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'''Irtiza Rubab'''<ref name="Tribune India">{{cite news|last=S.D. Sharma|title=Meera wants liberal visa regime|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20050818/cth2.htm#6|accessdate=28 March 2013|newspaper=Tribune India|year=2005}}</ref> (known by her stage name '''Meera'''), is a [[Pakistan]]i film [[actress]], television presenter, [[Supermodel|model]] and philanthropist.<ref name="Tribune Express">{{cite news|last=Saadia Qamar|title=Meera, I am leaving the Film industry|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/335032/meera-i-am-leaving-lollywood/|accessdate=28 March 2013|newspaper=Tribune Express|date=11 February 2012}}</ref> Born and raised in [[Lahore]], [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]], she started her modelling career in television in 1995. She briefly modelled for various multi-international companies, including ''[[Pepsi]]'' and ''[[LUX]]'' which helped her to come to national prominence. Her success at modelling made her a nationwide celebrity that has led to roles in television and film industry of Pakistan.
'''Irtiza Rubab'''<ref name="Tribune India">{{cite news|last=S.D. Sharma|title=Meera wants liberal visa regime|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20050818/cth2.htm#6|accessdate=28 March 2013|newspaper=Tribune India|year=2005}}</ref> (known by her stage name '''Meera'''),
is a [[Pakistani]] film [[actress]], television presenter, [[Supermodel|model]] and leading philanthropist.<ref name="Tribune Express">{{cite news|last=Saadia Qamar|title=Meera, I am leaving the Film industry|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/335032/meera-i-am-leaving-lollywood/|accessdate=28 March 2013|newspaper=Tribune Express|date=11 February 2012}}</ref>.
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Meera started her career as stage actress and model in a very young age but later she was observed acting in Pakistani films and dramas<ref>http://pak101.com/c/celebrities/bio/307/Actresses/Meera</ref>.She made her movie debut in 1995, but earned nationwide critical acclaim in 1999 for her lead performance in ''Khilona'' (1999). For her acting in ''Khilona'' she won her first [[Nigar Awards|Nigar Award]] and received significant praise for her work. With the release of [[Inteha (1999 film)|''Inteha'']], another critical and commercial success, Meera won the second consecutive Nigar Award for Best Actress of the year for her break-out performance. In 2004, she played a prominent role in ''[[Salakhain]]'' which lifted her image internationally.<ref name="The Indian">{{cite news|last=Admin|title=Premiere of Pakistani celluloid revenge saga 'Salakhain' held in Mumbai|url=http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/india-news/premiere-of-pakistani-celluloid-revenge-saga-salakhain-held-in-mumbai_10039509.html|accessdate=28 March 2013|newspaper=The Indian|date=18 April 2008<!-- 2:22:48 AM-->}}</ref> In 2005, she acted in a joint Indo-Pakistani film, [[Nazar (film)|''Nazar'']] with which she debuted in [[Bollywood]]; although she did not earn success for her acting but her kissing scene(afterwards cut)became controversial in Pakistan.<ref name=Dailytimes>{{cite news|last=Staff|title=No ban on Meera, other actors: PM|url=http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_28-2-2005_pg7_3|accessdate=28 March 2013|newspaper=Dailytimes|date=28 February 2005}}</ref>


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In 2013 election she announced to launch herself in Pakistani Politics <ref name="Pakistan today">{{cite news|title=Meera plans to contest elections|url=http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2013/03/27/city/lahore/meera-plans-to-contest-elections/|accessdate=28 March 2013|newspaper=Pakistan today|date=27 March 2013}}</ref><ref name="The News International">{{cite news|last=Entertainment desk|title=Meera plans to run for election|url=http://www.thenews.com.pk/article-94109-Meera-plans-to-run-for-election-|accessdate=28 March 2013|newspaper=The News International|date=28 March 2013}}</ref> but later she stepped back nominating her mother as candidate for national assembly reserved seat(which her mother lost by taking 100 votes only)<ref>http://tribune.com.pk/story/534172/elections-2013-my-mom-will-now-be-haroonabads-mom-says-meera/</ref>.after this she announced to build a health trust for which she is still unsuccessful<ref>http://tribune.com.pk/story/573668/meera-to-open-charity-hospital-in-mothers-name/</ref>.
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She made her first motion picture debut in 1995, but earned nationwide critical acclaim in 1999 for her lead performance in ''Khilona'' (1999). With ''Khilona'' she won her first [[Nigar Awards|Nigar Award]] and received significant praise for her work. With the release of [[Inteha (1999 film)|''Inteha'']], another critical and commercial success, Meera won the second consecutive Nigar Award for Best Actress of the year for her break-out performance. In 2004, she played a prominent role in ''[[Salakhain]]'' which lifted her image internationally.<ref name="The Indian">{{cite news|last=Admin|title=Premiere of Pakistani celluloid revenge saga 'Salakhain' held in Mumbai|url=http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/india-news/premiere-of-pakistani-celluloid-revenge-saga-salakhain-held-in-mumbai_10039509.html|accessdate=28 March 2013|newspaper=The Indian|date=18 April 2008<!-- 2:22:48 AM-->}}</ref> In 2005, she acted in a joint Indo-Pakistani film, [[Nazar (film)|''Nazar'']] with which she debuted in [[Bollywood]]; although she did not earn critical acclaim for her acting, she got noticed for a kissing scene (afterwards cut) which became controversial in Pakistan.<ref name=Dailytimes>{{cite news|last=Staff|title=No ban on Meera, other actors: PM|url=http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_28-2-2005_pg7_3|accessdate=28 March 2013|newspaper=Dailytimes|date=28 February 2005}}</ref>


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===In Bollywood===
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In 2013, Meera announced her plans for bidding in upcoming nationwide [[Pakistani general elections, 2013|general election]] on the reserved seats for women in the [[Parliament of Pakistan|State parliament]] of Pakistan.<ref name="Pakistan today">{{cite news|title=Meera plans to contest elections|url=http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2013/03/27/city/lahore/meera-plans-to-contest-elections/|accessdate=28 March 2013|newspaper=Pakistan today|date=27 March 2013}}</ref><ref name="The News International">{{cite news|last=Entertainment desk|title=Meera plans to run for election|url=http://www.thenews.com.pk/article-94109-Meera-plans-to-run-for-election-|accessdate=28 March 2013|newspaper=The News International|date=28 March 2013}}</ref>



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===Bollywood===
Meera did her first movie in India, named [[Nazar (film)|Nazar]]<ref>{{cite news |last=Nijher |first=Jaspreet |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-08-20/news-interviews/29905709_1_meera-mahesh-bhatt-award |title=I'll welcome Meera with open arms: Mahesh Bhatt |work=The Times of India |date=20 August 2011 |accessdate=7 March 2013}}</ref> which had her as the first Pakistani actress to be seen in India after a very long gap, as well as it was the beginning of the India Pakistan peace talks. Nazar was a film directed by Soni Razdan and it was the first Indo-Pakistani joint movie venture in 50 years. The film introduced Pakistani actress Meera to Bollywood. Her second movie was [[Kasak (film)|Kasak]]<ref>{{cite web |last=Shukla |first=Pankaj |url=http://ww.smashits.com/meera-s-charisma-lucky-s-musical-notes-fail/movie-review-4885.html |title=Meera's charisma & Lucky's musical notes fail |publisher=SmasHits.com |accessdate=7 March 2013}}</ref> starring [[Lucky Ali]]. Although Kasak faild critically and commercially, Meera still kept working in Bollywood. Her third film [[Paanch Ghantey Mien Paanch Crore]] also failed terribly at the Box Office. The film was not screened for Press and Critics as the director [[Faisal Saif]] wanted to show the film directly to the audience.The film managed a decent opening of 50% with its limited cinema release. However, [[The Times of India]] listed the film in [[Bollywood]]'s Top 10 Films with the hottest scenes category of 2012.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/Top-10-Bollywood%27s-hottest-scenes-of-2012/videols/17648739.cms |title=Top 10 Bollywood's hottest scenes of 2012 |work=The Times of India |date=18 December 2012 |accessdate=7 March 2013}}</ref>
Meera did her first movie in India, named [[Nazar (film)|Nazar]]<ref>{{cite news |last=Nijher |first=Jaspreet |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-08-20/news-interviews/29905709_1_meera-mahesh-bhatt-award |title=I'll welcome Meera with open arms: Mahesh Bhatt |work=The Times of India |date=20 August 2011 |accessdate=7 March 2013}}</ref> which had her as the first Pakistani actress to be seen in India after a very long gap, as well as it was the beginning of the India Pakistan peace talks. Nazar was a film directed by Soni Razdan and it was the first Indo-Pakistani joint movie venture in 50 years. The film introduced Pakistani actress Meera to Bollywood. Her second movie was [[Kasak (film)|Kasak]]<ref>{{cite web |last=Shukla |first=Pankaj |url=http://ww.smashits.com/meera-s-charisma-lucky-s-musical-notes-fail/movie-review-4885.html |title=Meera's charisma & Lucky's musical notes fail |publisher=SmasHits.com |accessdate=7 March 2013}}</ref> starring [[Lucky Ali]]. Although Kasak faild critically and commercially, Meera still kept working in Bollywood. Her third film [[Paanch Ghantey Mien Paanch Crore]] also failed terribly at the Box Office. The film was not screened for Press and Critics as the director [[Faisal Saif]] wanted to show the film directly to the audience.The film managed a decent opening of 50% with its limited cinema release. However, [[The Times of India]] listed the film in [[Bollywood]]'s Top 10 Films with the hottest scenes category of 2012.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/Top-10-Bollywood%27s-hottest-scenes-of-2012/videols/17648739.cms |title=Top 10 Bollywood's hottest scenes of 2012 |work=The Times of India |date=18 December 2012 |accessdate=7 March 2013}}</ref>


===Television===
===kon banega meera pati===
[[File:Kon Banega Mera Pati official logo.jpg|200px|framed||Meera in show logo]]

She was a participant in a television show named ''Kon Baney Ga Meera Pati'' in which she selected a young man out of a total of fourteen for marriage, but then married none. Later, she got engaged to an American Pilot of Pakistani origin.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pmm.net.pk/2012/01/meera-will-get-engaged-to-an-american-pilot-on-february-19 |title=Meera will get engaged to an American pilot on February 19 |publisher=Pakistan Music Mind |date=21 January 2012 |accessdate=7 March 2013}}</ref>
She was depicted as reward in [[Geo TV|geo]] television show named ''Kon Baney Ga Meera Pati'' in which she selected a young man out of a total of fourteen for marriage, but then married none.Her depiction was criticized because show format was like [[Swayamvara]] and in end of this show meera cheated all participants<ref>http://www.desi-tashan.com/category/pakistan-tvs/geo-tv/kaun-banega-meera-pati/</ref>. Later, she got engaged to an American Pilot of Pakistani origin.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pmm.net.pk/2012/01/meera-will-get-engaged-to-an-american-pilot-on-february-19 |title=Meera will get engaged to an American pilot on February 19 |publisher=Pakistan Music Mind |date=21 January 2012 |accessdate=7 March 2013}}</ref>.
On an other occasion when she was asked about show result she blamed Geo for scandalizing her.


===In television and Criticism===
===Other involvements===
Meera acted in few dramas such as mera naseeb and khuda kare in her career's struggling era. Meera is always criticized for her weak english speaking skills and age.Geo News programs such as BNN and [[Khabarnaak]] have always criticized him by placing her dommi in segments.Later when Meera's sex scandal was leaked she again became a hot topic of criticism.


==Filmography==
=== Sex scandal ===
With captain Naveed her sex scandal was leaked in social media which was criticized. Meera was found doing dirty talks and sexual acts with Naveed in vedio<ref>http://www.samaa.tv/entertainment/28-Apr-2014/meera-s-dirty-laundry-lands-her-in-trouble</ref>.This shared vedio violated Pakistani veiwership act therefore court issued Meera an hearing on 10 January 2014.On hearing Meera had denied the video’s authenticity and called it as an attempt to undermine her position and credibility<ref>http://www.dawn.com/news/1100264</ref>.
===Filmography===
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Revision as of 12:25, 7 May 2014

Meera Naveed
Irtiza Rubab
Born
Irtiza Rubab

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
CitizenshipPakistan
EducationLahore
OccupationActress
Years active1995–Present
Notable workNazar
Parent(s)Shafqat Rubab
Sarwar Shah
AwardsPakistan Media Award
Nigar Awards Pride of Performance from Govt. of Pakistan

Irtiza Rubab[1] (known by her stage name Meera), is a Pakistani film actress, television presenter, model and leading philanthropist.[2]. Meera started her career as stage actress and model in a very young age but later she was observed acting in Pakistani films and dramas[3].She made her movie debut in 1995, but earned nationwide critical acclaim in 1999 for her lead performance in Khilona (1999). For her acting in Khilona she won her first Nigar Award and received significant praise for her work. With the release of Inteha, another critical and commercial success, Meera won the second consecutive Nigar Award for Best Actress of the year for her break-out performance. In 2004, she played a prominent role in Salakhain which lifted her image internationally.[4] In 2005, she acted in a joint Indo-Pakistani film, Nazar with which she debuted in Bollywood; although she did not earn success for her acting but her kissing scene(afterwards cut)became controversial in Pakistan.[5]

In 2013 election she announced to launch herself in Pakistani Politics [6][7] but later she stepped back nominating her mother as candidate for national assembly reserved seat(which her mother lost by taking 100 votes only)[8].after this she announced to build a health trust for which she is still unsuccessful[9].

In Bollywood

Meera did her first movie in India, named Nazar[10] which had her as the first Pakistani actress to be seen in India after a very long gap, as well as it was the beginning of the India Pakistan peace talks. Nazar was a film directed by Soni Razdan and it was the first Indo-Pakistani joint movie venture in 50 years. The film introduced Pakistani actress Meera to Bollywood. Her second movie was Kasak[11] starring Lucky Ali. Although Kasak faild critically and commercially, Meera still kept working in Bollywood. Her third film Paanch Ghantey Mien Paanch Crore also failed terribly at the Box Office. The film was not screened for Press and Critics as the director Faisal Saif wanted to show the film directly to the audience.The film managed a decent opening of 50% with its limited cinema release. However, The Times of India listed the film in Bollywood's Top 10 Films with the hottest scenes category of 2012.[12]

kon banega meera pati

File:Kon Banega Mera Pati official logo.jpg
Meera in show logo

She was depicted as reward in geo television show named Kon Baney Ga Meera Pati in which she selected a young man out of a total of fourteen for marriage, but then married none.Her depiction was criticized because show format was like Swayamvara and in end of this show meera cheated all participants[13]. Later, she got engaged to an American Pilot of Pakistani origin.[14]. On an other occasion when she was asked about show result she blamed Geo for scandalizing her.

In television and Criticism

Meera acted in few dramas such as mera naseeb and khuda kare in her career's struggling era. Meera is always criticized for her weak english speaking skills and age.Geo News programs such as BNN and Khabarnaak have always criticized him by placing her dommi in segments.Later when Meera's sex scandal was leaked she again became a hot topic of criticism.

Sex scandal

With captain Naveed her sex scandal was leaked in social media which was criticized. Meera was found doing dirty talks and sexual acts with Naveed in vedio[15].This shared vedio violated Pakistani veiwership act therefore court issued Meera an hearing on 10 January 2014.On hearing Meera had denied the video’s authenticity and called it as an attempt to undermine her position and credibility[16].

Filmography

Year Film Language Role Notes
1995 Main Akely Hoon Urdu
1996 Raat Din Pyar karo Urdu
Jawani Marjani Urdu
Beqabu Urdu
Khilona Urdu Won Best Actress Award on Nigar Awards
Duniya Hai Dil Walon Ki Urdu
1998 Ehsas Urdu
Harjai Urdu
Kahi Pyar Mahi Ho Jaye Urdu
Haseena Numbri Aashiq Das Numbri Urdu Sweetie
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Haa Urdu
1999 Guns and Roses -- Ik Junoon Urdu
Babul Da Wehra Urdu
Mujhe Jeene Do Urdu Won Special Award on Nigar Awards
Inteha Urdu Sara
Pal Do Pal Urdu
Insaniyat Ke Qatil Urdu
2000 Billi Urdu
Dil Se Na Bhulana Urdu
Lazawal Urdu
Gharana Urdu
Mr. Faradiye Urdu
2001 Khoey Ho Tum Kahan Urdu Won Best Actress Award on Nigar Awards
Musalmaan Urdu
Rukhsati Urdu Henna
2002 Chalo Ishq Larain Urdu Lollywood
Billa Punjabi
Jihad Urdu Lollywood
Raqasa Urdu Lollywood
2003 Meri Awaz Suno Urdu Lollywood
2004 Salakhain Urdu Lollywood
Nazar HindiBollywood Divya
2005 Kasak HindiBollywood Anjali
Ik Gunah Aur Urdu Lollywood
2006 Fire Urdu Lollywood
2007 Godfather Urdu Lollywood Khatiza
Bichoo Urdu Lollywood
2008 Khulay Aasman Ke Neechay Urdu Lollywood
Shah Jee Punjabi Lollywood
2009 Simran HindiBollywood Simran Post-Production
Hakim Arain Punjabi
2010 Haseeno Ka Mela PunjabiLollywood
Son of Pakistan Urdu Lollywood
Bhai Log Urdu Lollywood Sughi
2012 Ishq Khuda Urdu Lollywood
2012 Paanch Ghantey Mien Paanch Crore HindiBollywood Soniya Psycho Thriller

References

  1. ^ S.D. Sharma (2005). "Meera wants liberal visa regime". Tribune India. Retrieved 28 March 2013.
  2. ^ Saadia Qamar (11 February 2012). "Meera, I am leaving the Film industry". Tribune Express. Retrieved 28 March 2013.
  3. ^ http://pak101.com/c/celebrities/bio/307/Actresses/Meera
  4. ^ Admin (18 April 2008). "Premiere of Pakistani celluloid revenge saga 'Salakhain' held in Mumbai". The Indian. Retrieved 28 March 2013.
  5. ^ Staff (28 February 2005). "No ban on Meera, other actors: PM". Dailytimes. Retrieved 28 March 2013.
  6. ^ "Meera plans to contest elections". Pakistan today. 27 March 2013. Retrieved 28 March 2013.
  7. ^ Entertainment desk (28 March 2013). "Meera plans to run for election". The News International. Retrieved 28 March 2013.
  8. ^ http://tribune.com.pk/story/534172/elections-2013-my-mom-will-now-be-haroonabads-mom-says-meera/
  9. ^ http://tribune.com.pk/story/573668/meera-to-open-charity-hospital-in-mothers-name/
  10. ^ Nijher, Jaspreet (20 August 2011). "I'll welcome Meera with open arms: Mahesh Bhatt". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
  11. ^ Shukla, Pankaj. "Meera's charisma & Lucky's musical notes fail". SmasHits.com. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
  12. ^ "Top 10 Bollywood's hottest scenes of 2012". The Times of India. 18 December 2012. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
  13. ^ http://www.desi-tashan.com/category/pakistan-tvs/geo-tv/kaun-banega-meera-pati/
  14. ^ "Meera will get engaged to an American pilot on February 19". Pakistan Music Mind. 21 January 2012. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
  15. ^ http://www.samaa.tv/entertainment/28-Apr-2014/meera-s-dirty-laundry-lands-her-in-trouble
  16. ^ http://www.dawn.com/news/1100264

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