Naveen Waqar
Naveen Waqar | |
|---|---|
| Born | Naveen Waqar Haider 9 January 1985 |
| Occupations | Actress, video jockey, radio jockey |
| Years active | 2007 – present |
| Known for | Humsafar, Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat, Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi |
| Spouse |
Azfar Ali
(m. 2012; div. 2015) |
| Relatives | Faraz Haider (brother) |
Naveen Waqar (Urdu: نوین وقار) (born 9 January 1985) is a Pakistani television actress and former video and radio jockey.[1] She made her acting debut playing the antagonist Sara in 2012 series Humsafar. Her television appearances include a series of acclaimed projects including Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat, Alvida, Mol, Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi, Kuch Na Kaho, Be Inteha, Tajdeed e Wafa and Mah-e-Tamaam. She made her film debut in 2013 with social-drama film Josh: Independence Through Unity, which was a critical and commercial success.
Personal life
She married actor Azfar Ali in 2012; the couple divorced in November 2015.[2]
Career
Waqar started her career as VJ Fuse which was an instant success and landed as the parallel lead in all-time blockbuster Humsafar opposite Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan. Waqar's next venture was Geo TV's hit Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat. Waqar is known for her serious acting skills, and has established a career in Pakistani television industry.[3][4] After her marriage to Azfar Ali, Waqar went on hiatus and returned with the sitcom Uff Meri Family, co-starring Ali, which debuted in May 2014.[5]
She appeared in Amna Mufti's written 2015 series Mol opposite Faysal Quraishi.[6] Her performance, as a confident and level-headed person in the series was praised by critics.[7] In 2016, Waqar portrayed Shehla in the social-drama Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi, the female lead who endures hardships and navigates love and personal freedom.[8] According to Waqar, the role challenged her and fueled her career's growth.[9]
In 2020–21, Waqar played Mahnoor in the horror-drama Chalawa.[10]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Josh | Iqra | ||
| 2015 | Orphic | Short film | [9] | |
| 2022 | Carma | Maria Shah | Feature Film | [11] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Humsafar | Sara | Hum TV | Pakistan Media Awards for Best New Female Actor, Hum Honorary Phenomenal Serial Award |
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| 2012 | Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat | Annie | |||
| 2014 | Uff Meri Family | Ujala | |||
| 2015 | Alvida | Uroosa | |||
| Mol | Emaan | Nominated-Hum Award for Best Actress | [12] | ||
| 2016 | Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi | Shehla | |||
| Kuch Na Kaho | Ayna | [9] | |||
| 2017 | Be Inteha | Bisma | |||
| Dukh Sukh | Maya | Episode "Musafir" | [13] | ||
| 2018 | Mah-e-Tamaam | Samahir | |||
| Tajdeed e Wafa | Neha | [14] | |||
| 2019 | Bewafa | Kinza | [15] | ||
| 2020 | Chalawa | Mahnoor | |||
| 2022 | Paristan | Mehreen | Hum TV | ||
| 2023 | Dagh E Dil | Almas | [16] | ||
| 101 Talaqain | Reha | Green Entertainment | |||
| Siyaah | Maya | Episode: Nangay Pair | |||
| 2025 | Case No. 9 | Manisha | Geo Entertainment | [17] |
References
- ^ "Humsafar no more: Naveen and Azfar split after three years". ARY News. 30 November 2015. Archived from the original on 3 December 2015.
- ^ "Azfar Ali, Naveen Waqar no longer life-partners". The News Teller. 30 November 2015. Archived from the original on 11 June 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2017.
- ^ raza, Nida. "Naveen Waqar". The News International. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- ^ "You are casted on the number of Followers you have: Naveen". Daily Times. 31 August 2019. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- ^ Rafay Mahmood (26 April 2014). "When the celebrated Humsafar boomeranged". The Express Tribune. Archived from the original on 25 March 2025.
- ^ Tribune.com.pk (9 May 2015). "Faysal Qureshi pairs up with Naveen Waqar for 'Mol'". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- ^ Sadaf Haider (7 July 2015). "Sick of love triangles on TV? We love Faysal Qureshi's Mol for rising above". Dawn.com. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
- ^ "Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi is a story about societal norms and traditions". 16 August 2016. Archived from the original on 25 May 2024.
- ^ a b c Ahmed Sarym (18 October 2016). "Women need partners who won't feel overshadowed by their success: Naveen Waqar". DAWN Images.
- ^ "Navin Waqar's upcoming project is a spooky thriller". Dawn Images. 18 February 2020.
- ^ "Naveen Waqar makes a dazzling appearance at 'Carma' premiere". Daily Pakistan. 2 September 2022. Archived from the original on 22 March 2025.
- ^ "Hum Awards 2016 nominees & performances to look ahead tonight". The News. Archived from the original on 7 April 2019. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- ^ "Imran Abbas, Naveen Waqar to star in short film 'Musafir' | Pakistan Today". Pakistan Today. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- ^ NewsBytes. "Naveen Waqar and Haroon Shahid come together for Tajdeed e Wafa". The News. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
- ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (25 August 2018). "Navin Waqar and Haroon Shahid team up for upcoming drama serial". DAWN. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
- ^ "Drama, betrayal and heartbreak — these new serials are a must-watch". Daily Times. 3 June 2023.
- ^ "Case No 9 - Cast & Crew | WeGreen Entertainment". Retrieved 8 September 2025.
External links
- Naveen Waqar at IMDb