Syra Yousuf
سائرہ یوسف
Born (1988-04-20) 20 April 1988 (age 35)[1]
peshawer, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
Years active2006–present
Spouse
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(m. 2012; div. 2020)​
Children1
RelativesAlishba Yousuf (sister), Palwasha Yousuf (sister),Ruqaiyya Yousuf (sister)

Syra Yousuf (Urdu: سائرہ یوسف ), is a Pakistani model, former VJ, and an actress who works in Urdu television series and films.[2]

Career

Yousuf began her career in 2006 by appearing in a Cornetto TV commercial.[3][4] Following that, she worked as a model for a year in various advertisements.[5][6]

In 2007, she started hosting as a VJ at MTV Pakistan for the shows Bheja Fry[7] and Most Wanted.[8]

Yousuf made her acting debut in 2011 with Hum TV’s Mera Naseeb. She played the impactful character of Nazia in the drama, which was directed by Adnan Ahmed. Furthering her career, she played the role of Mariam in the drama series Mohabbat Rooth Jaye Toh (2011) and Soha in Bilqees Kaur (2012). Both projects received significant critical acclaim for their narratives and the cast’s performance.[9][10]

Subsequently, she played selected roles, that challenged her as an actress. Opting for characters such as Sarena in Tanhaiyaan Naye Silsilay (2012) alongside Marina Khan, Zoya in Coke Kahani (2012), and taking on the role of two characters Shabeeh/Neelam in the psychological drama Ru Baru (2014). Yousuf recently garnered audience attention with her powerful performance in Sinf-e-Ahaan (2021) as Arzoo Daniel.[11]

Yousuf has appeared in a number of films such as Chalay Thay Saath (2017) and Project Ghazi (2019). Her recent film Babylicious (2023), in which she stars alongside her ex-husband Sabzwari, has been released on Eid al-Adha in 2023.[12]

Personal life

On 21 October 2012, she married Shehroz Sabzwari, in a private nikah ceremony in Karachi.[13] Their daughter, Nooreh, was born in 2014.[14] In December 2019, the couple announced their separation and got divorced in February 2020.[15]

Filmography

Television

Year Serial Role Ref(s)
2011 Mera Naseeb Nazia Fahad/Nazia Shahbaz [16]
Mohabbat Rooth Jaye Toh Maryam [2]
2012 Bilqees Kaur Soha Sultan [17]
Tanhaiyan Naye Silsilay Sarena [18]
Coke Kahani Zoya [19]
2013 Darmiyaan Aalia [20]
2014 Ru Baru Shabeeh/Neelam [21]
2016 Pasheman Zartashaa [22]
Rishta Hai Jaise Khawab Sa Mehak [23]
2019 Meray Dost Meray Yaar Zoya [24]
2021 Sinf-e-Aahan Arzoo Daniel [25]

Films

Year Film Role Notes Ref(s)
2016 Ho Mann Jahaan Herself Special appearance in the song "Shakar Wandaan" [26]
2017 Chalay Thay Saath Resham [27]
2019 Project Ghazi Zara [28]
2019 Superstar Laila Khan Special appearance [29]
2022 Yaadein Herself [30]
2023 Babylicious Sabiha [12]

Awards and nominations

Year Serial/Film Award Category Result Ref(s)
2011 Mera Naseeb Pakistan Media Awards Best New Actress Nominated [31]
2013 — Veet Celebration Of Beauty Awards Most Beautiful Smile Won [32]
2016 — 2st Hum Style Awards Most Stylish Actress - TV Won [33]
2017 — Hum Style Awards Most Stylish Actress - Film Nominated [34]
2018 Chalay Thay Saath Galaxy Lollywood Awards Best Female Debut Won [35]
2018 Galaxy Lollywood Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role Female Nominated [36]
2022 Sinf-e-Aahan Conclave Pakistan [citation needed]

References

  1. ^ "In Pictures:Syra Yousuf celebrates birthday among family, friends". ARY News. 21 April 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
  2. ^ a b Moiz, Sidrah (27 July 2013). "Style Icon: VJ & Actor - Syra Shehroz". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  3. ^ Vj Syra in Cornetto Ad !!!, retrieved 3 April 2023
  4. ^ "60 SECONDS WITH SYRA YOUSUF | Kaleidoscope - MAG THE WEEKLY". magtheweekly.com. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  5. ^ Snackcity Kurleez Commercial by Orient Advertising, retrieved 3 April 2023
  6. ^ Vj Syra in Dawlance Ad !!!., retrieved 3 April 2023
  7. ^ Mtv BhejaFry Ahmed and Ali part 1.flv, retrieved 3 April 2023
  8. ^ Vj Syra Most Wanted Mtv Pakistan !!!, retrieved 3 April 2023
  9. ^ "Drama serials: Fitting the bill?". Dawn. 10 April 2012. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  10. ^ Khalid, Eefa (31 December 2012). "Pakistani dramas: highlights of 2012". Dawn. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  11. ^ "'Sinf-e-Aahan' cast recalls shooting experience". The Express Tribune. 16 December 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  12. ^ a b "Shehroz develops new 'love interest' in Syra Yousuf". 24 News HD. 24 February 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  13. ^ Qamar, Saadia (5 November 2012). "Young lovers Saira and Shahroz tie the knot". Express Tribune. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  14. ^ "Did you know?: Syra, Shehroz blessed with a baby girl". The Express Tribune. 22 July 2014. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
  15. ^ "Shahroz Sabzwari, Syra Yousuf Khan announce split". Dunya News. 29 February 2020. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  16. ^ "Mera Naseeb: Pakistani writer accused of plagiarism by Indian author". Dawn. 2 October 2014. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  17. ^ "Bilqees Kaur". Archived from the original on 30 September 2015. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
  18. ^ Qamar, Saadia (19 October 2012). "'Tanhaiyan' actors make a comeback with sequel". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  19. ^ Qamar, Saadia (23 December 2012). "With Coke Kahani, Mehreen Jabbar highlights the lives of Pakistanis". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  20. ^ "Tallest Actresses In Pakistan Drama Industry". PakistanTribe. 26 June 2015. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  21. ^ "Syra Shehroz spotted for the first time after 'separation' with Shehroz Sabzwari". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  22. ^ Khan, Saira (12 February 2016). "HIP Reviews: Shahroz Sabzwari and Syra Yousef's 'Pashemaan' episodes 1-4". HIP. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
  23. ^ "Rishta Hai Jaise Khawab Sa Archives - Breaking News". Breaking News. Archived from the original on 8 August 2016. Retrieved 2 June 2016.
  24. ^ "Candi redefines Pakistani drama with 'Meray Dost Meray Yaar'". The News International. 28 December 2019. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  25. ^ "Sinf-e-Aahan first teaser showcases 'women of steel'". The News International. 11 November 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  26. ^ Khan, Ujala Ali (2 January 2016). "Film review: Lollywood comes of age with Ho Mann Jahaan". The National. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
  27. ^ "My debut film is about love, friendship and family values says Syra Shahroz". Dawn Images. 4 April 2016. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  28. ^ Sarym, Ahmed (23 June 2016). "Sheheryar Munawar & Syra Shahroz pair up for Project Ghazi!". HIP. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
  29. ^ Hira Ahmed (16 April 2019). "Pakistani Movie Superstar to Feature Bollywood Star for a Dance Number". brandsynario.com. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
  30. ^ Yaadein | Full Movie | Syra Yousuf And Shehroz Sabzwari | A Heartbreaking Love Story | C4B1Y, retrieved 12 February 2022
  31. ^ Shafiq, Maria (26 December 2016). "Pakistan's First Superhero Movie Ghazi Ft. Syra Shehroz, Humayun Saeed & Sheheryar Munawar: BTS". Brandsynario. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
  32. ^ Saud (26 August 2013). "Veet Celebration Of Beauty Awards – Results and pictures". Reviewit.pk. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
  33. ^ "Here are the winners from the first ever Hum Style Awards". Dawn Images. 29 October 2016. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  34. ^ Sarym, Ahmed (4 April 2016). "Syra Shahroz is all charged up for debut film, 'Chalay Thay Saath'!". HIP. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
  35. ^ "Winners of Luxus Grand 4th Galaxy Lollywood Awards 2018". Galaxy Lollywood. 15 May 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
  36. ^ "Luxus Grand 4th Galaxy Lollywood Awards 2018 (Nominations)". Galaxy Lollywood. 5 March 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
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