Yasra Rizvi is a Pakistani actress and writer. She played the female lead in a number of television productions, including Mann Ke Moti (2012), Woh Dobara (2014), Thora Sa Aasman (2016) and Ustani Jee (2018). In her acting career, she is known for her portrayals of women in challenging situations.[2][3][4]
Yasra Rizvi | |
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Born | (1982-11-15) 15 November 1982 (age 39) Islamabad, Pakistan |
Nationality | Pakistani |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2011–present |
Spouse | Abdul Hadi (m. 2016) |
Relatives | Jenaan Hussain (sister-in-law) |
Rizvi resides in Islamabad, Pakistan.[citation needed] She married Abdul Hadi in Karachi during December 2016.[1]
Rizvi started her acting career after completing her Master's from London, UK. She initially performed on stage and theatre plays and moved to television serials.[5] She received critical acclaim for her portrayal of a single mother in Mann Ke Moti (2013) aired on Geo TV. The series was a critical and commerciall hit, also broadcast in India on Zindagi TV. Later she appeared as Fariha in Malika-Aliya (2014) and as Yasmeen in Woh Dubara (2014). In 2016, she appeared in the women-centric serial Thoda Sa Aasman, portraying the role of Fatima. Her other appearances include Iss Khamoshi Ka Matlab (2016), Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain 2 (2016), Baji Irshad (2017), Aangan (2017) and Ustani Jee (2018).[6][7]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2015 | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani | Sherry's mother | |
2015 | Manto | Balwant Kaur | [3] |
2019 | Senti Aur Mental | TBA | Filming[7] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2012–2013 | Daagh | Rehana | |
2013 | Kaash Aisa Ho | ||
2013–2014 | Mann Ke Moti | Fariha | [8] |
2014 | Malika-e-Aliya | Khadija | |
2014 | Woh Dobara | Yasmeen | [3] |
2014 | Bhabhi Sambhal Chabi | ||
2014–2015 | Choti | Dr.Amna | |
2015 | Sawaab | Sadia | |
Baji Irshad | Irshad | Director also[9] | |
Nazo | Habeel's sister | ||
2016 | Main Kamli | Raaghi | Aired on Aaj Entertainment[10] |
2016 | Iss Khamoshi Ka Matlab | [11] | |
2016 | Thoda Sa Aasman | Fatima | [12] |
2016 | Iftar Mulaqaat | Herself | |
2016 | Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain 2 | Yasra | Episode 36 |
2016–2017 | Faltu Larki | Tajwar | [13] |
2016–2017 | Manchahi | ||
2017 | Aangan | Haseena | Cameo |
2018 | Ustani Jee | Shehwar; Ustani Jee | writer also[6] |
2020-2021 | Dunk | Sairah | ARY Digital |
2021 | Dil Na Umeed To Nahi | Sawera | Produced by Kashf Foundation |
2022 | Dil Awaiz | Tammana Khanum |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2020 | Ayesha | Ayesha | Web series |
2020 | Churails | Jugnu | Web series on Zee5 |