Yasra Rizvi
Yasra Rizvi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 November 1982 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Spouse |
Abdul Hadi (m. 2016) |
| Relatives | Jenaan Hussain (sister-in-law) |
Yasra Rizvi is a Pakistani actress and writer. She has played the female lead in a number of television productions, including Mann Ke Moti (2012), Woh Dobara (2014), Thora Sa Aasman (2016) and Ustani Jee (2018). In her acting career, she is known for her portrayals of women in challenging situations.[2][3][4]
Personal life
Rizvi resides in Islamabad, Pakistan. She married Abdul Hadi in Karachi during December 2016.[1]
Career
Rizvi started her acting career after completing her Masters from London, UK. She initially performed on stage and theatre plays and moved to television serials.[5] She received critical acclaim for her portrayal of a single mother in Mann Ke Moti (2013) aired on Geo TV. The series was a critical and commerciall hit, also broadcast in India on Zindagi TV. Later she appeared as Fariha in Malika-Aliya (2014) and as Yasmeen in Woh Dubara (2014). In 2016, she appeared in the women-centric serial Thoda Sa Aasman, portraying the role of Fatima. Her other appearances include Iss Khamoshi Ka Matlab (2016), Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain 2 (2016), Baji Irshad (2017), Aangan (2017) and Ustani Jee (2018).[6][7]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani | Sherry's mother | |
| 2015 | Manto | Balwant Kaur | [3] |
| 2019 | Senti Aur Mental | TBA | Filming[7] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2013 | Daagh | Rehana | |
| 2013 | Kaash Aisa Ho | ||
| 2013–2014 | Mann Ke Moti | Fariha | [8] |
| 2014 | Malika-e-Aliya | Khadija | |
| 2014 | Woh Dobara | Yasmeen | [3] |
| 2014 | Bhabhi Sambhal Chabi | ||
| 2014–2015 | Choti | ||
| 2015 | Sawaab | Sadia | |
| 2015 | Baji Irshad | Irshad | Director also[9] |
| 2016 | Iss Khamoshi Ka Matlab | [10] | |
| 2016 | Thoda Sa Aasman | Fatima | [11] |
| 2016 | Iftar Mulaqaat | Herself | |
| 2016 | Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain 2 | Yasra | Episode 36 |
| 2016–2017 | Faltu Larki | [12] | |
| 2016–2017 | Manchahi | ||
| 2017 | Aangan | Haseena | Cameo |
| 2018 | Ustani Jee | Shehwar; Ustani Jee | writer also[6] |
| 2020 | Ayesha | Ayesha | web series |
| 2020 | Churails | Jugnu | web series |
| 2020-2021 | Dunk | Sairah | ARY Digital |
| 2021 | Dil Na Umeed To Nahi | TV One |
References
- ^ a b "Yasra Rizvi slams criticism for marrying man younger than her - Entertainment - Dunya News". dunyanews.tv. Retrieved 2019-05-06.
- ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (2018-03-12). "In Angeline Malik's new TV series, a psych professor is the neighbourhood hero". DAWN. Retrieved 2019-05-06.
- ^ a b c "Yasra Rizvi breathes love into Urdu adab | Pakistan Today". Pakistan Today. Retrieved 2019-05-06.
- ^ Fatima, Nayab. "Yasra Rizvi trolled for her 'bad poetry'". Aaj News. Retrieved 2019-05-06.
- ^ Talha (2016-12-31). "Yasra Rizvi Just Got Married and Her Wedding Proves Goals|Parhlo.com". Parhlo. Retrieved 2019-05-06.
- ^ a b "Yasra Rizvi to lead 'Ustaani Jee'". Gulf News. Retrieved 2019-05-06.
- ^ a b Tribune.com.pk (2016-01-28). "Yasir Hussain, Yasra Rizvi to star in upcoming film 'Senti-aur-mental' | The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2019-05-06.
- ^ "Yasra Rizvi responds to haters questioning age difference with husband". Geo News. Retrieved 2019-05-06.
- ^ Tribune.com.pk (2016-09-21). "Pakistani soap to break stereotypes with Christian protagonist". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2019-05-06.
- ^ Shabbir, Buraq. "Is Khamoshi Ka Matlab feels closer to reality". The News International. Retrieved 2019-05-06.
- ^ Desk, Instep. "A quick guide to TV serials". The News. Retrieved 2019-05-06.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Faseeh Khan, Mazhar Moin ready to rock the screen". Daily Times. 2016-10-18. Retrieved 2019-05-06.
External links
- Yasra Rizvi at IMDb