Momal Sheikh | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Momal Sheikh at The Kapil Sharma Show | |
| Born | 15 May 1986 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008-present |
| Spouse(s) | Muhammad Nadir (m. 2012)[1] |
| Children | 2[1] |
| Parent(s) | Javed Sheikh (father)[2] |
| Relatives | Shehzad Sheikh (brother) Behroze Sabzwari (uncle) Saleem Sheikh (uncle) Shehroz Sabzwari (cousin)[1] |
Momal Sheikh (Urdu: مومل شیخ) is a Pakistani actress and producer.[1] Her works in serials are Yeh Zindagi Hai in 2008 and Mirat Ul Uroos in 2013. She made her film debut with 2016 film Happy Bhag Jayegi.[3][4] Sheikh also co-produced 2018 film Wujood with Shehzad Sheikh under her father production banner Javed Sheikh films which features Danish Taimoor and Saeeda Imtiaz in lead.[2][5][6]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
She is the daughter of actor Javed Sheikh and Zinat Mangi and sister of Shehzad Sheikh, niece of Behroze Sabzwari and Saleem Sheikh and cousin of Shehroz Sabzwari.[2] She is married to Nader Nawaz. They have a son named Ibrahim.[7] Momal Sheikh announced the birth of her daughter who was born on 20 August 2020.[8]
Career[edit | edit source]
She has worked in television serials such as Mirat Ul Uroos on Geo TV.[9] She made her Bollywood film debut with Happy Bhaag Jayegi.[1][10]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
Film[edit | edit source]
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Bhaag Jayegi | 2016 | Zoya | Bollywood film[1] |
| Wujood | 2018 | Producer |
Television[edit | edit source]
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeh Zindagi Hai | 2008 | Jalebi | |
| Mirat Ul Uroos | 2012 | Hamna | [9] |
| Mujhe Khuda Pe Yaqeen Hai | 2013 | Areba | |
| Kadoorat | 2013 | Alina | |
| Zara aur Mehrunnisa | 2016 | ||
| Silsilay | 2018 | Abeeha | [11] |
| Mein Tum Aur Woh | |||
| Khaas | 2019 | ||
| Yaariyan | 2019 | Sadia | [12] |
| Damsa | 2019-2020 | Saman | |
| Mushq | 2020 | Mahak | |
| Dil-e-Momin | 2021 | Ashi | |
| Daraar | 2022 | Sajal | [13] |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Momal Sheikh: Working in Bollywood is looked upon as a huge achievement in Pakistan". TNN. Times Of India. August 16, 2016. Archived from the original on August 21, 2016. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "The Sheikhs, Sabzwaris and more: How dynasties sustain showbusiness in Pakistan". Express Tribune. January 17, 2016. Archived from the original on June 20, 2019. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
- ↑ Haq, Irfan Ul (2016-01-20). "Dad-daughter duo Javed and Momal Sheikh to share screens in Bollywood rom-com". Images. Archived from the original on 2018-07-26. Retrieved 2018-07-26.
- ↑ Haq, Irfan Ul (2016-07-26). "Momal Sheikh dishes on her Bollywood debut and working with her superstar dad". Images. Archived from the original on 2018-07-26. Retrieved 2018-07-26.
- ↑ "Momal Sheikh would love to work with Ranveer Singh". www.pakistantoday.com.pk. Archived from the original on 2018-07-26. Retrieved 2018-07-26.
- ↑ "Actors should use social media to voice opinions on 'sensitive' issues: Momal Sheikh". Daily Times. 2018-02-22. Archived from the original on 2019-01-09. Retrieved 2019-01-09.
- ↑ Web Desk. "Momal Sheikh blessed with a baby boy". Aaj News. Archived from the original on 2018-07-26. Retrieved 2018-07-26.
- ↑ Staff, Showbiz (2020-08-31). "Momal Sheikh Blessed with a Baby Girl". MagPakistan. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Actresses who started their career in television". Aaj Entertainment. August 4, 2016. Archived from the original on August 27, 2016. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
- ↑ "Bollywood is warmer and kinder than the Pakistani film industry: Momal Sheikh". The Express Tribune. 2016-08-17. Archived from the original on 2019-01-09. Retrieved 2019-01-09.
- ↑ Shirazi, Maria. "Momal Sheikh returns to the all screen with Silsilay". Archived from the original on 2018-07-19. Retrieved 2018-07-19.
- ↑ "Ayeza Khan, Junaid Khan look fabulous in the first teaser of Yaariyaan". Oye Yeah. Archived from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2019.
- ↑ Sumiya (2022-08-11). "Daraar Drama Cast Name, Pictures, Story, & Timing - GEO TV". Mag Pakistan. Retrieved 2022-08-11.