Meera (Pakistani actress)
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| Born | Irtiza Rubab 12 May 1977[1] |
| Citizenship | Pakistan |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1995–Present |
| Awards | Pakistan Media Award Nigar Awards Pride of Performance Award from the Government of Pakistan |
Irtiza Rubab or professional name Meera (Urdu: ارتضی رباب)[2] (born 12 May 1977), better known by her stage name Meera (Urdu: میرا),[3] is a Pakistani film actress, television presenter, model and philanthropist.[4]
Career
She made her movie debut in 1995, but earned nationwide critical acclaim in 1999 for her lead performance in Khilona (1996–97). 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. During late 1990s, she became an integral part of Lollywood. In 2004, she played a prominent role in Salakhain which lifted her image internationally.[5] In 2005, she acted in a joint Indo-Pakistani film, Nazar with which she debuted in Bollywood.[6] In 2014, she was honoured with Best Actress Award at 3rd Delhi International Film Festival, for her ''out of the box'' performance in psychological thriller film Hotal.[7][8] In 2016, she announced her first project as a director, which was titled Oscar.[9] In addition, she played a key character in the television series Naagin. She will portray a film star in upcoming production Baaji (2019).[10]
Bollywood career
Meera did her first movie in India, named Nazar[11] which had her as the first Pakistani actress to be seen in India like Begum Para, 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. Her second movie was Kasak[12] starring Lucky Ali. Although Kasak failed critically and commercially, Meera still kept working in Bollywood. Her third film Paanch Ghantey Mien Paanch Crore was an average grosser 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 Bold Films category of 2012.[13]
In 2015, she performed an item song in another Indian film Bumper Draw.
Current Activities
Meera revealed in an interview, in 2018 that she is permanently moving to USA with her husband Naveed Parvaiz. However, she hasn't officially retired from the film or TV industry yet.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Kanta | Urdu |
| 1996 | Chief Sahib | Urdu |
| 1996 | Hawaen | Urdu |
| 1996 | Baazigar | Punjabi |
| 1996 | Miss Istanbul | Urdu |
| 1996 | Cheez Bari Hai Mast Mast | Urdu |
| 1996 | Khilona | Urdu |
| 1996 | Be-Qabu | Urdu |
| 1996 | Ham Hayn Aapkay Ghulam | Urdu |
| 1996 | Rani Khan | Punjabi |
| 1997 | Dunya Hay Dil Walon Ki | Urdu |
| 1997 | Ham Tumharay Hayn | Urdu |
| 1997 | Dream Girl | Urdu |
| 1997 | Mard jeenay Nahin Detay | Urdu |
| 1997 | Sharafat | Urdu |
| 1997 | Fareb | Urdu |
| 1998 | Ehsas | Urdu |
| 1998 | Harjai | Urdu |
| 1998 | Too Chor main Sipahi | Urdu |
| 1998 | Kahin Pyar Na Ho Jaye | Urdu |
| 1999 | Guns And Roses | Urdu |
| 1999 | Inteha | Urdu |
| 1999 | Dunya Say Kya Darna | Urdu |
| 1999 | Mujhay Jeenay do | Urdu |
| 1999 | Virasat | Urdu |
| 1999 | Pal Do Pal | Urdu |
| 1999 | Babul Da Vehra | Punjabi |
| 2000 | Ghar Kab Aao Gay | Urdu |
| 2000 | Dil Se Na Bhulana | Urdu |
| 2000 | Billi | Urdu |
| 2000 | Mr. Faradiye | Urdu |
| 2000 | Lazawal | Urdu |
| 2000 | Ghulam | Punjabi |
| 2001 | Rukhsati | Urdu |
| 2001 | Musalman | Urdu |
| 2001 | Khoey Ho Tum Kahan | Urdu |
| 2001 | Gharana | Urdu |
| 2001 | Toofan Mail | Punjabi |
| 2001 | Munda Rang Rangeela | Punjabi |
| 2002 | Chalo Ishq Larain | Urdu |
| 2002 | Kalu Shahpuria | Punjabi |
| 2002 | Billa | Punjabi |
| 2002 | Toofan | Punjabi |
| 2002 | Jahad | Urdu |
| 2002 | Raqasa | Punjabi |
| 2002 | Fire | Urdu |
| 2003 | Meri Awaz Suno | Urdu |
| 2004 | Salakhain | Urdu |
| 2005 | Aik Gunah Aur | Urdu |
| 2005 | Nazar | Hindi |
| 2005 | Kasak | Hindi |
| 2006 | Pappu Gujjar | Punjabi |
| 2007 | Godfather | Urdu |
| 2007 | Potra Shahiye Da | Punjabi |
| 2007 | Bichhu | Urdu |
| 2008 | Khulay Aasman Ke Neechay | Urdu |
| 2009 | Hakim Arain | Punjabi |
| 2009 | Faraeb | Urdu |
| 2010 | Haseeno ka Mela | Urdu |
| 2010 | Numberddarni | Punjabi |
| 2011 | Son of Pakistan | Punjabi |
| 2011 | Bhai Log | Urdu |
| 2011 | Love Mein Ghum | Urdu |
| 2012 | Paanch Ghantey Mien Paanch Crore | Hindi |
| 2013 | Ishq Khuda | Punjabi |
| 2013 | Orbal | Pashto |
| 2013 | Bhadaas[14] | Hindi |
| 2014 | Zargia Khwar She | Pashto |
| 2015 | Devdas | Urdu |
| 2015 | Bumper Draw | Hindi |
| 2015 | Dunno Y2... Life Is a Moment | Hindi/Norwegian |
| 2016 | Salute | Urdu |
| 2016 | Hotal | Urdu |
| 2016 | Jab Tak Hain Hum[15] | Urdu |
| 2018 | Aks[16] | Urdu |
| 2018 | Wujood | Urdu |
| 2018 | Shor Sharaba[17] | Urdu |
| 2018 | Jackpot | Urdu |
| 2019 | Baaji [18] | Urdu |
| 2019 | Parey Hut Love | Urdu |
| TBA | Chaa Jaa Re | Urdu |
| TBA | Oscar[19] | Urdu/English |
Television
- Mein Sitara (2016) - TVOne Pakistan
- Socha Na Tha Pyaar Karenge (2017) - Hum TV
- Naagin (2017–2019) - Geo Kahani
Awards and recognition
- Pride of Performance Award from the Government of Pakistan in 2012[20]
See also
References
- ^ Hassan, Mirza (1 November 2014). "Meera's real date of birth leaked". Retrieved 8 December 2016.
...she was born on 12th of May 1977 in Lahore.
- ^ S.D. Sharma (2005). "Meera wants liberal visa regime". Tribune India. Retrieved 28 March 2013.
- ^ "Meera: The actress in a legal row to prove she's unmarried".
- ^ Saadia Qamar (11 February 2012). "Meera, I am leaving the Film industry". Tribune Express. Retrieved 28 March 2013.
- ^ Admin (18 April 2008). "Premiere of Pakistani celluloid revenge saga 'Salakhain' held in Mumbai". The Indian. Retrieved 28 March 2013.
- ^ Staff (28 February 2005). "No ban on Meera, other actors: PM". Dailytimes. Retrieved 28 March 2013.
- ^ "Meera bags 'Best Actress' award for Hotal". HIP. 30 December 2014. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
- ^ Desk, Entertainment (8 January 2015). "Meera's film 'Hotal' set for nationwide release in March 2015". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Meera turns director with 'Oscar' - The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 29 February 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
- ^ "Meera stuns in first look of upcoming film 'Baaji'". The Express Tribune. 9 March 2019.
- ^ Nijher, Jaspreet (20 August 2011). "I'll welcome Meera with open arms: Mahesh Bhatt". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
- ^ Shukla, Pankaj. "Meera's charisma & Lucky's musical notes fail". SmasHits.com. Archived from the original on 7 July 2013. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
- ^ "Top 10 Bollywood's hottest scenes of 2012". The Times of India. 18 December 2012. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
- ^ Actress, Meera. "Meera's Film Bhadaas". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Times Of India. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
- ^ "Riding the wave of revival - The Express Tribune". 4 April 2016. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
- ^ tabloid!, Usman Ghafoor, Special to (11 December 2017). "Meera's look from 'Aks' finally revealed". GulfNews. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "'Shor Sharaba' enters post-production - The Express Tribune". 17 August 2016. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
- ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (27 September 2018). "Meera says she's playing the lead role in Saqib Malik's Baaji". Images. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
- ^ "Meera turns director with 'Oscar' - The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 29 February 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
- ^ Investiture Ceremony: 67 to receive national awards today The Express Tribune (newspaper), Published 23 March 2012, Retrieved 18 June 2019
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