Ramsha Khan (; born 23 June 1994) is a Pakistani actress who primarily works in

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-language television. Known for her versatility, Khan is the recipient of several awards, including a

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and a ARY People's Choice Award. Khan made her debut with the 2017 film ''

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''. That same year she appeared in the television drama ''Woh Aik Pal''. Khan received recognition for her dramas ''

Mah-e-Tamaam ''Mah-e-Tamaam'' () is a 2018 Pakistani drama produced by Momina Duraid under the banner MD Productions. It is directed by Syed Ahmed Kamran and written by Amna Riaz, based on an eponymous novel by her. The series starred Naveen Waqar, Emmad I ...

'' (2018) and '' Khudparast'' (2018-2019). For her portrayal of an independent girl in ''

Ghisi Piti Mohabbat ''Ghisi Piti Mohabbat'' () is a Pakistani dark humor television series produced by Abdullah Seja under the banner ''iDream Entertainment''. It premiered on 6 August 2020 on ARY Digital. Written by Fasih Bari Khan of '' Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah'' ...

'' (2021), she won the ARY People Choice Award for Favorite Actress. Khan went on to portray an army officer in ''

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'' (2021–22), a college girl in '' Hum Tum'' (2022) and as Ana Dilawaiz in '' Duniyapur'' (2024-25). For the latter, she received the

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nomination.

Early life

Ramsha Khan was born on 23 June 1994 in

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. Khan started her career as a model, before she ventured into acting.

Career

Debut and early career (2017-2020)

Khan made her acting debut with the 2017 drama film ''

'', in which she played an aspiring businesswoman. The film was a commercial failure. The same year, she played Hina in ''Woh Aik Pal'' opposite

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and Marium Noor in ''Tumhari Marium'' opposite

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. In 2017, Khan also appeared in two telefilms, ''Teen Shauqeen'' and ''Mohabbat Hogaye Aakhir'', opposite

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. Khan played Shifa Taqi Lodhi opposite

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in ''

'' in 2018. From 2018 to 2019, she played Uswah opposite Shahzad Sheikh in '' Khudparast''. Khan received praise for her portrayal in both of these series. She also appeared in two telefilms, ''Jeena Hai Mushkil'' and ''Weham'', in the same year. In 2019, Khan played Marium Jamal, a woman facing marital abuse, opposite

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in ''

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''. Khan was praised for her portrayal and it was one of the highest rated serials in

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. In 2020, Khan played Hamna Azeem opposite

and

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in ''

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'', for which she received an ARY People's Choice Awards for Favorite Actress in a role of Wife nomination.

Experimental roles and success (2021-2023)

Khan's career marked a turning point in 2021, with her portrayal of an independent girl Samiya in ''

'', opposite Wahaj Ali,

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and Ali Abbas. A reviewer of ''

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'' was appreciative of Khan's impeccable comic timing, dialogue delivery, and facial expressions. For her performance, she earned the ARY People's Choice Award for Favorite Actress. The same year, she played Bakht in drama ''

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'' opposite

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. From 2021 to 2022, Khan played an army officer Pariwesh Jamal in the women centric ''

''. During filming, the lead cast also received military training. Khan played a college chemistry student Neha Qutub ud Din opposite

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in the Ramadan special '' Hum Tum'', in 2022. The series and her portrayal was praised across

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and

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. She received the

nomination for her performance. In 2023, Khan appeared in the anthology film, ''

Teri Meri Kahaniyaan ''Teri Meri Kahaniyaan'' () is a 2023 Pakistani anthology film comprising three short films, directed by Nabeel Qureshi, Marina Khan (in her feature film directorial debut), and Nadeem Baig based on scripts by Ali Abbas Naqvi and Basit Naqvi, ...

'' opposite

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. The film received positive reviews. ''

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'' praised Khan's "screen presence". The same year, she portrayed Tabassum Mughal, opposite

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in '' Jannat Se Aagay''. Nudrat Nazir from ''

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'' found that she "performed Tabassum’s innocent and heroic worship in the best possible way."

Career progression (2024-present)

Khan started 2024 portraying Ana Dilawez in the Pakistani drama '' Duniyapur''. In the same year, she portrayed a doctor Tabeer Aslam opposite

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in ''Nadaan'', a mini series. Following this, Khan will next star in her third film, ''Love Guru''.

Other work and public image

Khan has been described in the media, among Pakistan's most popular actresses. '' Images Dawn'' named Khan in their "Standout Performances: Female" list of 2019 and 2021. In 2022, Khan was placed in "Best Pakistani Actresses" list, for her performance in '' Hum Tum''. The actress also serves as a brand ambassador for a number of brands such as

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, TUC, 7Up,

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and Hum Mart. Khan modelled in Hum Bridal Couture Week in 2021, for designer Abeera Usman's collection "Mirha". In 2020 and 2022, Khan was placed in Hello Pakistan's HOT100 list, in the "Trailblazers" category. In addition to the dramas, Khan has appeared as a guest in various series and talk shows. In 2017, she appeared on ''

Jago Pakistan Jago ''Jago Pakistan Jago'' () was a Pakistani daytime television program broadcast on Hum TV presented by Ghazal Siddiqui (2005–08), Fahad Mustafa (2009–14), and Sanam Jung (2014–18). The show aired from Monday to Friday. History From 2005 ...

'' and '' Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain: Part 2'', opposite

Tipu Sharif Syed Yörgüç Tipu Sharif (), better known as Tipu Sharif (), is a Pakistani actor and singer-songwriter. His mother is from İzmir, Turkey, while his father is from Karachi, Pakistan. Career Tipu has been active in the Pakistani televisio ...

. In 2018, she played Kiran Khan in an episode of ''

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''. Khan also appeared on the second season of ''

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'', in 2021.

Filmography

Films

Television

Telefilms

Other appearances

Accolades

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Khan, Ramsha Living people 21st-century Pakistani actresses Pakistani television actresses Pakistani film actresses 1994 births Actresses from Karachi ARY People's Choice Awards winners