Iffat Rahim

Iffat Rahim, also known as Iffat Omar (in Punjabi and Urdu: عفت رحیم), née Rahim, is a Pakistani actress and model who achieved success in the late 1980s and 1990s.[2][3]

Iffat Rahim
Born
Iffat Rahim

(1975-08-08) 8 August 1975[1]
Lahore, Pakistan
EducationMaster in Fine Arts[2]
Alma materPunjab University
Occupations
  • Actress
  • Model
  • Host
  • Writer
  • Novelist
  • Painter
  • Activist
Years active1989 - present
SpouseOmar (husband)
Children2

Early life

Iffat completed her early education from Escena Foundation in Gulberg then she went to Government College Girls at Lahore got a degree of Bachelors. Later she went to Punjab University at Lahore and she did masters in Fine Arts.[1]

Career

Iffat was noticed by actress Khalida Riyasat when she saw her picture and she encouraged her towards acting and modeling.[1] She started working as a model in her early teens and later she worked in multiple PTV dramas. She is known for her role as Aapa Ji (Rukhsana) in the Pakistani drama series Mohabbat Aag Si which created acclaim and recognition including Award for Best Actor Female Jury.[4]

She won an award for best fashion magazine host at the Indus TV's first award show in 2004.[5][6][7] She has also participated in Mehman Nawaz Reality Cooking show onSee TV and made up to the semi-final. In 2019, she produced and hosted the web series, Say it all with Iffat Omer.[8][9][10][11][12][13]

Perosnal life

Iffat married Omar a CSS Officer, producer and director with him she has two children.[1]

Filmography

Television series
Year Title Role Notes
1993 Nangay Paon Nida PTV
1995 Uraan Adnan's wife PTV
Kahani Ghar - To To Tahira PTV
1998 Kanch Kay Par Raheela PTV
Butterflies
Aap Jaisa Koi
Dil Ki Lagi
1998 Ghulam Gardish Rubab PTV
Nikaab
1998 Kaanch Ke Par Raheela PTV
1999 Barzakh Sajida PTV
2002 Mohabatien Samina PTV
2005 Bano Ko Pehchano Bano Geo TV
2006 Sitam Maheen PTV
2008 Oops Tabinda ARY Digital
2010 Thori Si Wafa Chahiye Rania [14]
Chemistry Maryam [14]
2011 Dil Behkay Ga Sanobar PTV
2012 Aik Thi Paaro Zara TV One
2013 Mera Ishq Bhi Tu Dil Ara PTV
2014 Pehchaan Kukoo
Adhura Milan Noor ul Ain
2015 Dooriyan Sana
Mohabbat Aag Si Rukhsana Hum Award for Best Actress
Iltija Hai Meri Samiya
2016 Mannat Mehrunnisa
2016 Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain 2 Abida / Iffat / Mehru Episode 19, 21, 29
2016 Thori Si Bewafai Rania
2017 Mujhay Jeenay Do Saeeda
2017 Larka Karachi Ka Kudi Lahore Di Natasha
2017 Imam Zamin Ayesha
2017 Aangan Laila Asim
2017 Kabhi Socha Na Tha Nosheen
2018 Noor ul Ain Ghazala
2018 Haiwan Kulsoom
2020 Mehar Posh Shakeela
2021 Makafat Season 3 Arham's mother
2021 Berukhi Nazia
2021 Aye Musht-E-Khaak Shakeela

Telefilm
Year Title Role Notes
1999 Dhund Seema
2017 Pyaar Ki Love Story Parveen
2019 Gul-e-Rana Ki Bhawajain Arifa

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2013 Anjuman Zarine Wajahat
2019 Laal Behram's mother
2022 London Nahi Jaunga Zohra Nawaz
2023 Meet Aur Harmeet Iffat

Host
Year Title Role Notes
2019 Say It All with Iffat Omer Herself [15]

Awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Project Result Ref.
2004 1st Indus Awards Best Host Best Fashion Magazine Host Won [5]
2006 5th Lux Style Awards Best Television Actress (Satellite) Bano Ko Pehchano Nominated [16]
2015 4th Hum Awards Best Actress Mohabbat Aag Si Won [17]
Best Actress Popular Nominated [18]
2016 15th Lux Style Awards Best Television Actress Nominated [19]
2023 PTV Icon Awards National Icon Award Herself Won [20]

References
  1. "Model Iffat Rahim Interview". Youth Magazine.
  2. "Pakistani society sees models as escorts: Iffat Rahim". 29 December 2016.
  3. "Iffat Umar's Interview with Meera Ji sparks outrage on social media".
  4. "Models in Transition". Archived from the original on 2009-07-25. Retrieved 2009-08-17.
  5. "An awards night at the Indus".
  6. "Iffat Rahim Omar". 26 March 2013.
  7. "What about nepotism in your own backyard, asks Iffat Omar". 25 June 2020.
  8. "Shah Rukh Khan gives shout out to Iffat Omar for upcoming show". 6 August 2019.
  9. "Iffat Omar takes a clever jab at those opposing Aurat March". 4 March 2020.
  10. "LEADING LADIES: IFFAT OMAR & EMAN SULEMAN".
  11. "What about nepotism in our industry, asks Iffat Omar". 25 June 2020.
  12. "I Iffat Omar Calls Out the Nepotism in Pakistan's Entertainment Industry". 25 June 2020.
  13. "Iffat Omar boycotts 'London Nahi Jaunga' film".
  14. "Prime time: Volatile reaction, dangerous consequences". Dawn. 31 October 2010.
  15. Javed, Faizan (2019-08-06). "Shahrukh Khan wishes Iffat luck". The Nation. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
  16. "https://tribune.com.pk/story/239961/lux-style-awards-a-trip-down-memory-lane/"
  17. "7 Reasons Why We Love To Love Iffat Omar!". Diva Magazine. October 16, 2023.
  18. "Hum Awards 2016 Complete Nominations List". Maheen Nusrat. Brandsynario. April 6, 2016. Retrieved April 6, 2016.
  19. "http://www.trendinginsocial.com/nominations-15th-lux-style-awards-2016-unveiled/"
  20. "Icon Awards 2023: All You Need to Know About the Government's Initiative". Galaxy Lollywood. October 9, 2023.
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