Nazish Jahangir
Pakistani actress From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nazish Jahangir (Urdu: نازش جہانگیر) is a Pakistani television actress. She is known for her role as Zoya in Thays, Faiza in Tohmat, Nimra in Kam Zarf and Shameela in Kahin Deep Jaley.[1] Other than acting, she is known for her work as a mental health awareness activist.
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Early life and career
Born and raised in Islamabad, she initially graduated in fine arts and fashion designing,[1] and after being encouraged by Jamal Shah, her professor, renowned artist and founder of Hunerkada, to pursue a career in performing arts, Jahangir moved to Karachi and started doing commercial theatre with Anwar Maqsood in 2015.[2]
She made her TV debut in 2017 with Bharosa. Jahangir has also appeared in Kahin Deep Jaley, Alif, Allah Aur Insaan, Tohmat, Thays, Kam Zardari, Beparwah, Dard Rukta Nahi, Ghamandi, Inaam-e-Mohabbat, Berukhi, Teri Behisi, Saraab and Meray Mohsin.[citation needed]
In 2020, the actress revealed that she has been battling PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder) for the last 10 years, and continues to struggle with mental health issues.[3]
In 2022, Jahangir made her film debut opposite Sami Khan with movie Lafengay.
In 2024, She appeared in romantic comedy film Poppay Ki Wedding along with Khushhal Khan.
Jahangir has been nominated, as a best emerging talent in TV at Lux Style Awards.[4]
Jahangir has appeared on the covers of multiple Pakistani magazines.[5][6]
Filmography
Television
| † | Denotes work that has not been released yet |
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Bharosa | Samia | ARY Digital | [1] | |
| 2018 | Alif Allah Aur Insaan | Roshni | Hum TV | [1] | |
| 2019 | Khatakaar | Mehwish | Play Entertainment | [1] | |
| 2018 | Tohmat | Faiza | Geo Entertainment | [1] | |
| 2018 | Gali Mein Chand Nikla | Shaista | TV One | [1] | |
| 2018 | Thays | Zoya | A-Plus Entertainment | [1] | |
| 2019 | Haqeeqat | Safaa | A-Plus Entertainment | Episode "Malal" | [7] |
| 2019 | Kam Zarf | Nimra; Azar's love interest | Geo Entertainment | [1] | |
| 2019 | Makafaat | Chutnisha | Geo Entertainment | Episode "Nidamat" | |
| 2019 | Meray Mohsin | Sidra | Geo Entertainment | [1] | |
| 2019 | Beparwah | Chuchi Parvez | Express TV | [1] | |
| 2019 | Kahin Deep Jaley | Shameela | Geo Entertainment | Main Antagonist | [8][9] |
| 2019 | Dard Rukta Nahi | Express TV | [10] | ||
| 2020 | Makafaat season 2 | Rubab | Geo Entertainment | Episode "Doulat Ka Ghamand" | |
| 2020 | Saraab | Namal | Hum TV | ||
| 2020 | Dil Tanha Tanha | Mirha | Hum TV | ||
| 2020 | Ghamandi | Kubra | Express TV | ||
| 2021 | Berukhi | Maira | ARY Digital | ||
| 2021 | Uff Ye Biwiyaan | Geeti | ARY Digital | ||
| 2021 | Teri Behisi | Geo Entertainment | |||
| 2022 | Inaam e Mohabbat | Anaya | Geo Entertainment | ||
| 2023 | Jinzada | Abiha | Geo Entertainment[citation needed] | [11] | |
| 2024 | Ishqaway | Zoya | Geo Entertainment | ||
| Fanaa | Green Entertainment |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Lafangey | Opposite Sami Khan | ||
| 2024 | Poppay Ki Wedding | Unknown girl/Aysha | Released | [12] |
Other appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Mazaaq Raat | As Guest | Hosted by Abrar-ul-Haq | |
| 2021 | Uff Ye Biwiyaan | Lead role | ||
| 2023 | Shadi Say Pehle | Short Telefilm | ||
| Hasna Mana Hai | As Guest | Hosted by Tabish Hashmi | ||
| Woh Raat | Short telefilm | |||
| 2024 | Bin Bulaye Mehmaan | Telefilm on Aur Life | [13] | |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Kahin Deep Jaley | Lux Style Awards | Best Emerging Talent | Nominated | [14] |
References
External links
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