Nazish Jahangir

Nazish Jahangir
نازش جہانگیر
Nazish Jahangir in 2022
Born
Nazish Jahangir

(1994-04-28) 28 April 1994
Islamabad, Pakistan[1]
OccupationActress
Years active2017 – present

Nazish Jahangir (Urdu: نازش جہانگیر) is a Pakistani television actress.[2] She is known for her role as Zoya in Thays, Faiza in Tohmat, Nimra in Kam Zarf and Shameela in Kahin Deep Jaley.[1] Other than acting, she is known for her work as a mental health awareness activist.

Early life and education

Born and raised in Islamabad, she initially graduated in fine arts and fashion designing.[1][3] After her professor and renowned artist Jamal Shah encouraged her to pursue a career in performing arts, Jahangir moved to Karachi and started doing commercial theatre with Anwar Maqsood in 2015.[4][5]

Career

She made her TV debut in 2017 with Bharosa. Jahangir has also appeared in Kahin Deep Jaley, Alif, Allah Aur Insaan, Tohmat, Thays, Kam Zardari, Beparwah, Dard Rukta Nahi, Ghamandi, Inaam-e-Mohabbat, Berukhi, Teri Behisi, Saraab and Meray Mohsin.[6]

In 2020, the actress revealed that she had been battling PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) for the last 10 years, and continues to struggle with mental health issues.[7]

In 2022, Jahangir made her film debut with Lafengay, opposite Sami Khan.

In 2024, she appeared in the romantic comedy film Poppay Ki Wedding along with Khushhal Khan.

Jahangir has been nominated as a best emerging talent in TV, at Lux Style Awards.[8]

Jahangir has appeared on the covers of multiple Pakistani magazines.[9][10]

Filmography

Television

Key
† Denotes work that has not been released yet
Year Title Role Network Notes Ref(s)
2017 Bharosa Samia ARY Digital [1]
2018 Alif Allah Aur Insaan Roshni Hum TV [1]
2019 Khatakaar Mehwish Play Entertainment [1]
2018 Tohmat Faiza Geo Entertainment [1]
2018 Gali Mein Chand Nikla Shaista TV One [1]
2018 Thays Zoya A-Plus Entertainment [1]
2019 Haqeeqat Safaa A-Plus Entertainment Episode "Malal" [11]
2019 Kam Zarf Nimra; Azar's love interest Geo Entertainment [1]
2019 Makafaat Chutnisha Geo Entertainment Episode "Nidamat"
2019 Meray Mohsin Sidra Geo Entertainment [1]
2019 Beparwah Chuchi Parvez Express TV [1]
2019 Kahin Deep Jaley Shameela Geo Entertainment Main Antagonist [12][13]
2019 Dard Rukta Nahi Maria Express TV [14]
2020 Makafaat season 2 Rubab Geo Entertainment Episode "Doulat Ka Ghamand"
2020 Saraab Namal Hum TV
2020 Dil Tanha Tanha Mirha Hum TV
2021 Berukhi Maira ARY Digital
2023 Jinzada Abiha Geo Entertainment [15]
Mafaad Parast Zara Geo Entertainment [16]

Films

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022 Lafangey Ghost Opposite Sami Khan
2024 Poppay Ki Wedding Ayesha Released [17]

Other appearances

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2018 Mazaaq Raat As Guest Hosted by Abrar-ul-Haq
2024 Bin Bulaye Mehmaan Kiran Telefilm on Aur Life [18]

Awards and nominations

Year Work Award Category Result Ref.
2021 Kahin Deep Jaley Lux Style Awards Best Emerging Talent Nominated [19]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Shabbir, Buraq. "Introducing Nazish Jahangir". The News International. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
  2. ^ "Pakistani actress in Babar Azam marriage proposal controversy now faces arrest. What went wrong? Who is Nazish Jahangir? - The Economic Times". m.economictimes.com. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
  3. ^ "Nazish Jahangir Arrest Warrant, Age, Husband, Height, Sister & Mother". Hamariweb.com Profiles. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
  4. ^ "Nazish Jahangir talks accidental TV debut, reveals beauty secrets". Daily Times. 28 October 2020. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
  5. ^ TV, SAMAA (26 December 2025). "Nazish Jahangir's bold look in Bali vacation faces criticism". SAMAA TV. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
  6. ^ Shirazi, Maria (21 June 2019). "Rabab Hashim essays an unconventional role in Mere Mohsin". The News International. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
  7. ^ Web Desk (12 February 2020). "Nazish Jahangir opens up about her mental health struggles". ARY NEWS. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
  8. ^ Hussain, Sharmeen (15 October 2022). "Lux Style Awards 2022 Nominations Out Now". Daily Nation Pakistan. Archived from the original on 15 October 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
  9. ^ Siddiqui, Haddiqua. "Nazish Jahangir responds to alleged affair with Mohsin Abbas Haider". The Express Tribune.
  10. ^ "Nazish Jahangir opens up about Mohsin Abbas controversy". Daily Pakistan Global. 26 July 2022. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
  11. ^ "Malal - Haqeeqat | Shameen Khan, Azfar Rehman, Nazish Jahangir", A-Plus TV, 16 February 2020, retrieved 11 June 2020
  12. ^ "'Kahin Deep Jalay' receives high ratings as the unique love story comes to an end". Daily Times. 16 May 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
  13. ^ Ahmad, Fouzia Nasir (20 October 2019). "THE TUBE - Kahin Deep Jalay". DAWN. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
  14. ^ "Feroza makes her debut as lead character with drama serial 'Dard Rukta Nahi'". Daily Times. 26 June 2019. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
  15. ^ "Jinzada". Har Pal Geo. 17 August 2023.
  16. ^ "Mafaad Parast Cast". Har Pal Geo. 30 November 2025.
  17. ^ "Khushhal Khan's First Film Poppay Ki Wedding Trailer Out | Reviewit.pk". reviewit.pk. 4 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  18. ^ "Bin Bulaye Mehmaan". Aur Life. 26 April 2024.
  19. ^ Images Staff (26 August 2021). "Lux Style Awards announces nominations for its 20th edition". Images. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
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