Urdu Tv Serial Parizaad - Cast & Crew

Areeba Shahood is a famous TV actress from Pakistan. She was born on October 18, 1995, in Karachi, Pakistan. Areeba Shahood is the daughter of one of the most famous and accomplished television actors, directors and producers, Shahood Alvi while her mother, Saima Shahood Alvi, is a homemaker. Her father was her first teacher. She has two younger sisters, Sajal Alvi and Areeja Alvi. Areeba Shahood holds a Bachelor's degree, which she obtained from Karachi, Pakistan. Areeba Shahood made her career debut in the TV show titled Anaa, where she portrayed the role of Anya, which was released in the year 2019. She has family ties with the legendary actress Bushra Ansari, who is an aunt of her father, Shahood Alvi. Areeba Shahood also appeared in Aitbaar, a thriller and action film released in the year 1985 and aired on Hum TV.

Born on January 11, 1979, in London, UK, she is an all rounder. She is a television actor, fashion designer, model and entrepreneur, all in one. Her early education was from Beaconhouse School System, and she graduated from Fatima Jinnah Dental College.

Hira Umer is a Pakistani actress and model who has worked in several tv serials and reality shows. She was born on 26th June 1996 in Karachi, Pakistan. Hira Umer began her career in 2019 by modelling and showing up in commercials. She took part in many campaigns on social media as a fashion model. Hira Umer graduated with an MBA from the Karachi Institute of Economics and Technology. Hira Umer now lives in Karachi with her younger sister and her parents. Her father belongs to Pakistani military and her mother is a housewife.

Natasha Hussain is a performer, model, and presenter from Pakistan. Her name is Natty, and she has a wonderful personality that adds to her beauty. She looks so young and beautiful for her age. She was born in Karachi, Pakistan. On April 2, 1994, Natasha became interested in modeling and acting in her teens. She completed her degree in Karachi. Natasha is working as an event manager. She rose to fame as Lubna's mother in the television series Parizaada. She promoted many commercials for fashion labels. She is married to Mr. Abbas and has two beautiful girls, Tanya and Zara, who are exactly like her. Tanya Hussain, her daughter, is a well-known actress who has appeared in several Pakistani shows.

Tania Hussain is one of the top actresses in Pakistan’s entertainment industry. She is also a model. She is an emerging star of the entertainment industry, born on September 13, 1997, in Lahore, Pakistan. Her real name is Tania Amna Hussain. She comes from an artistic family. Her mother, Natasha Hussain, is a famous Pakistani model and actress who has worked in many dramas. Her father, Asif Khan, is a businessman. Her sister is Zara Hussain. Tania Hussain studied history, and completed her graduation from University College London in 2019, and after being graduated, she returned to Pakistan. She joined the Showbiz Industry in 2019, and here her acting career started.

Huma Nawab is a popular Pakistani actress. She was born on 1 December 1969, in Islamabad, Pakistan. She completed her graduation at the University of Islamabad. Huma’s mother, Fatima Nawab, was also an actress. Huma started her career with ‘Silsila’ in the 80s. She used to do theatre stage plays in her school. Huma was among the most famous actresses during the 80s and 90s. She worked in various Pakistani serials.

Mashal Khan is an eminent Pakistani Television artist of recent times. She has gained popularity over the last few years. Mashal was born on January, 21st in Karachi. Her siblings are Noor Khan and Ermina Khan. Mashal has appeared in quite a few exciting projects this far. Despite of having no artistic background she proved herself as a lead Pakistani actress, within a very short period of time. This pretty face actress Mashal belongs to a well-educated family in Karachi. Mashal had been dreaming of becoming an actress since childhood. During her school days, she was very much involved in extracurricular activities.

Nargis Rasheed is a prominent Pakistani actress seen in various television serials like Mere Harjai, Bad Gumaan, Jhoot, Kiran, Jo Tu Chahey, etc. She is contributing to the Pakistan film industry since 2000. Nargis was born on 1 May 1967 in Karachi. Though all her works were equally appreciated, Nargis’ extraordinary performance in the serial, ’Alif Allah Aur Insaan’ received a positive response from the viewers. Nargis made her debut with a serial ‘Kacche Pakey Rang.’ Apart from her work, Nargis loves to sing and cook. Her favorite color is white, representing peace, so there is no harm in saying she is a peace-loving person. 

Tahira Imam is a television and theatre actress from Pakistan. She appeared in television series such as Sadqay Tumhare; Mor Mahal; Choti Si Zindagi; Ghuggi; Perizaad; Thakan in the year 2012; Nadira in the year 2013; Sabz Pari Laal Kabootar as Arham's mother in 2013; Kaash Aisa Ho in 2013; Bilqis Mere Harjai in 2013 as Faiza; Adhoori Aurat as Nusrat, Ranjish Hi Sahi. She is well known for her acting in a segment of A-Plus TV's morning show. Tahira Imam also performed in the films Dum Mastam in the year 2022 and Noor Ul Ain in the year 2018. Her theatre plays include Aadhi Baat in the year 2010, and Dara in the year 2104. She has gained a huge fan following through on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Leyla Zuberi is a Pakistani TV actress and a veteran of the industry. She was born on 18th August 1957 in Pakistan. She made her tv debut in the 1988 Drama series Chaaon playing the role of Saira. She has exhibited her acting prowess in the Pakistani drama series since then.

Salma Hassan was born on February 25th, 1975 in Karachi. She is acknowledged as an excellent performer and model in Pakistan. She was the middle child in her family. She had an older sister and a younger brother. The bond between the siblings was strong, and she gave higher priority to it throughout her life. She had an interest in pursuing History for her academics. So, she had her education at the University of Karachi where she graduated with a degree in history. However, she longed for acting and desired to perform in front of an audience. With dedication and hard work, she excelled in the drama field and showcased remarkable and memorable performances. Salma was raised to the spotlight through her debut in a Tv drama called "Dhoop Mein Sawan" on PTV Channel. Her performances were well-received by the audience.

Ushna Shah is beautiful Pakistani Actress, Radio Jockey and host born in Toronto, Canada. She now resides in Karachi, Pakistan. She has been brought up beautifully by her parents Ismat and Tahira. Ushna has two siblings Isra and Shah. Ushna Shah began her career with the show Khudgarz, which is a drama series. Ushna Shah has also worked on a Radio show in Canada on the channel Radio Punjab. Ushna Shah’s Alma mater is York University where she studied English and Professional Writing course, and now she resides permanently in Karachi. She has been an active part of theaters and radio shows since her childhood. She has been a part of the silver screen in serials such as Aag, Bashar Momin, Dua, Mere Khwabon Ka Diya, etc.

                Her other drama serials include, “Meri Ladli, Sitamgar, Mohabbat Jaye Bhar Mein, Mastana Mahi, Ahmed Habib Ki Betiyan, Aasmanon Pay Likha, Nanhi, Sannata and many other TV serials. Her recent drama, ‘Chup Raho’ was one of the biggest hit of her career, where she played a superb role. All of her performances have created huge fan following, in such a short span of her career so far. Sajal has also worked in a number of Telefilms, “O Meri Billi”, “Sitara Ki Mohabbat”, “Band Baj Gaya” and “Bakht Bhari” are some of her telefilms. Her performance in “Yakeen” was highly appreciated and liked by the audiences. Sajal has also worked as a model with famous fashion designers. She is seen in many famous fashion events showing up her as a model. She is also working in TV ads for famous brands of cosmetics and other products.  

The charming Madiha Rizvi was born in Lahore, Pakistan to a famous TV actress, Deeba Begum. Her mother dominated the television industry and attracted a lot of viewers during her time. Her mother, being a top artist in those days, made it quite easy for her to enter and excel in the field. She has managed to live up to the expectations of the people.

Kiran Tabeer is a famous Pakistani actress, model, and host working on various Pakistani TV Channels. Her unique style in hosting gained her a lot of fans. She looks stylish and is a very intellectual lady. Tabeer was born in Lahore, Pakistan. Kiran Tabeer was married in 2012. Kiran Tabeer appeared in numerous TV serials, morning shows, and TV commercials, which helped in making a name for herself. She is a brilliant actor and looks gorgeous.

The mere mention of PTV (Pakistan Television Corporation) Home, brings to mind Nadia Afgan. She is one of the most famous tv actress of Pakistan for soaps like Shiksha and Zindan. Her forte is a comedy. Her small screen career started with PTV Lahore Center. She was born in Quetta situated in Balochistan. She studied at University College of Art and Design.

Ismat Zaidi is a famous Pakistani actress. She was born in Lahore, Pakistan.She belongs to Islam religion. Ismat Zaidi started her acting career in 1990’s.She worked on various Tv shows, advertisements, and movies. She has acted in several Pakistani dramas like Man O Salwa and Parsa. She has also worked with many famous actors such as Babar Javed, Mehreen Jabbar, and Farooq Rind. Ismat Zaidi mainly is known for portraying the positive role of a mother in many television shows.

Yumna Zaidi is a talented Pakistani model and a television actress born on 3rd July 1989. She was born in Karachi but then her family shifted to Lahore. She was born in a family of a businessman. Becoming an actress or a model was never Yumna’s aim. She has three siblings. She was a very sincere and an intelligent student during her school days. Her fate and her gorgeous looks brought her into the Showbiz. She managed to sweep into the drama world of Pakistan. She starred in a lot of Pakistani television series. Some of them are still being aired. Her affection towards her culture can be seen from the fact that she only wore salwar - kameez in all drama series. She has a lot of fan following. She made her debut in the year 2012 in the television series Thakan where she played the role of Mehak. In the same year, she also starred in two other daily soap series named Teri Rah Mein Rul Gai Way and Khushi Ek Roag. Yumna’s work in both the shows reflected her Professionalism and her affection and love towards acting.

Urwa Hocane is a Pakistani actress, VJ and a model. She is best known for her roles in television serials such as “Meri Ladli” (2012), “Kahi Unkahi” (2012) and “Madiha Maliha” (2012). She is a famous VJ, who has hosted several shows before entering into acting. During her stint as a VJ cum model, she earned a lot of admiration from the viewers all over Pakistan and in those countries, where Pakistani channels are being telecasted. She essayed the role of “Rafia” in “Meri Ladli”, in which she is the protagonist of the show. The series is an emotional family drama cum love triangle, which revolves around the lives and living of females in the Pakistani society. The show was liked by the audiences and it was broadcasted by ARY Digital and ARY Zindagi channels. She was very well perceived due to her appearance in this role, and it earned her a lot of name and fame.

Fahad Mirza is a prominent Pakistani model and actor. He was born on April 26 in Karachi. He took a degree in MBBS at Dow Medical College as General Surgeon. Later, he attended at Liaquat National Hospital to pursue his career in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 

Hassan Shah is an actor of dual American and British nationality who is prominent for his character in Overexposed (2018) and Gospel (2019). He was born in Oklahoma City, United States, in December 1997. The journey began on the day when his family moved to Fort Worth, TX. Hassan discovers his interest in acting at a young age. He participated in his high school theater as well. Hassan started acting at the age of thirteen with his brother. He worked on six short films, co-written and directed by his brother. The short films are Nobody’s Listening, The Internet Never Lies, and I Heard That. After completing high school in 2016, Hassan signed up for his first acting class in Norman and Dallas where he secured the top acting coaching by professionals since he audited for roles.

Hashim Nadeem is a Pakistani playwriter, director, and writer. He was born on February 3, 1976, in Quetta, Pakistan. He started his career as a doctor, but later, he took his passion for writing as his profession. He is profoundly known for his drama series and novels. One of Nadeem's best-known works is the novel Khuda Aur Mohabbat, which was subsequently turned into a popular drama serial.

Raza Ali Abid is an Urdu actor born and raised in Pakistan. He worked on the film Intezaar (directed by Sakina Samo), released in 2022. He is also well known for the TV series Parizaad, in which he played the role of Shauky. The TV series is being televised on Hum TV, and the show is based on the novel of the same name. He is also one of the main cast and crew of Pakistani drama Wabaal (2022). He played the role of Farad in the short drama Wesaah, which was shown in 2016. On 11th January 2024, he was involved in the movies, Haraam Ni Boti and Home Remedy - a film by Amina Khan. These are the short films that were made during his college days.

Ahmad Taha Ghani is a Pakistani actor, model, and musician. He is a shining face of small and big screens in the Pakistani entertainment industry. He was born in Quetta, Balochistan, and from an army background. He has two elder siblings brother and a sister. He dreamt about becoming an actor since his childhood. His acting career started endearingly. His father was posted at Quetta when he got a chance to play a small role for a kids' show. It was based on the fable about the tortoise and the rabbit. Ahmad's interest in singing surged at the age of 14. When he was young, he was interested in the rap genre. He made his debut with the song Hasoun Main for Riot Studios. He has sung beautiful songs like Tu Mil Jaye Tou.

Adeel Afzal brilliantly portrayed the character of Nasaaz in the gleaming TV show, Parizaad. He never dreamt about being an actor. He was born in Quetta in Pakistan and spent most of his life there. He did his schooling at Islamia School in Quetta. He did a Bachelor's in Science and a Master's in Public Administration. Afzal's first job was as a sub-editor in a newspaper (in Express Newspaper and Dunya Newspaper). His short story was also printed in the Jang newspaper. Here, he met a diverse set of people and learned about himself. He joined a radio station while pursuing his degree and participated in skits. After finding his purpose in life in performance arts, he went back to university. He was admitted to NCA to pursue a degree in Film and Television. After graduating from NCA, he worked as a teaching associate in the university itself.

Pakistani actor Paras Masroor performs on stage and television. He began his acting career in theater before transitioning to television. In Momina Duraid's Sang-e-Mar Mar (2016), he played the part of Torah Khan, for which he won the Hum Award for Best Supporting Actor. He also appeared in the 2014 films Na Maloom Afrad and Mah e Mir (2016). His father, Beydil Masroor, is a musician and writer who also served as senior director/producer for PTV for about 35 years. Paras inherited his interest in the arts from him, as he's also involved in sculpture, painting, drawing, and music. He comes from a Sindhi Sufi family that is involved in the arts. His grandfather, Ghulam Ali Masroor, wrote Sufi poetry in six languages (Arabic, Persian (he can play the tabla and the guitar).

Malik Raza is a Pakistani actor whose works have been established in the Pakistani entertainment industry. He was born on January 1st 1978 in Karachi, Pakistan. He stepped into the drama industry at a young age. He possesses a bachelor’s degree, after the acquisition of which he became fully engaged in what he calls his passion, nameky drama.

Ahmed Ali Akbar is a former national-level tennis player and Pakistani actor, musician, and TV personality. He was born in Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan, on September 28, 1986. Muhammad Ali Akbar, a Pakistani tennis coach and former captain of the Pakistan tennis team, is his father. Before pursuing his cinema career, he competed on a national level in tennis. At the club level, he also played cricket and football. He also has a younger brother named Abid Ali Akbar, a tennis player and has been titled Pakistan’s emerging hope in sports. He made his television debut at the age of thirteen through PTV's drama 'Stop Watch,' in 1999, after which he spent ten years singing for the Islamabad-based progressive rock band "Nafs" before returning to acting.

Anjum Habib is a veteran Urdu Tv, Radio, Stage and Film Actor from Islamabad, Pakistan. He is known for his marvelous acting skills in various dramas. He has acted in several shows including “Main Khayal Hoon Kisi Aur Ka” (2018) which is about Dania Aziz, a simple woman, who falls in love with a man named Zaryab. However, she is soon forced to marry someone else and struggles to cope with the pain that comes from her alliance. He worked in the documentary/drama film “Khamosh Pani” (2003), an Indo-Pakistani movie about a widowed mother and her young son living in a Punjabi village as it underwent revolutionary changes during the late 1970s. It won seven awards, including Best Actress, Golden Leopard (Best Film), and Best Direction at the 56th Locarno International Film Festival, Switzerland.

Saife Hassan is a well-known Pakistani television director and actor. He was born in Lahore on October 4, 1969. He married Asma Saife and has two children, a girl and a boy. After finishing a UNDP- sponsored training course at the Pakistan Television Academy in Islamabad, he began his filmmaking career in 1997. Mr. Saife was once a member of the 'Tehrik-e-Niswan' theatre troupe. Before becoming an actor, he used to work as a teacher at Nasra School. He is most known for his roles in the drama series "Dil ki Madham Boliyan (2005)" and "Ehd-e- Wafa (2019)." He directed the drama serials "Bari Aapa" (2012) and "Ru Baru" (2014) for, which he was nominated for the Best Director Drama Serial at the 1st Hum Awards event. 

Shahzad Kashmiri is a Pakistani cinematographer and director who works in Urdu television series and movies. He is known for Urdu serials like Humsafar and Dil-e-Muztar on the Pakistani channel Hum TV and his Urdu movie Bin Roye. Kashmiri hails from Rawalkot in Pakistan and lives in Karachi. He works for the Moomal Productions (Pvt.) Ltd. in Karachi, which he joined in September 2000. Kashmiri worked as a sound recordist for the Urdu television movie Voyage Of Discovery directed by Kamran Qureshi. The talk-show released on 30th July 2000. He also worked as a sound recordist for Qureshi’s television films John Player’s Gold Leaf Thrill Seekers and John Player’s Gold Leaf Cheer-up in 2000. Kashmiri worked as an assistant camera man for the musical television series Allen’s Soothers Boombastic in 2000.

Rashid Farooqui is a very talented actor hailing from Karachi, Pakistan. He was born on 5th May 1975. Rashid did his schooling from Government High School, Karachi. He had a keen interest in theater drama right from his childhood days. Therefore, he joined the National Academy of Performing Arts to pursue a career and to choose what he loves to do. He then started his occupation as an actor for theater dramas and television series. He officially kicked off with a short drama and tragedy film called “Shahrukh Khan Ki Maut”. He was Ustad Manzoor in the film. In a short span of time, the short film was a super hit. He then appeared in “Too Late the Reformer.” He went on to do various television shows like ‘Moorat’, ‘Manzil’, ‘Man-o-Salwa’ and ‘Makan’. Many of them enjoyed to watch him on screen in most of his character roles.

Noman Ijaz is a Pakistani actor, who was born on 14th February 1965 in Lahore, Pakistan. His father was a manager at one movie theatre in Lahore and his father’s job influenced him a lot in getting into the acting career. His family led a simple and humble life and his father wanted to make sure that all of his three children received good education and they were sent to the best Christian Management schools in Lahore. Noman has two brothers and he is now married to Rabia and they have three children.

Shahzad Nawaz is a Pakistani actor and filmmaker. He is the head of Media Assets business of the Jang Group. He also holds the position of the Head of Special Programming. He is best known for his performance in the television movie Daira, which was an adaptation by Moth Smoke. He has been awarded the 102nd International Advertising Awards. He has given Pakistani cinema an international platform. He was born in Pakistan and has done his schooling from there itself. He is a graduate in the fields of Marketing, Advertising, and Designing. For his further studies, he had been to the US and attended the Memphis College of Art. He has been a part of the Jang Group and Geo Network, which includes Newspapers, TV, magazines, and Radio. He looks into all aspects of the work which is related to animation, page design, and broadcast graphics. He also looks up to the events which are happening in Pakistan, UAE, and the UK. He won the 102th International Advertising Awards, which are a very prestigious award and was the first one to receive it from Pakistan. He has also worked in various commercial shows and sitcoms. Daira was one of his best projects. He wanted to work on the project before he became a part of Geo Network. It was an independent project by him.

Whether it is in Pakistan or India, the transitions of TV serial actors to the big screen have in many cases been beset with hiccups. In fact, in Pakistan a much lower number of actors have migrated smoothly into film careers than in India. Even those who have been successful have seldom managed to get away from typecast roles they performed in their first films. In case of Adnan Shah, (sometimes also referred to with the suffix ‘Tipu’) however, the story has been different. Although his initial appearances on TV were in comic roles, in serials like “Sab Set Hai”, he grew up ultimately to be a versatile actor excelling in diverse roles. He had a number of notable appearances in films and what was special about the films were that irrespective of where they were made, they were released in both India and Pakistan due to related themes. “Ramchand Pakistani” made in Pakistan, is about a Pakistani Hindu who has by mistake crossed into India along with his young son, and “Kajraare” is an Indian film shot in historical Jordan and again features both Indian and Pakistani stars. 

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