Maira Khan


Maira Khan is a Pakistani television and film actress, model and former VJ.
Her notable performances include Chambaili, Revenge of the Worthless, Durj, Cheekh, Bewafa. She was a contestant of the reality show Tamasha which aired on ARY Digital & ARY ZAP app, she was evicted towards the end of the show for trying to bite another contestant’s finger.

Early life

Maira Khan was born in Karachi, Pakistan on 27 July 1984 to actress Shakeela Anayat. She has one step brother and sister. Khan graduated from BAMM PECHS Karachi. She started her career as a child actor when she was only four years old.

Career

Maira Khan first appeared in the hit TV serial Jaise Jante Nahin. Since then she has appeared on PTV, Indus TV, Hum TV, ARY TV, TV One, Geo TV serials. She has also appeared as a VJ on Play TV, and hosts her own talk show. She made her film debut in the 2013 political film Chambaili by Shehzad Nawaz and Ismail Jilani. Her character stands up for what's right and is the epitome of the strength of a woman.

Filmography

Films

YearFilmRoleNotes
2013ChambailiKiranDebut film
2016Revenge of the WorthlessShabana
2019DurjFarah
2023DaadalBilqees
TBAJapanese Connection TBA

Anthology Series

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
2004Mera Naam Hai MohabbatAlizehIndus VisionEpisode 3 "U Turn"
2005Aaj Ki KahaniyanJogiyaaAaj EntertainmentEpisode 12 "Jogiyaa"
2012----
2012Doosra SachGhazalaTV One PakistanEpisode "Ke Ghairat Jiska Naam Tha"
2012Sasural Ke Rang AnokhaySabaHum TVEpisode "Makei Ki Laaj Rakhna"
2012Kitni Girhain Baaki HainSaweraHum TVEpisode "Koyla Bani Na Raakh"
2012Kitni Girhain Baaki HainNadiaHum TVEpisode "Faslay"
2012Shaadi Ka LadduAliyaExpress EntertainmentEpisode "Daadi Ka Laddu"
2014Shaadi Ka LadduAsmaExpress EntertainmentEpisode "Iss Mein Shamsa Ka Kya Kusoor"
2019MakafaatJamilaGeo EntertainmentEpisode "Naik Seerat"
2019MakafaatShaboGeo EntertainmentEpisode "Inaam"
2022MamlaatSofiaGeo EntertainmentEpisode "Israaf"
2022MamlaatAfsheenGeo EntertainmentEpisode "Badgumani Gunah Hai"
2022MamlaatMariaGeo EntertainmentEpisode "Naiki Ka Sila"
2022MakafaatRaniaGeo EntertainmentEpisode "Mein"

Awards and nominations

YearContentAwardCategoryResult
2010Jee Chahta Hai9th Lux Style AwardsBest TV Actress-TerrestrialWon
2012Aankh Salamat Andhay Log11th Lux Style AwardsBest TV Actress- Terrestrial
2014ChambailiARY Film AwardsBest Star Debut Female
2014Tamanna4th Pakistan Media AwardsBest Drama Actress
2017Revenge of the WorthlessNigar AwardBest Actress
2017Revenge of the WorthlessGalaxy Lollywood AwardsBest Actor In A Supporting Role