Farah Shah


Farah Shah is a Pakistani television actress and former model. She made her acting debut with the role of Mehru in PTV World's classic series Boota From Toba Tek Singh. Shah's career spans more than 20 years. She worked in various hits on Urdu Television including Landa Bazar, Chashman '', Khuda Aur Muhabbat , Numm , Gul-e-Rana , Choti Si Zindagi , Toh Dil Ka Kiya Hua, and Suno Chanda. Her performance as the antagonist in Mohabbat Subh Ka Sitara Hai and Abro earned her a nomination for Hum Award in a negative role category. She has played the role of Naeema in Hum TV's Suno Chanda 2.''

Career

Entering showbiz at a young age, Shah became a host on a Lollywood music countdown program Yehi To Hai Lollywood. She then pursued acting, with Boota from Toba Tek Singh being one of her earliest appearances in TV drama. In 2018, she made a cameo appearance in Angeline Malik's social initiative Inkaar Karo to raise awareness about women's empowerment in Pakistan.

Awards and nominations

YearAwardWorkCategoryResult
2001PTV World AwardYehi Tau Hai LollywoodBest HostWon
2014Hum AwardMohabat Subh Ka Sitara HaiBest Actor in a Negative RoleNomitated
2016Hum AwardAbroBest Actor in a Negative RoleNomitated
2020Pakistan International Screen AwardsSuno ChandaBest Television Actress in Comedy roleNomitated