Naveen Waqar
Pakistani actress and presenter (born 1986)
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Naveen Waqar (Urdu: نوین وقار) (born 9 January 1985) is a Pakistani television actress and former video and radio jockey.[1] She made her acting debut playing the antagonist Sara in 2012 series Humsafar. Her television appearances include a series of acclaimed projects including Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat, Alvida, Mol, Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi, Kuch Na Kaho, Be Inteha, Tajdeed e Wafa and Mah-e-Tamaam. She made her film debut in 2013 with social-drama film Josh: Independence Through Unity, which was a critical and commercial success.
9 January 1985
Naveen Waqar | |
|---|---|
| Born | Naveen Waqar Haider 9 January 1985 |
| Occupations | Actress, video jockey, radio jockey |
| Years active | 2007 – present |
| Known for | Humsafar, Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat, Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi |
| Spouse |
Azfar Ali
(m. 2012; div. 2015) |
| Relatives | Faraz Haider (brother) |
Personal life
She married actor Azfar Ali in 2012; the couple divorced in November 2015.[2]
Career
Waqar started her career as VJ Fuse which was an instant success and landed as the parallel lead in all-time blockbuster Humsafar opposite Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan. Waqar's next venture was Geo TV's hit Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat. Waqar is known for her serious acting skills, and has established a career in Pakistani television industry.[3][4] After her marriage to Azfar Ali, Waqar went on hiatus and returned with the sitcom Uff Meri Family, co-starring Ali, which debuted in May 2014.[5]
She appeared in Amna Mufti's written 2015 series Mol opposite Faysal Quraishi.[6] Her performance, as a confident and level-headed person in the series was praised by critics.[7] In 2016, Waqar portrayed Shehla in the social-drama Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi, the female lead who endures hardships and navigates love and personal freedom.[8] According to Waqar, the role challenged her and fueled her career's growth.[9]
In 2020–21, Waqar played Mahnoor in the horror-drama Chalawa.[10]
Filmography
Films
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Humsafar | Sara | Hum TV | Pakistan Media Awards for Best New Female Actor, Hum Honorary Phenomenal Serial Award |
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| 2012 | Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat | Annie | |||
| 2014 | Uff Meri Family | Ujala | |||
| 2015 | Alvida | Uroosa | |||
| Mol | Emaan | Nominated-Hum Award for Best Actress | [12] | ||
| 2016 | Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi | Shehla | |||
| Kuch Na Kaho | Ayna | [9] | |||
| 2017 | Be Inteha | Bisma | |||
| Dukh Sukh | Maya | Episode "Musafir" | [13] | ||
| 2018 | Mah-e-Tamaam | Samahir | |||
| Tajdeed e Wafa | Neha | [14] | |||
| 2019 | Bewafa | Kinza | [15] | ||
| 2020 | Chalawa | Mahnoor | |||
| 2022 | Paristan | Mehreen | Hum TV | ||
| 2023 | Dagh E Dil | Almas | [16] | ||
| 101 Talaqain | Reha | Green Entertainment | |||
| Siyaah | Maya | Episode: Nangay Pair | |||
| 2025 | Case No. 9 | Manisha | Geo Entertainment | [17] |