Shafaq Naaz (born 7 February 1993) is an Indian television actress and trained

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dancer, best known for her roles as

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in ''

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'' (2013) which aired on

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and Mayuri in ''

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'' (2014). She is the sister of actors Falaq Naaz and Sheezan Khan.

Early life

Shafaq Naaz was born as Shafaq Khan on 7 February 1993 in

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, India, and spent her childhood in

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. She was the second of three siblings and had been interested in acting and dancing since her childhood days.

Career

Shafaq Naaz debuted on Hindi television with '' Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai'' (2010). After appearing in various television shows like ''Crime Patrol'', ''

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'', ''

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'', and ''

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'', the 2013

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n historical epic television series ''Mahabharat'' marked her major breakthrough role. She portrayed one of the protagonists of the epic,

, in the series, garnering her recognition and gaining popularity. She then starred as Mayuri Gomukh Narayan in the comedy-drama series ''

'' (2014), and her performance was appreciated by the audience. She made her debut in Hindi cinema with ''

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'' (2017) playing a minor role, and appeared in the series '' Mahakali- Anth hi Aarambh hai'' (2018) and '' Kulfi Kumar Bajewala'' (2018). In 2020, she returned to the mythological genre, playing Lord Ram's mother, Maharani

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, in ''Kahat Hanuman Jai Shree Ram.'' She appeared in the series ''

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'' (2020). In 2022, Shafaq Naaz acted in the film ''X or Y'', which premiered on

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. In addition to television, Shafaq has acted in a number of web series, such as ''Halala'',''Shukla The Tiger'' and others.

Personal life

Shafaq claims to have dated actor

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for six months while they were filming ''

'' (2012); however he denied ever being romantically linked with her. In 2023, Shafaq called off her engagement with a

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-based businessman, whom she had been dating for three years, citing family differences.

Filmography

Television

Films

Web series

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Naaz, Shafaq Living people Place of birth missing (living people) Actresses in Hindi television Indian television actresses Actresses from Meerut Actresses from Mumbai 21st-century Indian actresses 1992 births