Syra Yousuf
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Syra Shehroz | |
|---|---|
| Born | Syra Yousuf Khan 20 April 1988 |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Model, VJ |
| Years active | 2011-present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Nooreh Shehroz(1) |
| Relatives | Alishba Yousuf (sister) Palwasha Yousuf (sister) |
Syra Yousuf Khan, better known as Syra Shehroz, (Urdu: سائرہ شہروز, ), is a Pakistani model and actress and former VJ who works in Pakistani serials and telefilms. She is best known for her role in Hum TV serial Mera Naseeb (2011).
Career
Originally a model,[1][2] Yousuf started as VJ at MTV Pakistan hosting Bheja Fry and Most Wanted.
She made her acting debut in Hum TV serial Mera Naseeb.[3] In 2012, she appeared in the serial Tanhaiyan Naye Silsilay with her husband Shehroz Sabzwari a remake of the Pakistani serial "Tanahaiyan" alongside Marina Khan, Badre Khalil, and Behroze Sabzwari. The next year, she began playing the role of Aleena in Darmiyan. She is currently working in a drama serial Pasheman as Zartaasha with her husband on Express Entertainment.[4]
She played alongside her husband in the 2015 film Love You Babylicious,[5] and was booked to appear in Jawad Bashir's next film, Teri Meri Love Story, opposite Salman Shahid, Mohib Mirza and Mohsin Abbas Haider.[6]
The VJ-turned-actor will be making her film debut in a project by the Hot Water Bottles production house, titled Chalay Thay Sath[7]
Filmography
Television
| Key | † Denotes drama is currently airing |
| Year | Serial | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Mera Naseeb | Nazia Fahad/ Nazia Shahbaz | Hum TV | Television Debut[8] |
| 2011 | Mohabbat Rooth Jaye Toh | Maryam | Hum TV | |
| 2012 | Bilqees Kaur | Soha Sultan | Hum TV | [9] |
| 2012 | Tanhaiyan Naye Silsilay | Sarena | ARY Digital | [10] |
| 2012 | Coke Kahani | Zoya | (Broadcast syndication) | [11] |
| 2013 | Darmiyaan | Aalia | ARY Digital | |
| 2014 | Ru Baru | Shabeeh/Neelam | Hum TV | |
| 2016 | Pasheman | Zartashaa | Express Entertainment | [12] [13] [14] |
| 2016 | Rishta Hai Jaise Khawab Sa | Mehak | Aaj Entertainment | [4] |
Films
| Key | † Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Ho Mann Jahaan | Herself | special appearance in song "Shakar Wandaan"[15] |
| 2017 | Chalay Thay Saath† | Resham | Post-Production [16] [17] |
| 2017 | Project Ghazi† | Zara | Filming [18] [19] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Pakistan Media Awards | Best New Actress (Mera Naseeb) | Nominated |
Personal life
On 21 October 2012, she married Shehroz Sabzwari, son of actor Behroze Sabzwari in an Islamic wedding ceremony in Karachi.[20]
External links
- Syra Yousuf at IMDb
References
- ^ Qamar, Saadia (2015-11-30). "Cold start to a festive season - The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 2015-12-28.
- ^ Shahid, Umnia (2015-10-02). "Red carpet round-up Triumphs and the tawdry - The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 2015-12-28.
- ^ Desk, News. "Top ten: Our favourites from television - The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 2015-12-28.
{{cite web}}:|first=has generic name (help) - ^ a b "Rishta Hai Jaise Khawab Sa Archives - Breaking News". Breaking News. Retrieved 2016-06-02.
- ^ Asad, Muhammad. "Syra's stars set into motion - The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 2015-12-28.
- ^ Correspondent, Our (2015-11-03). "'Teri Meri Love Story' to go on floors - The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 2015-12-28.
- ^ "Saira Shahroz set for the silver screen - The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 2016-03-28. Retrieved 2016-06-02..
- ^ "Mera Naseeb: Pakistani writer accused of plagiarism by Indian author - Pakistan". Dawn.com. Retrieved 2015-12-28.
- ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20150930171007/http://www.hum.tv/program_page.php?page_id=3&program_id=10&playlist_id=DFC8C72338AB1E40. Archived from the original on September 30, 2015. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help); Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Qamar, Saadia. "'Tanhaiyan' actors make a comeback with sequel - The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 2015-12-28.
- ^ Qamar, Saadia. "With Coke Kahani, Mehreen Jabbar highlights the lives of Pakistanis - The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 2015-12-28.
- ^ http://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1149024
- ^ http://gossip.pk/2016/01/16/shehroz-sabzwari-and-syra-yousuf-come-together-for-pasheman/
- ^ http://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1148825
- ^ http://www.thenational.ae/arts-life/film-reviews/film-review-lollywood-comes-of-age-with-ho-mann-jahaan
- ^ http://images.dawn.com/news/1175052
- ^ http://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1149435/syra-shahroz-is-all-charged-up-for-debut-film-chalay-thay-saath
- ^ http://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1149990/sheheryar-munawar-syra-shahroz-pair-up-for-project-ghazi
- ^ http://www.brandsynario.com/sheheryar-munawar-syra-shahroz-pair-up-for-movie-ghazi/
- ^ "Young lovers Saira Yousuf, Shehroz Sabzwari tie the knot!". November 5, 2012. Retrieved March 18, 2013.