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Momal Sheikh
Momal Sheikh at The Kapil Sharma Show
Born (1986-05-15) 15 May 1986 (age 38)
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
OccupationActress
Years active2008-present
Spouse
Muhammad Nadir
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(m. 2012)​
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Children2[1]
ParentJaved Sheikh (father)[2]
RelativesShahzad Sheikh (brother)
Behroze Sabzwari (uncle)
Saleem Sheikh (uncle)
Shehroz Sabzwari (cousin)[1]

Momal Sheikh (Urdu: مومل شیخ) is a Pakistani actress and producer.[1] Her works in serials are Yeh Zindagi Hai in 2008 and Mirat Ul Uroos in 2013. She made her film debut with 2016 film Happy Bhag Jayegi.[3][4] Sheikh also co-produced 2018 film Wujood with Shehzad Sheikh under her father production banner Javed Sheikh films which features Danish Taimoor and Saeeda Imtiaz in lead.[2][5][6]

Personal life

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She is the daughter of actor Javed Sheikh and Zeenat Mangi and sister of Shahzad Sheikh, niece of Behroze Sabzwari and Saleem Sheikh and cousin of Shahroz Sabzwari.[2] She is of Punjabi descent from father's side & Sindhi descent from mother's side. She is married to Nasir Nawaz. They have a son named Ibrahim.[7] Momal Sheikh announced the birth of her daughter who was born on 20 August 2020.[8]

Career

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She has worked in television serials such as Mirat Ul Uroos on Geo TV.[9] She made her Bollywood film debut with Happy Bhaag Jayegi.[1][10]

Filmography

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Film

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Title Year Role Notes
Happy Bhaag Jayegi 2016 Zoya Bollywood film[1]
Wujood 2018 Producer

Television

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Title Year Role Notes
Yeh Zindagi Hai 2008 Jalebi
Mirat Ul Uroos 2012 Hamna [9]
Mujhe Khuda Pe Yaqeen Hai 2013 Areba
Kadoorat 2013 Alina
Zara aur Mehrunnisa 2016
Silsilay 2018 Abeeha [11]
Mein Tum Aur Woh
Khaas 2019
Yaariyan 2019 Sadia [12]
Damsa 2019-2020 Saman [citation needed]
Mushk 2020 Mahak [citation needed]
Dil-e-Momin 2021 Ashi [citation needed]
Pagal Khana 2024

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Momal Sheikh: Working in Bollywood is looked upon as a huge achievement in Pakistan". TNN. Times Of India. 16 August 2016. Archived from the original on 21 August 2016. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
  2. ^ a b c "The Sheikhs, Sabzwaris and more: How dynasties sustain showbusiness in Pakistan". Express Tribune. 17 January 2016. Archived from the original on 20 June 2019. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
  3. ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (20 January 2016). "Dad-daughter duo Javed and Momal Sheikh to share screens in Bollywood rom-com". Images. Archived from the original on 26 July 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  4. ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (26 July 2016). "Momal Sheikh dishes on her Bollywood debut and working with her superstar dad". Images. Archived from the original on 26 July 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  5. ^ "Momal Sheikh would love to work with Ranveer Singh". www.pakistantoday.com.pk. Archived from the original on 26 July 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  6. ^ "Actors should use social media to voice opinions on 'sensitive' issues: Momal Sheikh". Daily Times. 22 February 2018. Archived from the original on 9 January 2019. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
  7. ^ Web Desk. "Momal Sheikh blessed with a baby boy". Aaj News. Archived from the original on 26 July 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  8. ^ Staff, Showbiz (31 August 2020). "Momal Sheikh Blessed with a Baby Girl". MagPakistan. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
  9. ^ a b "Actresses who started their career in television". Aaj Entertainment. 4 August 2016. Archived from the original on 27 August 2016. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
  10. ^ "Bollywood is warmer and kinder than the Pakistani film industry: Momal Sheikh". The Express Tribune. 17 August 2016. Archived from the original on 9 January 2019. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
  11. ^ Shirazi, Maria. "Momal Sheikh returns to the all screen with Silsilay". Archived from the original on 19 July 2018. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
  12. ^ "Ayeza Khan, Junaid Khan look fabulous in the first teaser of Yaariyaan". Oye Yeah. Archived from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2019.
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