Zara Noor Abbas

Zara Noor Abbas
Born Zara Noor Abbas
(1990-03-13) 13 March 1990[1]
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Nationality Pakistani
Occupation Actress, Model
Years active 2016 – present
Known for Dharkan (2016)
Khamoshi (2017)
Spouse(s)
Asad Siddiqui (m. 2017)
[2]
Relatives Asma Abbas (mother)
Bushra Ansari (aunt)

Zara Noor Abbas (born on 13 March 1990)[1], also known by her married name Zara Noor Siddiqui is a Pakistani actress and model.[1][3][4] Abbas is mostly known for her role as Arsala in drama serial Khamoshi (2017). She has acted in serials Dharkan (2016) and Lamhay (2018).[2][5] She will also be seen in upcoming film Parey Hut Luv.[6]

Career

Debut

Her acting debut was in the Fahim Burney's directed Dharkan (2016) where she played the lead character of Areen opposite Adeel Chaudhary and Ghana Ali. About her television debut, she said "If it hadn’t been for Fahim Burney I would have never been a part of the drama industry". He is a star maker, she further said.[7] The series also receive mixed reviews from critics. Shahbano Yousuf of Daily Times stated, "We see this drama as a great blend of our culture, its norms and value mixed with fantastical romance".[7]

Establishing with Khamoshi (2017-Present)

In 2017 she was appeared in another project with lead role as Arsala in critically acclaimed series Khamoshi opposite Bilal Khan and Iqra Aziz.[1] Upon release, Khamoshi has become one the most watched drama series of 2017 and also nominated for Best Drama Serial category at annual Hum Awards.[8] Her on-screen chemistry with Bilal Khan was praised and series proves to be the breakthrough for her. Ahmed Sarym of The Express Tribune praised her saying, "Within a short span of time, she’s not only been able to mark a niche but also impress both commercially and critically alike".[5]

Besides television Abbas was signed to her first film, Parey Hut Luv, directed by Asim Raza and starring Mahira Khan and Shehryar Munawar Siddiqui.[9] The film is slated to release in 2019[10] Abbas said in an interview that she was pleased to work with her fellow cast members in her debut film. Abbas further said that though she did she not have a lead role, her character is important to the film.[6] She will also be part of upcoming Wajahat Rauf's venture Karachi Se Lahore 3 which will be the third installment in Karachi Lahore (film series). She will be seen with her husband Asad Siddiqui in the project.[11]

Currently Abbas is playing the role of Aleena in Lamhay. Its her third appearance in Momina Duraid's production after Dharkan and Khamoshi.[12]

Filmography

Key
dagger Denotes film/drama that has not been released yet

Television

Year Title Role Network Notes Refs
2016 Dharkan Areen Hum TV Acting Debut, Lead Role [7]
2017–2018 Khamoshi Arsala Hum TV Lead Role [5]
2018 Mazaaq Raat Herself Duniya News Special appearance
2018 The After Moon Show Herself Hum TV Special appearance
2018–Present Lamhay Aleena Hum TV Lead Role [12]
2018 Qaid dagger TBA ARY Digital Upcoming
Lead Role

Films

Year Title Role Notes
2019 Parey Hut Luv dagger TBA Asim Raza's upcoming; announced[6][10]
2019 Karachi Se Lahore 3 dagger TBA [11]

Personal life

She is the niece of notable actress Bushra Ansari and daughter of Asma Abbas.[5][1] In 2017 she married to fellow actor Asad Siddiqui with whom she was engaged earlier, the marriage ceremony was held in Karachi, Pakistan.[13][14][2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Happy Birthday to the gorgeous diva Zara Noor Abbas". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  2. 1 2 3 "Zara Noor Abbas shared a picture with husband Asad Siddiqui 'too vile' for Internet". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  3. ↑ "Zara Noor Abbas confronts ridiculing models at Fashion Week with Instagram post". The News International. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  4. ↑ Staff, Images (2018-04-12). "Actor Zara Noor Abbas calls out models for mocking her at fashion week". Dawn. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "I've always been very opinionated and staunch with my words: Zara Noor Abbas | The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 2018-07-11. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  6. 1 2 3 "Mahira Khan, Sheheryar Munawar, Zara Noor Abbas to star in Asim Raza's next". Pakistan Today. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  7. 1 2 3 "Dharkan: Romance that everyone yearns to watch - Daily Times". Daily Times. 2016-07-24. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  8. ↑ "Exciting: Hum Awards has revealed their viewers choice nominations list". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 2018-07-23.
  9. ↑ "Zara Noor Abbas to make film debut alongside Mahira Khan in 'Parey Hat Lav'". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  10. 1 2 ""I am super excited about Paray Hut Love" Zara Noor Abbas talks to Oye Yeah! - Oyeyeah". Oyeyeah. 2018-08-01. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  11. 1 2 "Third installment of 'Karachi Se Lahore' in the works". Pakistan Today. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  12. 1 2 Haq, Irfan Ul (2018-04-30). "Shaz Khan and Zara Noor Abbas are set to star in upcoming drama Lamhe". Dawn. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  13. ↑ "This couple is breaking wedding stereotypes!". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  14. ↑ "Congratulations: Zara Noor Abbas has gotten engaged to Asad Siddiqui!". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 2018-08-30.


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