Mikaal Zulfiqar
Mikaal Zulfiqar is a Pakistani model and actor who started in the beginning of 2000s as a model and came in his first hit music video "Sano Tere Naal Pyar Ho Gaya" by Abrar Ul Haq. He has done many photo shoots and walked on ramp for different designers. He was even nominated for Lux Style Awards but did not win. In 2008, he came in an Indian movie called "Shoot on Sight". The movie was not released in Pakistan since he was shown a terrorist in the movie. As a 2008, Mikaal is plaaning to move to Mumbai, India.
Early Life
Mikaal was born in London, England to a Pakistani father and British mother. He calls himself more Asian than British. His parents are separated now so he keeps moving between Lahore and London. His sisters live in London. Mikaal started his career with a commercial and got a positive response. From their, he stepped into the modeling world and came in his first music video "Sano Tere Naal Pyar Ho Gaya" was a hit with Abrar ul Haq.
Personal life
He was engaged with Zara Sheikh who is also an actor and model. Though she is a year or two older than him, he says that it makes no difference, she is the person I was looking for and with her I have found out the true meaning of love, so age could never be a problem between us.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Male Model
Ameer Zeb KhanAmeer Zeb Khan is a well-known Pakistani male model. He is the winner of a 2008 Lux Style Award.
Biography
Khan was born in Karachi, although he comes from a Pathan family from Buner. He is the youngest in the family. After completing his bachelors in commerce, he did his MBA.[clarification needed] He works with PSO[clarification needed] as a coordination executive.
Ameer entered the fashion industry when a friend took him to Creative Services and he started doing shows with Frieha Altaf.[when?] He met Khawar Riaz at the first Lux Style Awards ceremony and was invited to Lahore. At the time he did only one shoot, and then left the scene for two years to complete his MBA. When he returned, he joined Khawar and has been working with him since then.
Besides modelling, he likes sports and reading. He loves eating continental cuisine.
Zara Sheikh
Zara Sheikh (Punjabi, Urdu: زارا شیخ; born June 1, 1982 in Lahore, Pakistan) is a famous Pakistani model, actress and singer. She began her career through an ad campaign for Mobilink Jazz, working as a full-time model before making her debut on the cinema-screen.
Sheikh's big break came while working with photography 'genius' Khawar Riaz, who promised to make her the next big thing,[1] and she has since gone on to act in films such as Tere Pyar Mein, Salakhain and Laaj.
In 2003, she branched into singing, playback singing for her film Chalo Ishq Larain and releasing an album with pop-singer, Ali Haider.
Early career
Sheikh made her debut on billboards across Pakistan as the "JaZZ Girl" for one of Pakistan's prominent cellular service providers, Mobilink GSM.[3] The ad campaign was an instant hit, and plummeted Sheikh to television and print ads for the brand.
Sheikh built on the success by appearing in photoshoots in teen and fashion magazines but, initially, was not very successful. Her big break came when fashion photography 'genius' Khawar Riaz spotted her, thinking Sheikh "would be a great platform for him to portray his work."[1] Sheikh was at first hesitant, but Riaz - who told her that he could turn her into the next Amna Haq, Pakistan's gorgeous leading model and Lux lady - was not deterred, and his efforts to persuade her have been described as "a Tom and Jerry chase which lasted for a year and a half and took him all over Lahore, from late night parties to afternoon trips to the shopping malls until eventually he managed to pin down the young lady."[1]
Working with Riaz was "gruelling," but Sheikh now calls her acceptance of his offer "a blessed decision."[1]
AGE
She is not 26!! She was in the video of Gal vi na kare by WET METAL in the early 1990s!!
Personal life
Sheikh was born in Lahore, Pakistan. Her father was in the Central Superior Services of Pakistan which would normally result in a life spent moving all over Pakistan. However, Sheikh was fortunate to have a stable home as her parents were careful not to interrupt her education at any time.
Sheikh was engaged to Pakistani model and television personality, Mikaal Zulfiqar but broke up in late 2008. [15] and frequently travels to Dubai, London, New York and Toronto.[16] She is considered "quite outspoken and down-to-earth," uses the Internet quite frequently, has a liking for juices, and enjoys reading fan mail, watering her plants, and listening to good music in her spare time.[4] She finds her flawless skin her "biggest asset" and has admitted that she is "unbelievably finicky" about it. Correspondingly, she has called her figure her "biggest flaw," saying she wishes she "had more curves."[1]
She came into the spotlight for her smoking habits, regarding which she said, "I know a lot of models start smoking because they want to kill their appetite but with me, I had to with the tensions that were suddenly invading my life and the company I was hanging out with. When everyone around you is smoking, you end up picking up the habit too.
Filmography
Sheikh's success as a model resulted in her landing an offer to appear in a music video entitled O Sanam (O, Love!). The video, a hit, introduced Sheikh to the Pakistani cinema.
Sheikh made her cinema screen debut in 2001, through Hassan Askari's Tere Pyar Mein,[3] in which she played the role of an Indian Sikh, who falls in love with a Pakistani banker. The movie received good reviews and country-wide acclaim for "excellent acting," "a tight script," and Sheikh's "fiery presence."[4][7] The movie also completed a successful, year long run in Pakistani cinemas,[7] and swept the annual Film Awards in Lahore, bringing Sheikh her first Best Actress award. This was the first time a newcomer had won the specific award, let alone for their debut film.
In 2002, she appeared alongside one of Lollywood's leading ladies Meera, pop-singer Ali Haider and model-turned-actor Imran Khan in Sajjad Gul's Chalo Ishq Larain (Let's Love).[8] A year later, in 2003, Sheikh again worked alongside Imran Khan - playing the part of a Hindu girl, Ram Khori, who converts to Islam[9] - in the critically acclaimed and well-crafted[10] Laaj, (Honour) a powerful, historical, part-religious tale.
In 2004, Sheikh and Meera worked together once more, in the 150 minute, Shahzad Rafique-directed Salakhain (translated as The Bars), which was screened at the 5th KaraFilm Festival in Karachi.[11]
In 2006, Sheikh played the role of a girl-in-love in the Mubasher Lucman-directed Pehla Pehla Pyar (The First Ever Love), a film partly filmed in Thailand,[12] which saw her working against Pakistani top film star, Resham, and "chocolate hero" Ali Tabish.[13] Speaking of her experience, post-production, Sheikh said, "It's not easy to work with Mubasher. He's motivated by his film a lot and does not believe in any compromises." She also revealed that, at one point, she had worked twenty-eight hours at a stretch, but that "when I saw the result on the screen afterward I was in tears because ... it was clearly worth it."[12]
In 2008, she starred in Javed Raza's Kabhi Pyar Na Karna, taking the lead opposite Lollywood's leading actor, Moammar Rana.
Sheikh's talent, looks and hard work has resulted in her becoming one of Pakistan's top actresses in a short period of time, and she has been called "undoubtedly the most starry of all the stars in Lollywood" and "a valuable asset for [the] film industry."[4]
Sheikh does not work in many movies, releasing only one or two movies every two years, and prefers, instead, to divide her time between modelling, acting, singing and performing in music videos. She remains an actress exclusive for top banners and, at one point, turned down twenty-six films in a row.
Singing
In 2002, Sheikh collaborated with famous, Pakistani pop singer, Ali Haider to playback sing three musical numbers for her movie Chalo Ishq Larain.
Modelling
Sheikh has modelled for a large number of fashion designers, including leading Pakistani designers Deepak Perwani, Nomi Answar and Rizwan Beyg, and her looks have been described as "attractive," "fiery" and "ravishing." An article, focusing on Sheikh, calls her onscreen presence "spectacular":
"One has to admit that Zara Sheikh has talent. With attractive looks and elegant style she can win the hearts of many. Her chemistry with the camera is spectacular."[4]
Sheikh has also worked with Asia-Saail, Selina Warda,[5][6] designer duo, Nickie Nina, and popular brands like Crossroads, Levi's, Lajwanti and Nee Purtial.
Sheikh's big break came while working with photography 'genius' Khawar Riaz, who promised to make her the next big thing,[1] and she has since gone on to act in films such as Tere Pyar Mein, Salakhain and Laaj.
In 2003, she branched into singing, playback singing for her film Chalo Ishq Larain and releasing an album with pop-singer, Ali Haider.
Early career
Sheikh made her debut on billboards across Pakistan as the "JaZZ Girl" for one of Pakistan's prominent cellular service providers, Mobilink GSM.[3] The ad campaign was an instant hit, and plummeted Sheikh to television and print ads for the brand.
Sheikh built on the success by appearing in photoshoots in teen and fashion magazines but, initially, was not very successful. Her big break came when fashion photography 'genius' Khawar Riaz spotted her, thinking Sheikh "would be a great platform for him to portray his work."[1] Sheikh was at first hesitant, but Riaz - who told her that he could turn her into the next Amna Haq, Pakistan's gorgeous leading model and Lux lady - was not deterred, and his efforts to persuade her have been described as "a Tom and Jerry chase which lasted for a year and a half and took him all over Lahore, from late night parties to afternoon trips to the shopping malls until eventually he managed to pin down the young lady."[1]
Working with Riaz was "gruelling," but Sheikh now calls her acceptance of his offer "a blessed decision."[1]
AGE
She is not 26!! She was in the video of Gal vi na kare by WET METAL in the early 1990s!!
Personal life
Sheikh was born in Lahore, Pakistan. Her father was in the Central Superior Services of Pakistan which would normally result in a life spent moving all over Pakistan. However, Sheikh was fortunate to have a stable home as her parents were careful not to interrupt her education at any time.
Sheikh was engaged to Pakistani model and television personality, Mikaal Zulfiqar but broke up in late 2008. [15] and frequently travels to Dubai, London, New York and Toronto.[16] She is considered "quite outspoken and down-to-earth," uses the Internet quite frequently, has a liking for juices, and enjoys reading fan mail, watering her plants, and listening to good music in her spare time.[4] She finds her flawless skin her "biggest asset" and has admitted that she is "unbelievably finicky" about it. Correspondingly, she has called her figure her "biggest flaw," saying she wishes she "had more curves."[1]
She came into the spotlight for her smoking habits, regarding which she said, "I know a lot of models start smoking because they want to kill their appetite but with me, I had to with the tensions that were suddenly invading my life and the company I was hanging out with. When everyone around you is smoking, you end up picking up the habit too.
Filmography
- Tere Pyar Mein (2000) (Director:Hassan Askari) (Producer:Shahzad Gul)
- Chalo Ishq Larain (2002) (Director:Hassan Askari) (Producer:Shahzad Gul)
- Laaj (2003) (Director and Producer : Rauf Khalid)
- Commando (2003) (Director: Syed Noor)
- Yeh Wada Raha (2004) (Director: Sangeeta)
- Salakhain (2004) (Director: Shahzad Rafique)
- Pehla Pehla Pyaar (2006) (Director: Mubasher Lucman)
- Kabhi Pyar Na Karna(2008) (Director: Javed Raza)
- Devdas (Post-Production) (Director and Producer: Nadeem Shah)
- Honour Killings (India) (A film by Manmaohan Singh) (Music: Uttam Singh)
- O Sanam (O, Love!) - Yasir Akhter
- Ghar Aya Mera (Mine, Came Home) - Tulsi
- Khamaj - Fuzon
- Punjabi Touch - abrar ul haq
- Hum Ek Hain (We Are One) - Shahzad Roy
Sheikh's success as a model resulted in her landing an offer to appear in a music video entitled O Sanam (O, Love!). The video, a hit, introduced Sheikh to the Pakistani cinema.
Sheikh made her cinema screen debut in 2001, through Hassan Askari's Tere Pyar Mein,[3] in which she played the role of an Indian Sikh, who falls in love with a Pakistani banker. The movie received good reviews and country-wide acclaim for "excellent acting," "a tight script," and Sheikh's "fiery presence."[4][7] The movie also completed a successful, year long run in Pakistani cinemas,[7] and swept the annual Film Awards in Lahore, bringing Sheikh her first Best Actress award. This was the first time a newcomer had won the specific award, let alone for their debut film.
In 2002, she appeared alongside one of Lollywood's leading ladies Meera, pop-singer Ali Haider and model-turned-actor Imran Khan in Sajjad Gul's Chalo Ishq Larain (Let's Love).[8] A year later, in 2003, Sheikh again worked alongside Imran Khan - playing the part of a Hindu girl, Ram Khori, who converts to Islam[9] - in the critically acclaimed and well-crafted[10] Laaj, (Honour) a powerful, historical, part-religious tale.
In 2004, Sheikh and Meera worked together once more, in the 150 minute, Shahzad Rafique-directed Salakhain (translated as The Bars), which was screened at the 5th KaraFilm Festival in Karachi.[11]
In 2006, Sheikh played the role of a girl-in-love in the Mubasher Lucman-directed Pehla Pehla Pyar (The First Ever Love), a film partly filmed in Thailand,[12] which saw her working against Pakistani top film star, Resham, and "chocolate hero" Ali Tabish.[13] Speaking of her experience, post-production, Sheikh said, "It's not easy to work with Mubasher. He's motivated by his film a lot and does not believe in any compromises." She also revealed that, at one point, she had worked twenty-eight hours at a stretch, but that "when I saw the result on the screen afterward I was in tears because ... it was clearly worth it."[12]
In 2008, she starred in Javed Raza's Kabhi Pyar Na Karna, taking the lead opposite Lollywood's leading actor, Moammar Rana.
Sheikh's talent, looks and hard work has resulted in her becoming one of Pakistan's top actresses in a short period of time, and she has been called "undoubtedly the most starry of all the stars in Lollywood" and "a valuable asset for [the] film industry."[4]
Sheikh does not work in many movies, releasing only one or two movies every two years, and prefers, instead, to divide her time between modelling, acting, singing and performing in music videos. She remains an actress exclusive for top banners and, at one point, turned down twenty-six films in a row.
Singing
In 2002, Sheikh collaborated with famous, Pakistani pop singer, Ali Haider to playback sing three musical numbers for her movie Chalo Ishq Larain.
Modelling
Sheikh has modelled for a large number of fashion designers, including leading Pakistani designers Deepak Perwani, Nomi Answar and Rizwan Beyg, and her looks have been described as "attractive," "fiery" and "ravishing." An article, focusing on Sheikh, calls her onscreen presence "spectacular":
"One has to admit that Zara Sheikh has talent. With attractive looks and elegant style she can win the hearts of many. Her chemistry with the camera is spectacular."[4]
Sheikh has also worked with Asia-Saail, Selina Warda,[5][6] designer duo, Nickie Nina, and popular brands like Crossroads, Levi's, Lajwanti and Nee Purtial.
Veena Malik
Veena Malik, born Zahida Malik, is a Pakistani actress, comedian and model.
Coming from a conservative Muslim family, Veena has faced great adversity from members of her family, especially her father,[1] on her decision to join show business but has emerged as one of the leading women in the Pakistani television and films with her abilities to mimic others and improvise. Veena has worked as a representative at the World Health Organisation for two years and sponsors a child at the SOS Children's Village, an NGO based in Pakistan working with orphaned children.
Early life
Veena Malik has claimed to be born on 26 February 1978 in Lahore, Pakistan, to a doctor working at an army medical hospital. The family soon settled in Rawalpindi after the child was born. Her grandmother named her Zahida but the parents insisted on keeping Veena as the girl's first name. Her father's busy schedule led her grandmother to become Veena's guardian from the time she was six years old and nurtured her until her teens when she died.
When she grew up, Veena expressed interest in joining films and her grandmother encouraged her. Her father however pondered over his daughter's fate in an industry that was deemed unsuitable for girls in Pakistan and looked down upon by the mostly conservative middle-class, and he initially resisted his daughter's attempts to pursue a career in entertainment. Veena received continuous support from her grandmother however, whose persuasiveness finally enabled her father to allow her to join film and television. People still, some even close to her, scorned her choice of career. In the past she has been known to date Zearak Fareedi who is the urdu poet of Pakistan. According to reliable sources she got married to Pakistani Cricketer Muhammad Asif in London, the wedding took place on May 28, 2009.
Career and hype
Like all people desiring to join the industry in Pakistan, Veena started with the film industry in Lahore, the home of Lollywood, an amalgamation of the city's name with Hollywood. She was to meet the likes of Mukhtar Ahmed and Jarar Rizvi[1][3] in 1999, who landed her a role in the epic Pakistani film Tere Pyar Mein. By the end of the year, she was already being considered for other such projects when she became a part of a growing scandal.
Scandals and controversies
What appeared to be her nude pictures were being circulated on the Internet and became an issue of debate by the end of 2001.[4][3] Veena repeatedly denied the accusations saying she never appeared in any photo shoots of such kind. The controversies were short-lived but boosted Veena's appeal in the industry and soon she was sought out for more roles in other hit films.
In light of these scandalous controversies, Veena was once accused in 2004 of being involved in indecent acts by one of her co-stars. After filming a cross-border venture with Bollywood named Pind Di Kuri, actress Sheeba Butt added, “That is what her real character is like. It is a matter of disrespect for us.” This came after Veena's comments that Sheeba's acting etiquette ‘had tarnished the image of Pakistan by causing a loss’ of 70,000 rupees to the Indian Punjabi producer Iqbal Singh Dhillon[5] for which Veena claims she had to compensate for from her own pocket.[6] The film was the first Indo-Pakistan venture with the largest budget amounting to 70 million rupees
Recent success
Veena has almost always been cast as a supporting actor. It is unclear if she herself stayed clear of the leading roles or was denied them. Industry enthusiasts say that the only genre Veena was good at was 'comedy' and the directors failed to create a leading role around her acting skills. The criticism was taken well with Veena and she began to hone her skills even more in comedy. In 2002, she was called by Prime TV to host a show called Prime Gupshup[9] for them ushering a new direction for her comedic skills and she improvised on the hour-long show occasionally mimicking actors. The show's format was such a great success added with the charisma that she brought with her that Veena received offers from various other channels as well. She was recently cast to host the Geo TV show Hum Sub Umeed Say Hain where she was hailed for her comedic parodies.[10]
In 2007, she graced the red carpet event of the Lux Style Awards and was awarded as being the ‘most stylish celebrity on the carpet’.[8] With the recent hype surrounding her achievements at the LSA, Veena was offered roles after another in various films. Staying away from films which she calls 'formula films' she starred most recently in Mohabbatan Sachiyan, which was considered the best Punjabi film to come out of Lollywood in a long time. This film features Veena in the leading role and has paved her way as a prominent A-list actress in the Pakistani film industry.
Early in 2008, rumours of Veena suffering a heart-attack[11] were revealed to be exaggerations, and she was diagnosed instead with a mildly serious form of tachycardia. In an interview with Kiran and George on their show Kiran Aur George, she described her turmoil during the time of her illness.[2] It has been subsequently reported that she prepared a will as a result of this incident and entrusted it to her sister.[11] Now days she is okay and she started worked again. shehzad rafique cast her in new moviemain jeena tere naal. and she is also doing a comedy programmiss dunya.
Filmography
(2000) Tere Pyar Mein (Urdu)
(2002) Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa (Urdu)
Pind Di Kuri (Punjabi)
(2003) Sassi Punno (Urdu)
Jageer (Punjabi)
Bau Badmash Punjabi
(2005) Koi Tujh Sa Kahan (Urdu)
Kyun Tum Se Itna Pyar Hai (Urdu)
Wapsi (Urdu)
(2006) Pakhton Yaar (Pashto)
Sozam Peh Angar (Pashto)
(2007) Anjaam (Urdu)
Mohabbatan Sachiyan (Punjabi)
(2003) Kabhi Pyar Na Karna (Urdu)
Ishq Beparwaah (Punjabi)
Coming from a conservative Muslim family, Veena has faced great adversity from members of her family, especially her father,[1] on her decision to join show business but has emerged as one of the leading women in the Pakistani television and films with her abilities to mimic others and improvise. Veena has worked as a representative at the World Health Organisation for two years and sponsors a child at the SOS Children's Village, an NGO based in Pakistan working with orphaned children.
Early life
Veena Malik has claimed to be born on 26 February 1978 in Lahore, Pakistan, to a doctor working at an army medical hospital. The family soon settled in Rawalpindi after the child was born. Her grandmother named her Zahida but the parents insisted on keeping Veena as the girl's first name. Her father's busy schedule led her grandmother to become Veena's guardian from the time she was six years old and nurtured her until her teens when she died.
When she grew up, Veena expressed interest in joining films and her grandmother encouraged her. Her father however pondered over his daughter's fate in an industry that was deemed unsuitable for girls in Pakistan and looked down upon by the mostly conservative middle-class, and he initially resisted his daughter's attempts to pursue a career in entertainment. Veena received continuous support from her grandmother however, whose persuasiveness finally enabled her father to allow her to join film and television. People still, some even close to her, scorned her choice of career. In the past she has been known to date Zearak Fareedi who is the urdu poet of Pakistan. According to reliable sources she got married to Pakistani Cricketer Muhammad Asif in London, the wedding took place on May 28, 2009.
Career and hype
Like all people desiring to join the industry in Pakistan, Veena started with the film industry in Lahore, the home of Lollywood, an amalgamation of the city's name with Hollywood. She was to meet the likes of Mukhtar Ahmed and Jarar Rizvi[1][3] in 1999, who landed her a role in the epic Pakistani film Tere Pyar Mein. By the end of the year, she was already being considered for other such projects when she became a part of a growing scandal.
Scandals and controversies
What appeared to be her nude pictures were being circulated on the Internet and became an issue of debate by the end of 2001.[4][3] Veena repeatedly denied the accusations saying she never appeared in any photo shoots of such kind. The controversies were short-lived but boosted Veena's appeal in the industry and soon she was sought out for more roles in other hit films.
In light of these scandalous controversies, Veena was once accused in 2004 of being involved in indecent acts by one of her co-stars. After filming a cross-border venture with Bollywood named Pind Di Kuri, actress Sheeba Butt added, “That is what her real character is like. It is a matter of disrespect for us.” This came after Veena's comments that Sheeba's acting etiquette ‘had tarnished the image of Pakistan by causing a loss’ of 70,000 rupees to the Indian Punjabi producer Iqbal Singh Dhillon[5] for which Veena claims she had to compensate for from her own pocket.[6] The film was the first Indo-Pakistan venture with the largest budget amounting to 70 million rupees
Recent success
Veena has almost always been cast as a supporting actor. It is unclear if she herself stayed clear of the leading roles or was denied them. Industry enthusiasts say that the only genre Veena was good at was 'comedy' and the directors failed to create a leading role around her acting skills. The criticism was taken well with Veena and she began to hone her skills even more in comedy. In 2002, she was called by Prime TV to host a show called Prime Gupshup[9] for them ushering a new direction for her comedic skills and she improvised on the hour-long show occasionally mimicking actors. The show's format was such a great success added with the charisma that she brought with her that Veena received offers from various other channels as well. She was recently cast to host the Geo TV show Hum Sub Umeed Say Hain where she was hailed for her comedic parodies.[10]
In 2007, she graced the red carpet event of the Lux Style Awards and was awarded as being the ‘most stylish celebrity on the carpet’.[8] With the recent hype surrounding her achievements at the LSA, Veena was offered roles after another in various films. Staying away from films which she calls 'formula films' she starred most recently in Mohabbatan Sachiyan, which was considered the best Punjabi film to come out of Lollywood in a long time. This film features Veena in the leading role and has paved her way as a prominent A-list actress in the Pakistani film industry.
Early in 2008, rumours of Veena suffering a heart-attack[11] were revealed to be exaggerations, and she was diagnosed instead with a mildly serious form of tachycardia. In an interview with Kiran and George on their show Kiran Aur George, she described her turmoil during the time of her illness.[2] It has been subsequently reported that she prepared a will as a result of this incident and entrusted it to her sister.[11] Now days she is okay and she started worked again. shehzad rafique cast her in new moviemain jeena tere naal. and she is also doing a comedy programmiss dunya.
Filmography
(2000) Tere Pyar Mein (Urdu)
(2002) Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa (Urdu)
Pind Di Kuri (Punjabi)
(2003) Sassi Punno (Urdu)
Jageer (Punjabi)
Bau Badmash Punjabi
(2005) Koi Tujh Sa Kahan (Urdu)
Kyun Tum Se Itna Pyar Hai (Urdu)
Wapsi (Urdu)
(2006) Pakhton Yaar (Pashto)
Sozam Peh Angar (Pashto)
(2007) Anjaam (Urdu)
Mohabbatan Sachiyan (Punjabi)
(2003) Kabhi Pyar Na Karna (Urdu)
Ishq Beparwaah (Punjabi)
Vaneeza Ahmad
Vaneeza Ahmed nicknamed Vinny (Urdu: اہماڈ ضانےےزا; born June 29, 1971) is a Pakistani model and actress.
Vaneeza Ahmad has earned herself a reputation of being the most famous and sought-after[1] female model and celebrity in Pakistan. Initially interested in medicine with a degree in psychology, she joined modelling as a casual hobby only to be become the face of some of the leading brands in Pakistan. She is probably the most photographed model in the country and has done shoots or shows for almost every, if not all, designers in the country. Her unconventional looks proved to charm the nation, as did her leggy form and graceful carriage.
Early life
Vaneeza Ahmad was born in Lahore,Pakistan but later moved to Germany with her parents to study. She was pressured by her parents to get into medicine when she was in high school. She was to return to Pakistan at the age of 18 to study further medicine but her plans were thwarted by a lack of high school physics and she decided to rather attend Kinnaird College in Lahore.[2]
With her interests still inclined towards medicine, she graduated from Kinnaird College with a bachelor's degree in psychology. In her brief stay at the college, she started to model casually.[2] Not much interested in modelling as a career option, she was showered with offers from various fashion designers, some of which were notable in the Pakistani fashion industry[2] including the likes of fashion designer Nilofer Shahid with whom she did her first shoot, and photographer Khawar Riaz. She is a close friend of the makeup duo Athar and Shahzad, as well as designer Umar Sayeed and often speaks favourably about them in the press.
She is quoted as having said (in a talk show on TV) that she does not want any children.
Vaneeza dated former Junoon rock star Ali Azmat for several years, the couple lived together and had a physical relationship for several years before breaking up due to the latter's infidelity. Vaneeza is said to have been considering saying yes to a marriage proposal from Azmat when she discovered his affair. They are still friends. Ali Azmat is notorious to have been involved in multiple physical relationships at a time.
She was later involved with Sheryar Sumar, belonging to the Mohammad Farooq Textile Mills family. During their relationship, the couple came up with the "V9 project", this project focused on designs of fabrics and outfits for trendy young women, and was marketed using Vaneeza as the model, until the couple split. After their breakup, things reportedly went sour between the two, and Vaneeza is no longer a part of the V9 project. She is now said to be involved with another similar project with another textile mill.
Modelling as a career
When Nilofer approached Vaneeza, she was unsure of which career to pursue and settled for fashion modelling. Her initial walks at fashion shows led fashion critics to praise her elegance on the cat-walk. In dealings with corporate heads of the entertainment industry, her business acumen was similarly praised
Vaneeza, the brand
Recently Vaneeza conjured a brand name V9[4] for her range of lawn clothing along with Shehryar Sumar of Muhammad Farooq Mills where the clothes were manufactured.[5] Vaneeza was chosen as the brand ambassador and the branding created a hype among the fashion conscious public. The collection consisted of nine different lawn prints created by designers that included Nomi Ansari, Umar Sayeed and Hassan Sheheryar Yasin.[6] In March 2006, the collection sold-out in a series of exhibitions[4] and since then has acquired great acclaim.
Upon consultation and her inclinations towards superstitious beliefs,[6] Vaneeza changed the brand name in 2008 to ‘V Lawn’ while Sumar carried on the banner for the V9 clothing line.[5] She has now teamed up with more designers including the likes of Mehdi and Maheen along with designers that worked with her on the V9 collection. The new collection is not limited to lawn clothings but also features chiffon, raw silk, and khaadi wear. With her initial exhibitions in Lahore and Islamabad already a success in April 2008, she planned to launch fashion shows to promote her brand under the new name for which she was supported by many Pakistani designers including Deepak Perwani and Sonya Battla[6] for they had lent their support for her previous collection as well.
Acting and acclaim
Over her fifteen year reign in the fashion industry her business etiquette has helped her to survive her chosen career. In a country where women are not expected to be make smart and calculated decisions in business matters of monetary concerns,[5] Vaneeza always stayed with the career for the sake of money.[9] With her peer Iraj Mansoor, Vaneeza is described as having ‘amassed a veritable fortune via straight-shooting endorsement deals and sensible choices’ within a decade and a half.[3]
Vaneeza now divides her time between Europe and Pakistan, on projects from fashion shoots and shows to filming drama serials and television programs.[4] She is currently making her travelogues around the world for cable TV.[10] Ahmad also recently signed on as brand ambassador for Lux's new variant Aqua Sparkle and brand ambassador for Mobilink's premier Indigo.[4]
Ahmad made her acting debut in Jamal Shah's controversial saga Kal and has since acted in Marina Khan's Tum Hi Tau Ho, Janey Anjaney and Tum Say Mil Ker; Armaan; and Talaash. Most famous role to come her way was that of the founder of Pakistan Muhammad Ali Jinnah's daughter Dina Wadia in Jamil Dehlavi's 1998 biopic of the leader titled Jinnah.[10]
On 16 April 2008, Vaneeza Ahmad was selected as one of the Olympic torch bearers when the torch arrived in Islamabad. Sponsored by Samsung, she was one of the few selected celebrities[11][12] to hold the torch in the relay out of the chosen 66.
Vaneeza Ahmad has earned herself a reputation of being the most famous and sought-after[1] female model and celebrity in Pakistan. Initially interested in medicine with a degree in psychology, she joined modelling as a casual hobby only to be become the face of some of the leading brands in Pakistan. She is probably the most photographed model in the country and has done shoots or shows for almost every, if not all, designers in the country. Her unconventional looks proved to charm the nation, as did her leggy form and graceful carriage.
Early life
Vaneeza Ahmad was born in Lahore,Pakistan but later moved to Germany with her parents to study. She was pressured by her parents to get into medicine when she was in high school. She was to return to Pakistan at the age of 18 to study further medicine but her plans were thwarted by a lack of high school physics and she decided to rather attend Kinnaird College in Lahore.[2]
With her interests still inclined towards medicine, she graduated from Kinnaird College with a bachelor's degree in psychology. In her brief stay at the college, she started to model casually.[2] Not much interested in modelling as a career option, she was showered with offers from various fashion designers, some of which were notable in the Pakistani fashion industry[2] including the likes of fashion designer Nilofer Shahid with whom she did her first shoot, and photographer Khawar Riaz. She is a close friend of the makeup duo Athar and Shahzad, as well as designer Umar Sayeed and often speaks favourably about them in the press.
She is quoted as having said (in a talk show on TV) that she does not want any children.
Vaneeza dated former Junoon rock star Ali Azmat for several years, the couple lived together and had a physical relationship for several years before breaking up due to the latter's infidelity. Vaneeza is said to have been considering saying yes to a marriage proposal from Azmat when she discovered his affair. They are still friends. Ali Azmat is notorious to have been involved in multiple physical relationships at a time.
She was later involved with Sheryar Sumar, belonging to the Mohammad Farooq Textile Mills family. During their relationship, the couple came up with the "V9 project", this project focused on designs of fabrics and outfits for trendy young women, and was marketed using Vaneeza as the model, until the couple split. After their breakup, things reportedly went sour between the two, and Vaneeza is no longer a part of the V9 project. She is now said to be involved with another similar project with another textile mill.
Modelling as a career
When Nilofer approached Vaneeza, she was unsure of which career to pursue and settled for fashion modelling. Her initial walks at fashion shows led fashion critics to praise her elegance on the cat-walk. In dealings with corporate heads of the entertainment industry, her business acumen was similarly praised
Vaneeza, the brand
Recently Vaneeza conjured a brand name V9[4] for her range of lawn clothing along with Shehryar Sumar of Muhammad Farooq Mills where the clothes were manufactured.[5] Vaneeza was chosen as the brand ambassador and the branding created a hype among the fashion conscious public. The collection consisted of nine different lawn prints created by designers that included Nomi Ansari, Umar Sayeed and Hassan Sheheryar Yasin.[6] In March 2006, the collection sold-out in a series of exhibitions[4] and since then has acquired great acclaim.
Upon consultation and her inclinations towards superstitious beliefs,[6] Vaneeza changed the brand name in 2008 to ‘V Lawn’ while Sumar carried on the banner for the V9 clothing line.[5] She has now teamed up with more designers including the likes of Mehdi and Maheen along with designers that worked with her on the V9 collection. The new collection is not limited to lawn clothings but also features chiffon, raw silk, and khaadi wear. With her initial exhibitions in Lahore and Islamabad already a success in April 2008, she planned to launch fashion shows to promote her brand under the new name for which she was supported by many Pakistani designers including Deepak Perwani and Sonya Battla[6] for they had lent their support for her previous collection as well.
Acting and acclaim
Over her fifteen year reign in the fashion industry her business etiquette has helped her to survive her chosen career. In a country where women are not expected to be make smart and calculated decisions in business matters of monetary concerns,[5] Vaneeza always stayed with the career for the sake of money.[9] With her peer Iraj Mansoor, Vaneeza is described as having ‘amassed a veritable fortune via straight-shooting endorsement deals and sensible choices’ within a decade and a half.[3]
Vaneeza now divides her time between Europe and Pakistan, on projects from fashion shoots and shows to filming drama serials and television programs.[4] She is currently making her travelogues around the world for cable TV.[10] Ahmad also recently signed on as brand ambassador for Lux's new variant Aqua Sparkle and brand ambassador for Mobilink's premier Indigo.[4]
Ahmad made her acting debut in Jamal Shah's controversial saga Kal and has since acted in Marina Khan's Tum Hi Tau Ho, Janey Anjaney and Tum Say Mil Ker; Armaan; and Talaash. Most famous role to come her way was that of the founder of Pakistan Muhammad Ali Jinnah's daughter Dina Wadia in Jamil Dehlavi's 1998 biopic of the leader titled Jinnah.[10]
On 16 April 2008, Vaneeza Ahmad was selected as one of the Olympic torch bearers when the torch arrived in Islamabad. Sponsored by Samsung, she was one of the few selected celebrities[11][12] to hold the torch in the relay out of the chosen 66.
Sana (Lollywood)
Sana (sometimes credited as Sana Nawaz) is one of the more successful Punjabi/Urdu film heroines of Pakistan since late 1990s. She was introduced in Lollywood by director Syed Noor in his hit film Sangam in 1997.
Acting career
She started her showbiz career as TV actress. A relative of her mother, Shafique Hussain (an assistant producer of PTV) introduced her. Though her debut making film, "Jannat Ki Talash" (1999) didn't make any waves, it was her second movie, "Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa" (2002) brought her fame and stardom. Her other movies, "Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana" and "Kyun Tumse Itna Pyar Hai" (both 2005 releases) and "Kaafila" (2006) consolidated her top position in the filmdom. Even her co-stars were in awe of her and loves to watch her perform on the sets, bubbly, joyous, enthusiastic and experimenting. Apart from movies, the vivacious Sana loves sports, swimming, squash and riding. The unofficial fan website of sana is www.discoversana.weebly.com
Personal Quotes
On being cast in Indian films: "I do not feel good expressing extra jubilation over such projects. Artists working in other countries are normal. The world has now become a global village. There should be no boundaries for artists and they should be able perform anywhere."On 'Meera(I)s death threats: "I agree there are restrictions in Pakistan. You can have bold and steamy scenes to a certain limit but nowhere near what happens in Bollywood. The Hindi film industry may be far bolder than its counterpart in Pakistan, but that's no reason to believe Meera's allegations that she received death threats for deciding to act in Nazar (2005). It was all self-created publicity and everybody knows the reason why she did it."
Marriage
Sana married relatively less known film actor Fakhar Imam in a glittering marriage ceremony held in Defence on December 13, 2008.
Trivia
Acting career
She started her showbiz career as TV actress. A relative of her mother, Shafique Hussain (an assistant producer of PTV) introduced her. Though her debut making film, "Jannat Ki Talash" (1999) didn't make any waves, it was her second movie, "Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa" (2002) brought her fame and stardom. Her other movies, "Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana" and "Kyun Tumse Itna Pyar Hai" (both 2005 releases) and "Kaafila" (2006) consolidated her top position in the filmdom. Even her co-stars were in awe of her and loves to watch her perform on the sets, bubbly, joyous, enthusiastic and experimenting. Apart from movies, the vivacious Sana loves sports, swimming, squash and riding. The unofficial fan website of sana is www.discoversana.weebly.com
Personal Quotes
On being cast in Indian films: "I do not feel good expressing extra jubilation over such projects. Artists working in other countries are normal. The world has now become a global village. There should be no boundaries for artists and they should be able perform anywhere."On 'Meera(I)s death threats: "I agree there are restrictions in Pakistan. You can have bold and steamy scenes to a certain limit but nowhere near what happens in Bollywood. The Hindi film industry may be far bolder than its counterpart in Pakistan, but that's no reason to believe Meera's allegations that she received death threats for deciding to act in Nazar (2005). It was all self-created publicity and everybody knows the reason why she did it."
Marriage
Sana married relatively less known film actor Fakhar Imam in a glittering marriage ceremony held in Defence on December 13, 2008.
Trivia
- Lollywood actress Noor is a first cousin of Sana.
- Rehana, eldest sister of Sana is also a TV actress
Reema Khan
"Reema" redirects here. For other people with the given name "Reema",
Reema (born October 27, 1971), birth name Sameena ,best known by her screen name Reema, is a Pakistani film actress, director and producer who has more than 200 films and multiple awards to her credit.
Contents
1 The early years and personal life
2 Career
3 As Director and Producer
4 Her Indian visit
5 Her London Visit
6 Filmography
7 External links.
The early years and personal life
She was born in Multan, Pakistan. Reema completed high school from Pakistan Convent. At the age of 16 while attending a wedding as a dancer, Her real name is Farah. she was spotted by one of the most prominent Pakistani film director Javed Fazil, who offered her the leading role in the late 1990s hit film Bulandi opposite actor Shaan
Career
In 1990 when Reema started her film career through Javed Fazil’s Bulandi, it was the reign of veteran actresses like Anjuman, Neeli, Nadra and Shahida Minni. The great success of Javed Fazil’s Bulandi not only helped Reema to stick in Pakistani film industry also gave a lovely pair of Reema and Shan, success key of every film. The paired dazzled the audience with their performance and later became the icons of Pakistan film industry.
Reema’s early films with Shan, such as, Zherilay, Ishq, Naag Devta, Pyar Hi Pyar, Sailab, Dil, Aag, Shama and Sahiba inspired Pakistani film viewers due to her acting. However, the real period of her success starts from 1993 when she got hit films with Shan, such as, Hina, Anjuman, Chakuri, Chandni, Neelam and Insaniat., When she appeared on silver screen with Mohsin Khan in directress Shameem Ara’s film “Hathi Meray Sathi”, made a big success. However, Reema’s acting talent prominently appeared in the film of director Altaf Hussain’s “Rani Beti Raj Karegi”. Where Reema proved herself a good actress in Hathi Meray Sathi, there she proved herself a good dancer in “Rani Beti Raj Karegi” as well.
In 1994 Shameem Ara produced another hit film “Beta” with the team of Hathi Meray Sathi (Reema, Mohsin Khan, Rambo and Sahiba). And after the success of Beta, Reema achieved the status of top most actress of Lollywood. In very next year Reema appeared in film “Munda Bigra Jaye” with a new hero Baber Ali, was given a new soul to Pakistan Film Industry in the same year with Syed Noor’s film Jeeva. The pair of Reema and Baber Ali won the hearts of Pakistani film viewers and gave many hit films to their fans, such as, Jo Darr Gaya Woh Mar Gaya, Sarak, Love 95, Chor Machaey Shoor, Mamila Garbar Hai, Hum Tu Chaley Susral and Laghat-e-Jigar.
Reema appeared in later films with Saud, Ajab Gul, Izhar Qazi and Muamar Rana as well. But the graph of her successful films started to fell down and financiers turned their face towards Saima. In 2002 Reema’s two films released, Asif Ali Pota’s “Fire” and Samina’s “Shararat”. Both films went flop and made it more difficult for Reema to maintain her top position. And within that period when Reema announced to direct a film, critics said that her acting career has been finished. Now her first debut as a directress “Koi Tujh Sa Kahan” has been released all over Pakistan and has been declared the most successful film of 2005.
TV Appearances: Her TV show "Ye Ghar Aap Ka Hua", introduced her to home audience and helped her in connecting with her fans.
Modelling: She modelled and walked on the ramp as a Show Stopper for most of prominent designers in Pakistan
Her achievements not only include conquering Pakistani film industry but due to her dignified persona and her fame, she was the first Pakistani actress to be signed by Pepsi Co., Pakistan for their series of advertisements. She is also a face of international brands, like Lux, Colgate. From this point on, her career took a new turn, she entered the corporate sector and become a prominent speaker at most of the conferenecs and seminars.
As Director and Producer
Her first debut as a director and a producer, Koi Tujh Sa Kahan was released all over Pakistan and was declared the most successful film of 2005. This film won the Best Film award at the Lux Style Awards 2006. She also won award for the Best Actress and Best Director for the same film. Moammar Rana won Best Actor for the same movie.
Filmography
1990 (Bulandi, Zeherelay) 1991 (Afzal Khan, Ishq, Naag Devta, Khatroon Ke Khiladi, Pyar Hi Pyar, Darandgi, Saelaab, Maedan-e-Jang, Dil) 1992 (Shezada, Aag, Muhammad Khan, Shaman, Sahiba, God Father, Ishq Zindabad, Akhara, Majhoo, Mehbooba, Chahat ) 1993 (Hinna, Anjuman, Ruqa, Mulakhro, Paida Geer, Chakori, Sheeda Tali, Chandi, Neelam, Aroosa, Jhootay Raess, Betaj Badshah, Daku Choor Sapahi, Teesri Dunia, Doori, Putar Munawar Zareef Da, Ghunda, Aan Milo Sajna, Hathi Mere Sathi, Dunia Meri Jaib Mein) 1994 (Khandan, GujarBadshah, Miss Fitna, Muhalay Dar, Jaan, Laat Saab, Naseeb, Beta, Bala Peeray Da, Munda Kashmiri, But Shikan) 1995 (Munda Bigra Jaye, Muskrahat, Jo Dar Gaya Woh Mar Gaya, Chaudhry Badshah, Sarak, Akhri Mujra, Madame Rani) 1996 (Love 95, Talismi Jazeerah, Choor Machae Shoor, Mamla Garbar Hai, Hum Tu Chale Susral, Huwaien, Lakht-e-Jigar, Sab Se Bara Rupiah, Miss Istanbul, Mummy, Aalmi Ghunday, Be Qabu, Hum Hain Aap Ke Ghulam) 1997 (Hum Kisi Se Kam Nahin, Uqaboon Ka Nasheman, Mafia, Najaiz, Aulad Ki Qasam, Dunia Hai Dil Walon Ki, Mein Khialdai Tu Anadi, Khuda Jane, Hum Tumhare Hain, Krishma, Raja Pakistani, Devar Dewane) 1998 (Insaaf Ho Tu Aisa, Zevar, Tu Meri Mein Tera, Zor, Nakhra Gori Da, Jise De Mula, Dil Sambhala Na Jaye, Nikkah, Zidi, King Maker, Dulha Le Ker Jaon Gi, Doli Saja Ker Rakhna, 1999 (Waris, Dushman Zinda Rahe, Nikki Jai Haan, Kursi Aur Qanoon, Ik Pagal Si Ladki, Naukar, Dil Tu Pagal Hai) 2000 Aoo Mughe Chuodooo 2000 (Long Da Lishkara, Yaar Chan Wargah, Mujhay Chand Chaheay, Pehchan, Pasand, Sangdil, Khuda Ke Choor, Banarsi Choor, Bilo 420, Barood) 2002 (Khuda Kasam, Shoolay, Majhoo Da Wair, Sheer-e-Pakistan, Kon Bane Ga Karoorpati, Fire) 2003 (Shararat) 2005 (Koi Tujh Sa Kahan) 2006 Shubhamangal Savadhan, Fire, One Two Ka one 2009 Modh
Reema (born October 27, 1971), birth name Sameena ,best known by her screen name Reema, is a Pakistani film actress, director and producer who has more than 200 films and multiple awards to her credit.
Contents
1 The early years and personal life
2 Career
3 As Director and Producer
4 Her Indian visit
5 Her London Visit
6 Filmography
7 External links.
The early years and personal life
She was born in Multan, Pakistan. Reema completed high school from Pakistan Convent. At the age of 16 while attending a wedding as a dancer, Her real name is Farah. she was spotted by one of the most prominent Pakistani film director Javed Fazil, who offered her the leading role in the late 1990s hit film Bulandi opposite actor Shaan
Career
In 1990 when Reema started her film career through Javed Fazil’s Bulandi, it was the reign of veteran actresses like Anjuman, Neeli, Nadra and Shahida Minni. The great success of Javed Fazil’s Bulandi not only helped Reema to stick in Pakistani film industry also gave a lovely pair of Reema and Shan, success key of every film. The paired dazzled the audience with their performance and later became the icons of Pakistan film industry.
Reema’s early films with Shan, such as, Zherilay, Ishq, Naag Devta, Pyar Hi Pyar, Sailab, Dil, Aag, Shama and Sahiba inspired Pakistani film viewers due to her acting. However, the real period of her success starts from 1993 when she got hit films with Shan, such as, Hina, Anjuman, Chakuri, Chandni, Neelam and Insaniat., When she appeared on silver screen with Mohsin Khan in directress Shameem Ara’s film “Hathi Meray Sathi”, made a big success. However, Reema’s acting talent prominently appeared in the film of director Altaf Hussain’s “Rani Beti Raj Karegi”. Where Reema proved herself a good actress in Hathi Meray Sathi, there she proved herself a good dancer in “Rani Beti Raj Karegi” as well.
In 1994 Shameem Ara produced another hit film “Beta” with the team of Hathi Meray Sathi (Reema, Mohsin Khan, Rambo and Sahiba). And after the success of Beta, Reema achieved the status of top most actress of Lollywood. In very next year Reema appeared in film “Munda Bigra Jaye” with a new hero Baber Ali, was given a new soul to Pakistan Film Industry in the same year with Syed Noor’s film Jeeva. The pair of Reema and Baber Ali won the hearts of Pakistani film viewers and gave many hit films to their fans, such as, Jo Darr Gaya Woh Mar Gaya, Sarak, Love 95, Chor Machaey Shoor, Mamila Garbar Hai, Hum Tu Chaley Susral and Laghat-e-Jigar.
Reema appeared in later films with Saud, Ajab Gul, Izhar Qazi and Muamar Rana as well. But the graph of her successful films started to fell down and financiers turned their face towards Saima. In 2002 Reema’s two films released, Asif Ali Pota’s “Fire” and Samina’s “Shararat”. Both films went flop and made it more difficult for Reema to maintain her top position. And within that period when Reema announced to direct a film, critics said that her acting career has been finished. Now her first debut as a directress “Koi Tujh Sa Kahan” has been released all over Pakistan and has been declared the most successful film of 2005.
TV Appearances: Her TV show "Ye Ghar Aap Ka Hua", introduced her to home audience and helped her in connecting with her fans.
Modelling: She modelled and walked on the ramp as a Show Stopper for most of prominent designers in Pakistan
Her achievements not only include conquering Pakistani film industry but due to her dignified persona and her fame, she was the first Pakistani actress to be signed by Pepsi Co., Pakistan for their series of advertisements. She is also a face of international brands, like Lux, Colgate. From this point on, her career took a new turn, she entered the corporate sector and become a prominent speaker at most of the conferenecs and seminars.
As Director and Producer
Her first debut as a director and a producer, Koi Tujh Sa Kahan was released all over Pakistan and was declared the most successful film of 2005. This film won the Best Film award at the Lux Style Awards 2006. She also won award for the Best Actress and Best Director for the same film. Moammar Rana won Best Actor for the same movie.
Filmography
1990 (Bulandi, Zeherelay) 1991 (Afzal Khan, Ishq, Naag Devta, Khatroon Ke Khiladi, Pyar Hi Pyar, Darandgi, Saelaab, Maedan-e-Jang, Dil) 1992 (Shezada, Aag, Muhammad Khan, Shaman, Sahiba, God Father, Ishq Zindabad, Akhara, Majhoo, Mehbooba, Chahat ) 1993 (Hinna, Anjuman, Ruqa, Mulakhro, Paida Geer, Chakori, Sheeda Tali, Chandi, Neelam, Aroosa, Jhootay Raess, Betaj Badshah, Daku Choor Sapahi, Teesri Dunia, Doori, Putar Munawar Zareef Da, Ghunda, Aan Milo Sajna, Hathi Mere Sathi, Dunia Meri Jaib Mein) 1994 (Khandan, GujarBadshah, Miss Fitna, Muhalay Dar, Jaan, Laat Saab, Naseeb, Beta, Bala Peeray Da, Munda Kashmiri, But Shikan) 1995 (Munda Bigra Jaye, Muskrahat, Jo Dar Gaya Woh Mar Gaya, Chaudhry Badshah, Sarak, Akhri Mujra, Madame Rani) 1996 (Love 95, Talismi Jazeerah, Choor Machae Shoor, Mamla Garbar Hai, Hum Tu Chale Susral, Huwaien, Lakht-e-Jigar, Sab Se Bara Rupiah, Miss Istanbul, Mummy, Aalmi Ghunday, Be Qabu, Hum Hain Aap Ke Ghulam) 1997 (Hum Kisi Se Kam Nahin, Uqaboon Ka Nasheman, Mafia, Najaiz, Aulad Ki Qasam, Dunia Hai Dil Walon Ki, Mein Khialdai Tu Anadi, Khuda Jane, Hum Tumhare Hain, Krishma, Raja Pakistani, Devar Dewane) 1998 (Insaaf Ho Tu Aisa, Zevar, Tu Meri Mein Tera, Zor, Nakhra Gori Da, Jise De Mula, Dil Sambhala Na Jaye, Nikkah, Zidi, King Maker, Dulha Le Ker Jaon Gi, Doli Saja Ker Rakhna, 1999 (Waris, Dushman Zinda Rahe, Nikki Jai Haan, Kursi Aur Qanoon, Ik Pagal Si Ladki, Naukar, Dil Tu Pagal Hai) 2000 Aoo Mughe Chuodooo 2000 (Long Da Lishkara, Yaar Chan Wargah, Mujhay Chand Chaheay, Pehchan, Pasand, Sangdil, Khuda Ke Choor, Banarsi Choor, Bilo 420, Barood) 2002 (Khuda Kasam, Shoolay, Majhoo Da Wair, Sheer-e-Pakistan, Kon Bane Ga Karoorpati, Fire) 2003 (Shararat) 2005 (Koi Tujh Sa Kahan) 2006 Shubhamangal Savadhan, Fire, One Two Ka one 2009 Modh
Resham
Resham is a Pakistani film actress based in Lahore. She debuted with Syed Noor's Jeeva and later went on to star in a string of commercial hits in the late 1990s. She was noted for her performance as the upcoming model in Samina Peerzada's Inteha.
Biography
Resham is a superstar of Pakistani film industry and was considered as number one heroine for a long time. Resham also worked in some great television plays. She is a superb actress with immense talents. Resham, with her beautiful face charismatic personality coupled with naughty smile and teasing eyes had carved a niche in the hearts of millions of Pakistani viewers including young and old alike. This beautiful actress, though trapped in controversies now and then, had tasted success and fame in Lollywood and won five national film fare awards in a career spanning nine glorious years.
Her films include, Jeeva, Sangam, Dupatta jal raha hai, Jannat ki talaash, Muhabbat hai kya cheez, and Guns and roses etc. Resham had also appeared in some superb television serials like Mann-0-salwa. Because of falling standards in film production, Resham had to keep away from Lollywood for a short time. Yet, the amazing actress is biding her time to prove her mettle once again. She only needs roles that test her acting calibre. Resham had recently declared that she is going to marry her long time friend for the past ten years, Mahmood Bhatti, a Pakistani fashion designer settled in France. On the other hand Mahmood Bhatti, already a married man, is completely overwhelmed by Resham and her love[citation needed]. Resham is active in films since 1995 till date and appears in many Urdu and Punjabi films in leading roles and also doing amazing roles in some tv plays.
Filmography
Jeeva
Love 95
Chor Machaey shor
Kudyaan ko daley dana
Ghunghat
Sangam
Aanchal
Yes Boss
Sharafat
Muhabbat hai kya cheez
Very good dunya very bad log
kaheen pyar na ho jaey
Dupatta jal raha hai
Do boond pani
Dil kach da khidona
Mohlat
Koyla
Guns and Roses
Chupke Chupke
Inteha
Jannat ki talaash
Pal do pal
Dada Badmaash
Uff yeh beewiaan
Pehla Pehla Pyaar
Tarap
Laaj
Gulabo
And many more movies
TELEVISION DRAMAS
Kharman 1990
Saarah Aur Amaarah 1991
Aadam kay baitay 1991
Sargi da taara 1992
Din 1993
Dukh Sukh 1994
Amar Bail 1996
Uff yeah Ladkiaan 2001
Banjar 2006
Man-o-Salwa 2007
Reshmi 2008
Mutthi Bhar Chaawal 2008
Chhatt 2008
Aashti 2009
Biography
Resham is a superstar of Pakistani film industry and was considered as number one heroine for a long time. Resham also worked in some great television plays. She is a superb actress with immense talents. Resham, with her beautiful face charismatic personality coupled with naughty smile and teasing eyes had carved a niche in the hearts of millions of Pakistani viewers including young and old alike. This beautiful actress, though trapped in controversies now and then, had tasted success and fame in Lollywood and won five national film fare awards in a career spanning nine glorious years.
Her films include, Jeeva, Sangam, Dupatta jal raha hai, Jannat ki talaash, Muhabbat hai kya cheez, and Guns and roses etc. Resham had also appeared in some superb television serials like Mann-0-salwa. Because of falling standards in film production, Resham had to keep away from Lollywood for a short time. Yet, the amazing actress is biding her time to prove her mettle once again. She only needs roles that test her acting calibre. Resham had recently declared that she is going to marry her long time friend for the past ten years, Mahmood Bhatti, a Pakistani fashion designer settled in France. On the other hand Mahmood Bhatti, already a married man, is completely overwhelmed by Resham and her love[citation needed]. Resham is active in films since 1995 till date and appears in many Urdu and Punjabi films in leading roles and also doing amazing roles in some tv plays.
Filmography
Jeeva
Love 95
Chor Machaey shor
Kudyaan ko daley dana
Ghunghat
Sangam
Aanchal
Yes Boss
Sharafat
Muhabbat hai kya cheez
Very good dunya very bad log
kaheen pyar na ho jaey
Dupatta jal raha hai
Do boond pani
Dil kach da khidona
Mohlat
Koyla
Guns and Roses
Chupke Chupke
Inteha
Jannat ki talaash
Pal do pal
Dada Badmaash
Uff yeh beewiaan
Pehla Pehla Pyaar
Tarap
Laaj
Gulabo
And many more movies
TELEVISION DRAMAS
Kharman 1990
Saarah Aur Amaarah 1991
Aadam kay baitay 1991
Sargi da taara 1992
Din 1993
Dukh Sukh 1994
Amar Bail 1996
Uff yeah Ladkiaan 2001
Banjar 2006
Man-o-Salwa 2007
Reshmi 2008
Mutthi Bhar Chaawal 2008
Chhatt 2008
Aashti 2009
Meera
Mirabai (मीराबाई) (c.1498-c.1547CE) (alternate orthographies: Meera; Mira; Meera Bai) was an aristocratic Hindu mystical singer and devotee of Rajasthan and one of the most significant figures of the Sant tradition of the Vaishnava bhakti movement. Some 12-1300 prayerful songs or bhajans attributed to her are popular throughout India and have been published in several translations worldwide. In the bhakti tradition, they are in passionate praise of Krishna.
Details of her life, which has been the subject of several films, are pieced together from her poetry and stories recounted by her community and are of debatable historical authenticity, particularly those that connect her with the later Tansen. On the other hand, the traditions that make her a disciple of Ravidas who disputed with Rupa Goswami are consonant with the usual account of her life.
External links
Details of her life, which has been the subject of several films, are pieced together from her poetry and stories recounted by her community and are of debatable historical authenticity, particularly those that connect her with the later Tansen. On the other hand, the traditions that make her a disciple of Ravidas who disputed with Rupa Goswami are consonant with the usual account of her life.
External links
- Mirabai at Kavita Kosh (Hindi)
- Short biography
- Bridal Mysticism: Story of Meerabai By Dr. Jyotsna Kamat
Jia Ali
Jia Ali (Urdu: جیاعلی) (with wrong spelling Gia Ali) is a Pakistani model and an actress hailing from a Punjabi Christian family. She is more of a model than an actress. Jia Ali started off at an early age of nineteen when she was discovered while working at a Pakistani salon called Depilex. At a time when very few Pakistani girls chose modelling as a career, Jia made her mark by doing many daring shoots and by sporting daring outfits on the catwalk.
In 1991, Jia Ali bagged Wrangler Jeans commercial and walked the ramp for its fashion show. She was eventually approached by members of "Lollywood", Pakistan's film industry. It was while she was in Islamabad, Nabila noticed Jia Ali and introduced her to Sajjad Gul, a producer, who instantly asigned her for the movie Deewane Tere Pyar Ke.[2] After she made it big with her debut movie, Jia Ali acted in several movies that consolidated her success at the top. But according to herself, she loves modeling more than movies, which is why she is frequently seen shuffling between Lahore and Karachi for her modeling assignments. Her brother, Munna Mushtaq, is a fashion photographer. She has four other brothers.
Contents1 Filmography
2 Endorsements
3 References
4 External links
Filmography
Deewane Tere Pyar Ke
Nakhra Gori Ka
Dil Deewana Hai
Rukhsati
Endorsements
Wrangler
References
- "Gia Ali, Gia Ali Pictures, Gia Ali, Gia Ali Biography, Gia Ali WallPapers". giaali.info. http://www.giaali.info/. Retrieved February 9 2008.
- "Gia Ali Pictures, Gia Ali, Gia Ali Biography, Gia Ali WallPapers". giaali.info. http://www.giaali.info/movies-1.html. Retrieved February 9 2008.
Iman Ali
Iman Ali (Urdu, Punjabi: ایمان علی) (born December 19, 1980) is a popular Pakistani model and actress. Fashion critics rate her among the top models of Pakistan. She has been described as bold and beautiful amongst the fashion circles and loves to encourage other models who show potential. Iman Ali has a strong following among her fans especially among the youth of Pakistan. Iman Ali co-hosted the Lux Style Awards in 2005 [1] and has starred in a string of successful television productions including Anarkali by Shoaib Mansoor. She is also the face of "Luscious Cosmetics" [2] which is the record-breaking new brand of cosmetics for Pakistani women.
Contents
1 Modeling
2 Acting career
3 Personal life
4 Filmography
5 TV Dramas
6 See also
7 References
8 External links
Modeling
She was introduced by photographer Shahzad Raza in modelling. Iman Ali is also recognized in India because she has worked with several Indian designers like Suneet Varma, Tarun Tahiliani, Rina Dhaka, Manish Malhotra, JJ Valaya and numerous designers at the Bride and Groom show in India[2].
Acting career
After gaining success as a model, Iman began acting. She started her acting career in Shoaib Mansoor's film Khuda Ke Liye (2007),[3], where she was seen alongside Fawad and Shaan. The film became a superhit movie in Pakistan, as well as in India, Europe and many other places. Shaan has been quoted from an interview saying that models should stick to their work of modelling and avoid getting into acting without any prior knowledge. This comment is said to be for Iman, who stars in the movie Khuda Ke Liye, where Shaan is the main hero.
After great popularity and success with Khuda Ke Liye, Iman starred in many television serials, including Woh Saat Din a play based on the seven days on Indian Pakistani Partition and Jaye Kahan Yeh Dil a drama based on love and family relations and turmoil.
Personal life
She is the daughter of television and film actor, Abid Ali and Humaira Ali, who are now separated[4]. She has two sisters, Maryam Ali and Raimah Ali[5]. She confesses having a 'distant' relationship with her father, Abid Ali.
"My father was never there," she says. "But there is no resentment otherwise I would have moved out to Karachi. I'm very close to my mother. I'm still living with them so that must mean I'm happy." On a recent show called "Nadia Khan Show" on Geo TV she confirmed that she has been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.
Filmography
Khuda Ke Liye (2007) as Mariam a.k.a. Mary
TV Dramas
Dil Dekay Jaien Gey
Arman
Kismat
Woh Tees Din
Pehla Pyar
Kuch Log Roth Kar Kay Bhi.
Contents
1 Modeling
2 Acting career
3 Personal life
4 Filmography
5 TV Dramas
6 See also
7 References
8 External links
Modeling
She was introduced by photographer Shahzad Raza in modelling. Iman Ali is also recognized in India because she has worked with several Indian designers like Suneet Varma, Tarun Tahiliani, Rina Dhaka, Manish Malhotra, JJ Valaya and numerous designers at the Bride and Groom show in India[2].
Acting career
After gaining success as a model, Iman began acting. She started her acting career in Shoaib Mansoor's film Khuda Ke Liye (2007),[3], where she was seen alongside Fawad and Shaan. The film became a superhit movie in Pakistan, as well as in India, Europe and many other places. Shaan has been quoted from an interview saying that models should stick to their work of modelling and avoid getting into acting without any prior knowledge. This comment is said to be for Iman, who stars in the movie Khuda Ke Liye, where Shaan is the main hero.
After great popularity and success with Khuda Ke Liye, Iman starred in many television serials, including Woh Saat Din a play based on the seven days on Indian Pakistani Partition and Jaye Kahan Yeh Dil a drama based on love and family relations and turmoil.
Personal life
She is the daughter of television and film actor, Abid Ali and Humaira Ali, who are now separated[4]. She has two sisters, Maryam Ali and Raimah Ali[5]. She confesses having a 'distant' relationship with her father, Abid Ali.
"My father was never there," she says. "But there is no resentment otherwise I would have moved out to Karachi. I'm very close to my mother. I'm still living with them so that must mean I'm happy." On a recent show called "Nadia Khan Show" on Geo TV she confirmed that she has been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.
Filmography
Khuda Ke Liye (2007) as Mariam a.k.a. Mary
TV Dramas
Dil Dekay Jaien Gey
Arman
Kismat
Woh Tees Din
Pehla Pyar
Kuch Log Roth Kar Kay Bhi.
List of Pakistani Models
Femail Model
Amina Haq
Aaminah Haq (Urdu: ﺁﻣﻨﮫ ﺣﻖ) (also variously spelled Aamina Haq and Amna Haq) is a Pakistani model and actress more famous as a Lux model and for her role in the television drama Mehndi.
Contents.
1 Family
2 Personal life
3 Work
3.1 Dramas
3.1.1 Mehndi
3.1.2 List of Television Serials
3.2 As a Model
3.3 Magazines
4 Music Videos
5 References
Family
Aaminah Has is the daughter of Sherzade (also known as "Sherry" Nilofar Haq), the third wife of Mustafa Khar.
Personal life
In mid-2008, the actress-model finally became engaged to Ammar Belal, a model and fashion designer; the two had been good friends for quite a while by then.
Dramas
Over the years, Haq has acted in a number of Urdu dramas. Her serials such as Chaandni Raatain and Ghulam Gardish have been well received.
Mehndi
Haq's magnum opus in drama is considered to be Mehndi: The Color of Emotions, a star-studded drama which instantaneously shot her to new heights of fame. The drama became popular not only for its well-written storyline, but also for the acting by various actors. Haq's acting, in particular, won fantastic reviews from critics.
List of Television Serials
Aina
Chaandni Raatain
Chupke Chupke
Doorian
Jaye Kahan Yeh Dil
Mehndi
Nigah
Ghulam Gardish
As a Model
Pakistani photographers Arshad Tareen, Athar Shahzad and Tapu Javeri have deemed her the most photogenic model and a pleasure to work with. Standing at 5'3" she has also catwalked for a coterie of designers including HSY[citation needed].
She has also been selected as a Brand Ambassador for Levi's Jeans and is the Ambassador for Depilex's 'Smile Again Foundation,' a charity that helps female acid burn victims[citation needed].
Haq has done a few international commercials, notably in Canada and was interviewed by 'French Vogue'. She has also been a centerfold for French Vogue. Haq was also on the panel of judges for the International Model Pageant. She is the only model who has been a Lux Girl for the past 8 years[citation needed].
She has worked in a couple of ads[citation needed]. She has also been awarded the most well dressed socialite of 2007.
Magazines
Haq has modelled for a large number of magazines, including She, Libas, Visage, Women's Own, Fashion
Collection and Newsline.
Music Videos
Amina Haq
Aaminah Haq (Urdu: ﺁﻣﻨﮫ ﺣﻖ) (also variously spelled Aamina Haq and Amna Haq) is a Pakistani model and actress more famous as a Lux model and for her role in the television drama Mehndi.
Contents.
1 Family
2 Personal life
3 Work
3.1 Dramas
3.1.1 Mehndi
3.1.2 List of Television Serials
3.2 As a Model
3.3 Magazines
4 Music Videos
5 References
Family
Aaminah Has is the daughter of Sherzade (also known as "Sherry" Nilofar Haq), the third wife of Mustafa Khar.
Personal life
In mid-2008, the actress-model finally became engaged to Ammar Belal, a model and fashion designer; the two had been good friends for quite a while by then.
Dramas
Over the years, Haq has acted in a number of Urdu dramas. Her serials such as Chaandni Raatain and Ghulam Gardish have been well received.
Mehndi
Haq's magnum opus in drama is considered to be Mehndi: The Color of Emotions, a star-studded drama which instantaneously shot her to new heights of fame. The drama became popular not only for its well-written storyline, but also for the acting by various actors. Haq's acting, in particular, won fantastic reviews from critics.
List of Television Serials
Aina
Chaandni Raatain
Chupke Chupke
Doorian
Jaye Kahan Yeh Dil
Mehndi
Nigah
Ghulam Gardish
As a Model
Pakistani photographers Arshad Tareen, Athar Shahzad and Tapu Javeri have deemed her the most photogenic model and a pleasure to work with. Standing at 5'3" she has also catwalked for a coterie of designers including HSY[citation needed].
She has also been selected as a Brand Ambassador for Levi's Jeans and is the Ambassador for Depilex's 'Smile Again Foundation,' a charity that helps female acid burn victims[citation needed].
Haq has done a few international commercials, notably in Canada and was interviewed by 'French Vogue'. She has also been a centerfold for French Vogue. Haq was also on the panel of judges for the International Model Pageant. She is the only model who has been a Lux Girl for the past 8 years[citation needed].
She has worked in a couple of ads[citation needed]. She has also been awarded the most well dressed socialite of 2007.
Magazines
Haq has modelled for a large number of magazines, including She, Libas, Visage, Women's Own, Fashion
Collection and Newsline.
Music Videos
- Fraudiye
- Ankhoon ne Ankhoon ko
- Channa ve channa
- Mahive
- Dekha
- Cho Ke Dekho
- Bohut Gerem
- Aaminah Haq - News, Biography, Wallpapers, Photos & Pictures
- Ammar's engagement.
- "Mehndi" (2003).
Pakistan School of Fashion Design
Pakistan School of Fashion Design (PSFD) is a graduate school for fashion design located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. The school was founded in 1995 and is known as the preeminent fashion school in Pakistan. PSFD was the first institution to offer graduate training in fashion design in Pakistan. It is affiliated with Les Ecoles de la Chambre Syndicale Parisienne in Paris, France.
In 2006, the PSFD and the French Federation for Ready to Wear Women Garments (FFPAPF) decided to formalize cooperation and collaboration for the exchange of knowledge and skills and promotion of business between France and Pakistan's garment industries. The agreement envisages a programme for development of the PSFD into a modern international fashion marketing institute, which could support and prepare Pakistan’s garment industry for the international market. It also creates links between the Pakistan and French garment industries for exchange of information, awareness raising, delegations and seminars.
In 2006, the PSFD and the French Federation for Ready to Wear Women Garments (FFPAPF) decided to formalize cooperation and collaboration for the exchange of knowledge and skills and promotion of business between France and Pakistan's garment industries. The agreement envisages a programme for development of the PSFD into a modern international fashion marketing institute, which could support and prepare Pakistan’s garment industry for the international market. It also creates links between the Pakistan and French garment industries for exchange of information, awareness raising, delegations and seminars.
Areas of fashion
Fashion as social phenomena is common. The rise and fall of fashion has been especially documented and examined in the following fields:
- Architecture, interior design, and landscape design
- Arts and crafts
- Body type, clothing or costume, cosmetics, personal grooming, hairstyle, and personal adornment
- Dance and music
- Forms of address, slang, and other forms of speech
- Economics and spending choices, as studied in behavioral finance
- Entertainment, games, hobbies, sports, and other pastimes
- Etiquette
- Fast fashion
- Management, management styles and different ways of organizing
- Politics and media, especially the topics of conversation encouraged by the media
- Philosophy and religion: although the doctrines of religions and philosophies change very slowly if at all, there can be rapid changes in what areas of a religion or a philosophy are seen as most important and most worth following or studying.
- Social networks and the diffusion of representations and practices
- Sociology and the meaning of clothing for identity-building
- Technology, such as the choice of computer programming techniques
- Hospitality industry, such as designer uniforms custom made for a hotel, restaurant, casino, resort or club, in order to reflect a property and brand.
What Is Fashion
Fashion refers to the styles and customs prevalent at a given time. In its most common usage however, "fashion" describes the popular clothing style. Many fashions are popular in many cultures at any given time. Important is the idea that the course of design and fashion will change more rapidly than the culture as a whole. Fashion designers create and produce clothing articles.
The terms "fashionable" and "unfashionable" were employed to describe whether someone or something fits in with the current or even not so current, popular mode of expression. However, more so in the modern era items termed 'not so current' may indeed fit into the term 'Retro.' Retro fashion allows rule shifts, such as 'old is suddenly new,' thus fashionable. The term "fashion" is frequently used in a positive sense, as a synonym for glamour, beauty and style[citation needed]. In this sense, fashions are a sort of communal art, through which a culture examines its notions of beauty and goodness. The term "fashion" is also sometimes used in a negative sense, as a synonym for fads and trends, and materialism.
There exist a number of cities recognized as global fashion centers or fashion capitals. Fashion Weeks are held in these cities where designers exhibit their new clothing collections to audiences. The main four cities are Paris, Milan, New York, and London - these four are renowned for their major influence on global fashion and are headquarters to the greatest fashion companies. Other cities, including Tokyo, Los Angeles, Berlin, Rome, Buenos Aires, Toronto, Hong Kong, Dubai, São Paulo, Sydney, Moscow, and Miami also hold fashion weeks and are better recognized every year.
The terms "fashionable" and "unfashionable" were employed to describe whether someone or something fits in with the current or even not so current, popular mode of expression. However, more so in the modern era items termed 'not so current' may indeed fit into the term 'Retro.' Retro fashion allows rule shifts, such as 'old is suddenly new,' thus fashionable. The term "fashion" is frequently used in a positive sense, as a synonym for glamour, beauty and style[citation needed]. In this sense, fashions are a sort of communal art, through which a culture examines its notions of beauty and goodness. The term "fashion" is also sometimes used in a negative sense, as a synonym for fads and trends, and materialism.
There exist a number of cities recognized as global fashion centers or fashion capitals. Fashion Weeks are held in these cities where designers exhibit their new clothing collections to audiences. The main four cities are Paris, Milan, New York, and London - these four are renowned for their major influence on global fashion and are headquarters to the greatest fashion companies. Other cities, including Tokyo, Los Angeles, Berlin, Rome, Buenos Aires, Toronto, Hong Kong, Dubai, São Paulo, Sydney, Moscow, and Miami also hold fashion weeks and are better recognized every year.
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