Iqra Aziz

Iqra Aziz
Born (1997-11-24) 24 November 1997 (age 26)[1][2]
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Occupation
  • Actress
Years active2014–present
Spouse
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(m. 2019)​
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Children1

Iqra Aziz Hussain (née Aziz; born November 24, 1997) is a Pakistani actress who works in Urdu television known for her portrayals in social to comic girl next door. She is the recipient of several accolades, including three Lux Style Awards and four Hum Awards.[4]

Aziz made her acting debut in 2014 with Kissey Apna Kahein. She had her first lead role in the 2015 drama Muqaddas. Subsequently, she has appeared in notable shows including, Choti Si Zindagi (2016), Qurban (2018), Raqeeb Se and Khuda Aur Muhabbat 3 both (2021). Aziz established herself with the 2018 social comedy drama Ranjha Ranjha Kardi which earned her the Lux Style Award for Best Actress Critics Choice and is recognised for her comic portrayal of Ajiya Nazakat in Suno Chanda (2018), for which she gained praise and won the Hum Award for Best Actress Popular and Lux Style Award for Best TV Actress.[5]

After a brief hiatus, she returned to television with family drama Mannat Murad (2023) which failed to leave an impact. Aziz is married to actor and writer Yasir Hussain, with whom she has a son.

  1. ^ "Iqra Aziz celebrates her 25th birthday with family and friends in Dubai". DailyPakistan. Retrieved 24 November 2022.[permanent dead link‍]
  2. ^ "I've turned 20 not 21". Archived from the original on 24 December 2021. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
  3. ^ "Yasir Hussain is all praise for his wife Iqra". Daily Times. 17 February 2020. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
  4. ^ "Women need to respect other women: Iqra Aziz – Daily Times". Daily Times. 19 July 2018. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
  5. ^ "Iqra Aziz eyes good script for silver screen debut". Dunya News. Retrieved 17 October 2018.