Zara Noor Abbas | |
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زارا نور عباس | |
| Pronunciation | ज़ारा नूर अब्बास |
| Born | Zara Noor Abbas Gill 13 March 1991 |
| Education | Beaconhouse National University |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
| Known for | Khamoshi (2017) Ehd-e-Wafa (2019) Parey Hut Luv (2019) Phaans (2021) |
| Spouse(s) | ( m. 2017) |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent(s) |
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| Relatives | Ahmad Bashir (grandfather) Parveen Atif (grand-aunt) Bushra Ansari (aunt) Neelam Bashir (aunt) Sumbul Shahid (aunt) |
'Zara Noor Abbas Gill (born 13 March 1991), also known by her married name Zara Noor Abbas Siddiqui, is a Pakistani actress. She has achieved notable recognition for her portrayal of Arsala in the 2017 drama series Khamoshi. Her cinematic debut occurred with the film Chhalawa in 2019, followed by appearances in productions such as Parey Hut Luv.[1][2]
Early Life[edit | edit source]
Abbas was born on 13 March 1991 in Lahore, Punjab.[3] She is the daughter of actress Asma Abbas and the niece of prominent television personalities Bushra Ansari and Sumbul Shahid. Her maternal grandfather is the noted writer Ahmad Bashir. She belongs to a Punjabi family background.[4][5][1]
Personal Life[edit | edit source]
In 2017, Abbas married fellow actor Asad Siddiqui, who is the nephew of Adnan Siddiqui. According to Abbas, the couple first met on the sets of the television series Kis Ki Ayegi Baraat. Their Nikah ceremony was held in Karachi, Pakistan. For both individuals, this marked their second marriage. They subsequently collaborated professionally on the feature film Chhalawa and the drama series Zebaish. The couple has one daughter.
Off-Screen Work[edit | edit source]
Abbas is an active advocate against body-shaming within the media industry, frequently voicing her criticism on the matter.[6][7] In June 2018, she delivered a speech titled "Power of a Single Decision" at Government College University in Lahore, an event organised by the global TED Talk organisation.[8][9] Additionally, Abbas has participated in events such as Fashion Pakistan Week, appearing for FnkAsia. In November 2019, she collaborated with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to support initiatives aimed at empowering refugees in Pakistan and globally.[10]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
Films[edit | edit source]
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Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes | |
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| 2019 | Chhalawa | Haya Rafaqat | Wajahat Rauf | ||
| Parey Hut Love | Shabbo | Asim Raza | [11] | ||
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Aan
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TBA | Haseeb Hassan | Filming[12] |
Television[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Director | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Dharkan | Areen | Hum TV | Fahim Burney | |
| 2017 | Khamoshi | Arsala | Ilyas Kashmiri | ||
| 2018 | Lamhay | Aleena | Amna Nawaz Khan | ||
| Qaid | Rehaam | Geo Entertainment | Mohsin Ali | ||
| 2019 | Ehd-e-Wafa | Rani | HUM TV | Saife Hassan | |
| 2020 | Zebaish | Noushaba (Noshi) | Iqbal Hussain | ||
| 2021 | Phaans | Zeba | Ahmad Kamran | ||
| 2022 | Badshah Begum | Jahan Ara | Khizer Idrees | ||
| 2023 | Jhoom | Dr. Maryam Iqram | Geo Entertainment | Ali Faizan | |
| 2024 | Standup Girl | Zara Ahmed | Green Entertainment | Kashif Nisar |
Telefilms[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dil Tera Hogaya | Roma | Geo Entertainment | Aehsun Talish |
| 2022 | Love Life Ka Law | Maya | Ali Faizan Anchan |
Other appearances[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Deewar-e-Shab | Feroza Jahan | Iqbal Hussain | Episode 1-2 |
Discography[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Co-singer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "Ye Watan Tumhara Hai" | Various | [13][14] |
| 2021 | "Marjaavan" | Shani Haider | [15] |
Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref(s) | |
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| 2020 | 1st Pakistan International Screen Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Chhalawa | Nominated | ||
| Parey Hut Love | Won | [16] | ||||
| 2022 | 8th Hum Awards | Best Actress - Viewer's choice | Phaans | Nominated | Nominated | |
| Best Actress - Critic's choice | Nominated | Nominated |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Happy Birthday to the gorgeous diva Zara Noor Abbas". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
- ↑ "Zara Noor Abbas celebrates 28th birthday with an intimate house party". DAWN. 13 March 2019. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
- ↑ Images Staff (13 March 2019). "Zara Noor Abbas celebrates 28th birthday with an intimate house party". DAWN. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
- ↑ says, Abdul salam (21 April 2018). "Pakistani mother-daughter celebrities who are too good to be ignored". Business Recorder. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedTribune - ↑ Images Staff (25 July 2019). "Body-shaming has never stopped Zara Noor Abbas from being who she is". Images. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
- ↑ "My talent isn't going to suffer because of what size I am: Zara Noor Abbas". The Nation. 24 July 2019. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
- ↑ TEDx Talks, "Power of a single decision | Zara Noor Abbas", TED, retrieved 22 December 2018
- ↑ "My first marriage was for all the wrong reasons: Zara Noor Abbas". The Express Tribune. 16 October 2018. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
- ↑ "Zara Noor Abbas joins hands with UNHCR to empower refugees | Samaa Digital". Samaa TV. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
- ↑ "The first Pakistan International Screen Awards held in UAE". Daily Times. 9 February 2020. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- ↑ Tribune.com.pk (4 March 2020). "Fawad Khan to star opposite Zara Noor Abbas, Sanam Saeed in upcoming film". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
- ↑ Tribune.com.pk (21 May 2020). "Actors unite for 'Ye Watan Tumhara Hai' rendition, paying tribute to unsung heroes". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
- ↑ Ye Watan Tumhara Hai | Shany ft Pakistani Actors and Actresses #TumSeHaiYehWatan, retrieved 23 May 2020
- ↑ "Kashmir Beats – Zara Noor Abbas's Marjaavan wins the internet". Daily Pakistan Global. 30 January 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2021.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ |Images Staff (24 December 2019). "Nominations for the first ever Pakistan International Screen Awards are out". Images. Retrieved 29 December 2019.