Irtiza Rubab (Urdu: ارتضی رباب)[2] (born 12 May 1977), better known by her stage name Meera (Urdu: میرا),[3] is a Pakistani film actress and television presenter. She has appeared in Urdu, Punjabi and Hindi movies.[4]
Meera | |
|---|---|
 Meera in 2013 | |
| Born | Irtiza Rubab 12 May 1977 Sheikhupura, Punjab, Pakistan[1] |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Spouses | Sheikh Attiqueur Rahman
(m. 2007, divorced)Naveed Pervaiz (m. 2013) |
| Awards | |
Career edit
Meera made her movie debut in 1995, and earned nationwide critical acclaim in 1999 for her lead performance in Khilona (1996–97). She won her first Nigar Award for her acting in Khilona, and received significant praise for her work[citation needed]. With the release of Inteha, another critical and commercial success[citation needed], she won the second consecutive Nigar Award for Best Actress of the year for her break-out performance. During the late 1990s, she became an integral part of Lollywood. In 2004, she played a prominent role in Salakhain which lifted her image internationally.[5] In 2005, she acted in a joint Indo-Pakistani film, Nazar with which she debuted in Bollywood.[6] In 2010, she played the titular role of Husan Ara in TV One's Husan Ara Kaun, followed by another role in A-Plus TV's drama Bichday Toh Ahsaas Hua in next year.[7][8] In 2014, she was honoured with Best Actress Award at 3rd Delhi International Film Festival, for her ''out of the box'' performance in psychological thriller film Hotal.[9][10] In 2016, she announced her first project as a director, which was titled Oscar.[11] Same year she played a popular role of Naseem Dilruba for TV One in the drama Mein Sitara,[12] Which was nominated for Lux Style Awards.[13] In addition, she played a key character in the television series Naagin. She appeared as a film star in the 2019 drama film Baaji, which proved to be a box office success.[14][15][16] In 2019 she performed in a PTV Home's drama named Abba which is still very popular.[17][18][non-primary source needed]
She has announced to enter politics and that she will join Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI), the party in power in Pakistan.[19]
Bollywood career edit
Meera did her first movie in India, named Nazar[20] which had her as the first Pakistani actress to be seen in India like Begum Para, as well as it was the beginning of the India Pakistan peace talks. Nazar was a film directed by Soni Razdan and it was the first Indo-Pakistani joint movie venture in 50 years. Her second movie was Kasak[21] starring Lucky Ali. Although Kasak failed critically and commercially, Meera still kept working in Bollywood. Her third film Paanch Ghantey Mien Paanch Crore was an average grosser at the box office. The film was not screened for press and critics as the director Faisal Saif wanted to show the film directly to the audience. The film managed a decent opening of 50% with its limited cinema release. However, The Times of India listed the film in Bollywood's Top 10 Bold Films category of 2012.[22]
In 2015, she performed an item song in another Indian film Bumpe RFr Draw.
Personal life edit
In 2009, a Faisalabad-based businessman Sheikh Attiq-ur-Rehman claimed that he and Meera were married in 2007. Meera denied that marriage and filed a case against him for making a false claim. But in 2018, a Lahore family court declared Meera to be the wife of Attiq-ur-Rehman by validating the marriage certificate and honeymoon pictures.[23][24][25]
Filmography edit
| Year | Film | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Kanta | Urdu |
| 1996 | Chief Sahib | Urdu |
| 1996 | Hawaen | Urdu |
| 1996 | Baazigar | Punjabi |
| 1996 | Miss Istanbul | Urdu |
| 1996 | Cheez Bari Hai Mast Mast | Urdu |
| 1996 | Khilona | Urdu |
| 1996 | Be-Qabu | Urdu |
| 1996 | Ham Hayn Aapkay Ghulam | Urdu |
| 1996 | Rani Khan | Punjabi |
| 1997 | Dunya Hay Dil Walon Ki | Urdu |
| 1997 | Ham Tumharay Hayn | Urdu |
| 1997 | Dream Girl | Urdu |
| 1997 | Mard jeenay Nahin Detay | Urdu |
| 1997 | Sharafat | Urdu |
| 1997 | Fareb | Urdu |
| 1998 | Ehsas | Urdu |
| 1998 | Harjai | Urdu |
| 1998 | Too Chor main Sipahi | Urdu |
| 1998 | Kahin Pyar Na Ho Jaye | Urdu |
| 1999 | Guns and Roses | Urdu |
| 1999 | Inteha | Urdu |
| 1999 | Dunya Say Kya Darna | Urdu |
| 1999 | Mujhay Jeenay do | Urdu |
| 1999 | Virasat | Urdu |
| 1999 | Pal Do Pal | Urdu |
| 1999 | Babul Da Vehra | Punjabi |
| 2000 | Ghar Kab Aao Gay | Urdu |
| 2000 | Dil Se Na Bhulana | Urdu |
| 2000 | Billi | Urdu |
| 2000 | Mr. Faradiye | Urdu |
| 2000 | Lazawal | Urdu |
| 2000 | Ghulam | Punjabi |
| 2001 | Rukhsati | Urdu |
| 2001 | Musalman | Urdu |
| 2001 | Khoey Ho Tum Kahan | Urdu |
| 2001 | Gharana | Urdu |
| 2001 | Toofan Mail | Punjabi |
| 2001 | Munda Rang Rangeela | Punjabi |
| 2002 | Chalo Ishq Larain | Urdu |
| 2002 | Kalu Shahpuria | Punjabi |
| 2002 | Billa | Punjabi |
| 2002 | Toofan | Punjabi |
| 2002 | Jahad | Urdu |
| 2002 | Raqasa | Punjabi |
| 2002 | Fire | Urdu |
| 2003 | Meri Awaz Suno | Urdu |
| 2003 | Pyar Hi Pyar Mein | Urdu |
| 2004 | Salakhain | Urdu |
| 2005 | Aik Gunah Aur | Urdu |
| 2005 | Nazar | Hindi |
| 2005 | Kasak | Hindi |
| 2006 | Pappu Gujjar | Punjabi |
| 2007 | Godfather | Urdu |
| 2007 | Potra Shahiye Da | Punjabi |
| 2007 | Bichhu | Urdu |
| 2008 | Khulay Aasman Ke Neechay | Urdu |
| 2009 | Hakim Arain | Punjabi |
| 2009 | Faraeb | Urdu |
| 2010 | Haseeno ka Mela | Urdu |
| 2010 | Numberddarni | Punjabi |
| 2011 | Son of Pakistan | Punjabi |
| 2011 | Bhai Log | Urdu |
| 2011 | Love Mein Ghum | Urdu |
| 2012 | Paanch Ghantey Mien Paanch Crore | Hindi |
| 2013 | Ishq Khuda | Punjabi |
| 2013 | Orbal | Pashto |
| 2013 | Bhadaas[26] | Hindi |
| 2014 | Zargia Khwar She | Pashto |
| 2015 | Devdas | Urdu |
| 2015 | Bumper Draw | Hindi |
| 2015 | Dunno Y2... Life Is a Moment | Hindi/Norwegian |
| 2016 | Salute | Urdu |
| 2016 | Hotal | Urdu |
| 2016 | Jab Tak Hain Hum[27] | Urdu |
| 2017 | Islamic Exorcist[28] | English |
| 2017 | Sheitaan[29] | Hindi |
| 2018 | Aks[30] | Urdu |
| 2018 | Wujood | Urdu |
| 2018 | Shor Sharaba[31] | Urdu |
| 2018 | Jackpot | Urdu |
| 2019 | Baaji[32] | Urdu |
| 2019 | Parey Hut Love | Urdu |
| TBA | Chaa Jaa Re | Urdu |
| TBA | Oscar[33] | Urdu/English |
Television edit
| Year | Tiltle | Network |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Husan Ara Kaun | TV One |
| 2011 | Bichday Toh Ahsaas Hua | A-Plus TV |
| 2016 | Mein Sitara | TV One |
| 2017 | Socha Na Tha Pyaar Karenge | Hum TV |
| 2017 | Naagin | Geo Kahani |
| 2019 | Abba | PTV Home |
| 2020 | Comedy Adda | ARY Digital |
Awards and recognition edit
| Ceremony | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Lux Style Awards | Best Film Actress | N/A | Nominated |
| 2nd Lux Style Awards | Best Film Actress | Raqqasa | Nominated |
| 3rd Lux Style Awards | Best Film Actress | Commando | Nominated |
| 19th Lux Style Awards | Best Film Actress | Baaji | Nominated |
| 1st Pakistan Media Awards | Best Film Heroine | N/A | Won |
| 2nd Pakistan Media Awards | Best TV Actress | Husan Ara Koun | Nominated |
| Government of Pakistan | Pride of Performance | N/A | Won |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Hassan, Mirza (1 November 2014). "Meera's real date of birth leaked". Archived from the original on 17 July 2016. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
...she was born on 12th of May 1977 in Lahore.
- ^ S.D. Sharma (2005). "Meera wants liberal visa regime". The Tribune. Retrieved 28 March 2013.
- ^ "Meera: The actress in a legal row to prove she is not married". BBC News. 22 November 2017.
- ^ Qamar, Saadia (11 February 2012). "Meera: 'I am leaving Lollywood'". Tribune Express. Retrieved 28 March 2013.
- ^ "Premiere of Pakistani celluloid revenge saga 'Salakhain' held in Mumbai". The Indian. 18 April 2008. Archived from the original on 24 December 2013. Retrieved 28 March 2013.
- ^ "No ban on Meera, other actors: PM". Daily Times. Pakistan. 28 February 2005. Retrieved 28 March 2013.
- ^ "Meera proclaims herself a champion of women's rights". Express Tribune. 4 October 2010.
- ^ "Meera to Appear in Drama "Bichray Tau Ehsas Hua"".
- ^ "Meera bags 'Best Actress' award for Hotal". HIP. 30 December 2014. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
- ^ Desk, Entertainment (8 January 2015). "Meera's film 'Hotal' set for nationwide release in March 2015". Dawn. Pakistan. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
- ^ "Meera turns director with 'Oscar' – The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 29 February 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
- ^ "Mein Sitara: Serial on Lollywood's golden era a dark horse among Pakistani dramas". April 2016.
- ^ "Lux Style Awards 2017 nominations revealed".
- ^ "Meera stuns in first look of upcoming film 'Baaji'". The Express Tribune. 9 March 2019.
- ^ "Meera's 'Baaji' is a box office success". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
- ^ "Baaji continues to shine at the local box office". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
- ^ "- YouTube". YouTube.
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?id=117184902998454&story_fbid=125595932157351 [user-generated source]
- ^ "'Heartbroken' Meera announces to join PTI". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- ^ Nijher, Jaspreet (20 August 2011). "I'll welcome Meera with open arms: Mahesh Bhatt". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 27 May 2013. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
- ^ Shukla, Pankaj. "Meera's charisma & Lucky's musical notes fail". SmasHits.com. Archived from the original on 7 July 2013. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
- ^ "Top 10 Bollywood's hottest scenes of 2012". The Times of India. 18 December 2012. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
- ^ "Meera married to Attiqueur Rehman, judge rules". The Express Tribune. 28 May 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
- ^ "Meera: The actress in a legal row to prove she's unmarried". BBC News. 22 November 2017. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
- ^ "A Lahore court just declared that Meera has been married all along". Dawn. 28 May 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
- ^ Actress, Meera. "Meera's Film Bhadaas". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
- ^ "Riding the wave of revival – The Express Tribune". 4 April 2016. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
- ^ "Islamic Exorcist Review: A New Perspective on Exorcism Films". Dread Central. 13 November 2017. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
- ^ "Raaz-E-Sheitaan - Latest News, Videos, Photos - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. 28 July 2017. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
- ^ tabloid!, Usman Ghafoor, Special to (11 December 2017). "Meera's look from 'Aks' finally revealed". Gulf News. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "'Shor Sharaba' enters post-production – The Express Tribune". 17 August 2016. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
- ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (27 September 2018). "Meera says she's playing the lead role in Saqib Malik's Baaji". Images. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
- ^ "Meera turns director with 'Oscar' – The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 29 February 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2018.