Mehwish Hayat
Mehwish Hayat (born 6 January 1983) is a Pakistani film actress who is known for her roles in Load Wedding, Punjab Nahi Jaungi and Actor in Law.[3][4][5] She was honoured by the Government of Pakistan with the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz in 2019.[6][7]
Mehwish Hayat | |
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مہوش حیات | |
Born | [1][2] Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan | 6 January 1983
Nationality | Pakistani |
Alma mater | University of Karachi |
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Known for | Punjab Nahi Jaungi |
Notable work | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani |
Honours | Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (2019) |
Musical career | |
Genres | Pop music |
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Associated acts | |
The 2012 blockbuster romance serial Meray Qatil Meray Dildar marked a significant turning point in Hayat's career, earning her praise and nomination for Best actress at Lux Style Awards. She later won the Lux Style Awards for Best television Actress for her portrayal of a strong headed in Kashif Nisar's acclaim series Kami Reh Gayi (2013).[8] She achieved further success by featuring as the female lead in four of Momina Duraid's romantic dramas—Phir Chand Pe Dastak (2011), Mirat-ul-Uroos (2012), Ishq Mein Teray (2013), Ru Baru (2014) and Anjum Shahzad's highly successful family drama Kabhi Kabhi (2013) and Nadeem Baig's Dil Lagi (2016).[9]
Personal life
Hayat was born on 6 January 1983 in Karachi.[2][10]
Her mother, Rukhsar Hayat, was a popular television actress during the 1980s,[11] her eldest brother Zeeshan is a singer-composer while her older sister, Afsheen, is a singer as well.[12] Another older brother, Danish Hayat, is an actor and, through him, she's the sister-in-law of Faiza Ashfaq, a model.[13]
Filmography
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Denotes films that are currently on cinema |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Director | Refs |
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2010 | Man Jali | [9] | ||
2011 | Meray Qatil Meray Dildar | Maham | Asim Ali | [9] |
2011 | Phir Chand Pe Dastak | Saife Hassan | [9] | |
2012 | Mirat-ul-Uroos | Aima | Anjum Shahzad | [9] |
2012 | Bin Tere | Saman | ||
2013 | Hum Sab Umeed Se Hain | Host | Anjum Shahzad | |
2013 | Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain | Angeline Malik | [14] | |
2013 | Kabhi Kabhi | Ishaal | Anjum Shahzad | [9] |
2013 | Ishq Mein Teray | Aiza | Faheem Burney | [15] |
2013 | Kami Reh Gaee | Kashif Nisar | [9] | |
2014 | Ru Baru | Sarmad's Mother | Saife Hassan | [9] |
2016 | Unsuni | Ehraz Ali Mirza | [9] | |
2016 | Dil Lagi | Anmol | Nadeem Beyg | [16] |
2019 | Enaaya | Enaaya | Wajahat Rauf | [17] |
Film
Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
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2009 | Insha'Allah | Sahar | Khurram Mahmood | |
2014 | Na Maloom Afraad | Billi | Nabeel Qureshi | Special appearance in song "Billi"[18] |
2015 | Dho Dala: The Sin Washer | Pari | Iram Parveen Bilal | Short Film[19] |
2015 | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani | Marina | Nadeem Baig | [20] |
2016 | Actor in Law | Meenu Screwala | Nabeel Qureshi | [21] |
2017 | Punjab Nahi Jaungi | Amal Dastoor | Nadeem Baig | [22] |
2018 | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 | Marina | Nadeem Baig | Voice Cameo[23] |
2018 | Load Wedding | Meerab | Nabeel Qureshi | [24] |
2018 | 3 Bahadur: Rise of the Warriors | Erma (voice) | Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy | Animated film[25] |
2019 | Chhalawa | Zoya | Wajahat Rauf | [26][27] |
2019 | Baaji | Gangster Guriya | Saqib Malik | Special appearance in song "Gangster Guriya"[28] |
2020 | London Nahi Jaunga | TBA | Nadeem Baig | |
Discography
- "Tell Me Why"—Meri Behan Maya (2011)[29]
- "Pani Barsa"[29]
- "Har Saans Gawahi Deta Hai"—Mirat-ul-Uroos (2012)[29]
- "Mujhse Ab Meri Mohabbat Ke Fasanena Kaho"—Talkhiyaan (2013)[30]
- "Tu Hi Tu" with Shiraz Uppal in 3rd Episode of Coke Studio 9 as featured artist.[31]
- "Dil Saab Dil Babu" 2019[32]
- "Chamkeeli" with Abrar-ul-Haq (2019)[33]
Awards and nominations
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref |
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Lux Style Awards | ||||
2013 | Mere Qatil Mere Dildar | Best TV Actress – Satellite | Nominated | [34] |
Mein | Best TV Actress – Terrestrial | Nominated | ||
2014 | Kami Reh Gaee | Best Television Actress – Terrestrial | Won | |
2016 | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani | Best Actress (Film) | Nominated | [35] |
2017 | Dil Lagi | Best TV Actress | Nominated | [36] |
Actor in Law | Best Actress (Film) | Nominated | ||
2018 | Punjab Nahi Jaungi | Nominated | [37] | |
2019 | Load Wedding | Won | [38] | |
Hum Awards | ||||
2013 | Mere Qatil Mere Dildar | Best Actress (Drama) | Nominated | [39] |
Best Onscreen Couple (Drama) | Nominated | |||
Hum Style Awards | ||||
2016 | Most Stylish Actress (Film) | Nominated | [40] | |
Nigar Awards | ||||
2017 | Actor in Law | Best Actress (Film) | Nominated | [41] |
International Pakistan Prestige Awards | ||||
2017 | Actor in Law | Best Actress (Film) | Won | [42] |
2018 | Punjab Nahi Jaungi | Won | [43] |
References
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- "Pakistan's 'bold and beautiful' model, actress and singer Mehwish Hayat is also a dreamer and wanderer". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
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- "Mehwish Hayat pens down a heartfelt note for her mother on her birthday".
- Vogue. "Fashion Style List – Celebrity Fashion Style Statement – Vogue India The biggest celebrities featured on the Fashion Style List by Vogue India". vogue.in. Archived from the original on 24 March 2015. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
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- Desk Report (28 February 2019) "Mehwish Hayat dances her heart out at brother Danish's glitzy, star-studded wedding", Dawn News. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
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- "Mehwish Hayat prominent among 'Na Maloom Afraad'". Pakistan Today. Retrieved 24 June 2014.
- https://www.iramparveenbilal.com/portfolio/dho-dala-the-sin-washer/
- "Humayun Saeed to release new film 'Jawani Phir Nahi Aani' – Pakistan". Dawn. Pakistan. 13 November 2014. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
- Feerasta, Salima (13 September 2016). "Review: Actor in Law makes a strong case for Fahad Mustafa's ascent as cinema's golden boy". Dawn Images.
- "Punjab Nahi Jaungi's trailer is out and the love triangle has us hooked". DAWN Images. 5 July 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
- Usman Ghafoor (27 November 2017). "'Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2' set to up the glamour". Gulf News. Retrieved 4 December 2017.
- "Mehwish Hayat, Fahad Mustafa to reunite in Load Wedding". Pakistan Today. 9 December 2017. Retrieved 9 December 2017.
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- AHMED mustafa khan (1 April 2019). "Chhalawa.official". Zeeshan khan. Retrieved 4 April 2019.
- "Mehwish Hayat, Zara Noor Abbas steal the show in Chhalawa trailer". Hum.tv. 22 April 2019. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
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- "Mehwish Hayat to perform in Coke Studio season 9". Pakistan Today.
- Qamar, Saadia (2 December 2012). "A story of bitterness: Meet the women of 'Talkhiyan'". The Express Tribune.
- "Coke Studio 9: Mehwish Hayat makes singing debut with Tu Hi Tu | SAMAA TV". Samaa TV. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
- "Mehwish Hayat goes traditional with her new song 'Dil Saab Dil Babu'". 4 January 2019.
- "Abrar ul Haq lands in trouble with 'Chamkeeli'". Gulf News. Retrieved 25 December 2019.
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- "Nomination & Voting 2018". IPP Awards. Retrieved 21 August 2018.