Nazish Jahangir
Nazish Jahangir (Born 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] Jahangir has been nominated as a Best Emerging Talent in TV at Lux Style Awards.[2] Other than acting, she is known for her work as a mental health awareness activist. Jahangir has also been on the cover of a number of leading magazines in Pakistan.[3][4]
Nazish Jahangir | |
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نازش جہانگیر | |
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Nationality | Pakistani |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2017 – present |
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.[5]
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.
In 2020, the actress revealed that she has been battling PTSD for the last 10 years, and continues to struggle with mental health issues.[6]
In 2022, Jahangir made her film debut opposite Sami Khan with movie Lafengay.
Television
† | Denotes work that has not been released yet |
Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref(s) |
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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 | [11] |
Awards and nominations
Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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2021 | Kahin Deep Jaley | Lux Style Awards | Best Emerging Talent | Nominated | [12] |
References
- Shabbir, Buraq. "Introducing Nazish Jahangir". The News International. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
- Hussain, Sharmeen (2022-10-15). "Lux Style Awards 2022 Nominations Out Now". Daily Nation Pakistan. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
- Siddiqui, Haddiqua. "Nazish Jahangir responds to alleged affair with Mohsin Abbas Haider". The Express Tribune.
- "Nazish Jahangir opens up about Mohsin Abbas controversy". Daily Pakistan Global. 2022-07-26. Retrieved 2022-10-28.
- "Nazish Jahangir talks accidental TV debut, reveals beauty secrets". Daily Times. 2020-10-28. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
- Web Desk (2020-02-12). "Nazish Jahangir opens up about her mental health struggles". ARY NEWS. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
- "Malal - Haqeeqat | Shameen Khan, Azfar Rehman, Nazish Jahangir", A-Plus TV, retrieved 2020-06-11
- "'Kahin Deep Jalay' receives high ratings as the unique love story comes to an end". Daily Times. 2020-05-16. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
- Ahmad, Fouzia Nasir (2019-10-20). "THE TUBE - Kahin Deep Jalay". DAWN. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
- "Feroza makes her debut as lead character with drama serial 'Dard Rukta Nahi'". Daily Times. 2019-06-26. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
- "Jinzada". Har Pal Geo. 2023-08-17.
- Images Staff (26 August 2021). "Lux Style Awards announces nominations for its 20th edition". Images. Retrieved 18 August 2022.