Mira Hashmi
Mira Hashmi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 October 1976 |
| Education | Concordia University |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, host, director |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Shoaib Hashmi (father) Salima Hashmi (mother) |
| Relatives | Yasser Hashmi (brother) Faiz Ahmad Faiz (grandfather) Alys Faiz (grandmother) Adeel Hashmi (cousin) Ali Hashmi (cousin) Muneeza Hashmi (aunt) Moneeza Hashmi (aunt) Humair Hashmi (uncle) |
Mira Hashmi (born 1976) is a Pakistani actress, host and director.[1] She is known for her roles in dramas Teen Bata Teen, Taamak Toyian and Family Front.[2]
Early life
Mira was born in 1976 in Lahore, Pakistan.[3] She completed her studies and did MPhil in Cultural Studies from National College of Arts in Lahore.[3] Later she went to Concordia University in Canada and did Major in film production.[3]
Career
Mira made her debut as an actress in 1995 on PTV.[4][5] She appeared in a number of dramas on PTV.[6][7] She appeared in dramas Anteena Washing Powder, Taamak Toyian and Kausar Ka Dastarkhwan.[8][9][10] She also appeared in dramas Katauti and Teen Bata Teen.[11][12] After that she appeared in comedy drama Family Front as Huma, her role was praised by her co-stars Saba Hameed and Naseem Vicky.[13][14][15][16][17]
Personal life
Mira is married and has two children.[18] Mira's father Shoaib Hashmi is an actor and her mother is a painter Salima Hashmi and both of her grandparents were Faiz Ahmad Faiz and Alys Faiz poeters.[18] And her aunt Muneeza Hashmi is an producer and her cousin Adeel Hashmi is also an actor.[18][19]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Teen Bata Teen | Mehreen | PTV |
| 1996 | Anteena Washing Powder | Sakina | PTV |
| 1997 | Family Front | Huma | PTV |
| 1998 | Taamak Toyian | Safeena | PTV |
| 1998 | Katauti | Faiza | PTV |
| 1999 | Kausar Ka Dastarkhwan | Kausar | PTV |
| 2000 | Articulation | Herself | PTV |
| 2015 | Weekend World With Sophiya | Herself | PTV |
| 2016 | Mahira Khan in Conversation With Sarmad Khoosat & Mira Hashmi | Herself | Electronic Dairy |
| 2018 | Faiz Festival | Herself | Electronic Dairy |
| 2019 | Salt Arts | Herself | Samaa TV |
| 2019 | Mahira Khan in Conversation With Sarmad Khoosat & Mira Hashmi | Herself | Electronic Diary |
Bibliography
Mira also authored a critically book titled Gulzar's Ijaazat: Insights Into the Film in 2019 in memory of her grandfather Faiz Ahmad Faiz and dedicated to Faiz Festival.[20][21] The same year she wrote another book titled Three Classic Films by Gulzar: Insights Into the Films co-authored with Saba Mahmood Bashir and Sathya Saran.[22]
References
- ^ "After 'Friends', five Pakistani shows we wish to see reunion of". The Express Tribune. June 1, 2021.
- ^ "Dramas haven't gone amiss, they have evolved: Saba Hamid". The Express Tribune. June 2, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Ms. Mira Hashmi". Lahore School of Economics. June 3, 2021.
- ^ "Faiz fest culminates with glitzy Mahira and child folk singers". Dawn News. June 4, 2021.
- ^ "In-Depth - Lahore Literature Festival". Dawn News. June 5, 2021.
- ^ "LLF2015: Between parallels and differences". The Nation. June 21, 2021.
- ^ "'Baat Cheet' with Wajeeha Tahir". The Nation. June 22, 2021.
- ^ "Amidst narratives and fiction". The News International. June 6, 2021.
- ^ "Did the Faiz International Festival live up to the legend it celebrates?". Images.Dawn. June 7, 2021.
- ^ "On wandering in Lahore". The Nation. June 17, 2021.
- ^ "In memoriam: Bells ring forever for Jahan Ara". The Express Tribune. June 8, 2021.
- ^ "TV nostalgia: The golden era of Pakistani dramas". The Nation. June 18, 2021.
- ^ "Making of a 'masala film'". Dawn News. June 9, 2021.
- ^ "The makers and critics on films". The News International. June 10, 2021.
- ^ "Why film matters". The News International. June 11, 2021.
- ^ "Heritage Now welcomes culture enthusiasts". The Nation. June 19, 2021.
- ^ "Expressions, passions about pushing the boundaries". June 20, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Good parenting: All about my mother". The Express Tribune. June 12, 2021.
- ^ "The Faiz photo exhibition". The Express Tribune. June 13, 2021.
- ^ "Mira Hashmi's book dedicated to Gulzar launched at Faiz Ghar". Daily Times. June 14, 2021.
- ^ "Mira Hashmi's book on Gulzar's 'Ijazat' to launch on June 28". Daily Times. June 15, 2021.
- ^ "HT Picks: The most interesting books of the week". Hindustan Times. June 16, 2021.
External links
- Mira Hashmi at IMDb
- Mira Hashmi on HarperCollins India
- Meera Hashmi at Cinemaazi