Irsa Ghazal (b.1971) is a Pakistani television actress known for her roles in television serials such as Mirat-ul-Uroos (1988), Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi (2013), Yeh Mera Deewanapan Hai (2015), O Rangreza (2017), Aangan (2018) and Ishq Jalebi (2021).
Irsa Ghazal | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Pakistani |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1988–present |
Relatives | Ushna Shah (sister) Syeda Ismat Tahira (Mother) |
Personal life
editGhazal is the daughter of former actress, Syeda Ismat Tahira. Her sister Ushna Shah is also an actress.[1]
Career
editGhazal made her acting debut from PTV's Mirat-ul-Uroos in 1988. Then, she appeared in television serials such as Samjhauta Express, Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi and Kahi Unkahi, the second one of which earned her nomination of Lux Style Award for Best TV Actress. She further appeared in television serials such as O Rangreza, Aangan, Ruswai and Ishq Jalebi.[2][3][4] From 2023 to 2024, she played Razia Sultana, a dominant matriarch in Mannat Murad, and received praise for her portrayal.[5]
Filmography
editTelevision
editYear | Title | Role | Network | Ref(s) |
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1988 | Mirat-ul-Uroos | Akbari | ||
1989 | Umeed-e-Bahar | Shammo | ||
Pyas | Jeeran | PTV | ||
Neelay Hath | Rano | PTV | ||
2010 | Samjhauta Express | Pragya Singh Sadhvi | ||
2012 | Kahi Unkahi | Saira | Hum TV | |
2013 | Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi | Aapa Bee | [6][7] | |
2013–2014 | Rishtay Kuch Adhooray Se | Gaeti Ara's mother | ||
2014 | Shikwa | Munazza | ARY Digital | [8] |
2015 | Mumkin | Mehreen | [9] | |
Farwa Ki ABC | Farwa's mother | A-Plus TV | ||
Khatoon Manzil | Nighat | ARY Digital | [10] | |
Yeh Mera Deewanapan Hai | Attiya | A-Plus TV | [11] | |
2016 | Khuda Mera Bhi Hai | Arshi | ARY Digital | [12] |
Moray Saiyaan | Zakia | |||
2017 | Andaaz-e-Sitam | Begum Nawazish | Urdu 1 | |
O Rangreza | Mumtaz nicknamed Mummo | Hum TV | [13][14] | |
Aangan | Hajra | ARY Digital | [15] | |
Aadat | Neelum | TV One | ||
2018 | Dil-e-Bereham | Aaira | A-Plus TV | [16] |
2019 | Barfi Laddu | Naila Sheikh | ARY Digital | |
Ruswai | Salma | [17] | ||
2021 | Ishq Jalebi | Sajeela (Sajjo) | Geo Entertainment | |
2022 | Chaudhry and Sons | Malika Dadi | [18] | |
Habs | Sadia | ARY Digital | ||
2023 | Kuch Ankahi | Shammo Begum | [19] | |
2023 | Mannat Murad | Razia Sultana | Geo Entertainment |
Awards and nominations
editYear | Awards | Category | Work | Result | Ref(s). |
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2014 | Lux Style Award | Best Television Actress - Terrestrial | Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi | Nominated | [20] |
2018 | Hum Awards | Best Supporting Actress | O Rangreza | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "In Pictures: Did you know Ushna Shah and Irsa Ghazal are sisters?". Express Tribune. 19 June 2020.
- ^ Sadaf Haider (30 December 2013). "The award for best Pakistani drama of 2013 goes to..." Express Tribune.
- ^ "O' RANGREZA REVIEW: AN ARTFUL CONCOCTION". Dunya News. 27 August 2017.
- ^ "'Ishq Jalebi' aims to win hearts | LIFESTYLE". Daily Times. 16 April 2021. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
- ^ Gaitee Ara Siddiqi (7 January 2024). "All that marriage takes". The News International. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ "10 iconic Pakistani TV dramas you should binge-watch this weekend". Dawn Images. 28 March 2021.
- ^ "13th Lux Style awards: And the winners are..." Dawn News. 4 December 2014.
- ^ "Drama Poll 2014 results: 'Pyaray Afzal' dominates Pakistani television". www.dawn.com. 30 December 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ Alishba Nisar (18 March 2015). "11 Pakistani dramas you can't miss this year!". tribune com.pk.
- ^ "IDream Entertainment presents 'Mere Ajnabi' and 'Khatoon Manzil'". HIP. 8 July 2015. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ "صائمہ،جاوید شیخ اور ارسہ غزل کی ڈرامہ سیریل یہ میرا دیوانہ پن ہے مقبول". Daily Pakistan dot Com. 24 August 2015.
- ^ "Khuda mera bhi hai dares to be different!". Daily Times. 7 October 2016.
- ^ "New drama serial starring Nauman Ijaz is not an ordinary love story". Daily Times. 29 July 2017.
- ^ "On the female characters of O Rangreza". nation.com.pk. 29 August 2017.
- ^ Sadaf Haider (13 February 2018). "7 reasons why Angan may be the most subversive Pakistani drama you've ever seen". Dawn Images.
- ^ Aamir Javed (29 October 2018). "Behroz Sabzwari and Irsa Ghazal shares about upcoming drama serial Dil-e-Bereham". celebdhaba. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021.
- ^ Buraq Shabbir (19 April 2020). "Did Ruswai deliver what it promised? | Instep". The News International. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ "Three rom-com TV dramas looking to reign supreme in April". Images by Dawn. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ Lifestyle (30 May 2023). "Irsa Ghazal receives love across the border for 'Kuch Ankahi'". ARY News. Archived from the original on 6 June 2023. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "2014 Lux Style Awards: Meet the nominees!". Dawn News. 12 August 2014. Retrieved 14 January 2023.