop Arifa TV One Pakistan
2008 Billo Ki Eid Hogai Billo ARY Digital
2009 Tu Jo Nahin Safoora TV One
Kaanch Ki Dunya Seema PTV Home
2010 Choo Lo Zindagi Ko Aapi
2011 Meri Pyari Behniya Bane Gi Dulhaniya Hina ARY Digital
Bonga BA Kousar TV One Pakistan
2012 Tere Ishq Nachaya Erum Express Entertainment
2013 Miyan Biwi Aur Woh Hum TV
2015 Uff Tera Jalwa Saira
Khamoshi Neelam TV One Pakistan
2016 Super Saas Naila
2019 Aik Se Barh Kar Aik Shahida ARY Digital
2021 Bhoot Bangla Noor LTN Family

Short film

Year Title Role Network Note
2016 Chotay Shah Asiya Zee5 Short film
2021 False Truth Nisha DEW Original

Television

Year Title Role Network
2004 Jaise Jante Nahi Maham ARY Digital
2005 Tum Kahan Hum Kahan
Riyasat Shani
Sun Leyna Rani
2006 Makan Naheed Geo Entertainment
Kinara ARY Digital
2007 Cousins Koleen PTV Home
Yaadain Piya
2008 Kisey Awaz Doun Jojo
Mann Se Poocho Mozna TV One Pakistan
2009 Kaisi Hain Dooriyan ARY Digital
Mehman Shireen
Nindya Kyun Jalti Jaey Sabeen TV One Pakistan[6]
Dil Mera Mera Nahin[6] Sawera ATV
Beena Minahil
Naina Indus Vision
Jinnah Ke Naam Laila PTV Home
2010 Samdhan Afia Hum TV
Jee Chahta Hai Sadia ATV
Aankh Salamat Andhay Log Sadia[7]
2012 Ajnabi Shehar Kay Ajnabi Raastay Zainab TV One Pakistan
Ishq Samandar Sawera
Bay Iman Faria PTV Home
Chaar Mausam Ayesha
Janam Jali Rani
Kaash Bela
2013 Jiya Na Jaye Shehla Hum TV
Tamannah "Manzil Na Janay Kahan" Suzaina TV One Pakistan
Jaan Hatheli Par Jebi Urdu 1[6]
Ghayal Shamma A-Plus TV
2014 Mohabbat Zindabad Shireen Express Entertainment
Jhooti Nida
Riwaaj Maliha Urdu 1
Khanabadosh Gulmayi TV One Pakistan
2015 Kokh Mifrah Express Entertainment
Bari Bahu Mona Geo Entertainment
2017 Dhund Saima (Ep 9) TV One Pakistan
2018 Babban Khala Ki Betiyann Aini ARY Digital
2018-2019 Aap Ko Kya Takleef Hai Rabiya Bol Network
Mirchiyan Narmeen
Jin Ki Ayegi Baraat Amna (Ep 1)
2019 Qadam Qadam Ishq Naila A-Plus TV
Cheekh Shehwar Taseer ARY Digital[2]
Bulbulay (season 2) Sweety
Bewafa Sharmeen[3]
Nawabzadiyan Shaherbano Express Entertainment
2019-2020 Jadugaryan Saba Hum TV
2020 Jalan Humaira ARY Digital
2021 Mujhay Vida Kar Kashifa
Mein Hari Piya Maria
Zid Falak Aaj Entertainment
Biwi Se Biwi Tak Maira (Ep 93)
2023 Ehraam-e-Junoon Nadia Geo Entertainment
Qabeel Tamseela aur Life HD
Apney Hee Tou Hain Faiza Green Entertainment

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
Totals[a]
Wins1
Nominations6
Note
  1. ^ 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.
Year Content Award Category Result Ref.
2010 Jee Chahta Hai 9th Lux Style Awards Best TV Actress-Terrestrial Won [11]
2012 Aankh Salamat Andhay Log 11th Lux Style Awards Best TV Actress- Terrestrial Nominated [12]
2014 Chambaili ARY Film Awards Best Star Debut Female Nominated [4]
Tamanna 4th Pakistan Media Awards Best Drama Actress Nominated [13]
2017 Revenge of the Worthless Nigar Award Best Actress Nominated [14]
Galaxy Lollywood Awards Best Actor In A Supporting Role (Female) Nominated [15]

References

  1. ^ a b Asma Malik (24 October 2019). "Maira hopes to win fans' hearts with Durj (a film review)". Daily Pakistan. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ a b "Revenge of the Worthless eyes January release (a film review)". Dawn. 6 October 2015. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
  6. ^ a b c d e "Profile of Maira Khan". Video Pakistan website. Archived from the original on August 19, 2014. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
  7. ^ a b "Maira Khan as Kiran (Chambaili tehreek Characters)". Chambaili.com website. Archived from the original on April 11, 2015. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
  8. ^ Shyema Sajjad (30 April 2013). "Chambaili urges the nation to wake up". DAWN.com newspaper. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
  9. ^ Usman, Maryam (29 March 2015). "'Revenge of the Worthless' set to be sought". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
  10. ^ "Sonya Hussyn (sort of) reveals the first look of her action film Daadal". DAWN Images. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
  11. ^ "9th LUX Style Awards 2010". fashion central. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
  12. ^ "Lux Style.pk". LuxStyle.pk. Archived from the original on 7 April 2015. Retrieved 23 February 2013.
  13. ^ "PMAs 2013 Nominations". Review It. 6 December 2013. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
  14. ^ Here are the nominees for the 47th Nigar Film Awards The Express Tribune (newspaper), Published 17 February 2017, Retrieved 14 January 2020
  15. ^ Lollywood, Galaxy (26 January 2017). "Galaxy Lollywood Awards 2017 Nominations". Galaxy Lollywood. Retrieved 22 December 2018.

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