Momal Sheikh
Momal Sheikh (Urdu: مومل شیخ) is a Pakistani actress and producer.[1] Her famous 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]
Momal Sheikh | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Pakistani |
Occupation | Actress |
Spouse(s) | Muhammad Nadir[1] |
Children | 1[1] |
Parent(s) | Javed Sheikh (father) Zinat Mangi (mother)[2] |
Relatives | Shehzad Sheikh (brother) Behroze Sabzwari (uncle) Saleem Sheikh (uncle) Shehroz Sabzwari (cousin)[1] Shahmir Sheikh (nephew) Anaya (niece)[2] |
Personal life
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, and has a son named Ibrahim.[7]
Career
She has worked in television serials such as Mirat Ul Uroos on Geo TV.[8] She made her Bollywood film debut with Happy Bhaag Jayegi.[1][9]
Filmography
Television
Title | Year | Role | Notes |
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Yeh Zindagi Hai | 2008 | Jalebi | on Geo TV |
Mirat Ul Uroos | 2012 | Hamna | on Geo TV[8] |
Mujhe Khuda Pe Yaqeen Hai | 2013 | Areba | on Hum TV |
Kadoorat | 2013 | Alina | |
Zara aur Mehrunnisa | 2016 | on ARY Digital | |
Silsilay | 2018 | Abeeha | on Geo TV[10] |
Mein Tum Aur Woh | |||
Khaas | 2019 | on Hum Network | |
Yaariyan | 2019 | Sadia | on Geo Entertainment[11] |
Damsa | 2019-2020 | Saman | on Ary Digital |
Mushq | 2020 | On Hum TV |
References
- "Momal Sheikh: Working in Bollywood is looked upon as a huge achievement in Pakistan". TNN. Times Of India. August 16, 2016.
- "The Sheikhs, Sabzwaris and more: How dynasties sustain showbusiness in Pakistan". Express Tribune. January 17, 2016.
- Haq, Irfan Ul (2016-01-20). "Dad-daughter duo Javed and Momal Sheikh to share screens in Bollywood rom-com". Images. Retrieved 2018-07-26.
- Haq, Irfan Ul (2016-07-26). "Momal Sheikh dishes on her Bollywood debut and working with her superstar dad". Images. Retrieved 2018-07-26.
- "Momal Sheikh would love to work with Ranveer Singh". www.pakistantoday.com.pk. Retrieved 2018-07-26.
- "Actors should use social media to voice opinions on 'sensitive' issues: Momal Sheikh". Daily Times. 2018-02-22. Retrieved 2019-01-09.
- Desk, Web. "Momal Sheikh blessed with a baby boy". Aaj News. Retrieved 2018-07-26.
- "Actresses who started their career in television". Aaj Entertainment. August 4, 2016.
- "Bollywood is warmer and kinder than the Pakistani film industry: Momal Sheikh". The Express Tribune. 2016-08-17. Retrieved 2019-01-09.
- Shirazi, Maria. "Momal Sheikh returns to the all screen with Silsilay". Retrieved 2018-07-19.
- "Ayeza Khan, Junaid Khan look fabulous in the first teaser of Yaariyaan". Oye Yeah. Retrieved 14 April 2019.