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Faiza Gillani is a Pakistani television, theatre and film actress known for her character roles.[1] Made her on-screen debut in 1996, and her notable supporting roles were in Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi, Sannata, Deewangi and Prem Gali.[2] She made her cinematic debut with 2019 crime thriller Laal Kabootar.[3][4][5][6][7]
Faiza Gillani | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 March 1982 |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1996 – present |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Irsa Ghazal (cousin) Ushna Shah (cousin) Shah Sharabeel (cousin) |
Career
editGillani mader her acting debut in 1996 with Pakistan Television Corporation's Ranjish.[8]
In 2023, she portrayed a Salon owner, Babra, in Serial Killer. A reviewer from DAWN Images hailed her performance as "simply exceptional", and further opined that her "extraordinary range in bringing Babra to life is truly impressive."[9]
Filmography
editTelevision series
edit| Year | Title | Character | Network | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Ranjish | Sharda | PTV | |
| 2007 | Tere Pehlu Mein | Fiza | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2010 | Madhosh | Naina | TV One | |
| 2011 | Main Chand Si | Abida | ARY Digital | |
| Nail Polish | Ruba | A-Plus | ||
| 2012 | Bhabhi Sambhal Chabi | Tehreen Begum | Urdu 1 | |
| Mithaas | Shireen | PTV | ||
| Ghaao | Rosie | Geo TV | ||
| 2013 | Kami Reh Gaee | Sana | PTV Network | |
| Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi | Sitara | Hum TV | [1] | |
| Sannata | Neelam | ARY Digital | ||
| Jaan Hatheli Par | Faiza | Urdu 1 | ||
| 2014 | Uff Yeh Mohabbat | Samina | Geo TV | |
| Nazdikiyaan | Nadia | ARY Digital | ||
| 2015 | Mohabbat Aag Si | Sharifa | Hum TV | |
| Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai | Azra | Geo TV | ||
| 2016 | Mera Yaar Miladay | Muneeza | ARY Digital | |
| Ahsas | Di | Urdu 1 | ||
| Jhoot | Fouzia | Hum TV | ||
| Sakeena | Sweetie | A-Plus | ||
| Izn-e-Rukhsat | Midhat | Geo Entertainment | [1] | |
| Intezaar | Naila | A-Plus TV | ||
| 2017 | Baji Irshad | Fariha | Express Entertainment | [1] |
| Zakham | Khalida | ARY Digital | ||
| Bachay Baray e Farokht | Shazia | Urdu 1 | ||
| Pinjra | Shabana | A-Plus TV | [10] | |
| 2018 | Lamhay | Arfa | A-Plus TV | [11] |
| Meri Guriya | Mrs. Javed | ARY Digital | ||
| Badbakht | Kulsoom | ARY Zindagi | ||
| 2019 | Khudparast | Sadia | ARY Digital | [12] |
| Meray Mohsin | Mrs. Zahid | Geo TV | ||
| Deewangi | Nuzhat | Geo Entertainment | [1] | |
| Makafaat Season 1 | Durdana | |||
| 2020 | Tarap | Rabia | Hum TV | [13][1] |
| Bikhray Moti | Shaggo | ARY Digital | ||
| Prem Gali | Nargis | ARY Digital | ||
| 2021 | Qayamat | Parween | Geo Entertainment | |
| Pardes | Nabeela | ARY Digital | [1] | |
| Makafaat Season 3 | Azra | Geo Entertainment | ||
| 2022 | Aitebaar | Fariha | Hum TV | |
| Nisa | Rakshi | Geo Entertainment | ||
| Makafaat Season 4 | Aiza | |||
| Dikhawa Season 3 | Fouzia | |||
| 2023 | Bojh | Faiza | Geo TV | |
| Meesni | Sahira | Hum TV | ||
| Farq | Yasmeen | Geo TV | ||
| Mein Kahani Hun | Sadia | Express Entertainment | ||
| Jhok Sarkar | Zulekha | Hum TV | [14] | |
| Jannat Se Aagay | Sirya | Geo TV | ||
| Working Women | Hashmat | Green Entertainment | [1] | |
| Mannat Murad | Nudrat | Geo Entertainment | ||
| Khushbo Mein Basay Khat | Sajida "Chajo" | Hum TV | ||
| Breaking News | Ayesha | Green Entertainment | ||
| 2024 | Serial Killer | Barbara | ||
| Pagal Khana | Reema | |||
| Tere Mere Sapnay | Shama | Geo Entertainment | ||
| Dikhawa Season 5 | Maleeha |
Film
edit| † | Denotes film/serial that has not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Laal Kabootar | Nasreen | film debut[15][16] |
| 2019 | Beila | Beila | short film[17] |
| 2022 | Dum Mastam | Aliya | [18] |
Web series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Churails | Bilquis | Episode 2, 9[19] |
| 2021 | Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam | Kanwal | [20] |
| 2022 | Mrs. & Mr. Shameem | Rukhsana | [21] |
| 2024 | Barzakh | Tasleem | Web series for ZEE5 |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h Muhammad Ali (23 September 2021). "Faiza Gillani is just the right choice for a Bee Gul script – here's why!". Minute Mirror. Archived from the original on 23 March 2023.
- ^ NewsBytes. "Laal Kabootar set to return to local cinemas". The News International. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
- ^ "Faiza Gillani lovely pictures from her vacations with family". Bol News. 14 August 2021.
- ^ Sabeeh, Maheen. "Kamal Khan's Beila delivers as a short-film". The News International. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
- ^ Akmal, Adeela. "Karachi with a stroke of red". The News International. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
- ^ "'Laal Kabootar' wins Best Feature Film Award at Vancouver Int'l South Asian Film Fest 2019". Daily Times. 19 November 2019. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
- ^ "Something new, something different: 4 reasons to watch Laal Kabootar". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
- ^ "Don't tell me what to wear, says Faiza Gillani". The Express Tribune. 4 November 2024. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
- ^ Qurat ul ain Siddiqui (3 February 2024). "Serial Killer: The latest whodunnit you won't want to miss!". DAWN Images.
- ^ "فائزہ گیلانی کی" پنجرہ" کی ریکارڈنگ جاری | Khabrain Group Pakistan". Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- ^ "Saima Noor to star opposite younger Sarmad Sultan Khoosat". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
- ^ KhudParast Episode 1 - 6th October 2018 - ARY Digital [Subtitle Eng], retrieved 16 May 2020
- ^ "حباء بخاری کا نیا ڈرامہ ڈرامہ 'تڑپ' کا ٹیزر جاری". Voice of Asia News Agency (in Urdu). Retrieved 6 June 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Farhan Saeed's 'Jhok Sarkar:' Viewers draw comparisons, critiques". Samaa TV. 7 June 2023. Archived from the original on 9 June 2023. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ "Pakistani Academy Selection Committee nominates 'Laal Kabootar' for Oscar consideration". Daily Times. 13 September 2019. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
- ^ Images Staff (13 September 2019). "Laal Kabootar is Pakistan's entry for the Oscars". Images. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
- ^ Images Staff (20 December 2019). "Kamal Khan's next project is a short film about Partition". Images. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
- ^ Mohammad Kamran Jawaid (24 February 2022). "Dum Mastam unveils a glitzy trailer and a not so surprising Eid release date". Dawn Images. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- ^ "Churails Cast".
- ^ "Bring on the desi feminist noir in new Zee5 drama Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam". IMAGES. 10 November 2021.
- ^ Priyakshi Sharma (12 March 2022). "Mrs. & Mr. Shameem Ep 1 Review: Saba Qamar, Nauman Ijaz light up the screen as they subvert norms". Pink Villa. Event occurs at 04:58 AM.