Naima Khan Explained

Naima Khan
Birth Date:26 October 1972
Birth Place:Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Education:University of Lahore
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:1987 – present
Spouse:Rashid Ahmad Khan (husband)
Parents:Anwar Elahi Khan (father)
Zakia Khanum (mother)
Children:Hifza Khan (daughter)
Halima Khan (daughter)
Rabia Khan (daughter)
Relatives:Ashfaq Ahmad Khan (uncle)

Naima Khan is a Pakistani actress.[1] She is known for her roles in dramas Tum Mere Kya Ho, Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi, Shehnai, Yaqeen Ka Safar, Yeh Dil Mera and Uraan.[2] [3]

Early life

Naima was born in 1972 on 26 October in Lahore. She completed her studies from University of Lahore. Her father, Anwar Elahi Khan, was in the Pakistan Air Force and her mother was an Aalima Fazila and a radio artist who played the character of Zohran Bibi in the famous radio play, Talqeen Shah. Her mother, Zakia Khanum, was the cousin sister of famous Urdu writer and playwright, Ashfaq Ahmad Khan. Naima Khan joined the industry in 1987.[4] [5]

Career

She started her acting on PTV. She appeared in dramas on PTV in 1987.[6] She was noted for her roles in dramas Patt Jharr, Fareb, Nashaib, Zeeshan, Aik Qadam Par Manzil, Fishaar and Chandpur ka Chando.[7] [8] She also appeared in drama Adhoori Aurat along with Ayeza Khan and Faysal Qureshi and Khuda Aur Muhabbat with Imran Abbas and Sadia Khan. Since then she appeared in dramas Tum Mere Kya Ho, Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi, Yaqeen Ka Safar and Yeh Dil Mera, Beti, Jo Tu Chahey.[9] [10]

Personal life

Naima is married to Rashid Ahmad Khan and has 2 daughters named Halima Khan and Hifza Khan.[6] Her eldest daughter Rabia Khan passed away at the age of 5 to 6 years in 1993.[11] [12]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
1987WaadiJalal Khan's wifePTV
1988SanataNajmaPTV
1988Mirat-ul-UroosTamashaPTV
1988Teesra KhatSabaPTV
1989Neelay HathBari PhuppoPTV
1990FishaarLalarukhPTV
1991Patt JharrJameelaPTV
1991NashaibArifaPTV
1992DinImtenan's wifePTV
1992ZeeshanNusratPTV
1993Doosra AasmanMahira's motherPTV
1993FarebGulzar BegumPTV
1994Chiryan Da ChambaSuriyaPTV
1994TakmeelCheemoPTV
1995Zard DopeharMrs. Shahida NabeelPTV
1995UraanAapaPTV
1996Teesra AadmiNighatPTV
1997Family FrontMrs. KamalPTV[13]
1997AnaaSaira BegumPTV
1998Aik Qadam Par ManzilAabiPTV
1998LaagRiffat AraPTV
1998RahainAapaPTV
1999Chandpur ka ChandoRubyPTV
1999Boota from Toba Tek SinghSarwat BegumPTV
2001KhayalNazmaPTV
2005Chandpur Ka ChandooPeenoPTV
2010Teri Gali MeinRohedaARY Digital
2010Natak MandiSarah's mother-in-lawPTV
2011Hulla RayShagufta TV One
2011Afsar Be-Kar-E-KhasMrs. EjazPTV
2012Nikhar Gaye Gulab SareSheharyal's motherHum TV
2012Sirat-e-MustaqeemRaheelaExpress Entertainment
2013BhoolRaza's motherPTV
2013Adhoori AuratMaryam's motherGeo TV
2013Aasmanon Pay LikhaAbdaGeo Entertainment
2014Uff Yeh MohabbatRukiyaGeo TV
2014Aik PalNoor Fatima's motherHum TV
2015Mahi RayHafsa's motherPTV
2015Maikey Ko Dedo SandesMaryam's motherGeo TV
2015Tum Mere Kya HoAmmiPTV
2015Chandan HaarSamreenA-Plus
2015IntehaLubnaExpress Entertainment
2015Ali Ki AmmiRasheedaGeo Entertainment
2015MaanMaheenHum TV
2015IshqaawayNoor JahanGeo Entertainment
2016Saya-e-Dewar Bhi NahiZubaidaHum TV
2016GilaNoor BanoHum TV
2017BadnaamSuriyaARY Digital
2017Naseebon JaliMaheetaHum TV
2017Yaqeen Ka SafarJehangir's motherHum TV
2017Khuda Aur Muhabbat Season 2RasheedaGeo Entertainment
2017Alif Allah Aur InsaanChaman BegumHum TV[14]
2018Noor BibiSultanaGeo Entertainment
2018BetiFareedaARY Digital
2019Jo Tu ChaheyFasihaHum TV[15] [16]
2019Yeh Dil MeraNargis BuaHum TV[17] [18] [19]
2021ShehnaiSaiqaARY Digital[20] [21]
2021RuswaiyaanZain's motherSAB TV
2022Teri Rah MeinNajmaARY Digital
2022Hoor Pari NoorFazeelatExpress Entertainment
2022GudduUjala's auntGeo Entertainment
2022Ishq Nahin AasanBilquisAan TV
2022QalandarQudsiaGeo Entertainment
2023Tumhare Husn Ke NaamHamidaGreen Entertainment
2024AkharaBushraGreen Entertainment
2024Pas e DeewarRashidaGreen Entertainment

Film

YearTitleRole
2011BolMaster's wife
2016Saya e Khuda e ZuljalalSafia

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jo Tu Chahay, Episode 9: Areesha And Armaan Find Happiness. Masala. 9 November 2020.
  2. Web site: Sajal Ali and Ahad Raza Mir's Ye Dil Mera Speaks About Mental Illness and It Is Spot On. Masala. 3 November 2020.
  3. Web site: Three Sajal Ali TV Shows You Should Watch. Masala. 8 November 2020.
  4. Web site: Kun Faya Kun, Episodes 1 & 2: Over-The-Top But Oddly Addictive. Masala. 13 November 2020.
  5. Web site: Kun Faya Kun, Episode 4: The Case of The New Phone. Masala. 10 November 2020.
  6. ریڈیو آرٹسٹ کی بیٹی نعیمہ خان کا انٹرویو. Pakistan Television Corporation. 1999.
  7. Web site: Hotel goes green with Green Fingers. The Express Tribune. 4 November 2020.
  8. Web site: Naima Khan remembers rubbing shoulders with the best. The Nation. 16 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20171208214348/https://nation.com.pk/19-Aug-2016/naima-khan-remembers-rubbing-shoulders-with-the-best. 8 December 2017. dead.
  9. Web site: Zarnish Khan makes waves with her drama "Jo Tu Chahay". The Nation. 27 December 2020.
  10. Web site: That Week That Was. Dawn News. 26 December 2020.
  11. Web site: Farid Khan. The Nation. 14 December 2020.
  12. Web site: Neo Pakistan Naima Khan. Neo News. 22 June 2021.
  13. Web site: After 'Friends', five Pakistani shows we wish to see reunion of. The Express Tribune. 28 September 2021.
  14. Web site: Alif Allah Aur Insan. Mag The Weekly. 7 November 2020.
  15. Web site: Jo Tou Chahay, Episode 10: Areesha Is Off to Dubai. Masala. 11 November 2020.
  16. Web site: Jo Tou Chahay, Episode: 29 Armaan Begins To Stray From Areesha. Masala. 12 November 2020.
  17. Web site: Ye Dil Mera: Sajal Ali and Ahad Raza Mir's Great Show is Marred By Inconsistencies. Masala. 5 November 2020.
  18. Web site: Ye Dil Mera Episode 23 Neelofar And Humaira Clear Their Misunderstandings. Masala. 6 November 2020.
  19. Web site: Ye Dil Mera Episode 32 is Saved by Sajal. The Brown Identity. 18 June 2022.
  20. Web site: Shehnai Episode 8: Affan Waheed and Ramsha Khan Are Winning Hearts as Bakht and Meerab. The Brown Identity. 24 July 2021.
  21. Web site: Shehnai Episode 16: Bakht Falls Into Hunain's Trap Once Again. The Brown Identity. 8 October 2021.