Hiba Qadir

Hiba Qadir
حبا بخاری
Born
Hiba Bukhari

(1994-06-29) 29 June 1994
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
EducationBachelor's in Commerce
Alma materSt. Joseph college for women
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
Years active2015–present
Known forDeewangi (2019)
Meray Humnasheen (2022)
Jaan Nisar (2024)
Radd (2024)
Spouse
​
(m. 2022)​
[1]
Children1
AwardsHum Awards

Hiba Qadir (born 29 June 1994)[2] also popularly known as Hiba Bukhari is a Pakistani actress.[3] She had gained her popularity through her role as Seemal in Thori Si Wafa (2017)[4] and Nageen in Deewangi (2019). She is the Recipient of Hum Awards.[5] Bukhari is widely and often referred to as the "Rating Queen" for her brilliant performances in series.[6][7]

Then she made her appearances and shown her wider popularity through successful series[8] Fitoor (2021), Meray Humnasheen (2022),[9] Tere Ishq Ke Naam (2023), Radd (2024), Jaan Nisar (2024) and Main Zameen Tu Aasman (2025).[10][11]

Early and personal life

Hiba was born on 29 June 1994[12] in Karachi to a Sindhi family.[13] She obtained her F.Sc from Jinnah Government College in Nazimabad.[14] Hiba got married with Bholi Bano and Inteha e Ishq co-actor Arez Ahmed[15] in a private Nikah ceremony held on 7 January 2022.[16] On 30 September 2024, Hiba and Arez announced their pregnancy through social media.[17] On 28 December 2024, the couple announced the birth of their daughter, Aynur on social media.[18][19][20]

Career

Debut and success (2015–2018)

After making her acting debut in 2015 with a recurring role in Syed Mohammad Ahmed's Teri Meri Jodi, Bukhari appeared in a supporting role of a cunning neighbor in 2016 in Iqra Aziz and Shehzad Sheikh's highly rated Choti Si Zindagi.[21][22]

In 2017, she appeared as the titular Bano in her first lead role in Geo TV's Bholi Bano[23] alongside Syed Jibran and Arez Ahmed. The same year, she played the leading role of a poverty-stricken working woman in Hum TV's soap opera Thori Si Wafa, for which she won the Hum Award for Best Soap Actress.[24]

Her first role in 2018 was that of a mischievous college student in Silsilay[25] opposite Junaid Khan, Momal Sheikh and Muneeb Butt earning her little recognition and emerged positive reviews from audiences.[26] Then, she appeared in Family emotional series Haara Dil opposite Danish Taimoor.[27][28]

Established actress with Experimental roles (2019–present)

In 2019, she played the girl next door in Ramz-e-Ishq, and later appeared in her breakthrough role as a headstrong bus hostess in blockbuster romantic series Deewangi.[29] The series marked her second on-screen appearance with Danish Taimoor and earned her a Lux Style Award for Best Television Actress nomination.[30] She made her second appearance with Syed Jibran and Arez Ahmed in her only appearance in 2020 on Hum TV's Tarap, where she played a damsel in distress.[31]

In 2021, she played a married woman with a past love opposite Faysal Quraishi and Wahaj Ali in Fitoor.[32] Then, bukhari acted in Inteha e Ishq and Berukhi opposite Junaid Khan in their third collaboration.[33] Then, she appeared as a determined Pashtun medical student in Meray Humnasheen. The same year, she appeared as a mother of two seeking divorce from her husband in Hum TV's Pehchaan.[34] She then made her fifth on-screen appearance with real-life partner Arez Ahmed in Aan TV's Ishq Nahin Aasan.[35]

Her first role in 2023 was that of the spilt daughter of a rich and influential father in ARY Digital's Tere Ishq Ke Naam opposite Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz and Usama Khan. Bukhari then appeared as a strong-headed school teacher in Hashim Nadeem's written Jhok Sarkar opposite Farhan Saeed.[36] In 2024, Hiba appeared in Geo Entertainment's television series Jaan Nisar. She also appeared in the lead role with Sheheryar Munawar Siddiqui and Arslan Naseer in drama series Radd on ARY Digital.[37]

In 2025, Hiba played as a college student in Main Zameen Tu Aasman[38] opposite Feroze Khan and Hina Chaudhary in their first collaboration.[39] Bukhari would then appear in Humrahi,[40] marking her fourth collaboration with Danish Taimoor, after the success of their previous series Deewangi and Jaan Nisar.[41][42]

Other work and media image

Hiba Bukhari was the first Pakistani actress[43] to have two dramas cross the 1 billion views milestone on YouTube, with her dramas Fitoor and Jaan Nisar achieving the feat.[44] She has since her third drama Deewangi[45] had also reached the same milestone.[46] In 2020, Hiba was featured in "Top 10 Most Promising New Pakistani Actors" list, for her performance in Silsilay, Ramz-e-Ishq and Deewangi.[47] In 2021, Bukhari was featured in "Most Popular Pakistani Actors" list.[48][49]

Then, she was placed in "Impressive Performances By Pakistani Actresses" list for her performance in Fitoor.[50] In 2022, Hiba was placed in "Best Pakistani Actresses" list, for her performance in Meray Humnasheen and Pehchaan.[51] In 2024, Bukhari was placed 37th in "Eastern Eye's Top 50 Asian Stars of 2024".[52] and also, in the same year she was featured in "Top 10 Pakistani Actresses" list for her performance in Jaan Nisar and Radd.[53][54]

Filmography

TV series

Year Title Role Network Notes Ref
2015–2016 Teri Meri Jodi Jarya Geo Entertainment Debut series [55]
2016–2017 Choti Si Zindagi Saiqa Hum TV [56]
2017 Bholi Bano Bano Geo Entertainment Debut as lead actress [57]
Teri Meri Kahani Farwa A-Plus Entertainment [58]
2017–2018 Thori Si Wafa Seemal Hum TV [59]
2018 Silsilay Hira Geo Entertainment [60]
Haara Dil Momina Abrar A-Plus Entertainment [61]
2019–2020 Ramz-e-Ishq Roshni Wajahat Ali Geo Entertainment [62]
Deewangi Nageen Fayaz [63]
2020 Tarap Zunaira Hum TV [64]
2021 Fitoor Dilnasheen Haider Geo Entertainment [65]
2021–2022 Inteha e Ishq Rida A-Plus Entertainment [66]
Berukhi Sabeen Irteza Ali Baig ARY Digital [67]
2022 Meray Humnasheen Dr. Khajistah Dilawar Khan Geo Entertainment [68]
Pehchaan Sharmeen Adnan (Kukki) Hum TV [65]
2022–2023 Ishq Nahin Aasan Zara Aan TV [69]
2023 Tere Ishq Ke Naam Ruthba ARY Digital [70]
Qabeel Khatija Aur Life [71]
Jhok Sarkar Sassi Hum TV [72]
2024 Radd Emaan Salaar Shah ARY Digital [73]
Jaan Nisar Dua Nosherwan Geo Entertainment [37]
2025–2026 Main Zameen Tu Aasman Hooram Green Entertainment [74]
2026–present Humrahi Bisma Geo Entertainment [75]

Telefilms and Special appearances

Year Title Role Network Ref Notes
2020 Lo Pakray Gaye Haniya Geo Entertainment [76] Telefilm
2021 Chahat Fiza Urdu 1 [77] Short film
2021 Zoya Nay Haan Kardi Zoya Geo Entertainment [78] Telefilm
2021 Wedding Virus Hina ARY Digital [79] Telefilm
2022 Dream Villa Ki Confused Love Story Rushna ARY Digital [80] Telefilm
2023 Mummy Nahi Maanain Gi Aima ARY Digital [81] Telefilm
2024 BOL Kahani Sherwani BOL Network [82] Episode: "Do Anjaane"
2025 Dil Ne Kaha Dil Se Marvi Geo Entertainment [83] Telefilm
2025 BOL Kahani Neeli BOL Network [84] Episode: "Jesa Filmon Mai Hota Hai"

Reality shows

Year Title Role Network Ref
2019 Mazaaq Raat Herself Dunya News [85]
2020 BOL Nights with Ahsan Khan Herself BOL Network [86]
2020 Jeeway Pakistan Herself Express Entertainment [87]

Awards and nominations

Year Work Category Result Ref.
Lux Style Awards
2021 Deewangi Best TV Actress - Viewer's Choice Nominated [88]
2022 Fitoor Best TV Actress - Viewer's Choice Nominated [89]
2022 Berukhi Best TV Actress - Critics' Choice Nominated [90]
2023 Meray Humnasheen Best TV Actress - Viewer's Choice Nominated [91]
2025 Tere Ishq Ke Naam Best TV Actress - Viewer's Choice Nominated [92]
2025 Jhok Sarkar Best TV Actress - Critics' Choice Nominated
2025 Radd Best Actor of the Year - Female Viewers’ Choice Nominated [93]
2025 Jaan Nisar Best Actor of the Year - Female Viewers’ Choice Nominated
Hum Awards
2018 Thori Si Wafa Best Soap Actress Won [24]
2024 Jhok Sarkar Best Actress Popular Nominated [94]
2024 Jhok Sarkar Best Actress Jury Nominated
2024 Jhok Sarkar Best Onscreen Couple Popular with Farhan Saeed Nominated [95]
2024 Jhok Sarkar Best Onscreen Couple Jury with Farhan Saeed Nominated [96]
Pakistan International Screen Awards
2021 Deewangi Best TV Actress - Popular Nominated [97]
2026 Jaan Nisar Best On-Screen Couple with Danish Taimoor Nominated [98]
International Pakistan Prestige Awards
2023 Meray Humnasheen Best Actor (Female) TV Serial Nominated [99]
2023 Meray Humnasheen Best On-Screen Couple TV Serial with Ahsan Khan Won [100]
Sukooon Kya Drama Hai Icon Awards
2025 Jaan Nisar Best Actress (Popular Choice) Nominated [101]

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