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Zara Noor Abbas
Born (1990-03-13) 13 March 1990 (age 34)[1]
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
Occupation(s)Actress, Model
Years active2016–present
Known forDharkan (2016)
Khamoshi (2017)
Lamhay (2018)
Spouse
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(m. 2017)​
[2]
RelativesAsma Abbas (mother)
Bushra Ansari (aunt)

Zara Noor Abbas (born on 13 March 1990)[1], also known by her married name Zara Noor Siddiqui is a Pakistani actress.[1][3][4] Abbas is mostly known for her role as Arsala in drama serial Khamoshi (2017). She has acted in Dharkan (2016), Lamhay (2018) and Qaid (2018).[2][5] She will also be seen in upcoming film Parey Hut Luv.[6]

Career

Her acting debut was in the Fahim Burney's directed Dharkan (2016) where she played the lead character of Areen opposite Adeel Chaudhary and Ghana Ali. About her television debut, she said "If it hadn’t been for Fahim Burney I would have never been a part of the drama industry". He is a star maker, she further said.[7] The series also receive mixed reviews from critics. Shahbano Yousuf of Daily Times stated, "We see this drama as a great blend of our culture, its norms and value mixed with fantastical romance".[7]

In 2017 she was appeared in another project with lead role as Arsala in critically acclaimed series Khamoshi opposite Bilal Khan, Affan Waheed and Iqra Aziz.[1][8] Upon release, Khamoshi has become one the most watched drama series of 2017 and also nominated for Best Drama Serial category at annual Hum Awards.[9][10] Her on-screen chemistry with Bilal Khan was praised and series proves to be the breakthrough for her. Ahmed Sarym of The Express Tribune praised her saying, "Within a short span of time, she’s not only been able to mark a niche but also impress both commercially and critically alike".[5]

Abbas appeared in two series in 2018. She first starred alongside Shaz Khan in Amna Nawaz Khan's directorial Lamhay which tells the story of star-crossed lovers who are reincarnated.[11] Its her third consecutive appearance in Momina Duraid's production after Dharkan and Khamoshi. Series did not do well in terms of ratings but her performance was praised critically.[12] Her next series was Qaid. She starred opposite Syed Jibran and played the role of a Reham, a Home teacher who faces difficulties when came to know about her student being attracted towards her. The series explores the relation of Student and Teacher.[13] The series received average reviews.[citation needed]

Upcoming projects

Besides television Abbas was signed to her first film, Parey Hut Luv, directed by Asim Raza, also starring Maya Ali, Mahira Khan and Shehryar Munawar Siddiqui.[14][15] The film is slated to release in 2019[16] Abbas said in an interview that she was pleased to work with her fellow cast members in her debut film. She further said that though she did she not have a lead role, her character is important to the film.[6] She will also be part of upcoming Wajahat Rauf's venture Karachi Se Lahore 3 which will be the third installment in Karachi Lahore (film series). She will be seen with her husband Asad Siddiqui in the project.[17]

Filmography

Key
† Denotes film / series that have not yet been released

†

Denotes films / series that are currently on cinema / on air

Television

Year Title Role Notes Refs
2016 Dharkan Areen Acting Debut, Lead Role [7]
2017–2018 Khamoshi Arsala Lead Role [5]
2018 Mazaaq Raat Herself Special appearance [18]
2018 The After Moon Show Herself Special appearance
2018–Present Lamhay Aleena Lead Role [11]
2018–Present Qaid Reham Lead Role [13]

Films

Year Title Role Director Notes Refs
2019 Parey Hut Luv † TBA Asim Raza Filming [6]
2019 Karachi Se Lahore 3† TBA Wajahat Rauf Announced [17]

Off-screen work

In June 2018, She gave speech on "Power of a Single Decision" at Government College University in Lahore organized by TED Talk.[19][20] She served as a showstopper for FnkAsia at Fashion Pakistan Week.[21][22][23]

Personal life

She is the niece of veteran actress Bushra Ansari and daughter of Asma Abbas.[24][5][1] In 2017 she married to fellow actor Asad Siddiqui with whom she was engaged earlier. According to Abbas, they first meet on sets of Kis Ki Ayegi Baraat. The marriage ceremony was held in Karachi, Pakistan.[25][26][2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Happy Birthday to the gorgeous diva Zara Noor Abbas". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  2. ^ a b c "Zara Noor Abbas shared a picture with husband Asad Siddiqui 'too vile' for Internet". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  3. ^ "Zara Noor Abbas confronts ridiculing models at Fashion Week with Instagram post". The News International. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  4. ^ Staff, Images (2018-04-12). "Actor Zara Noor Abbas calls out models for mocking her at fashion week". Dawn. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  5. ^ a b c d "I've always been very opinionated and staunch with my words: Zara Noor Abbas | The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 2018-07-11. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  6. ^ a b c "Mahira Khan, Sheheryar Munawar, Zara Noor Abbas to star in Asim Raza's next". Pakistan Today. Retrieved 2018-08-30. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  7. ^ a b c "Dharkan: Romance that everyone yearns to watch - Daily Times". Daily Times. 2016-07-24. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  8. ^ "Zara Noor Abbas confronts ridiculing models at Fashion Week with Instagram post". The News International. Retrieved 2018-12-22. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  9. ^ "Exciting: Hum Awards has revealed their viewers choice nominations list". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 2018-07-23.
  10. ^ Desk, Instep. "Top rated TV plays currently on air". The News International. Retrieved 2018-12-22. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  11. ^ a b Haq, Irfan Ul (2018-04-30). "Shaz Khan and Zara Noor Abbas are set to star in upcoming drama Lamhe". Dawn. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  12. ^ "Zara Noor Abbas is the only thing that makes Lamhay worth watching". Something Haute. 2018-09-22. Retrieved 2018-12-22.
  13. ^ a b Shabbir, Buraq. "Qaid is about juvenile obsession, says Zara Noor Abbas". The News International. Retrieved 2018-12-22. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  14. ^ "Zara Noor Abbas to make film debut alongside Mahira Khan in 'Parey Hat Lav'". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  15. ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (2018-03-30). "Zara Noor Abbas will make her film debut with Mahira Khan-starrer Paray Hat Love". Images. Retrieved 2018-12-24.
  16. ^ Rehman, Maliha (2018-12-18). "Parey Hut Love's shoot concludes with a star-studded wrap-up party". Dawn. Retrieved 2018-12-22. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  17. ^ a b "Third installment of 'Karachi Se Lahore' in the works". Pakistan Today. Retrieved 2018-08-30. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  18. ^ Mazaaq Raat Official, Zara Noor & Asad Siddiqui - Mazaaq Raat 26 February 2018 - مذاق رات - Dunya News, retrieved 2018-12-24
  19. ^ TEDx Talks, Power of a single decision | Zara Noor Abbas | TEDxGCULahore, retrieved 2018-12-22
  20. ^ "My first marriage was for all the wrong reasons: Zara Noor Abbas". The Express Tribune. 2018-10-16. Retrieved 2018-12-22.
  21. ^ Staff, Images (2018-04-12). "Actor Zara Noor Abbas calls out models for mocking her at fashion week". Images. Retrieved 2018-12-24.
  22. ^ Staff, Images (2018-04-14). "Areeba Habib apologises to Zara Noor Abbas for mocking her runway walk". Images. Retrieved 2018-12-24.
  23. ^ Staff, Images (2018-04-14). "Areeba Habib apologises to Zara Noor Abbas for mocking her runway walk". Images. Retrieved 2018-12-24.
  24. ^ says, Abdul salam (2018-04-21). "Pakistani mother-daughter celebrities who are too good to be ignored". Business Recorder. Retrieved 2018-12-22. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  25. ^ "This couple is breaking wedding stereotypes!". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  26. ^ "Congratulations: Zara Noor Abbas has gotten engaged to Asad Siddiqui!". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
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