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Minal Khan
منال خان
Minal Khan during Interview to BBC Urdu
Born
Minal Mubeen Khan

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
EducationIdeal Federal Secondary School
Occupations
  • Influencer
  • actress
  • model
Years active2011–2021 (Actress)
2021–present (Influencer)
Known forDil Nawaz (2017)
Jalan (2020)
Ishq Hai (2021)
Spouse
Ahsan Mohsin Ikram
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(m. 2021)​
Children1
RelativesAiman Khan (twin-sister)
Muneeb Butt (brother-in-law)
AwardsARY People's Choice Awards

Minal Ahsan Khan is a Pakistani influencer and former actress who had appeared in Urdu television. She made her acting debut as a child artist in Kaash Main Teri Beti Na Hoti (2011). She received critical acclaim for her performances in Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah (2014), Sun Yaara (2017) and Parchayee (2018).[1]

Later, Khan appeared in successful series Hasad (2019),[2] Jalan (2020), Nand (2020) and Ishq Hai (2021). She is the recipient of ARY People's Choice Awards.[3] In 2021, Minal got married and took a break from acting.[4][5]

Early and Personal life

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Khan was born with her twin sister Aiman Khan who is also an actress.[citation needed] Besides Aiman, she has three brothers. She belongs to an Urdu-speaking Muhajir family from Karachi. She completed her schooling in Ideal Federal Secondary School Karachi.[citation needed]

On 11 June 2021, Minal got engaged to Parchayee co-star Ahsan Mohsin Ikram.[6] They Both got married on 10 September 2021 in a private ceremony.[7] On 1 November 2023, Khan gave birth to their son named Muhammed Hassan Ikram.[8][9]

Career

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Early work and established actress (2011–2021)

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In 2011, Minal made her acting debut as child artist in Geo Entertainment's Kaash Main Teri Beti Na Hoti alongside Fatima Effendi and Danish Taimoor.[10] Then, in 2012 she appeared in a supporting role on the sitcom series Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah opposite Hina Dilpazeer and Uroosa Siddiqui.[11][12]

She appeared 2013 social dramatic series Mann Ke Moti along with Yasra Rizvi, Faysal Qureshi and Aiman Khan.[13] In 2014, Minal Subsequently, she gained wider recognition for portraying as Fariya in Mere Meherbaan opposite Ayeza Khan.[citation needed] Then, she gained critical acclaim through family series Sun Yaara[14] alongside Hira Mani and Junaid Khan for which she received nomination in ARY Digital Social Media Drama Awards for Best Supporting Actress.[15]

After portraying numerous supportive roles in 2017, Khan made her first debut as lead actress in family and societal pressure series Beti To Main Bhi Hun opposite Faraz Farooqui.[16] Minal then, appeared as College student in Horror series Dil Nawaz with Neelam Muneer and Wahaj Ali.[17] In the same year she portrayed as Innocent Pari in romantic series Parchayee along with Sabreen Hisbani, Ahsan Mohsin Ikram and Hammad Farooqui. And the series, well-received by critics.[18][19]

In 2019, Khan portrayed as a kind hearted Naintara in Jealousy betrayal series Hasad opposite Arij Fatyma and Noor Hassan Rizvi.[20] Then in 2020, she became established herself after portraying as a Over ambitious Nisha as an Antagonist in Jalan[21] along with Emmad Irfani and Areeba Habib. Khan's performance gained her immense popularity and latter received nomination in ARY People's Choice Awards for Favourite Actress.[22][23]

In the same year, Minal acted as a Housewife and Kind hearted girl in tragedy series Nand[24] opposite Shehroz Sabzwari and Faiza Hasan for which she won ARY People's Choice Awards for Favorite Actor in a role of Bhabhi.[25] In 2021, she appeared in family romantic series Ishq Hai[26] alongside Danish Taimoor in their second project together after Kaash Main Teri Beti Na Hoti which was well-received by audiences.[27][28]

Other work and media image

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Khan has also appeared as a guest on various shows.[citation needed] She, was briefly appeared in anthology series Ustani Jee and Kabhi Band Kabhi Baja[29] In 2017, Khan was featured 6th in "Top 10 New Actresses Of Pakistani Drama Industry" list for her performance in Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah.[citation needed] She was placed in Hello Pakistan's HOT100 list, in the "Trailblazers" category in 2020.[30] Then, Minal placed in "Most Talented Youngest Pakistani Actresses" list.[citation needed]

Also, she featured 14th in "The Most Beautiful Pakistani Actresses 2020" list.[citation needed] The actress serves as a brand ambassador for several products such as The Tecno Spark 7 Pro and has done several photoshoots.[31] In 2021, Khan was featured in "Most Popular Pakistani Actors" list.[citation needed] As of April 2024, Khan was the seventh most-followed Pakistani celebrity on Instagram.[32][33]

Filmography

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TV series

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Year Title Role Network Ref Notes
2011–2012 Kaash Main Teri Beti Na Hoti Bano Geo Entertainment Debut series
Child artist
2012–2013 Mohabbat Jaye Bhar Mein Rani Hum TV [34]
2012–2014 Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah Aneesa ARY Digital [35]
2013 Adhoori Aurat Arshiya Geo Entertainment [36]
Rehaai Young Shamim Hum TV [37]
2013–2014 Mann Ke Moti Kaavish Geo Entertainment [38]
2014 Mere Meherbaan Fariya Baseer Hum TV [39]
Mithu Aur Aapa Meenu [40]
2015 Mol Ghazia [41]
2016 Joru Ka Ghulam Natasha Geo Entertainment [42]
2016–2017 Hum Sab Ajeeb Se Hain Eisha Aaj Entertainment [43] Ramadan special
2017 Sun Yaara Hina Afaq ARY Digital [44]
Malkin Seemi Geo Entertainment [45]
Beti To Main Bhi Hun Haya Urdu 1 Debut as lead actress
Laut Ke Chalay Aana Khadija Geo Entertainment
2017–2018 Dil Nawaz Kiran A-Plus Entertainment
Parchayee Parishay (Pari) Hum TV [46]
2018 Ghamand Umm e Hani A-Plus Entertainment [47]
Ki Jaana Main Kaun Meher Faris Hum TV [48]
2019 Hasad Naintara ARY Digital [46]
2019–2020 Qismat Soha Rayan Hum TV [49]
2020 Jalan Nisha Asfandyar Khan ARY Digital [50]
2020–2021 Nand Rabi [51]
2021 Ishq Hai Isra Shahzaib [52]

Telefilms and Special appearances

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Year Title Role Network Ref. Notes
2018 Ustani Jee Salma Hum TV [53] Episode: 1
2018 Kabhi Band Kabhi Baja Lubna Express Entertainment Episode: 2
2019 Jab Tum Milay Sadia Aey Zindagi [54] Short film
2019 Doodh Patti Gul Dramas Central [55] Short film
2020 Pyaas Shameem Bizon TV Telefilm
2020 Aik Say Barh Kar Aik Anam ARY Digital [56] Telefilm
2021 Lockdown Zoya Express Entertainment [57] Telefilm

Music videos

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Year Song Artist Ref
2020 "Yaddaan" Uzair Jaswal [58]

Awards and nominations

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Year Work Category Result Ref.
ARY People's Choice Awards
2021 Jalan Favorite Actress Nominated
2021 Nand Favorite Actress in Wife Role Nominated [59]
2021 Nand Favorite Actress in Bahu Role Nominated [60]
2021 Nand Favorite Actress in Bhabhi Role Won [61]
Lux Style Awards
2022 Ishq Hai Best TV Actress - Viewer's choice Nominated
International Pakistan Prestige Awards
2019 Kabhi Band Kabhi Baja Best Actress Serial Nominated
ARY Digital Social Media Drama Awards
2018 Sun Yaara Best Supporting Role Female Nominated
Hum Social Media Awards
2020 N/a Most Popular Actor (Female) Nominated

References

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  2. ^ "I Didn't Think Minal Khan's Drama 'Hasad' Could Get Any Worse But This Episode Proved Me Wrong". 25 June 2019.
  3. ^ "ARY People's Choice Awards: Here's a list of winners who took the trophy home". 5 March 2021.
  4. ^ "Aiman, Minal talk childhood stardom and the price of fame". 2 January 2025.
  5. ^ "Minal Khan on her bond with son, and a possible return to TV serials". 30 November 2024.
  6. ^ "Inside Minal Khan, Ahsan Mohsin Ikram's dreamy engagement ceremony". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 12 July 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  7. ^ "Inside Minal Khan and Ahsan Mohsin Ikram's highly anticipated wedding ceremony". Images by Dawn (newspaper). 11 September 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  8. ^ "Minal Khan, Ahsan Mohsin blessed with baby boy". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
  9. ^ "Ahsan, Minal welcome their first child". The Express Tribune. 1 November 2023. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
  10. ^ "Fatima Effendi: Pakistani shows are more real". 15 September 2018.
  11. ^ "REVIEWS: Quddusi Saheb Ki Bewah ARY Full Drama Review". Archived from the original on 8 May 2013. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
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  14. ^ "Sun Yaara – A Missed Opportunity". Dunya News. 17 April 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
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  29. ^ "TV star Minal Khan, clad in a stunning gold bridal, met with thunderous applause on stage". Daily Times. 10 December 2017. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
  30. ^ "Headliners, trailblazers, trendsetters – Celebs who made it to Hello Pakistan's #HOT100 list". Hello Magazine Pakistan. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
  31. ^ "The talented Minal Khan is the brand ambassador of the remarkable TECNO Spark 7 Pro".
  32. ^ "Top 10 Most Followed Showbiz stars on Instagram in Pakistan in 2024". 29 May 2024.
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  55. ^ "Wahaj Ali's Doodh Patti goes on air". 11 October 2019.
  56. ^ "Minal Khan and Yasir Hussain's upcoming telefilm Pyaas will offer insight into water scarcity". 30 December 2020.
  57. ^ "Emmad Irfani and Minal Khan to share screen space again for a telefilm". MagTheWeekly. 5 March 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
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