Syra Yousuf ( ur, ), is a Pakistani model, actress and former VJ who works in Urdu television series and films.

Career

Originally a model, Yousuf started as VJ at

MTV Pakistan MTV Pakistan was the Pakistani subsidiary of MTV, a cable television network owned by Viacom. The Pakistan franchise was set up in collaboration with Pakistan's first satellite channel media group known as Indus Media Group (Indus TV). ''In ...

hosting ''Bheja Fry'' and '' Most Wanted''. She made her acting debut in

Hum TV Hum TV is a 24-hour Urdu General Entertainment TV channel based in Karachi, Pakistan. It was founded by Sultana Siddiqui and Duraid Qureshi. It is owned by Hum Network Limited and traded on Pakistan Stock Exchange as (HUMNL). Hum Network ...

serial ''Mera Naseeb''. In 2012, she appeared in the serial ''

Tanhaiyan Naye Silsilay ''Tanhaiyan Naye Silsilay'' (also known as Olper's Tanhaiyaan: Naye Silsilay) is a Pakistani romantic social drama serial directed by Marina Khan aired on ARY Digital and Pakistan Television Corporation. It is the sequel of 27-year-old serial ...

'' with her ex - husband

Shehroz Sabzwari Shehroz Sabzwari ( ur, شہروز سبزواری) is a Pakistani actor and model who is known for his role in the film ''Khulay Aasman Ke Neechay'' directed by Javed Sheikh. He has the lead role in the 2016 television drama series Deewana produ ...

a sequel of the Pakistani serial " Tanahaiyan" alongside Marina Khan, Badre Khalil, and Behroze Sabzwari. The next year, she began playing the role of Aleena in ''

Darmiyaan ''Darmiyaan: In Between'' is a 1997 Indian film starring Arif Zakaria, Tabu and Kiron Kher. The film is set in Bollywood of the 1940s and tells the story of an actress who discovers that her son is a eunuch. Hindustani vocalist, Rita Ganguly ...

''. She acted in a drama serial titled ''Pasheman'' as Zartaasha with her husband on

Express Entertainment Express Entertainment is a Pakistani entertainment television channel that airs dramas, soaps and lifestyle programs. History Express Entertainment and sister station Express News are part of Express Media Group. Express Entertainment airs ...

. She was supposed to have made her film debut with the 2015 film ''Love You Babylicious'', and was later booked to appear in Jawad Bashir's next film, ''Teri Meri Love Story'', opposite

Salman Shahid Salman Shahid ( ur, ) is a Pakistani film, theatre, television and voice actor. The son of producer Saleem Shahid and veteran actress Khursheed Shahid, he has worked in Lollywood, Bollywood as well as in theatre and television.Mohib Mirza Mohib Mirza ( ur, ) (born 18 August 1979) is a Pakistani actor, director, television host and comedian. He is known for his work in film and television industry of Pakistan for which he has been nominated for various awards. Career Mirza st ...

and

Mohsin Abbas Haider Mohsin Abbas Haider ( ur, ) is a Pakistani actor, singer, writer and television presenter. He is the recipient of a Lux Style Award from five nominations. Haider is best known for his acting roles in the successful films ''Na Maloom Afraad'' ( ...

. She made her film debut in a project by the Hot Water Bottles production house, titled ''

Chalay Thay Sath ''Chalay Thay Saath'' ( ur, ) is a 2017 Pakistani romance film directed by Umer Adil with producer Beenish Umer & Executive Producer Sheikh Shiraz Mubashir starring Syra Shehroz, Osama Tahir, Zhalay Sarhadi, Behroze Sabzwari, Mansha Pasha, ...

.'' Her next film ''

Project Ghazi ''Project Ghazi'' ( ur, ; meaning Hero and Conqueror) is a 2019 Pakistani science fiction action film. The film is directed by Nadir Shah and produced by Syed Mohammed Ali Raza who are known for their work on TV commercials as well as short fi ...

'' was released in 2019, which emerged as a critical and commercial failure.

Personal life

On 21 October 2012, she married

, son of actor

Behroze Sabzwari Behroze Sabzwari ( ur, بہروز سبزواری; born 1957) is an actor from Pakistan, appearing in films, on television, and in voice acting roles alike. Career Behroze began his career in Radio Pakistan as a radio presenter. In the late ...

in a private nikah ceremony in

Karachi Karachi (; ur, ; ; ) is the most populous city in Pakistan and 12th most populous city in the world, with a population of over 20 million. It is situated at the southern tip of the country along the Arabian Sea coast. It is the former ...

. Their daughter, Nooreh, was born in 2014. In December 2019, the couple announced their separation and got divorced in February 2020.

Filmography

Television

Films

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Yousuf, Syra Living people Pakistani female models Pakistani television actresses Actresses from Karachi 21st-century Pakistani actresses 1988 births