Momina Duraid
Shaista Jabeen
Laila Wasti
Nargis Rasheed
Seemi Raheel
Uzma Hassan
Yumna Zaidi
Samia Butt
Amin Iqbal
Qaisra Hayat
Arslan Asad Butt
Khalid Butt
Nadeem Baig
Adnan Samad Khan
Sohail Sameer
Ahmad Taha Ghani
Usman Peerzada
Azaan Sami Khan
1. Momina Duraid
A phenomenal producer and a brilliant director, Momina Duraid is the woman behind the popular Pakistani television dramas Humsafar, Dastaan, Udaari, Shehr-e-Zaat, and more. Hailing from a Pashtun background, Momina Duraid was born on June 30, 1971, in Pakistan. She completed her Master’s in Business Administration from the Lahore University of Management Sciences in 1997. She got married to classmate Duraid Qureshi, CEO of Hum Network Ltd. The couple has five children. Her mother-in-law, Sultana Siddiqui, is the founder and president of Hum Network Limited.
...3. Laila Wasti
Laila Wasti is a 90s Pakistani actress and director. She was born on 3 June 1977, in Karachi, Pakistan. She completed her gradauation in English, at Saint Josheph Convent. Later, she went to University of California, Los Angeles, for her masters in filmmaking. Her father Rizwan Wasti, and mother Tahira Wasti were also actors. She has two older siblings, Rehan Wasti and Adnan Wasti. Her cousin Maria Wasti is also an actress. She got married in 2007. Her husband’s name is Fahad Rehmani.
...4. Nargis Rasheed
Nargis Rasheed is a prominent Pakistani actress seen in various television serials like Mere Harjai, Bad Gumaan, Jhoot, Kiran, Jo Tu Chahey, etc. She is contributing to the Pakistan film industry since 2000. Nargis was born on 1 May 1967 in Karachi. Though all her works were equally appreciated, Nargis’ extraordinary performance in the serial, ’Alif Allah Aur Insaan’ received a positive response from the viewers. Nargis made her debut with a serial ‘Kacche Pakey Rang.’ Apart from her work, Nargis loves to sing and cook. Her favorite color is white, representing peace, so there is no harm in saying she is a peace-loving person.Â
...5. Seemi Raheel
Seemi Raheel is a senior Pakistani actress who has worked in Urdu television and film for many years. She was born on 26 February 1957 in Sialkot, Pakistan. She is a Harvard Medical graduate who is recognized for playing lively and emotional mother characters. In real life, she is the mother of actor Daniyal Raheen and supermodel- cum-actress, Mehreen Raheel. Seemi started in the television industry with a drama sitcom, "Family Front," in 1997. After that, in 2002, she appeared in Prime Entertainment's "Landa Bazar," where she had played the role of 'Surraya Batool.'
...6. Uzma Hassan
Uzma Hassan is one of the famous Pakistani actresses who appears in Urdu Films and serials. She was born in 1979 in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. She has been active since 2001 in the acting field. She completed her education in Lahore. She has studied for a Master's in teaching.
...7. Yumna Zaidi
Yumna Zaidi is a talented Pakistani model and a television actress born on 3rd July 1989. She was born in Karachi but then her family shifted to Lahore. She was born in a family of a businessman. Becoming an actress or a model was never Yumna’s aim. She has three siblings. She was a very sincere and an intelligent student during her school days. Her fate and her gorgeous looks brought her into the Showbiz. She managed to sweep into the drama world of Pakistan. She starred in a lot of Pakistani television series. Some of them are still being aired. Her affection towards her culture can be seen from the fact that she only wore salwar - kameez in all drama series. She has a lot of fan following. She made her debut in the year 2012 in the television series Thakan where she played the role of Mehak. In the same year, she also starred in two other daily soap series named Teri Rah Mein Rul Gai Way and Khushi Ek Roag. Yumna’s work in both the shows reflected her Professionalism and her affection and love towards acting.
...8. Samia Butt
9. Amin Iqbal
Amin Iqbal is a television director, producer, and writer who predominantly worked in Pakistan cinema. He was born in Lahore, Pakistan. He was best known in Pakistan for his Direction in TV. His best films include Dil Muhallay Ki Haveli, Mannat, and Deedan. His work as the director of Dushman-e-Jaan has earned a lot of fame and has even been nominated for the Pakistan International Screen Awards.
...10. Qaisra Hayat
Qaisra Hayat, also known as Qaisra Gulnaz is a highly revered Pakistani novelist and writer. Hayat was born on 15th May 1980 in Sialkot, Pakistan. She grew up with her eight siblings two brothers and six sisters. Qaisra pursued her Master's in English and History from Govt Degree College for Women, Sialkot.Â
...11. Arslan Asad Butt
Arslan Asad Butt is an actor and model in the Pakistani Showbiz Industry. Arslan Asad Butt was born in Lahore, Pakistan, on 30th October 1990. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Punjab University in Lahore, Pakistan.
...12. Khalid Butt
Khalid Butt is a Pakistani actor and director born in Multan, Pakistan. He started his film career as an assistant director. He directed many films as well. He is the brother of actor Zahid Saleem. He moved to Lahore, Pakistan, building his acting career in 1979. His acting career began in the 1970s. He acted in various Punjabi and Urdu television series, shows, and films. He is mainly known for his roles in Hum Dono(1980), Ishq e laa (2021), Mujhay Jeenay Do(2017), Tere Pyaar Mein(2000), Laal Ishq(2017), Landa Bazar(2002), Boota from Toba Tek Singh(1999), Love, Life Aur Lahore(2011-13), GT Road(2019), Khai(2023), Gunjal(2023).
...13. Nadeem Baig
Nadeem Baig is a Pakistani actor who worked for the Urdu film industry. He was born on 19th July 1941 in Vijayawada, Madras Presidency, British India. Nadeem is a popular singer, actor, and producer who worked in more than 30+ movies and dramas. He won various awards, including the precious Pride of Performance Award in 1997 by the President of Pakistan. His popular work includes Diya Aur Toofan, Daman Aur Chingari, Phool Mere Gulshan Ka, Muthi Bhar Chawal, Jo DarrGya Who Marr Gya, Mein Ek Din Laut Ke Aaunga, Main Hoon Shahid Afridi, and many others.
...14. Adnan Samad Khan
Adnan Samad Khan is a Pakistani actor born and brought up in Pakistan's Taunsa Tehsil. He comes from a family that speaks Urdu and Saraiki. He received his early schooling at Mairi Darsgah in Kot Addu, Pakistan. Adnan studied FSC at Punjab Group of Colleges after completing his matriculation. After graduating from the National Academy of Performing Arts, he got the opportunity to act. Although his father disagreed with his acting career, he didn't give up on his dream. Adnan made his television debut in 2019 with the Hum TV drama series "Ehd-E-Wafa." In the serial, he played 'Gulzar Hussain,' a PMA cadet from D.G. Khan. With his impressive dialogue delivery and flawless acting, this character had become the most admired character in the play.
...15. Sohail Sameer
Sohail Sameer is a Pakistani television and film actor. He was born on 19 February 1980. His birthplace is Lahore, Pakistan. Sohail debuted with the role in the tv serial Suno Chanda. He is a post-graduate in geo-sciences. His television career includes- Qaatil (2008), Lahore Junction (2010), Kalmoohi, Jeena Tou Hai (2011), Ashk Bilal (2012), Heer Ranjha (2013), Malika-e-Aliya Furqan Baig (2014), Code Name Red, Tum Mere Hi Rehna, Pehchaan , Sawaab (2015) , Sartaj Mera Tu Raj Mera (2015), Jaan'nisar (2016), Bachay Bara e Farookht (2017), Adhoora Bandhan, Namak, Karam Jali (2018), Saaya, Suno Chanda, Zainab, Suno Chanda 2 (2019), Makafaat, Naqab Zan, Malaal e Yaar, Makafaat (2019). Sohail appeared in films like- Saya e Khuda e Zuljalal (2016), Whistle (2017), Rehbra (2019). He likes to travel and play video games during his free time. His favorite singers are Atif Aslam and Abida Parveen.
...16. Ahmad Taha Ghani
Ahmad Taha Ghani is a Pakistani actor, model, and musician. He is a shining face of small and big screens in the Pakistani entertainment industry. He was born in Quetta, Balochistan, and from an army background. He has two elder siblings brother and a sister. He dreamt about becoming an actor since his childhood. His acting career started endearingly. His father was posted at Quetta when he got a chance to play a small role for a kids' show. It was based on the fable about the tortoise and the rabbit. Ahmad's interest in singing surged at the age of 14. When he was young, he was interested in the rap genre. He made his debut with the song Hasoun Main for Riot Studios. He has sung beautiful songs like Tu Mil Jaye Tou.
...17. Usman Peerzada
Usman Peerzada was born on June 24, 1950, in Lahore, Pakistan, and currently resides there. During his college days, he began his acting career and is now Pakistan's most senior actor and director. He is well-known for his roles in Urdu and Punjabi films. He is married to Samina Peerzada, who is a senior actor and director in the entertainment sector. He worked in the USIS Repertory Theatre Company in 1974, before he became a television artist. In 1975, he was offered the lead role in Pakistan's first English-language film, 'Beyond The Last Mountain,' produced by media veteran Javed Jabbar. He began a collaborative venture with Sri Lanka in 1976 and produced the film 'Sazish,' while his picture 'Seeta Devi' was a co-production between Sri Lanka, France, and Italy. He then went into the Pakistani cinema industry, where he appeared in several films.
...18. Azaan Sami Khan
Azaan Sami Khan is a talented and famous music composer, producer, assistant director, and actor from Pakistan. He was born on May 22, 1993, to famous and admired singer Adnan Sami Khan and Pakistani film actress Zeba Bakhtiar. Azaan has tied the knot with Sophia Bilgrami. Azaan and his wife are blessed with a son and a daughter. He is currently residing with his family in Karachi, Pakistan. He completed his schooling in Karachi and pursued his graduation from Belmont University, a non-profit, private university in Nashville, Tennessee. Azaan belongs to a solid artistic background. After completing his graduation, Azaan returned to Pakistan.
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