Jumana Abdu Rahman
Indian television and film actress (born 1996)
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Jumana Abdu Rahman is an Indian actress, model & social media personality from Dubai, UAE. She works predominantly in Indian and Arab cinema. She has served as a brand ambassador for Dubai Tourism. She has appeared as the lead in over 10 music videos. In 2021, Jumana became the second celebrity, after Shah Rukh Khan, to have her photo displayed on the Burj Khalifa, earning recognition as the UAE's "most popular" internet celebrity.
- Actress
- Model
- Internet celebrity
Jumana Abdu Rahman | |
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| Born | 7 November 1996 |
| Other name | Jumana Khan |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
| Notable work | Aanaparambile World Cup, Moosetape |
Early life and education
Jumana Abdu Rahman was born in Dubai, UAE and raised in Abu Dhabi. She did her schooling at Model Private School, Abu Dhabi and went to Middlesex University, Dubai to pursue her law graduation. Her father is a businessperson and her mother is a homemaker, she also has an elder sister.[1][2]
Career
Jumana started as a model and gained fame on TikTok and Instagram for her short videos and pictures.[3] She began her YouTube career on 27 March 2017, where she posts vlogs and travel insight.
In February 2021, she participated in Asianet's cooking reality show Family Cook Off Season 2.[4][5][6]
In October 2021 Jumana participated in an amateur boxing, Social Knockout 2, taking on social media personality and MBC TV presenter Sarleen Ahmed in the ring. It was the first-ever female influencer boxing match in Dubai.[7][8][9]
Jumana is known for her acting in Aanaparambile World Cup (2022), she has played the lead roles in Shane Nigam starring Aayirathonnam Ravu (2022) and an Emirati film Ghanoom the Billionaire (2023).[10][11]
Jumana has worked in more than ten music videos with various artists, including Maninder Buttar and Sidhu Moosewala. One of her music videos, GOAT (2021) from the album Moosetape has crossed 352 million views on YouTube. Additionally, she is a speaker at TEDx events.[12][13]
She has collaborated with more than 200 brands across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Additionally, she has acted as a brand ambassador for numerous companies, including Pond's, Pantene, Xiaomi, Vivo, Cetaphil, Pepsi and the Emaar Group.[14]
In media
In 2021, Jumana became the second celebrity, after Shah Rukh Khan, to have her photograph displayed on the Burj Khalifa, and has been widely recognised by numerous media outlets as the “most popular” internet celebrity in the UAE.[15][16][17]
Jumana has worked as a brand ambassador for Dubai Tourism and collaborated with Dubai Police Force multiple times.[18] She has appeared on billboards in Dubai for major campaigns, including TikTok, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, and Al Ansari Exchange.[19] Rahman is also the brand ambassador for the Kerala Strikers of Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) owned by Mohanlal, Rajkumar, Sripriya and Shaji.[14]
Awards
| Year | Award | Result | Ref |
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| 2019 | Middle East WOW Awards | Won | |
| 2021 | Filmfare Social Night Awards | Won | [20] |
| 2022 | Madhyamam Indo-Arab Women Excellence Award | Won | [21] |
| 2022 | Mastervision International Excellence Awards | Won | |
| 2023 | Talent Record Book (World record) | Won | [14] |
Filmography
TV
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Family Cook Off Season 2 | herself | Disney Star and Asianet | [4] |
Films
Music videos
| Year | Album | Singer(s) | Music | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | About You | Maninder Buttar | Jay B | [5][13] |
| 2022 | Ghoda | Karan Randhawa | Showkidd | |
| 2021 | GOAT, Moosetape | Sidhu Moosewala | Wazir Patar | [5][28] |
| 2021 | Tu Hi Meri Zindagi | Nikhil D’Dsouza | Jubair Muhammed | |
| 2021 | Maar Hi Dalogi | Asli Gold | Barrel | |
| 2021 | Jaana Mere Jaana | Vineeth Sreenivasan | Jubair Muhammed | [30] |
| 2020 | Teri Yaad Mey | Zak Zorro | Atif Ali | |
| 2020 | DIL YAARA VE | Aaron Tamang | Pritom | [31][32] |
| 2020 | Ro Ro Ke Guzre Din | Hardik Tailor | Hardik Tailor | [33][34] |
| 2020 | Taake Naina | Ankit Tiwari, Jyotica Tangri | Abhishek - Amol | [35][36] |
| 2019 | Nazar Na Lag Jaye | Ramji Gulati | Ramji Gulati | [37] |
| 2019 | Giftaan | Abhinav Shekhar | Ramji Gulati | [38] |