Iqra Aziz
Iqra Aziz | |
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Born | [1] | 24 November 1997
Nationality | Pakistani |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2014 - present |
Known for | Deewana |
Notable work | Suno Chanda |
Iqra Aziz (born 24 November, 1997) is a Pakistani television actress and model who works in the Urdu television industry.[2][3] She rose to fame by playing a role of Muqaddas in Hum TV's serial Muqaddas for which she won the Hum Award for Best Television Sensation Female. Later, she garnered the Award for Best Actress Popular for portraying the character of Mehr Sultana in Hum TV's soap opera Deewana.[4] She has played the role of Ajiya Nazakat Ali in 2018 popular series Suno Chanda.[5][6][7] Currently Aziz is playing the role of Noori in Hum TV's Ranjha Ranjha Kardi.[8]
Aziz made her acting debut with a supporting role in Kissey Apna Kahein (2014). She had her first leading role with the 2015 romantic series Muqaddas. Subsequently she is known for her leading roles in Deewana (2016), Laaj (2016), Choti Si Zindagi (2016), Natak (2016), Gustakh Ishq (2017), Qurban (2018), Suno Chanda (2018) and Tabeer (2018).
Early life
Aziz was born in Karachi, Sindh. She belongs to a family of 3 - her mother, herself and her elder sister Sidra Aziz, who is currently living in Malaysia. Aziz along with her mother resides in Karachi.[9]
Career
Aziz started her career when she was 14-years-old. In an interview she said that she was not allowed by her mother in early days of acting who wanted her to received a good education. She dabbled into acting with the help of her elder sister. She first auditioned as a Television commercial model and was picked by Talent agency Citrus.[9] Aziz continues to appear in Television commercials. Later she was noticed by Hum TV's co producer Momina Duraid who offered her a role in her series Kissey Apna Kahein. She was worked with Arij Fatyma, Danish Taimoor and other senior actors in the series.[9]
She followed her acting career with a leading role in another Hum TV's drama series Muqaddas, an adaptation of Adeel Razzak's novel of the same name.[4] She was seen opposite Noor Hassan. Series proved to be the break-through for her and she received Hum Award for Best Television Sensation female.[10] The series also received mix reviews and nominated for Best Television Play at annual Lux Style Awards.[11] In the same year she appeared as a Parallel lead in Ilyas Kashmiri's directorial Mol.[4]
In 2016 she was seen in Socha Na Tha and in a leading role in Deewana where she played the character of Mehar Sultana (Mehru) who befriends the mischievous but loving Jinn Falak (Shehroz Sabzwari) and eventually falls in love with him. Aziz subsequently did a supporting role of Marina Zaman in Ahmed Bhatti's directorial Kisay Chahoon and a Parallel lead role of Mannat Chaudhary in Laaj. Her on-screen chemistry with Shehzad Sheikh in Choti Si Zindagi was praised and both received a nomination for Best Onscreen Couple.[10][12] The series also garnered her a nomination for Hum Award for Best Actress.[12]
Aziz then starred in Gustakh Ishq opposite Zahid Ahmed and did a guest appearance in 2017 series Dil-e-Jaanam.[13] She appeared in Ghairat alongwith Syed Jibran and in Khamoshi opposite Zara Noor Abbas, Affan Waheed and Bilal Khan.[14] The later of which was a critically and commercial hit.[15] In Khamoshi, Aziz played the character of Naeema, an arrogant, greedy and career-driven girl. Her role as antagonist was praised. A reviewer from Mangobaaz wrote, "The way she has portrayed Naeema’s character so well that you can’t help but hate her".[16] Aziz walked the ramp for designer Aisha Farid’s collection Crystalline on Hum TV's Bridal Couture Week.[17] In early January 2018, she wrapped up the shooting of a Hindi music video with Hamza Malik and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan which was released in July 2018.[18] and did a special appearance in Asim Azhar's music video.[19]
In 2018, she appeared as Heer, a bubbly and bright girl hailing from a rich household in ARY Digital's Qurban where she was seen in a love triangle opposite Shehzad Sheikh and Bilal Abbas Khan.[20] She portrayed the role of Ajiya Nazakat (Jiya) in Suno Chanda which was a finite series during Ramadan 2018. The series also received mix reviews. In an interview, Aziz said that she was overwhelmed and was not expect the series to be the massive hit.[21] She played the role of Tabeer in Hum TV's Tabeer.[22] Ahmed Sarym of The Express Tribune states, "At such a young age, Aziz has already proven her mettle through a wide range of characters from the exuberant Jiya to a vampish Naeema in Khamoshi and the titular character of Tabeer".[21] Her upcoming projects include second season of Suno Chanda which is a Ahson Talish directorial and produced by MD Productions. The series will go on floor in 2019.[5]
Filmography
Television
Year | Show | Role | Notes |
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2014 | Kissey Apna Kahein | Shanzey | Television debut[4] |
2015 | Muqaddas | Muqaddas | [4] |
2015 | Mol | Sajjal | [4] |
2016 | Socha Na Tha | Shafaq | [10] |
2016 | Deewana | Mehr Sultana | [22] |
2016 | Kisay Chahoon | Marina Zaman | |
2016 | Laaj | Mannat | |
2016 | Choti Si Zindagi | Ameena | [10] |
2016 | Natak | Shafaq | [10] |
2017 | Gustakh Ishq | Najaf | [13] |
2017 | Dil-e-Jaanam | Samira | Cameo appearance |
2017 | Ghairat | Saba | [23] |
2017 | Khamoshi | Naeema | As antagonist[14] |
2018 | Qurban | Heer | [20] |
2018 | Suno Chanda | Jiya | Ramadan Special Finite Series[21] |
2018 | Tabeer | Tabeer | [22] |
2018 | Ranjha Ranjha Kardi | Noor Bano (Noori) | [8] |
2019 | Suno Chanda Season 2 | Jiya | Upcoming[5] |
Music video appearances
Year | Video | Singer(s) | Notes |
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2018 | "O Jaana" | Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Hamza Malik | [18] |
2018 | "Fall in Love" | Asim Azhar | [19] |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Result |
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2016 | Hum Awards | Best Television Sensation Female | Won[10] |
2017 | Hum Awards | Best Actress Popular | Nominated[24] |
2018 | Hum Style Awards | Most Stylish TV Actor Female | Won[25] |
See also
References
- ^ "I've turned 20 not 21"". Retrieved 17 October 2018.
- ^ "Iqra Aziz eyes good script for silver screen debut". Dunya News. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
- ^ "Women need to respect other women: Iqra Aziz - Daily Times". Daily Times. 19 July 2018. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f Shabbir, Buraq. "TV actors we want to see in cinema". The News International. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
- ^ a b c "'Suno Chanda' sequel in works, confirms Iqra Aziz | The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 6 August 2018. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
- ^ https://dailytimes.com.pk/279578/suno-chanda-is-returning-for-a-second-season/
- ^ Syed, Madeeha (12 August 2018). "I love that Suno Chanda united families, says Iqra Aziz". Dawn. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
- ^ a b "The teasers of Imran Ashraf's & Iqra Aziz's Ranjha Ranjha Kardi are mighty impressive! - Oyeyeah". Oyeyeah. 5 October 2018. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
- ^ a b c Syed, Madeeha (12 August 2018). "I love that Suno Chanda united families, says Iqra Aziz". Dawn. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f "TV actor Iqra Aziz served with legal notice". Pakistan Today. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
- ^ "Lux Style Awards 2016 nominations revealed at star-studded event | The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 31 May 2016. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
- ^ a b "Hum Awards 2017 reveals nominations". The Nation. 9 April 2017. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
- ^ a b Khan, Saira (13 June 2017). "Zahid Ahmed and Iqra Aziz will star together in 'Gustakh Ishq'". HIP. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
- ^ a b "Bilal Khan on his upcoming play Khamoshi, starring Zara Noor and Iqra Aziz". The News International. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- ^ Desk, Instep. "Top rated TV plays currently on air". The News International. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
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has generic name (help) - ^ "Here's Why Naeema From Drama "Khamoshi" Is THE Most Hated Character Of 2018". MangoBaaz. 16 May 2018. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
- ^ "Demesne Couture steals the show on PHBCW Day 2". Pakistan Today. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
- ^ a b "Hamza Malik, Iqra Aziz's mesmerizing clips from 'O Jaana' will melt your heart". Daily Pakistan. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
- ^ a b "Iqra Aziz , Asim Azhar coming up with something very exciting!". Daily Pakistan. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
- ^ a b "'Qurbaan' Drama Gets a Release Date". Daily Pakistan. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- ^ a b c "I didn't expect such a massive response to 'Suno Chanda': Iqra Aziz | The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 4 July 2018. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- ^ a b c Haq, Irfan Ul (22 December 2017). "Iqra Aziz and Shehzad Sheikh pair up again for upcoming serial". Dawn. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
- ^ Jabeen, Yusra (24 July 2017). "TV drama Ghairat explores the aftermath of an honour killing". Dawn. Retrieved 3 July 2018.
- ^ "Hum Awards 2017 reveals nominations". The Nation. 9 April 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
- ^ "Hum style Awards 2018". Daily Times. 6 September 2018. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
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