Maha Ishaq Tahirani is a Pakistani super model and actress.[1][2] She is known for winning 'Best Model of The Year' award at the Lux Style Awards 2023.[3] She has also acted in Jamun Ka Darakht movie featuring Adnan Siddiqui.[4]
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Career
editAfter completing her LLB degree from the University of China, Maha Tahirani came back to Pakistan to pursue a career in modelling. Her first modelling project was for Sana Safinaz.[5] Her first international shoot was held in Dubai.[6] In 2020, she was nominated for the 'Best Emerging Talent' award at the 19th Lux Style Awards.[7] In 2021, she was nominated for the female 'Model of the year' award at the 20th Lux Style Awards.[8] Next year, Maha was also nominated for 'Best Fashion Model of the year award'.[9] In 2023, she won the 'Best Fashion Model of the year' at the 22nd Lux Style Awards.[10] In the same year, she made her acting debut with Jamun Ka Darakht, a short film by Rafay Rashidi starring Adnan Siddiqui.[11][12]
Biography
editBorn in Pakistan, Maha Tahirani pursued a degree in criminal law from the University of London at the age of 20.[13] After becoming a lawyer, she came back to Pakistan. She has been vocal about the issue of colorism, having turned down a fairness cream rebranding offer.[14] She has also called out brands for unethical practices of payment.[15]
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref.(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Best Emerging Talent | Female Model | Nominated | [16] |
| 2021 | Model of the year | Female | Nominated | [17] |
| 2022 | Best Fashion Model of the year | Male/Female | Nominated | [18] |
| 2023 | Best Fashion Model of the year | Male-Female | Won | [19] |
References
edit- ^ Jahan, Kaukab. ""You shouldn't care about how you look but how you carry yourself" – Maha Tahirani". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ "Maha Tahirani's GRWM reel is a hit on social media". www.24newshd.tv. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ Jahan, Kaukab. ""You shouldn't care about how you look but how you carry yourself" – Maha Tahirani". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ "Adnan Siddiqui to hit screens in short film 'Jamun Ka Darakht'". Dunya News. 2023-04-27. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ ""There comes a time when you have to pick your power." – Maha Tahirani | Instep | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ "Interview Questions for Maha Tahirani". H! Pakistan. 2022-04-20. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ "THE SHOW MUST GO ON: LUX Style Awards announces nominations in 28 categories". Daily Pakistan Global. 2020-10-03. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ Desk, BR Web (2021-08-28). "Here are the nominations for the 20th Lux Style Awards". Brecorder. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "LSA 2022: And the nominees are..." The Express Tribune. 2022-11-23. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ "From Yumna Zaidi to Bilal Abbas Khan: Here's all the winners of LSA 2023". Daily Pakistan Global. 2023-10-07. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (2023-04-25). "Adnan Siddiqui's character in upcoming short film Jamun Ka Darakht is a 'commentary on society's complexities'". Images. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ "And the winners of Lux Style Awards 2023 are..." The Express Tribune. 2023-10-07. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ Jahan, Kaukab. ""You shouldn't care about how you look but how you carry yourself" – Maha Tahirani". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ "Model Maha Tahirani appears like an absolute diva". Bol News. 2022-12-13. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ Fatima, Noor (2023-10-20). "Model Maha Tahirani calls out clothing brand for "unethical practices of payment"". Daily Pakistan. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ "THE SHOW MUST GO ON: LUX Style Awards announces nominations in 28 categories". Daily Pakistan Global. 2020-10-03. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ "THE SHOW MUST GO ON: LUX Style Awards announces nominations in 28 categories". Daily Pakistan Global. 2020-10-03. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ "LSA 2022: And the nominees are..." The Express Tribune. 2022-11-23. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ "From Yumna Zaidi to Bilal Abbas Khan: Here's all the winners of LSA 2023". Daily Pakistan Global. 2023-10-07. Retrieved 2023-11-18.