Hania Aamir (born 12 February 1997)[1] is a Pakistani actress who works in Punjabi, Urdu television and films. She began her acting career with the comedy film Janaan (2016).[2] Aamir made her television debut with Titli (2017) and later appeared in the romantic drama Anaa.[3] She also acted in the comedy film Na Maloom Afraad 2 (2017), the combat-war film Parwaaz Hai Junoon (2018) and the 2020 romantic drama Ishqiya.[4][5] She received popularity with the dramatic Mere Humsafar (2022) and has since appeared in the romantic Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha (2023). The former earned her the Lux Style Award for Best TV Actress nomination.[6]
Hania Aamir | |
|---|---|
 Aamir in 2018 | |
| Born | 12 February 1997 |
| Alma mater | FAST-NUCES (dropped out) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2016–present |
Early life
editAamir was born on 12 February 1997 in Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan to a Punjabi family from Muree.
Career
editEarly work (2016–2019)
editAamir was studying at the Foundation for Advancement of Science and Technology (FAST-NUCES), when she auditioned for the romantic comedy Janaan (2016).[7][8][9]
Aamir subsequently starred as a beauty-obsessed unfaithful wife in the 2017 romantic drama Titli. Her performance in the Hum TV's romantic drama Phir Wohi Mohabbat (2017), earned her the Best Television Sensation Female at the Hum Awards. That same year, Aamir played a headstrong bride-to-be in the heist comedy Na Maloom Afraad 2. The following year, Aamir featured in Parwaaz Hai Junoon alongside Hamza Ali Abbasi, Ahad Raza Mir and Kubra Khan. Her next portrayal was of a girl next door in the melodrama Visaal (2018), opposite Zahid Ahmed and Saboor Aly.[10][3][11]
Aamir played the free-spirited heiress of Shergarh in Anaa (2019) opposite Shehzad Sheikh. She also sang the title track of the series along with Sahir Ali Bagga, which has garnered 8 million views on YouTube. She received positive reviews for her work.[12][13][14][15]
Popularity and recognition (2020–present)
editIn 2020, Aamir played a carefree and outgoing girl Rumaisa Siddique, in Ishqiya opposite Feroze Khan. She received a nomination for Best Actress TV at the 2nd Pakistan International Screen Awards.[16][17] The same year she starred as a flirty TikToker girl, Sanam Jameel in Dil Ruba.[18]
In 2022, Aamir portrayed Hala Hamza Ahmed in Mere Humsafar opposite Farhan Saeed. She received Lux Style Awards Best TV Actress and Best TV Actress - Critics' Choice nominations.[19] The same year, she briefly appeared as Gul Meena co-starring Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz in the ensemble cast drama Sang-e-Mah.[20] In 2023, Aamir portrayed Maheer Saad Hussain opposite Wahaj Ali and Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz, in the romantic drama Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha.[21] Her performance received mixed to negative reviews.[22] in 2024, she started Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum opposite Fahad Mustafa which she played Sharjeena which earned positive reviews.[23]
Other work and media image
editAamir has been described in the media, among Pakistan's most popular and highest-paid actresses.[24][25] She has featured in Hello Pakistan's HOT100 list in the "Headliners" category.[26] She walked the ramp for Zainab Chottani at the "Pakistan Fashion Week" in 2019.[27] She has also done various photoshoots for "Eid Collections" and for designers like Asim Jofa.[28][29] Aamir is a brand ambassador for several brands like Maybelline New York and Sprite.[30] In 2022, Aamir was named the brand ambassador for Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League.[31] Aamir is the most-followed Pakistani celebrity on Instagram, surpassing Ayeza Khan.[32][33]
Filmography
editFilms
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Janaan | Palwasha Asad Khan | ||
| 2017 | Na Maloom Afraad 2 | Pari | ||
| 2018 | Parwaaz Hai Junoon | Sania Taimoor | ||
| Load Wedding | Khalil's love interest | Special appearance | ||
| 2019 | Superstar | Herself | Cameo appearance | |
| 2022 | Parde Mein Rehne Do | Nazish "Nazo" | [34] |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Titli | Naila Ahmad | ||
| Phir Wohi Mohabbat | Alishba Ashar | |||
| Mujhay Jeenay Do | Saira Naseeb | |||
| 2018 | Visaal | Pari | [35] | |
| 2019 | Anaa | Daneen Saif | Also singer for title song | [36] |
| 2020 | Ishqiya | Romaisa Siddique | [37] | |
| Dil Ruba | Sanam Jameel | [38] | ||
| 2022 | Mere Humsafar | Hala Hamza Ahmad | [39] | |
| Sang-e-Mah | Gul Meena | [40] | ||
| 2023 | Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha | Maheer Saad Hussain | [41] | |
| 2024 | Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum | Sharjeena Mustafa Ahmed | [42] |
Web series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | Jo Bachay Hain Sang Samait Lo † | Mariyam Mehmood | Filming | [43] |
Telefilms and other appearance
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Band Toh Baje Ga | Mariyam Sohail | [44] | |
| 2019 | Pyaar Kahani | Masha Rehman | ||
| 2021 | Dil Ke Chor | Remail | [45] | |
| 2023 | Siyaah | Nosheen "Noshi" Faryad | Episode: "Un Ko Chutti Na Milli" | |
| 2024 | Kaisi Hai Ye Ruswai | Aileen Baris | Mini series |
Music videos
edit| Year | Title | Artist | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | "Jani Door Gaye" | Hadiqa Kiani | [46] |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Lux Style Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Janaan | Nominated | [47] |
| 2018 | Hum Awards | Best Television Sensation Female | Phir Wohi Mohabbat | Won | |
| International Pakistan Prestige Awards | Best Actress (Film) | Na Maloom Afraad 2 | Nominated | [48] | |
| Hum Style Awards | Most Stylish Film Actress | — | Won | [49] | |
| 2020 | PISA Awards | Best Television Actress | Anaa | Nominated | [50] |
| Hum Style Awards | Most Stylish Actress | — | Nominated | [51] | |
| 2021 | ARY People's Choice Awards | Favourite Actress in a Role of Sister | Ishqiya | Won | |
| Favourite Jodi with Feroze Khan | Nominated | ||||
| 2nd PISA Awards | Best TV Actress (Popular) | Nominated | |||
| 2023 | Lux Style Awards | Best Film Actress - Viewer's choice | Parde Mein Rehne Do | Nominated | [52] |
| Best TV Actress | Mere Humsafar | Nominated | [53] | ||
| Best TV Actress Critics Choice | Nominated | ||||
| 2024 | Hum Style Awards | Most Stylish Television Actor Female | — | Won | [54] |
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External links
edit- Hania Aamir at IMDb
- Hania Aamir on Instagram