Syra Yousuf

Syra Yousuf (Urdu: سائرہ یوسف ), is a Pakistani model, former VJ, and an actress who works in Urdu television series and films.[2]

Syra Yousuf
سائرہ یوسف
Born (1988-04-20) 20 April 1988[1]
peshawer, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
Years active2006–present
Spouse
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(m. 2012; div. 2020)​
Children1
RelativesAlishba Yousuf (sister)

Career

Yousuf began her career in 2006 by appearing in a Cornetto TV commercial.[3][4] Following that, she worked as a model for a year in various advertisements.[5][6]

In 2007, she started hosting as a VJ at MTV Pakistan for the shows Bheja Fry[7] and Most Wanted.[8]

Yousuf made her acting debut in 2011 with Hum TV’s Mera Naseeb. She played the impactful character of Nazia in the drama, which was directed by Adnan Ahmed. Furthering her career, she played the role of Mariam in the drama series Mohabbat Rooth Jaye Toh (2011) and Soha in Bilqees Kaur (2012). Both projects received significant critical acclaim for their narratives and the cast’s performance.[9][10]

Subsequently, she played selected roles that challenged her as an actress. Opting for characters such as Sarena in Tanhaiyaan Naye Silsilay (2012) alongside Marina Khan, Zoya in Coke Kahani (2012), and taking on the role of two characters Shabeeh/Neelam in the psychological drama Ru Baru (2014). Yousuf recently garnered audience attention with her powerful performance in Sinf-e-Ahaan (2021) as Arzoo Daniel.[11]

Yousuf has appeared in a number of films such as Chalay Thay Saath (2017) and Project Ghazi (2019). Her upcoming film Babylicious (2023), in which she stars alongside her ex-husband Sabzwari, is set for release on Eid al-Adha in 2023.[12]

Personal life

On 21 October 2012, she married Shehroz Sabzwari, in a private nikah ceremony in Karachi.[13] Their daughter, Nooreh, was born in 2014.[14] In December 2019, the couple announced their separation and got divorced in February 2020.[15]

Filmography

Television
YearSerialRoleRef(s)
2011Mera NaseebNazia Fahad/Nazia Shahbaz[16]
Mohabbat Rooth Jaye TohMaryam[2]
2012Bilqees KaurSoha Sultan[17]
Tanhaiyan Naye SilsilaySarena[18]
Coke KahaniZoya[19]
2013DarmiyaanAalia[20]
2014Ru BaruShabeeh/Neelam[21]
2016PashemanZartashaa[22]
Rishta Hai Jaise Khawab SaMehak[23]
2019Meray Dost Meray YaarZoya [24]
2021Sinf-e-AahanArzoo Daniel [25]

Films
YearFilmRoleNotesRef(s)
2016Ho Mann JahaanHerselfSpecial appearance in the song "Shakar Wandaan"[26]
2017Chalay Thay SaathResham[27]
2019Project GhaziZara[28]
2019SuperstarLaila KhanSpecial appearance[29]
2022 Yaadein Herself [30]
2023 Babylicious Sabiha [12]

Awards and nominations
YearSerial/FilmAwardCategoryResultRef(s)
2011Mera NaseebPakistan Media AwardsBest New ActressNominated[31]
2013—Veet Celebration Of Beauty AwardsMost Beautiful SmileWon[32]
2016—2st Hum Style AwardsMost Stylish Actress - TVWon[33]
2017—Hum Style AwardsMost Stylish Actress - FilmNominated[34]
2018Chalay Thay SaathGalaxy Lollywood AwardsBest Female DebutWon[35]
2018Galaxy Lollywood AwardsBest Actor in a Leading Role FemaleNominated[36]
2022 Sinf-e-Aahan Conclave Pakistan

References
  1. "In Pictures:Syra Yousuf celebrates birthday among family, friends". ARY News. 21 April 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
  2. Moiz, Sidrah (2013-07-27). "Style Icon: VJ & Actor - Syra Shehroz". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2020-07-05.
  3. Vj Syra in Cornetto Ad !!!, retrieved 2023-04-03
  4. "60 SECONDS WITH SYRA YOUSUF | Kaleidoscope - MAG THE WEEKLY". magtheweekly.com. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
  5. Snackcity Kurleez Commercial by Orient Advertising, retrieved 2023-04-03
  6. Vj Syra in Dawlance Ad !!!., retrieved 2023-04-03
  7. Mtv BhejaFry Ahmed and Ali part 1.flv, retrieved 2023-04-03
  8. Vj Syra Most Wanted Mtv Pakistan !!!, retrieved 2023-04-03
  9. "Drama serials: Fitting the bill?". Dawn. 2012-04-10. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
  10. Khalid, Eefa (2012-12-31). "Pakistani dramas: highlights of 2012". Dawn. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  11. "'Sinf-e-Aahan' cast recalls shooting experience". The Express Tribune. 2021-12-16. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  12. "Shehroz develops new 'love interest' in Syra Yousuf". 24 News HD. 2023-02-24. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
  13. Qamar, Saadia (2012-11-05). "Young lovers Saira and Shahroz tie the knot". Express Tribune. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
  14. "Did you know?: Syra, Shehroz blessed with a baby girl". The Express Tribune. 22 July 2014. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
  15. "Shahroz Sabzwari, Syra Yousuf Khan announce split". Dunya News. 2020-02-29. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
  16. "Mera Naseeb: Pakistani writer accused of plagiarism by Indian author". Dawn. 2014-10-02. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
  17. "Bilqees Kaur". Archived from the original on September 30, 2015. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
  18. Qamar, Saadia (2012-10-19). "'Tanhaiyan' actors make a comeback with sequel". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
  19. Qamar, Saadia (2012-12-23). "With Coke Kahani, Mehreen Jabbar highlights the lives of Pakistanis". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
  20. "Tallest Actresses In Pakistan Drama Industry". PakistanTribe. 2015-06-26. Retrieved 2020-07-05.
  21. "Syra Shehroz spotted for the first time after 'separation' with Shehroz Sabzwari". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2020-07-05.
  22. Khan, Saira (2016-02-12). "HIP Reviews: Shahroz Sabzwari and Syra Yousef's 'Pashemaan' episodes 1-4". HIP. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  23. "Rishta Hai Jaise Khawab Sa Archives - Breaking News". Breaking News. Archived from the original on 8 August 2016. Retrieved 2016-06-02.
  24. "Candi redefines Pakistani drama with 'Meray Dost Meray Yaar'". The News International. 2019-12-28. Retrieved 2020-07-05.
  25. "Sinf-e-Aahan first teaser showcases 'women of steel'". The News International. 2021-11-11. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  26. Khan, Ujala Ali (2 January 2016). "Film review: Lollywood comes of age with Ho Mann Jahaan". The National. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  27. "My debut film is about love, friendship and family values says Syra Shahroz". Dawn Images. 2016-04-04. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
  28. Sarym, Ahmed (2016-06-23). "Sheheryar Munawar & Syra Shahroz pair up for Project Ghazi!". HIP. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  29. Hira Ahmed (16 April 2019). "Pakistani Movie Superstar to Feature Bollywood Star for a Dance Number". brandsynario.com. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
  30. Yaadein | Full Movie | Syra Yousuf And Shehroz Sabzwari | A Heartbreaking Love Story | C4B1Y, retrieved 2022-02-12
  31. Shafiq, Maria (2016-12-26). "Pakistan's First Superhero Movie Ghazi Ft. Syra Shehroz, Humayun Saeed & Sheheryar Munawar: BTS". Brandsynario. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  32. Saud (26 August 2013). "Veet Celebration Of Beauty Awards – Results and pictures". Reviewit.pk. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  33. "Here are the winners from the first ever Hum Style Awards". Dawn Images. 2016-10-29. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
  34. Sarym, Ahmed (2016-04-04). "Syra Shahroz is all charged up for debut film, 'Chalay Thay Saath'!". HIP. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  35. "Winners of Luxus Grand 4th Galaxy Lollywood Awards 2018". Galaxy Lollywood. 2018-05-15. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  36. "Luxus Grand 4th Galaxy Lollywood Awards 2018 (Nominations)". Galaxy Lollywood. 2018-03-05. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
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