Syra Yousuf Explained

Syra Yousuf
Native Name Lang:ur
Birth Date:20 April 1988[1]
Birth Place:Peshawer, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Nationality:Pakistani
Years Active:2006–present
Children:1
Relatives:Alishba Yousuf (sister)

Syra Yousuf (Urdu: {{Nastaliq|سائرہ یوسف ), is a Pakistani model, former VJ, and an actress who works in Urdu television series and films.

Career

Yousuf began her career in 2006 by appearing in a Cornetto TV commercial.[2] Following that, she worked as a model for a year in various advertisements.

In 2007, she started hosting as a VJ at MTV Pakistan for the shows Bheja Fry and Most Wanted.

Yousuf made her acting debut in 2011 with Hum TV’s Mera Naseeb. She played the impactful character of Nazia in the drama, which was directed by Adnan Ahmed. Furthering her career, she played the role of Mariam in the drama series Mohabbat Rooth Jaye Toh (2011) and Soha in Bilqees Kaur (2012). Both projects received significant critical acclaim for their narratives and the cast’s performance.[3] [4]

Subsequently, she played selected roles, that challenged her as an actress. Opting for characters such as Sarena in Tanhaiyaan Naye Silsilay (2012) alongside Marina Khan, Zoya in Coke Kahani (2012), and taking on the role of two characters Shabeeh/Neelam in the psychological drama Ru Baru (2014). Yousuf recently garnered audience attention with her powerful performance in Sinf-e-Ahaan (2021) as Arzoo Daniel.[5]

Yousuf has appeared in a number of films such as Chalay Thay Saath (2017) and Project Ghazi (2019). Her recent film Babylicious (2023), in which she stars alongside her ex-husband Sabzwari, has been released on Eid al-Adha in 2023.[6]

Personal life

On 21 October 2012, she married Shehroz Sabzwari, in a private nikah ceremony in Karachi.[7] Their daughter, Nooreh, was born in 2014.[8] In December 2019, the couple announced their separation and got divorced in February 2020.[9]

Filmography

Television

Year Serial Role Ref(s)
2011 Mera Naseeb Nazia Fahad/Nazia Shahbaz[10]
Mohabbat Rooth Jaye Toh Maryam [11]
2012 Bilqees Kaur Soha Sultan [12]
Tanhaiyan Naye Silsilay Sarena [13]
Coke Kahani Zoya [14]
2013 Darmiyaan Aalia[15]
2014 Ru Baru Shabeeh/Neelam [16]
Rowspan=2 2016 Pasheman Zartashaa [17]
Rishta Hai Jaise Khawab Sa Mehak[18]
2019 Meray Dost Meray Yaar Zoya[19]
2021 Sinf-e-Aahan Arzoo Daniel[20]

Films

Year Film Role Notes Ref(s)
2016 Ho Mann Jahaan Herself Special appearance in the song "Shakar Wandaan" [21]
2017 Chalay Thay Saath Resham [22]
2019 Project GhaziZara [23]
2019 Superstar Laila Khan Special appearance [24]
2022YaadeinHerself
2023BabyliciousSabiha

Awards and nominations

Year Serial/Film Award Category Result Ref(s)
2011 Mera Naseeb Best New Actress [25]
2013 Most Beautiful Smile [26]
2016 2st Hum Style Awards Most Stylish Actress - TV [27]
2017 Hum Style Awards Most Stylish Actress - Film [28]
2018 Chalay Thay Saath Galaxy Lollywood Awards Best Female Debut [29]
2018 Galaxy Lollywood Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role Female [30]
2022Sinf-e-AahanConclave Pakistan

Notes and References

  1. News: In Pictures:Syra Yousuf celebrates birthday among family, friends. 21 April 2021. 11 September 2022. ARY News.
  2. Web site: 60 SECONDS WITH SYRA YOUSUF Kaleidoscope - MAG THE WEEKLY . 2023-04-21 . magtheweekly.com . en.
  3. Web site: 2012-04-10 . Drama serials: Fitting the bill? . 2023-04-21 . . en.
  4. Web site: Khalid . Eefa . 2012-12-31 . Pakistani dramas: highlights of 2012 . 2023-04-03 . . en.
  5. Web site: 2021-12-16 . 'Sinf-e-Aahan' cast recalls shooting experience . 2023-04-03 . . en.
  6. Web site: 2023-02-24 . Shehroz develops new ‘love interest’ in Syra Yousuf . 2023-04-21 . . en.
  7. Web site: Qamar . Saadia . 2012-11-05 . Young lovers Saira and Shahroz tie the knot . 2023-04-21 . . en.
  8. News: 22 July 2014 . Did you know?: Syra, Shehroz blessed with a baby girl . . 11 September 2022.
  9. Web site: 2020-02-29 . Shahroz Sabzwari, Syra Yousuf Khan announce split . 2023-04-21 . . en.
  10. Web site: 2014-10-02 . Mera Naseeb: Pakistani writer accused of plagiarism by Indian author . 2023-04-21 . . en.
  11. Web site: Moiz . Sidrah . 2013-07-27 . Style Icon: VJ & Actor - Syra Shehroz . 2020-07-05 . . en.
  12. Web site: Bilqees Kaur. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150930171007/http://www.hum.tv/program_page.php?page_id=3&program_id=10&playlist_id=DFC8C72338AB1E40. 30 September 2015. 11 December 2015.
  13. Web site: Qamar . Saadia . 2012-10-19 . ‘Tanhaiyan’ actors make a comeback with sequel . 2023-04-21 . . en.
  14. Web site: Qamar . Saadia . 2012-12-23 . With Coke Kahani, Mehreen Jabbar highlights the lives of Pakistanis . 2023-04-21 . . en.
  15. Web site: 2015-06-26. Tallest Actresses In Pakistan Drama Industry. 2020-07-05. PakistanTribe. en-GB.
  16. Web site: Syra Shehroz spotted for the first time after 'separation' with Shehroz Sabzwari. 2020-07-05. www.thenews.com.pk. en.
  17. Web site: HIP Reviews: Shahroz Sabzwari and Syra Yousef's 'Pashemaan' episodes 1-4. Khan. Saira. 2016-02-12. HIP. en. 2020-04-13.
  18. Web site: Rishta Hai Jaise Khawab Sa Archives - Breaking News. Breaking News. en-US. 2016-06-02 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160808190223/https://worldnewsviews.com/tag/rishta-hai-jaise-khawab-sa/ . 8 August 2016 .
  19. Web site: 2019-12-28 . Candi redefines Pakistani drama with 'Meray Dost Meray Yaar' . 2020-07-05 . . en.
  20. Web site: 2021-11-11 . Sinf-e-Aahan first teaser showcases 'women of steel' . 12 November 2021 . . en.
  21. Web site: Khan . Ujala Ali . 2 January 2016 . Film review: Lollywood comes of age with Ho Mann Jahaan . 2020-04-13 . . en.
  22. Web site: 2016-04-04 . My debut film is about love, friendship and family values says Syra Shahroz . 2023-04-21 . . en.
  23. Web site: Sheheryar Munawar & Syra Shahroz pair up for Project Ghazi!. Sarym. Ahmed. 2016-06-23. HIP. en. 2020-04-13.
  24. Web site: Hira Ahmed. Pakistani Movie Superstar to Feature Bollywood Star for a Dance Number. 16 April 2019. brandsynario.com. 12 June 2019.
  25. Web site: Pakistan's First Superhero Movie Ghazi Ft. Syra Shehroz, Humayun Saeed & Sheheryar Munawar: BTS. Shafiq. Maria. 2016-12-26. Brandsynario. en-US. 2020-04-13.
  26. Web site: Veet Celebration Of Beauty Awards – Results and pictures. Saud. Reviewit.pk. 26 August 2013 . en-US. 2020-04-13.
  27. Web site: 2016-10-29 . Here are the winners from the first ever Hum Style Awards . 2023-04-21 . . en.
  28. Web site: Syra Shahroz is all charged up for debut film, 'Chalay Thay Saath'!. Sarym. Ahmed. 2016-04-04. HIP. en. 2020-04-13.
  29. Web site: 2018-05-15 . Winners of Luxus Grand 4th Galaxy Lollywood Awards 2018 . 2020-04-13 . Galaxy Lollywood . en-US.
  30. Web site: 2018-03-05 . Luxus Grand 4th Galaxy Lollywood Awards 2018 (Nominations) . 2020-04-13 . Galaxy Lollywood . en-US.