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Yumna Zaidi
Yumna Zaidi, born on 30 July, is a renowned Pakistani actress known for her versatility and outstanding contributions to the Urdu-television industry. With her talent, she has earned recognition as one of the leading actresses in the field. Zaidi is celebrated for her ability to portray a wide range of characters, from social to romantic dramas. Her remarkable skills have garnered her numerous awards, including five Lux Style Awards.
Yumna Zaidi’s journey in the entertainment world began with her role as a supporting character in the ARY Digital domestic drama “Thakan” in 2012. She then went on to take on lead roles in several television series, showcasing her acting prowess. Her roles included the melodramatic “Khushi Ek Roag” and the romantic drama “Teri Raah Main Rul Gai,” both in 2012. In 2013, she ventured into the family drama “Meri Dulari” and the gripping revenge drama “Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi.” Her performance in the latter earned her praise and a nomination for the Hum Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Zaidi’s popularity continued to rise as she portrayed a troubled wife in Farooq Rind’s tragic-romance “Rishtay Kuch Adhooray Se” in 2014. This role earned her a Hum Award for Best Actress and nominations for Best Actress Popular. She continued to receive acclaim for her portrayal of diverse characters in various dramas, including the jealous-drama “Mausam” (2014) and the comedy drama “Jugnoo” (2015), both of which received three Hum Awards nominations. Her roles in the tragic-romance “Guzaarish” (2015), the romance “Zara Yaad Kar” (2016), the dark revenge drama “Pinjra,” and the romantic comedy “Yeh Raha Dil” (both in 2017) further solidified her reputation, with the latter earning her an additional nomination.
Karachi, Pakistan
Date of Birth
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July 30, 1989
Karachi, Pakistan
Pakistani
Actress, Model
2012–present
Zameendar Zaidi
Shabana Naheed Zaidi
Yumna Zaidi - Career
Early Career
Her first foray into screen acting was a supporting role in ARY Digital’s 2012 domestic drama “Thakan.” She swiftly followed this with a leading role in the melodrama “Khushi Ek Roag.” Her skills then led her to Urdu 1’s “Teri Raah Main Rul Gai,” where she shared the screen with Samiya Mumtaz and Sami Khan, portraying the character of Maryam.
Recognition and Critical Acclaim
Yumna Zaidi garnered praise for her portrayal of emotionally intense characters in two notable dramas: Geo TV’s “Meri Dulari” (2013) and Hum TV’s “Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi” (2013). Her performance in the latter earned her a Best Supporting Actress nomination at the Hum Awards. Her critically acclaimed role as a troubled wife in the tragic romance “Rishtay Kuch Adhooray Se” (2013) established her as a leading actress in Pakistan, securing her the Hum Award for Best Actress and nominations for Best Actress Popular. Zaidi also made a special appearance in the 2013 series “Sannata” and played a supporting role in Kashif Nisar’s directorial “Kis Se Kahoon” alongside Sajal Ali and Agha Ali. She gained broader recognition for portraying diverse characters in dramas like “Mausam” (2014), “Madawa” (2015), “Guzaarish” (2015), “Jugnoo” (2015), “Kaanch Ki Guriya” (2015), “Paras” (2015), and “Aap ki Kaneez” (2015), some of which earned her multiple Best Actress nominations.In 2016, Yumna Zaidi starred in Momina Duraid’s “Zara Yaad Kar,” where she played the lead character of Uzma Ikhtiar alongside Zahid Ahmed and Sana Javed.
Career
Films
Television
Web series
Shows
Music Video
Radio
Songs
Dubbing roles
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Further Success
She continued her success with her role in Hum TV’s “Yeh Raha Dil” in 2017, where she acted opposite Ahmed Ali. In the series, Zaidi portrayed Hayat, a character whose mother had passed away, and her father had abandoned her at a young age. Her on-screen chemistry with Ali was well-received, earning them a Best On-screen Couple nomination at the Hum Awards. Later, she signed up for Kashif Nisar’s directorial “Pinjra.” In the same year, she took on the challenging role of Sila, a victim of sexual harassment in Bee Gul’s directed “Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila,” starring alongside Noman Ijaz and Saman Ansari. Her performance received praise from critics, with The News International describing it as “believable from beginning till the end.”
Recent Works
From 2018 to 2019, Yumna Zaidi continued to impress audiences with her roles. She appeared in “Pukaar” as Samra, the widow of a feudal lord, and was part of 7th Sky Entertainment’s “Dil Kiya Karey,” directed by Mehreen Jabbar. She played the role of Hajra in the social drama “Inkaar” opposite Imran Ashraf and Sami Khan and made a special appearance in Angeline Malik’s anthology series, “Choti Choti Batain.” She further appeared in an extended cameo in “Ishq Zahe Naseeb” and portrayed Raina in the telefilm “Shaadi Impossible.”
Other Works
In 2016, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority issued a show-cause notice to “Udaari.” In response, she expressed:
“It is founded on a social cause, and we should use such drama serials to raise awareness in our society.”
Furthermore, she participated in a runway show for designer Aisha Farid’s collection called “Crystalline” during Hum TV’s Bridal Couture Week. Additionally, she made an appearance on the celebrity comedy talk show “Mazaaq Raat” in 2017.
Personal Life
Yumna Zaidi, originally hailing from Lahore, currently resides in Texas, while her professional commitments frequently take her between Karachi and Lahore. Yumna Zaidi continues to maintain a close-knit family life. Tragically, her father, Zameendar Zaidi, passed away in June 2019, and her mother, Shabana Naheed Zaidi, is a dedicated homemaker. Yumna’s roots trace back to the village of Arif Wala in the Punjab province of Pakpattan. She holds a master’s degree in interior design and has previously worked as a radio jockey and host.
Television / Drams
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| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Thakan | Mehak | ARY Digital |
| 2012 | Khushi Ek Roag | Aabroo | ARY Digital |
| 2012 | Teri Raah Main Rul Gai | Maryam | Urdu 1 |
| 2013 | Meri Dulari | Abdar Yawar | Geo TV |
| 2013 | Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi | Aasia Yqoob | Hum TV |
| 2013 | Dil Mohallay Ki Haveli | Mehrunissa | Geo TV |
| 2013 | Rishtay Kuch Adhooray Se | Kiran | Hum TV |
| 2013 | Ruswaiyaan | SabTV | |
| 2013 | Sannata | Naseeban (young) | ARY Digital |
| 2014 | Kis Se Kahoon | Salma | PTV Home |
| 2014 | Mausam | Shazia | Hum TV |
| 2015 | Madawa | Ayman | Hum Sitaray |
| 2015 | Kaanch Ki Guriya | Manal | Geo TV |
| 2015 | Guzaarish | Zara Aalam | ARY Digital |
| 2015–2016 | Aap Ki Kaneez | Kaneez Fatima | Geo TV |
| 2015 | Jugnoo | Jugnoo | Hum TV |
| 2015 | Paras | Aiman | Geo TV |
| 2016 | Zara Yaad Kar | Uzma Ikhtiyar | Hum TV |
| 2017 | Pinjra | Amtul Rafey | A-Plus TV |
| 2017 | Yeh Raha Dil | Hayat | Hum TV |
| 2017–2018 | Dar Si Jati Hai Sila | Sila | |
| 2018 | Pukaar | Samra Sultan | ARY Digital |
| 2018 | Dil Kiya Karay | Aiman | Geo TV |
| 2019 | Inkaar | Hajra | Hum TV |
| 2019 | Choti Choti Batain | Bisma | Hum TV |
| 2019 | Ishq Zahe Naseeb | Shakra (Sameer’s Illusion) | Hum TV |
| 2020 | Pyar Ke Sadqay | Mahjabeen | |
| 2020 | Raaz-e-Ulfat | Mushq | Geo TV |
| 2021 | Dil Na Umeed To Nahi | Sumbul/ Allah Rakhi | TV One |
| 2021–22 | Ishq-e-Laa | Azka | Hum TV |
| 2021–22 | Sinf-e-Aahan | Shaista Khanzada | ARY Digital |
| 2022 | Bakhtawar | Bakhtawar | Hum TV |
| 2022–23 | Tere Bin | Meerab Murtasim Khan | Geo TV |
Films / Telefilm
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Subah Be Daagh Hai | Ayesha | Hum TV |
| 2019 | Shaadi Impossible | Raina | TV One |
| 2020 | Raja Ki Raji | Haya | ARY Digital |
Web series
Special Appearances
- 2014 – Shareek-e-Hayat – Anthology romantic series, Episodic appearance
- 2014 – Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain – Anthology series
- 2016 – Salam Zindagi – Morning Talkshow hosted by Faysal Qureshi
- 2017 – Mehmaan Qadardan – Special appearance
- 2017 – Jago Pakistan Jago – Guest appearance with Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila team for promotion of the project
- 2017 – Mazaaq Raat – Guest appearance with Abdullah Ejaz
Songs
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Dubbing
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Hum Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi | Nominated |
| 2014 | Hum Awards | Best Actress | Rishtay Kuch Adhooray Se | Nominated |
| 2014 | Hum Awards | Best Actress Popular | Rishtay Kuch Adhooray Se | Nominated |
| 2015 | Hum Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Mausam | Nominated |
| 2016 | Hum Awards | Best Actress | Jugnoo | Nominated |
| 2016 | Hum Awards | Best Actress Popular | Jugnoo | Nominated |
| 2018 | Hum Awards | Best On-screen couple with Ahmed Ali | Yeh Raha Dil | Nominated |
| 2018 | Hum Awards | Best Actress | Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila | Won |
| 2020 | 19th Lux Style Awards | Best Actress (Viewers’ Choice) | Inkaar | Won |
| 2021 | 20th Lux Style Awards | Best Actress Critics’ Choice | Pyar Ke Sadqay | Won |
| 2021 | 20th Lux Style Awards | Best Actress Viewers’ Choice | Pyar Ke Sadqay | Won |
| 2021 | 20th Lux Style Awards | Best Actress Critics’ Choice | Raaz-e-Ulfat | Nominated |
| 2022 | 21st Lux Style Awards | Best Actress (Critics’ Choice) | Dil Na Umeed To Nahi | Nominated |
| 2022 | 21st Lux Style Awards | Best Actress (Viewers’ Choice) | Dil Na Umeed To Nahi | Nominated |
| 2023 | 22nd Lux Style Awards | Best Actress – Critics’ choice | Bakhtawar | Won |
| 2023 | 22nd Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actress – Viewer’s choice | Bakhtawar | Won |
| Ceremony | Project | Result | n/W |
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