Nazish Jahangir Explained

Nazish Jahangir
Native Name:Urdu: نازش جہانگیر
Native Name Lang:urdu
Birth Date:1994 4, df=y
Birth Place:Islamabad, Pakistan
Nationality:Pakistani
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:2017 – present

Nazish Jahangir (Born نازش جہانگیر) 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.[1] Jahangir has been nominated as a Best Emerging Talent in TV at Lux Style Awards.[2] Other than acting, she is known for her work as a mental health awareness activist. Jahangir has also been on the cover of a number of leading magazines in Pakistan.[3] [4]

Early life and career

Born and raised in Islamabad, she initially graduated in fine arts and fashion designing,[1] 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.[5]

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.[6]

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.

Filmography

Television

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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[7] [8]
2019Dard Rukta NahiExpress TV[9]
2020Makafaat season 2RubabGeo EntertainmentEpisode "Doulat Ka Ghamand"
2020SaraabNamalHum TV
2020Dil Tanha TanhaMirhaHum TV
2020GhamandiKubraExpress TV
2021BerukhiMairaARY Digital
2021Uff Ye BiwiyaanGeetiARY Digital
2021Teri BehisiGeo Entertainment
2022Inaam e MohabbatAnayaGeo Entertainment
2023JinzadaAbihaGeo Entertainment[10]
2024IshqawayZoyaGeo Entertainment
FanaaGreen Entertainment

Films

!Year!Title!Role!Notes!Ref.
2022LafangeyOpposite Sami Khan
2024Poppay Ki WeddingUnknown girl/AyshaReleased[11]

Other appearances

!Year!Title!Role!Notes!Ref.
2018Mazaaq RaatAs Guest Hosted by Abrar-ul-Haq
2021Uff Ye BiwiyaanLead role
2023Shadi Say Pehle Short Telefilm
Hasna Mana HaiAs Guest Hosted by Tabish Hashmi
Woh RaatShort telefilm
2024Bin Bulaye MehmaanTelefilm on Aur Life[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shabbir. Buraq. Introducing Nazish Jahangir. 2020-06-10. The News International. en.
  2. Web site: Hussain . Sharmeen . 2022-10-15 . Lux Style Awards 2022 Nominations Out Now . 2022-10-15 . Daily Nation Pakistan . en-US.
  3. News: Siddiqui. Haddiqua. Nazish Jahangir responds to alleged affair with Mohsin Abbas Haider. The Express Tribune.
  4. Web site: 2022-07-26 . Nazish Jahangir opens up about Mohsin Abbas controversy . 2022-10-28 . Daily Pakistan Global . en.
  5. Web site: 2020-10-28 . Nazish Jahangir talks accidental TV debut, reveals beauty secrets . 2022-10-15 . Daily Times . en-US.
  6. Web site: Web Desk . 2020-02-12 . Nazish Jahangir opens up about her mental health struggles . 2022-10-15 . ARY NEWS . en-US.
  7. Web site: 2020-05-16. 'Kahin Deep Jalay' receives high ratings as the unique love story comes to an end. 2020-06-11. Daily Times. en-US.
  8. Web site: Ahmad. Fouzia Nasir. 2019-10-20. THE TUBE - Kahin Deep Jalay. 2020-06-11. DAWN. en.
  9. Web site: 2019-06-26. Feroza makes her debut as lead character with drama serial 'Dard Rukta Nahi'. 2020-06-11. Daily Times. en-US.
  10. Web site: 2023-08-17 . Jinzada . Har Pal Geo . en-US.
  11. Web site: 2024-04-04 . Khushhal Khan's First Film Poppay Ki Wedding Trailer Out Reviewit.pk . 2024-04-13 . reviewit.pk . en-US.
  12. Web site: Bin Bulaye Mehmaan. 26 April 2024. Aur Life. en.
  13. Web site: Lux Style Awards announces nominations for its 20th edition. Images. 26 August 2021. 18 August 2022. Images Staff.