Mahnoor Baloch (born 15 February 1970)[3] is an American-born Canadian Pakistani actress, film director and former model. Baloch made her television debut in 1993 with the drama serial Marvi aired on PTV. She is often praised by critics for her fitness and younger looks on-screen.[4][5][6]
Mahnoor Baloch | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 February 1970[1] |
| Citizenship | Pakistani |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Model, Director |
| Years active | 1985 – present |
| Spouse |
Hameed Siddiqui (m. 1986) |
| Children | 1 |
Career
Baloch appeared in the TV commercials of well-known brand names in Pakistan.[7] In 1993, she made her acting debut in the PTV drama serial Marvi which was directed by Sultana Siddiqui.[8] Her next series was Dusra Aasmaan. In this serial, she performed the role of Abid Ali's daughter.[9]
In 2000, Mahnoor Baloch started directing and producing her drama serials. Her first serial as director was Lamhay. Later she directed another television series Patjhar Ki Chaioon.[5]
In 2012, she won Lux Style Award for Best Actress for her role in the PTV drama series Talafi.[10] She appeared in Geo TV's Eid special play Come On Hum Dum (2013) as the wife of co-star Mohib Mirza. She later appeared as the female lead in the Pakistani film Main Hoon Shahid Afridi (2013). For the role, she has filmed an item song Teri Hi Kami alongside Mathira and Humayun Saeed, directed by Saqib Malik and produced and penned by Shani and Kami.[11]
In 2013, Baloch made her Hollywood debut in Torn playing the role of Maryam, a mother whose teenage son is killed in an explosion at a suburban mall.[12]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Main Hoon Shahid Afridi | Sara | |
| 2013 | Torn | Maryam |
Television
| Year | TV Series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Marvi | Laila | |
| 1999 | Lamhay | ||
| Doosra Aasmaan | |||
| Shiddat | |||
| Unhoni | |||
| Sila | |||
| Kabhi Kabhi Pyar Mein | |||
| 2002 | Chaandni Raatain | Maha | |
| Ye Zindagi | |||
| Patjhar ki Chaioon | |||
| Jaane Kyun | |||
| Ab Ghar Jaane do | |||
| 2009 | Noor Pur Ki Rani | Noorulain Aneez | |
| 2010 | Noor Bano | Noor Bano | |
| 2011 | Mohabbat Rooth Jaye Toh | Shumaila | |
| 2011 | Ladies Park | Soniya | |
| 2012 | Mehar Bano aur Shah Bano | Mehar Bano | |
| 2012 | Talafi | Falak | Lux Style Awards for Best Actress |
| 2012 | Mera Saaein 2 | Innaya | |
| 2012 | Ishq Ibadat | ||
| 2014 | Pachtava | Ayeman | |
| 2014 | Pal Mein Ishq Pal Me Nahi | Michelle | |
| 2016 | Khoobsurat | ||
| 2019 | Apni Apni Love Story | Sidra | [13] |
Personal life
Baloch was married to Hameed Siddiqui at the age of 15. She has one daughter Laila Hameed, who got married in 2015. She became a grandmother in 2016.[2][14]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Talafi | Lux Style Awards | Best Television Actress | Won[10] |
| 2013 | Main Hoon Shahid Afridi | Pakistan Media Awards | Best Film Actress | Nominated[citation needed] |
| 2013 | ARY Film Awards | Best Actress | Nominated[citation needed] |
References
- ^ "Mahnoor Baloch (@mahnoorbaloch.official) • Instagram photos and videos". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
- ^ a b "Yummy mummies". Dawn. 7 May 2011. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
- ^ "Mahnoor Baloch on Instagram: "memorable moments with friends and family #birthday"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 24 December 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
- ^ Khan, Atif (4 April 2004). "A mother's story". dawn.com. Archived from the original on 11 October 2008. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
- ^ a b Images Staff (21 July 2016). "Mahnoor Baloch reveals the secret to her youthful good looks". Images. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
- ^ Tribune.com.pk (11 December 2016). "Zeba Bakhtiar, Mahnoor Baloch and Amna Baber in new photo-shoot | The Express Tribune". tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
- ^ Mahnoor Baloch with her Family, DesiManzil, 14 October 2010, retrieved 7 October 2014[dead link]
- ^ Asif Noorani (24 June 2013). "No challenge is too great: Sultana Siddiqi". Dawn. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
- ^ "People are shocked as to how Mahnoor Baloch just doesn't age". Daily Pakistan Global. 11 January 2019. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
- ^ a b Faisal Qureshi (6 July 2011). "Lux Style Awards take on colours, flavour of Lahore". Dawn. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
- ^ "Why Pakistani cinema needs another film like 'Main Hoon Shahid Afridi'". Daily Times. 9 May 2019. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
- ^ Jamil, Farah (21 September 2013). "Mahnoor Baloch to debut hollywood movie 'Torn' (2013)". AAJ TV. Archived from the original on 1 September 2019. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
- ^ "Mahnoor Baloch returns to small screen after two years break". www.thenews.com.pk. 26 July 2019. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
- ^ "Mahnoor Baloch Biography – Age, Pics, Husband, Family, Dramas, Movies". 29 August 2018. Archived from the original on 14 August 2019. Retrieved 14 August 2019.