Nazish Jahangir () is a

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television actress. She is known for her role as Zoya in ''

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'', Faiza in ''

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'', Nimra in ''

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'' and Shameela in ''

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''. Other than acting, she is known for her work as a mental health awareness activist.

Early life and career

Born and raised in

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, she initially graduated in fine arts and fashion designing, and after being encouraged by

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, her professor, renowned artist and founder of Hunerkada, to pursue a career in performing arts, Jahangir moved to

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and started doing commercial theatre with

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in 2015. She made her TV debut in 2017 with ''Bharosa.'' Jahangir has also appeared in ''

, Alif, Allah Aur Insaan,

, Kam Zardari, Beparwah, Dard Rukta Nahi, Ghamandi, Inaam-e-Mohabbat,

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, Teri Behisi, Saraab'' and ''

Meray Mohsin ''Mere Mohsin'' is a 2019 Pakistani television series produced by Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi under 7th Sky Entertainment. It features Rabab Hashim and Syed Jibran in leads while Nazish Jahangir as antagonist. Cast * Rabab Hashim as Soh ...

.'' In 2020, the actress revealed that she has been battling

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(Post-traumatic stress disorder) for the last 10 years, and continues to struggle with mental health issues. In 2022, Jahangir made her film debut opposite

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with movie Lafengay. In 2024, She appeared in romantic comedy film ''Poppay Ki Wedding'' along with Khushhal Khan. Jahangir has been nominated, as a best emerging talent in TV at

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. Jahangir has appeared on the covers of multiple Pakistani magazines.

Filmography

Television

Films

Other appearances

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Jahangir, Nazish Living people Pakistani television actresses 21st-century Pakistani actresses 1994 births