Nazish Jahangir


Nazish Jahangir is a Pakistani television actress. She is known for her role as Zoya in Thays, Faiza in Tohmat, Nimra in Kam Zarf and Shameela in Kahin Deep Jaley. Other than acting, she is known for her work as a mental health awareness activist.

Early life and education

Born and raised in Islamabad, she initially graduated in fine arts and fashion designing,and after being encouraged by Jamal Shah, her professor, renowned artist and founder of Hunerkada, to pursue a career in performing arts, Jahangir moved to Karachi and started doing commercial theatre with Anwar Maqsood in 2015.

Career

She made her TV debut in 2017 with Bharosa. Jahangir has also appeared in Kahin Deep Jaley, Alif, Allah Aur Insaan, Tohmat, Thays, Kam Zardari, Beparwah, Dard Rukta Nahi, Ghamandi, Inaam-e-Mohabbat, Berukhi, Teri Behisi, Saraab and Meray Mohsin.
In 2020, the actress revealed that she has been battling PTSD for the last 10 years, and continues to struggle with mental health issues.
In 2022, Jahangir made her film debut opposite Sami Khan with movie Lafengay.
In 2024, She appeared in romantic comedy film Poppay Ki Wedding along with Khushhal Khan.
Jahangir has been nominated, as a best emerging talent in TV, at Lux Style Awards.
Jahangir has appeared on the covers of multiple Pakistani magazines.

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
2017BharosaSamiaARY Digital
2018Alif Allah Aur InsaanRoshniHum TV
2019KhatakaarMehwishPlay Entertainment
2018TohmatFaizaGeo Entertainment
2018Gali Mein Chand NiklaShaistaTV One
2018ThaysZoyaA-Plus Entertainment
2019HaqeeqatSafaaA-Plus EntertainmentEpisode "Malal"
2019Kam ZarfNimra; Azar's love interestGeo Entertainment
2019MakafaatChutnishaGeo EntertainmentEpisode "Nidamat"
2019Meray MohsinSidraGeo Entertainment
2019BeparwahChuchi ParvezExpress TV
2019Kahin Deep JaleyShameelaGeo EntertainmentMain Antagonist
2019Dard Rukta NahiMariaExpress TV
2020Makafaat season 2RubabGeo EntertainmentEpisode "Doulat Ka Ghamand"
2020SaraabNamalHum TV
2020Dil Tanha TanhaMirhaHum TV
2021BerukhiMairaARY Digital
2023JinzadaAbihaGeo Entertainment
2023Mafaad ParastZaraGeo Entertainment