Naima Khan is a Pakistani actress.[1] She is known for her roles in dramas Tum Mere Kya Ho, Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi, Shehnai, Yaqeen Ka Safar, Yeh Dil Mera and Uraan.[2][3]

Naima Khan
Born (1972-10-26) 26 October 1972 (age 52)
EducationUniversity of Lahore
OccupationActress
Years active1987 – present
SpouseRashid Ahmad Khan (husband)
Children3

Early life

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Naima was born in 1972 on 26 October in Lahore.[4] She completed her studies from University of Lahore.[5][4] Her father, Anwar Elahi Khan, was in the Pakistan Air Force and her mother was an Aalima Fazila and a radio artist who played the character of Zohran Bibi in the famous radio play, Talqeen Shah. Her mother, Zakia Khanum, was the cousin sister of famous Urdu writer and playwright, Ashfaq Ahmad Khan.[5] Naima Khan joined the industry in 1987.[4][6][7]

Career

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She started her acting on PTV.[4] She appeared in dramas on PTV in 1987.[5] She was noted for her roles in dramas Patt Jharr, Fareb, Nashaib, Zeeshan, Aik Qadam Par Manzil, Fishaar and Chandpur ka Chando.[8][4] She also appeared in drama Adhoori Aurat along with Ayeza Khan and Faysal Qureshi and Khuda Aur Muhabbat with Imran Abbas and Sadia Khan. Since then she appeared in dramas Tum Mere Kya Ho, Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi, Yaqeen Ka Safar and Yeh Dil Mera, Beti, Jo Tu Chahey.[9][10]

Personal life

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Naima is married to Rashid Ahmad Khan and has 2 daughters named Halima Khan and Hifza Khan.[5] Her eldest daughter Rabia Khan passed away at the age of 5 to 6 years in 1993.[11][12]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Network
1987 Waadi Jalal Khan's wife PTV
1988 Sanata Najma PTV
1988 Mirat-ul-Uroos Tamasha PTV
1988 Teesra Khat Saba PTV
1989 Neelay Hath Bari Phuppo PTV
1990 Fishaar Lalarukh PTV
1991 Patt Jharr Jameela PTV
1991 Nashaib Arifa PTV
1992 Din Imtenan's wife PTV
1992 Zeeshan Nusrat PTV
1993 Doosra Aasman Mahira's mother PTV
1993 Fareb Gulzar Begum PTV
1994 Chiryan Da Chamba Suriya PTV
1994 Takmeel Cheemo PTV
1995 Zard Dopehar Mrs. Shahida Nabeel PTV
1995 Uraan Tabbasum PTV
1996 Teesra Aadmi Nighat PTV
1997 Family Front Mrs. Kamal PTV[13]
1997 Anaa Saira Begum PTV
1998 Aik Qadam Par Manzil Aabi PTV
1998 Laag Riffat Ara PTV
1998 Rahain Aapa PTV
1999 Chandpur ka Chando Ruby PTV
1999 Boota from Toba Tek Singh Sarwat Begum PTV
2001 Khayal Nazma PTV
2005 Chandpur Ka Chandoo Peeno PTV
2010 Teri Gali Mein Roheda ARY Digital
2010 Natak Mandi Sarah's mother-in-law PTV
2011 Hulla Ray Shagufta TV One
2011 Afsar Be-Kar-E-Khas Mrs. Ejaz PTV
2012 Nikhar Gaye Gulab Sare Sheharyal's mother Hum TV
2012 Sirat-e-Mustaqeem Raheela Express Entertainment
2013 Bhool Raza's mother PTV
2013 Adhoori Aurat Maryam's mother Geo TV
2013 Aasmanon Pay Likha Abda Geo Entertainment
2014 Uff Yeh Mohabbat Rukiya Geo TV
2014 Aik Pal Noor Fatima's mother Hum TV
2015 Mahi Ray Hafsa's mother PTV
2015 Maikey Ko Dedo Sandes Maryam's mother Geo TV
2015 Tum Mere Kya Ho Ammi PTV
2015 Chandan Haar Samreen A-Plus
2015 Inteha Lubna Express Entertainment
2015 Ali Ki Ammi Rasheeda Geo Entertainment
2015 Maan Maheen Hum TV
2015 Ishqaaway Noor Jahan Geo Entertainment
2016 Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi Zubaida Hum TV
2016 Gila Noor Bano Hum TV
2017 Badnaam Suriya ARY Digital
2017 Naseebon Jali Maheeta Hum TV
2017 Yaqeen Ka Safar Jehangir's mother Hum TV
2017 Khuda Aur Muhabbat Season 2 Rasheeda Geo Entertainment
2017 Alif Allah Aur Insaan Chaman Begum Hum TV[14]
2018 Noor Bibi Sultana Geo Entertainment
2018 Beti Fareeda ARY Digital
2019 Jo Tu Chahey Fasiha Hum TV[15][16]
2019 Yeh Dil Mera Nargis Bua Hum TV[17][18][19]
2021 Shehnai Saiqa ARY Digital[20][21]
2021 Ruswaiyaan Zain's mother SAB TV
2022 Teri Rah Mein Najma ARY Digital
2022 Hoor Pari Noor Fazeelat Express Entertainment
2022 Guddu Ujala's aunt Geo Entertainment
2022 Ishq Nahin Aasan Bilquis Aan TV
2022 Qalandar Qudsia Geo Entertainment
2023 Tumhare Husn Ke Naam Hamida Green Entertainment
2024 Akhara Bushra Green Entertainment
2024 Pas e Deewar Rashida Green Entertainment

Telefilm

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Year Title Role
2021 Hangor S-131 Allaudin's mother

Film

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Year Title Role
2011 Bol Master's wife
2016 Saya e Khuda e Zuljalal Safia

References

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  1. ^ "Jo Tu Chahay, Episode 9: Areesha And Armaan Find Happiness". Masala. 9 November 2020.
  2. ^ "Sajal Ali and Ahad Raza Mir's Ye Dil Mera Speaks About Mental Illness and It Is Spot On". Masala. 3 November 2020.
  3. ^ "Three Sajal Ali TV Shows You Should Watch". Masala. 8 November 2020.
  4. ^ a b c d e "Naima Khan remembers rubbing shoulders with the best". The Nation. Archived from the original on 8 December 2017. Retrieved 16 August 2016.
  5. ^ a b c d "ریڈیو آرٹسٹ کی بیٹی نعیمہ خان کا انٹرویو". Pakistan Television Corporation. 1999.
  6. ^ "Kun Faya Kun, Episodes 1 & 2: Over-The-Top But Oddly Addictive". Masala. 13 November 2020.
  7. ^ "Kun Faya Kun, Episode 4: The Case of The New Phone". Masala. 10 November 2020.
  8. ^ "Hotel goes green with Green Fingers". The Express Tribune. 4 November 2020.
  9. ^ "Zarnish Khan makes waves with her drama "Jo Tu Chahay"". The Nation. 27 December 2020.
  10. ^ "That Week That Was". Dawn News. 26 December 2020.
  11. ^ "Farid Khan". The Nation. 14 December 2020.
  12. ^ "Neo Pakistan | Naima Khan". Neo News. 22 June 2021.
  13. ^ "After 'Friends', five Pakistani shows we wish to see reunion of". The Express Tribune. 28 September 2021.
  14. ^ "Alif Allah Aur Insan". Mag The Weekly. 7 November 2020.
  15. ^ "Jo Tou Chahay, Episode 10: Areesha Is Off to Dubai". Masala. 11 November 2020.
  16. ^ "Jo Tou Chahay, Episode: 29 Armaan Begins To Stray From Areesha". Masala. 12 November 2020.
  17. ^ "Ye Dil Mera: Sajal Ali and Ahad Raza Mir's Great Show is Marred By Inconsistencies". Masala. 5 November 2020.
  18. ^ "Ye Dil Mera Episode 23 Neelofar And Humaira Clear Their Misunderstandings". Masala. 6 November 2020.
  19. ^ "Ye Dil Mera Episode 32 is Saved by Sajal". The Brown Identity. 18 June 2022.
  20. ^ "Shehnai Episode 8: Affan Waheed and Ramsha Khan Are Winning Hearts as Bakht and Meerab". The Brown Identity. 24 July 2021.
  21. ^ "Shehnai Episode 16: Bakht Falls Into Hunain's Trap Once Again". The Brown Identity. 8 October 2021.
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