Naila Jaffri


Naila Jaffri was a Pakistani actress and director. She was known for her roles in dramas Woh, Ek Kasak Reh Gayi, Mausam, Anaya Tumhari Hui and Tera Mera Rishta.

Early life

Naila was born on 27 January 1965 in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Career

Jaffri started acting on PTV in the 1980s and also did theatre. She was noted for her roles in dramas Ek Mohabat Sau Afsaney, Sanam Gazida, Mujh ko Satana, Desi Girls and Thodi Si Khushiyan. After that she also appeared in dramas Don't Jealous, Noorpur Ki Rani, Lamha Lamha Zindagi, Zeenat Bint-e-Sakina Hazir Ho and Sanjha. She later appeared in dramas Surkh Jorra, Tera Mera Rishta, Aks, Anaya Tumhari Hui, Mausam, Ghalti, Marasim and Ek Kasak Reh Gayi. Her last appearance was in Dushman as Durri which was broadcast posthumously on PTV.

Personal life

Naila was married but after sometime they divorced.

Illness and death

Naila was a cancer survivor, and had had ovarian cancer. She died from cancer on 17 July 2021, at age 56. Her funeral was held in Tooba Mosque in DHA Phase 2 Karachi and she was laid to rest in the Army graveyard near Kalapul, Karachi.

Filmography

Television

Web series

Telefilm

Film