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Nadia Jamil (Urdu: نادیہ جمیل) (Born: 3 October 1972) (also known as Nadia Fazal Jamil) is a Pakistani actress and host. Jamil started her career in late 1990s and has appeared in several television productions since than. Besides television, she has works in theater as well. Her television appearances include Dhoop Mein Sawan (1998), Mere Paas Paas (2005), Meri Jaan (2009), Behadd (2013)[5][6] and Damsa (2019).[7] Her accolades include three nominations of Lux Style Awards.
Nadia Jamil | |
|---|---|
| نادیہ جمیل | |
| Born | Nadia Fazal Jamil 13 October 1972 Pakistan |
| Occupation(s) | Actress and host |
| Known for | Acted in Damsa, Balu Mahi,[1][2] Behadd,[3] Durr-e-Shehwar[4] |
Early life and education edit
Jamil was born in London on 13 October 1972, but moved to Lahore when she was nine. She attended the school of Convent of Jesus and Mary, Lahore.[8] She holds a Master of English degree in literature.[9]
Jamil completed a bachelor’s in drama and creative writing at Hampshire College, US.[10] She also studied at Allegheny College . She completed her international fellowship at the Globe Theatre, London.
Career edit
Jamil has been a Pakistani actress[11][12] and host for the past two decades. Jamil started her career in the 1990s.[13]
Jamil is a trustee of Sunjan Nagar, which is Raza Kazim’s school for financially-deprived girls. She performed a theatre project with them at Al-Hamra. She also serves as an ambassador for Girl Rising, a project which raises awareness about girls' education. She teaches theatre and drama and is working on a few projects with institutes like Oxford University Press and Aitchison, Kids Campus.
Personal life edit
She is married to Ali Pervaiz and is mother to two sons, Rakae and Mir Vali.[14]
In April 2020, Jamil was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer/grade 3 tumor.[15][16] She underwent successful surgery soon afterwards[17] and by August was out of danger.[18]
Jamil worked in a video "Alvida", which is a cancer awareness campaign.[19]
Nadia was sexually abused at 4. [1]
Notable works edit
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Putli Ghar | PTV | Telefilm | [20] | |
| 1996 | Jaane Anjaane | [21] | |||
| 1997 | Beauty Parlor | Long Play | |||
| Kali Shalwaar | Long Play | [22] | |||
| 1998 | Dhoop Mein Sawan | Saba | Miniseries | [23] | |
| 2000 | Aur Zindagi Badalti Hai | Anna | [24] | ||
| 2001 | Kahaniyan | Various | [25] | ||
| 2002 | Raat Chali Hai Jhoom Ke | Fareeha Naz | Telefilm | ||
| 2005 | Mere Paas Paas | Emaan | Hum TV | ||
| 2008–09 | The Ghost | Ayeza Farooqi | [23] | ||
| 2009 | Meri Jaan | [26] | |||
| Jago Dunya | Host | Dunya News | Morning Show | ||
| 2013 | Durr-e-Shehwar | Shandana | Hum TV | [27] | |
| 2013 | Behadd | Masooma "Mo" Jamal | Telefilm | [28] | |
| 2014 | Lorilei | Lorilei Guillory | Theater play | [29] [30] | |
| 2017 | Mujhay Jeenay Do | Yasmeen | Urdu 1 | [31] | |
| 2019 | Damsa | Areeja | ARY Digital | [23] | |
| 2021–22 | Jo Bichar Gaye | Shabnam Anwar | Geo Entertainment | [32] | |
| 2023-24 | Khusbo Mein Basey Khat | Adeela Ahmed | Hum TV |
Accolades edit
| Ceremony | Category | Project | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Lux Style Awards[33] | Best TV Actress | N/A | Nominated |
| 2nd Lux Style Awards[citation needed] | Faisla | ||
| 5th Lux Style Awards[34] | Best TV Actress (Satellite) | Mere Paas Paas |
References edit
- ^ "Nadia Jamil on teaching voice modulation to 'Balu Mahi' actors". The Express Tribune. 10 February 2016.
- ^ "Nadia Jamil is training Balu Mahi's cast". www.thenews.com.pk.
- ^ "Nadia Jamil: I love everything about Indian cinema - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Review: The promising 'Durre-Shehwar'". DAWN.COM. 22 March 2012.
- ^ "Nadia Jamil and Sania Saeed team up after 15 years - The Express Tribune". 25 May 2014.
- ^ "Nadia Jamil allegedly refused service at Italian restaurant in UK - The Express Tribune". 23 August 2017.
- ^ "Nadia Jamil is coming back to silver screen in a major role". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
- ^ "Nadia Jamil Reveals How Maryam Nawaz Used to Bully Her [Video]". Lens. 31 October 2019.
- ^ "Nadia Jamil". Pakistani.PK.
- ^ "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Chandigarh Stories". www.tribuneindia.com.
- ^ "Nadia Jamil speaks out about childhood abuse | SAMAA". Samaa TV.
- ^ "I was four the first time I was sexually abused: Nadia Jamil". The Express Tribune. 14 January 2018.
- ^ "Bollywood Movie Actress Nadia Jamil Biography, News, Photos, Videos". nettv4u.
- ^ "Interview: Nadia Jamil". Newsline.
- ^ "Nadia Jamil diagnosed with breast cancer".
- ^ "Nadia Jamil diagnosed with breast cancer, grade 3 tumour". The Express Tribune. 3 April 2020.
- ^ Images Staff (5 April 2020). "Nadia Jamil is recovering well post breast cancer surgery". Images.
- ^ "Years behind bars worse than a minute ending with death: Nadia Jamil". The Express Tribune. 13 September 2020.
- ^ "Salman Ahmed vows to continue work for women rights". www.thenews.com.pk.
- ^ "Nadia Jamil — A Lady with Grit and Grace". Daily Times. 6 August 2020.
- ^ "Every time Haseena Moin inspired us with her drama serials". Daily Times. 21 February 2019.
- ^ "On his 61st death anniversary, Manto lives on - Entertainment - Dunya News". dunyanews.tv.
- ^ a b c "Nadia Jamil to appear in upcoming drama serial 'Damsa'". Daily Times. 6 July 2019.
- ^ Mirza, Amir (26 January 2014). "Nadia Jamil: On art and avoiding egomaniacs". DAWN.COM.
- ^ Youlin, Magazine. "A Candid Conversation with Sania Saeed - Syed Abbas Hussain - Youlin Magazine". www.youlinmagazine.com.
- ^ Rubab, Bushra. "Nadia Jamil Criticized 'Colonial Beauty Standards'". Showbiz Pakistan.
- ^ "Nadia Jamil calls out 'racist brand' behind Samina Peerzada's show". The Express Tribune. 21 June 2019.
- ^ "Nadia Jamil Is Ready To Rock Her 'Bald Head & Browless Face' With A Smile". Parhlo Pink. 12 July 2020.
- ^ Youlin, Magazine. "Lorilei: A Study In Grace - Aiza Azam - Youlin Magazine". www.youlinmagazine.com.
- ^ "Lorilei". The Friday Times. 6 June 2014.
- ^ Salman, Ifrah (7 September 2017). "Mujhay Jeenay Doh is all set to go on air from 11th of September on Urdu 1". HIP.
- ^ Sadaf Hiader (21 January 2022). "Jo Bichar Gaye Illustrates How Political Idealism Can Quickly Turn Into Conspiracy And Murder". Dawn Images.
- ^ "https://web.archive.org/web/20030715233432/http://www.luxstyleawards.com/winners/pastwinners.asp"
- ^ "https://www.rewaj.pk/lux-style-awards-for-the-year-2004/"
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