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Pakistani actress and presenter (born 1986) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Naveen Waqar (Urdu: نوین وقار) (born 9 January 1986) is a Pakistani television actress and former video and radio jockey.[1] She made her acting debut playing the antagonist Sara in 2012 series Humsafar. Her television appearances include a series of acclaimed projects including Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat, Alvida, Mol, Saya-e-Deewar Bhi Nahi, Kuch Na Kaho, Be Inteha, Tajdeed-e-Wafa and Mah-e-Tamaam. She made her film debut in 2013 with social-drama film Josh: Independence Through Unity, which was a critical and commercial success.
Naveen Waqar | |
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Born | Naveen Waqar Haider 9 January 1986 |
Nationality | Pakistani |
Occupation(s) | Actress, video jockey, radio jockey |
Years active | 2007 – present |
Known for | Humsafar, Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat, Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi |
Spouse |
Azfar Ali
(m. 2012; div. 2015) |
Relatives | Faraz Haider (brother) |
She married actor Azfar Ali in 2012; the couple was divorced in November 2015.[2]
Waqar started her career as VJ Fuse which was an instant success and landed as the parallel lead in all-time blockbuster Humsafar opposite Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan. Waqar's next venture was Geo TV's hit Ainnie ki ayegi Baraat. Waqar is known for her serious acting skills, and has established a career in Pakistani television industry.[3][4][5] She apperead in Amna Mufti's written 2015 series Mol opposite Faysal Quraishi.[6] Her performance, as a confident and level-headed person in the series was praised by critics.[7]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2013 | Josh: Independence Through Unity | Iqra | [citation needed] |
2015 | Orphic | Short film [citation needed] | |
2017 | Musafir | Short film[8] | |
2022 | Carma – The Movie | Maria Shah | Feature Film[citation needed] |
Year | Title | Role | Additional Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2011–2012 | Humsafar | Sara | Pakistan Media Awards for Best New Female Actor, Hum Honorary Phenomenal Serial Award |
2012 | Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat | Annie | |
2014 | Uff Meri Family | Ujala | |
2015 | Alvida | Uroosa | |
Mol | Emaan | Nominated-Hum Award for Best Actress[9] | |
2016 | Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi | Shehla | |
Kuch Na Kaho | Ayna | [citation needed] | |
2017 | Be Inteha | Bisma | |
2018 | Mah-e-Tamaam | Samahir | |
Tajdeed e Wafa | Neha | [10] | |
2019 | Bewafa | Kinza | [11] |
2020 | Chalawa | Mahnoor | |
2022 | Paristan | Mehreen | |
2023 | Dagh e Dil | Almas |
Year | Title | Role | Additional Notes |
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2010 | Morning Music Chaska and Drive On With Naveen Waqar | Herself/host | Broadcast on Radio FM91 |
2010 | Ab Set Hai | Navin | Telefilm |
2010–2011 | Pick and Choose with Fuse | VJ Fuse | TV Music Show aired on AAG TV |
2016 | Dukh Sukh | Ulfat Shireen | Episode: Aap Ki Ulfat |
Dukh Sukh | Maya | Episode: Musafir |
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