Momal Sheikh Explained

Momal Sheikh
Birth Date:1986 5, df=yes
Birth Place:Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:2008-present
Spouse:[1]
Children:2
Parents:Javed Sheikh (father)[2]
Relatives:Shahzad Sheikh (brother)
Behroze Sabzwari (uncle)
Saleem Sheikh (uncle)
Shehroz Sabzwari (cousin)

Momal Sheikh (Urdu: {{nq|مومل شیخ) is a Pakistani actress and producer. Her works in serials are Yeh Zindagi Hai in 2008 and Mirat Ul Uroos in 2013. She made her film debut with 2016 film Happy Bhag Jayegi.[3] [4] Sheikh also co-produced 2018 film Wujood with Shehzad Sheikh under her father production banner Javed Sheikh films which features Danish Taimoor and Saeeda Imtiaz in lead.[2] [5] [6]

Personal life

She is the daughter of actor Javed Sheikh and Zinat Mangi and sister of Shahzad Sheikh, niece of Behroze Sabzwari and Saleem Sheikh and cousin of Shehroz Sabzwari.[2] She is of Punjabi descent from father's side & Sindhi descent from mother's side.She is married to Nader Nawaz.They have a son named Ibrahim.[7] Momal Sheikh announced the birth of her daughter who was born on 20 August 2020.[8]

Career

She has worked in television serials such as Mirat Ul Uroos on Geo TV.[9] She made her Bollywood film debut with Happy Bhaag Jayegi.[1] [10]

Filmography

Film

TitleYearRoleNotes
Happy Bhaag Jayegi2016ZoyaBollywood film
Wujood2018Producer

Television

TitleYearRoleNotes
Yeh Zindagi Hai2008Jalebi
Mirat Ul Uroos2012Hamna
Mujhe Khuda Pe Yaqeen Hai2013Areba
Kadoorat2013Alina
Zara aur Mehrunnisa2016
Silsilay2018Abeeha[11]
Mein Tum Aur Woh
Khaas2019
Yaariyan2019Sadia[12]
Damsa2019-2020Saman
Mushq2020Mahak
Dil-e-Momin2021Ashi
Daraar2022Sajal[13]
Pagal Khana2024Green Entertainment

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Momal Sheikh: Working in Bollywood is looked upon as a huge achievement in Pakistan. Times Of India. TNN. 16 August 2016. 20 August 2016. 21 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160821035539/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/-Momal-Sheikh-Working-in-Bollywood-is-looked-upon-as-a-huge-achievement-in-Pakistan/articleshow/53708532.cms. live.
  2. Web site: The Sheikhs, Sabzwaris and more: How dynasties sustain showbusiness in Pakistan. Express Tribune. 17 January 2016. 20 August 2016. 20 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190620042728/https://tribune.com.pk/story/1029254/the-sheikhs-sabzwaris-and-more-how-dynasties-sustain-showbusiness-in-pakistan/. live.
  3. News: Dad-daughter duo Javed and Momal Sheikh to share screens in Bollywood rom-com. Haq. Irfan Ul. 2016-01-20. Images. 2018-07-26. en-US. 2018-07-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20180726233837/https://images.dawn.com/news/1174686. live.
  4. News: Momal Sheikh dishes on her Bollywood debut and working with her superstar dad. Haq. Irfan Ul. 2016-07-26. Images. 2018-07-26. en-US. 2018-07-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20180726233839/https://images.dawn.com/news/1175895. live.
  5. Web site: Momal Sheikh would love to work with Ranveer Singh. www.pakistantoday.com.pk. en-GB. 2018-07-26. 2018-07-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20180726201740/https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2016/07/30/momal-sheikh-would-love-to-work-with-ranveer-singh/. live.
  6. Web site: Actors should use social media to voice opinions on 'sensitive' issues: Momal Sheikh. 2018-02-22. Daily Times. en-US. 2019-01-09. 2019-01-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20190109155550/https://dailytimes.com.pk/206034/actors-use-social-media-voice-opinions-sensitive-issues-momal-sheikh/. live.
  7. News: Momal Sheikh blessed with a baby boy. Web Desk. Aaj News. 2018-07-26. en-US. 2018-07-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20180726201845/http://aaj.tv/2015/06/momal-sheikh-blessed-with-a-baby-boy/. live.
  8. Web site: Staff. Showbiz. 2020-08-31. Momal Sheikh Blessed with a Baby Girl. 2021-02-09. MagPakistan. en-US.
  9. Web site: Actresses who started their career in television. Aaj Entertainment. 4 August 2016. 20 August 2016. 27 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160827160740/http://aajentertainment.tv/blogs/pakistani-actresses-who-started-their-careers-from-tv-dramas/. live.
  10. Web site: Bollywood is warmer and kinder than the Pakistani film industry: Momal Sheikh. 2016-08-17. The Express Tribune. en-US. 2019-01-09. 2019-01-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20190109220603/https://tribune.com.pk/story/1164431/bollywood-warmer-kinder-pakistani-film-industry-momal-sheikh/. live.
  11. News: Momal Sheikh returns to the all screen with Silsilay. Shirazi. Maria. 2018-07-19. en. 2018-07-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20180719233207/https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/264452-momal-sheikh-returns-to-the-small-screen-with-silsilay. live.
  12. News: Ayeza Khan, Junaid Khan look fabulous in the first teaser of Yaariyaan. Oye Yeah. 14 April 2019. 12 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201012060533/https://www.oyeyeah.com/entertainment/ayeza-khan-junaid-khan-look-fabulous-in-the-first-teaser-of-yaariyaan/. live.
  13. Web site: Sumiya . 2022-08-11 . Daraar Drama Cast Name, Pictures, Story, & Timing - GEO TV . 2022-08-11 . Mag Pakistan . en-US.