20 Most Beautiful Pakistani TV Actresses

Pakistani TV actresses have unimaginable natural beauty and talent, along with their matchless dedication. These key attributes have a major contribution in transforming them into successful artists across drama and film.

Pakistani TV dramas attract wide audiences from all over the country and on a global scale.

Dramas have become increasingly popular among women. This is because many tend to focus on the female perspective, alongside unique family storylines.

Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV), the state broadcaster and the private sector have a history of producing dramas featuring strong women, allowing Pakistani TV actresses a great platform to enhance their careers.

Pakistani TV dramas also play a big part in helping young actresses launch their careers, especially with the creation of contemporary stories targeting the next generation.

The dramas act as a superb backdrop, showcasing the beauty and talent of Pakistani TV actresses.

DESIblitz presents 20 most beautiful Pakistani TV Actresses who have become major household names.

Mahira Khan

Mahira Khan is one of the most beautiful and top actresses of Pakistan. Fans adore Mahira for her remarkable performances.

Born in Karachi on December 21, 1984, she did her O-levels in ‘The City of Lights’ and then left for America to pursue higher education.

Mahira started her career in 2006 as a host for the popular MTV show named Most Wanted.

However, her rise to fame happened when she starred as Khirad Ehsan with Fawad Khan (Ashar Hussain) in the blockbuster TV drama Humsafar (Hum TV: 2011).

She has also played roles in famous TV dramas like Neeyat (ARY Digital: 2011), Shehr-e-Zaat (Hum TV: 2012), Sadqay Tumhare (Hum TV: 2014-2015) and Bin Roye (2016).

Mahira won ‘Best Actress’ for Shehr-e-Zaat at the 2013 Hum Awards. For the same drama, in 2014, she received ‘Best Actress’ at the Pakistan Media Awards.

In addition to Pakistani TV dramas, Mahira has appeared in many Pakistani and Bollywood films including 7 Din Mohabbat In (2018), Verna (2017), Raees (2017), Manto (2015) and Bol (2011).

Mahira also features in The Legend of Maula Jatt (2019) with Fawad.

Did you know?

Her full name is Mahira Hafeez Khan. Her father Hafeez Khan was born in Delhi and later migrated to Pakistan.

Mehwish Hayat

Mehwish Hayat is a gifted TV and film star of Pakistan. She is a multitalented person, who has the abilities to sing, act and model as well.

Born on January 6, 1983, in Karachi, Mehwish comes from a family which has a deep link with art and acting.

Hayat has worked in more than ten television dramas. She is famous for playing the role of Maham in Meray Qatil Meray Dildar (Hum TV: 2011-2012)

Mehwish won ‘Best Television Actress – Terrestrial’ for Kami Reh Gaee (2013) at the 2014 Lux Style Awards.

She made her movie debut with the award-winning short film Insha’Allah (2009) with Mohib Mirza.

She has also appeared in many hit Pakistani films including, Jawani Phir Nahi Ani (2015) and Actor in Law (2016) and Punjab Nahin Jaungi (2017).

Did you know?

Rukhsar Hayat, mother of Mehwish was a TV actress during the 1980s.

Mahnoor Baloch

Mahnoor Baloch was the face of Pakistani television in the 1990s. Her striking beauty and charismatic personality continue to spell magic everywhere.

Born on July 14, 1970, in USA., she is a Canadian national. Besides Pakistan, the TV actress is also popular overseas.

Baloch started her career at the age of 23 with TV drama Marvi (PTV: 1993). Playing the role of Laila, the drama Marvi highlights the injustices of Sindh’s feudal lords.

A direction of Sultana Siddiqui, Marvi became a career hit for Mahnoor.

Post Marvi, Baloch has come in more than a dozen TV dramas. In 2011, Mahinoor received the Lux Style Award for her role as Falak in the PTV drama Talafi.

Other than drama, she has also worked in a Pakistani film called Main Hoon Shahid Afridi (2013), playing the character of Sara.

In addition to working in Pakistan, she made her Hollywood debut with Torn (2013), playing Maryam. The film also stars Pakistani-American actor Faran Tahir.

Did you know?

Mahnoor Baloch was married at the young age of 15 and has one daughter.

Ayeza Khan

Ayeza Khan is an adorable beauty and incredible actress who rose to fame in a short space of time. As an actress, she is comfortable in adapting to any role.

Ayeza was born in Karachi on January 15, 1991. She started her show business journey as a model at the age of 16.

Ayeza’s television drama career began when she was 18 years old, with the romantic serial Tum Jo Miley (2009).

She has worked in more than thirty-five TV dramas during a span of over nine years.

These include Meri Zindagi Hai Tu (Geo TV: 2012), Pyarey Afzal (ARY Digital: 2013), Mere Meherbaan (Hum TV: 2014), Jab We Wed (Urdu 1: 2014) and Koi Chand Rakh (ARY Digital: 2018).

Ayeza bagged ‘Best TV Actress’ at the 2012 Lux Style Awards for her role in the hit drama Pyarey Afzal.

Did you know?

The real name of Ayeza Khan is actually Kinza Khan.

Sajal Ali

Sajal Ali is a beautiful Pakistani actress and supermodel. Known for her acting, she is a supermodel with style.

Born in Lahore on January 19, 1980, she has delivered many memorable performances at an early age.

She first appeared in an episode of the Pakistani comedy sitcom Nadaaniyan (Geo TV: 2009).

Ali then acted in a number of successful dramas such as Meri Ladli (ARY Digital: 2011) Mohabbat Jaye Bhar Mein (Hum TV: 2012) and Sitamgar (Hum TV: 2012).

Sajal also came in some episodes of the comedy-drama Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah (ARY Digital: 2013).

Her dramas Gul-e-Rana (Hum TV: 2015-2016), Yaqeen Ka Safar (Hum TV: 2017) and O Rangreza (Hum TV: 2017-2018) all received accolades at the 2017 and 2018 Hum Awards.

Ali portrays the character of Chammi in the partition based drama Aangan (Hum TV: 2018).

Sajal started her film career with a leading role in Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai (2016), opposite Feroze Khan.

Iman then starred in the Bollywood crime thriller Mom (2017), playing Arya, the daughter of Devki Sabarwal (late Sridevi) and Anand Sabarwal (Adnan Siddiqui).

Mom was a critically acclaimed film, appreciated by fans and analysts.

Did you know?

The height of Sajal Ali is 5 feet 5 inches. She is also a passionate dancer.

Syra Shahroz

The breathtakingly stunning Syra Shahroz is a sensation in Pakistan. She is an actress, model and video jockey.

Born on April 20, 1988, in Karachi, Syra started her career as a model. However, she quickly became a video jockey in MTV’s Most Wanted.

She made her drama debut in the hit series Mera Naseeb (Hum TV: 2011).

Muhabat Rooth Jayay Toh (Hum TV: 2011), Bilqees Kaur (Hum TV: 2012), Coke Kahani (Broadcast Syndication: 2012) and Ru Baru (Hum TV: 2014) are some of her other dramas.

She commenced her film career with the Pakistani romance film Chalay Thay Saath (2017). Shahroz received ‘Best Female Debut’ for her role as Resham in Chalay Thay Saath.

Syra is married to actor-model Shehroz Sabzwari, son of and Pride of Performance recipient Behroze Sabzwari.

Behroze is famously familiar for his iconic character Qutbutdin Qabacha in the classic drama Tanhaiyan (1985).

Did you know?

The birth name of Syra is Saira Yousuf Khan.

Ayesha Omar

Ayesha Omar epitomises natural beauty with brains.  The multi-gifted, Omar is an actress, model, painter and singer.

She is born in the city of Lahore, Punjab on October 12, 1981.

After making her serial debut in Kollege Jeans (PTV: 2000), Ayesha first began hosting on television at the age of 8, presenting the show Meray Bachpan Kay Din (PTV: 2002-2003).

However, she got her first big break in the family sitcom Bulbulay (ARY Digital: 2008-2017). As Khoobsurat, she has a pivotal role in this enjoyable drama.

Ayesha also played the emotional and vibrant role of Sila in the super hit drama Dolly Ki Ayegi Baraat (Geo TV: 2010)

For over 10 years, Omar has spent her life in the limelight of the TV industry.

She has played countless other roles in TV and films. She won ‘Best Star Debut Female’ for the film Karachi Se Lahore (2015) at the 2016 ARY Film Awards.

Ayesha is also the vocalist for the song ‘Tutti Frutti’ from Karachi Se Lahore.

Did you know?

In 2015. Ayesha Omar narrowly escaped death in a car accident. Recalling the experience, she says:

”My entire life flashed in front of my eyes as I held onto my seat waiting to be hit by a truck.”

Humaima Malick

Humaima Malick is a sizzling beauty who has managed to reach stardom with her sheer hard work. She is famous for her bold persona and being a go-getter.

Born in Quetta on November 18, 1987, Quetta, Malick started her career at the early age of fourteen.

Modelling was her first stop, doing a campaign for Unilever Pakistan.

In the TV world, her best performances came in Tanveer Fatima B.A (Geo TV: 2009), Ishq Junoon Deewangi (Hum TV: 2009) and Akbari Asghari (Hum TV: 2011).

Humaima made an unforgettable Lollywood debut in Shoaib Mansoor’s Bol (2011), playing the powerful role of Zainab.

Later she made an amazing Bollywood debut as Ziya in the film Raja Natwarlal (2014), opposite Emraan Hashmi.

Malick stars in the Legend of Maula Jatt (2019), with a host of big names including Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi.

Did you know?

As part of the #MeToo movement, Humaima was allegedly harassed while staying at the Nishat Hotel in Lahore.

Saba Qamar

It is impossible not to drown in the piercing eyes of Saba Qamar. She is an exceptionally beautiful and talented actress who can mould herself in any role.

Born on April 5, 1987, her birthplace is Hyderabad in Sindh.

However, Qamar was raised by her grandmother in Gujranwala, before moving to Lahore for higher education.

Saba has performed in over thirty-five TV dramas, including award-winning series-serials Dastaan (Hum TV: 2011), Pani Jaisa Pyar (Hum TV: 2012), Maat (Hum TV: 2013), Bunty I Love You (Hum TV: 2015) and Besharam (ARY Digital: 2017).

She has also acted in several films across Pakistani and Indian cinema. Her role as Meeta Batra in the Bollywood film Hindi Medium (2017) was applauded by fans and critics.

In 2012, the government of Pakistan conferred Qamar with Tamgha-e-Imtiaz in recognition for her matchless acting performances.

In 2016, Saba was given the Pride of Performance for her contribution to the field of arts.

Did you know?

In 2018, Qamar got trolled on social media after pictures of her smoking leaked without permission.

Saboor Ali

Saboor Ali, the younger sister of Sajal Ali is an amazing television and film actress from Pakistan.

Born in Lahore on March 3, 1995, the attractive Ali formerly attended Punjab University in the historic city.

Ever since she made her debut with a small role in the serial Choti Si Kahani (2011) by Haseena Moin, Saboor has had a strong television career.

In over seven years, Ali has already acted in more than twenty dramas.

Bunty I Love You (Hum TV: 2013-2014) and Visaal (ARY Digital: 2018) are hit dramas featuring Saboor.

Ali made her film debut in Actor in Law (2016), playing the role of Annie. The film also stars late Om Puri, Fahad Mustafa and Mehwish Hayat.

She was praised by critics and fans for her performance as Erum in the Telefilm Nanu Aur Main (2018).

Did you know?

Saboor Ali picks drama over a film as she says:

“The continuity of a character in dramas offer you a lot of space to perform, to adapt, to live and to enjoy.”

Sanam Baloch

Sanam Baloch is a perfect example of natural beauty and talent. Baloch is so stunning that she rarely needs makeup.

Born on July 14, 1986, Sanam has played a number of varying roles,

She has featured in over 20 drama series, including Doraha (Geo TV: 2008) and Noorpur Ki Rani (Hum TV: 2009).

However, her most notable role includes appearing with Fawad Khan as Bano in the period epic Dastaan (Hum TV: 2010).

Baloch also starred in the Urdu language Pakistan telenovela Durr-e-Shehwar (Hum TV: 2012)

In addition to acting, Sanam is also a successful television anchor.

After presenting on Sindhi channel KTN, she has gone onto host morning shows on all major entertainment and news channels.

The Telefilm Ek Thi Marium (Urdu 1: 2016) featuring Sanam was a massive hit in Pakistan.

Did you know?

Pakistani writer Abdullah Farhatullah was the ex-husband of Sanam Baloch.

Momal Sheikh

The bold and gorgeous Momal Sheikh is another TV star of Pakistan.

She is an incredible actress and her princess-like looks have made her the heartbeat of many fans.

Momal is the sister of actor and model Shehzad Shaikh. She is also the cousin of Pakistani actor and model Shehroze Sabzwari.

Born in Karachi on May 15, 1986, she got her television career off to a flyer by playing the character Jalebi in the popular serial Yeh Zindagi Hai (Geo TV: 2008).

Her other hit drama is Mirat Ul Uroos (Geo TV: 2013), starring an ensemble cast led by Mehwish Hayat, Aamina Sheikh, Ahsan Khan and Mikaal Zulfiqar.

Momal was highly applauded for her Bollywood acting debut in Happy Bhaag Jayegi (2016).

Did you know?

Momal is the daughter of veteran Pakistani film actor Javed Sheikh.

Urwa Hocane

It is impossible to take your attention away from the gorgeous eyes of Urwa Hocane. Hocane is a phenomenal TV and film actress of Pakistan.

She was born in Karachi on July 2, 1991, and grew up in Islamabad.

Urwa is the sister of another TV actress, Mawra Hocane.

She started her career as a video jockey for ARY Musik.

Hocane made her acting debut when playing the lead role of Rafia in the romantic serial Meri Ladli (Ary Digital: 2013). Ahsan Khan and Sajal Ali were her co-stars in the hit drama.

From their on, the TV career of Urwa went from strength to strength and since then she has never looked back.

Her other big role as Meera Majid came in the television series Udaari (Hum TV: 2016), along with Ahsan Khan (Imtiaz Ali Sheikh) and real-life husband Farhan Saeed (Taimoor Arshad) from music band Jal.

She began her film career with the hit movie Na Maloom Afraad in 2014. In quick time, Hocane has made her own space within the industry.

Did you know?

Urwa was offered a role with Emraan Hashmi in Bollywood. But Hocane refused it as she did not want to do any bold scenes.

Aamina Sheikh

Aamina Sheikh is a former model and an experienced actress of Pakistan.

Sheikh is the daughter of a Pakistani pharmacist and was born in New York, USA. Her early life was spent between Karachi and Saudi Arabia.

Following completion of her O and A levels, she went to study video production at Hampshire College, Amherst, USA.

Aamina won ‘Best Emerging Talent’ at the 2009 Lux Style Awards for her role as Seema in Dil-e-Nadan (Geo TV: 2009).

Other dramas starring Sheikh include Ishq Ghumshuda (Hum TV: 2010), Main Abdul Qadir Hoon (Hum TV: 2010), Mirat ul Uroos (Geo TV: 2013), Jackson Heights (Urdu 1: 2014) and Pakeezah (Hum TV: 2016).

She has also had a successful film journey. She received the ‘Best Performance by an Actress’ at the New York Festival Awards for her role as Maliha in Seedlings (2013).

Sheikh also stars in the Oscar-nominated Pakistani comedy film Cake (2018).

Did you know?

Aamina Sheikh is married to famous celebrity actor Mohib Mirza. They knew each other from their school days.

Mawra Hocane

Mawra Hocane is a renowned Pakistani actress and model and younger sister of famous TV star Urwa Hocane.

Hocane was born in Karachi on September 28, 1992. During 7th grade, Mawra gave her surname a unique spelling, changing it from Hussain to Hocane.

After performing as a theatre artist, Mawra went onto work as a video jockey at ARY Musik.

She is known for her dramatic roles in Sammi (Hum TV: 2017) and Aangan (Hum TV: 2018).

Besides playing the role of Aliyah, Hocane is also the narrator of the period drama Aangan.

She made her Bollywood film debut with Sanam Teri Kasam (2016), alongside Harshvardhan Rane.

In 2018, she marked her Pakistani film debut, starring in Jawani Phir Nahin Ani 2 (2018).

Did you know?

Mawra Hocane holds a degree in law from the University of London.

Ainy Jaffri

The doe-eyed beauty of Pakistan; Ainy Jaffri has taken the TV drama industry of Pakistan by storm. She is an exceptional actress, model and voice-over artist.

Jaffri was born in Karachi on July 9, 1981. Despite Pakistan being the country of her birth, Ainy was raised in Singapore and Riyadh as her father worked there.

For completion of her higher studies, she then went to Montreal, Canada, graduating from McGill University.

Jaffri made her drama serial debut in Dreamers (Aag TV: 2010), followed by a lead role as Mahira in Aseerzadi (Hum TV: 2013).

Ainy has also made the crossover to the big screen, making her Pakistani film debut in the sports film Main Hoon Shahid Afridi (2013).

On February 22, 2014, she got married to Faris Rahman.

Her second film was the Pakistani romantic comedy Balu Mahi (2017), opposite Osman Khalid Butt.

Did you know?

Ainy Jaffri is the voice behind the main character of Jiya in the award-winning animated series Burka Avenger (2013-2016).

Sanam Saeed

Sana Saeed is a successful Pakistani TV, film and theatre actress. She is also a singer and former model.

Saeed was born on February 2, 1985, in the city of London. She moved to Pakistan with her family in 1990 and was raised in Karachi.

She comes from a multi-ethnic family, with her father being a Punjabi and mother of a Memon background.

Sanam made her debut on the small screen in the TV adaptation of Umer Ahmad’s namesake novel Daam (Ary Digital: 2010).

A direction of Mehreen Jabbar, the drama series also features Aamina Sheikh and Sanam Baloch.

However, it is Momina Duraid’s Zindagi Gulzar Hai (Hum TV: 2012-2013) that increased the popularity of Saeed as a TV actress.

Sanam who is fondly known for portraying the role of Kashaf Murtaza claimed three Hum Awards and one Lux Style Award for the popular drama.

Pakistani Heartthrob Fawad Khan plays Zaroon Junaid, the love interest of Kashaf.

Saeed who is a versatile actress also played a negative role in Diyar-e-Dil (Hum TV: 2015).

Sanam has worked in Pakistani films, making her debut in the romantic thriller Bachaana (2016).

She also starred in the critically acclaimed film Mah-e-Mir (2016), romantic movie Dobara Phir Se (2016) and the Oscar-nominated comedy Cake (2018).

Did you know?

Sanam Saeed divorced her childhood friend Farhan Hassan who she married in 2015.

Armeena Khan

Armeena Khan is a gorgeous actress and model with beautiful eyes. She is equally popular in Pakistan and globally.

She was born Armeena Rana Khan in Toronto, Canada on March 30, 1986. Khan was raised in Toronto and Manchester for the most part of her life. She is of Punjabi and Pashtun heritage.

Making her TV debut in 2013, interesting dramas starring Armeena include Mohabbat Ab Nahin Hogi (Hum TV: 2014), Ishq Parast (Ary Digital: 2015), Bin Roye (Hum TV: 2016) and Daldal (Hum TV: 2017-2018).

Khan has also acted in British, Hindi and Pakistani films.

Her debut movie acting role came in the short British film, Writhe (2013). Playing a serial killer called Sarah, Writhe was chosen for the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.

She made her breakthrough in Pakistani cinema with the film Bin Roye (2015), starring Humayun Saeed and Mahira Khan.

Khan who is multi-lingual can fluently speak English and Urdu, along with reading Arabic.

Did you know?

Armeena Khan who holds dual nationality of Pakistan and Canda has an honours degree in Business Administration.

Sanam Jung

Sanam Jung is a TV actor, host, video jockey (VJ) and model. In 2008, she began working as a VJ on former music channel Play TV.

Jung is famous for her debut TV drama Dil-e-Muztar (2013).

Playing the role of Sila, she won a Hum Award for ‘Best Television Sensation Female.’

Subsequently, she has had lead roles in Mohabbat Subh Ka Sitara Hai (Hum TV: 2013), Mere Humdum Mere Dost (2014) and Alvida (Hum TV: 2015).

Sanam has also worked in two Telefilms, Ghar Ayay Mehman (2013) and Dulha Main Le Ke Jaungi (2013).

After successfully hosting the morning show Jago Pakistan Jago (2014-2018) on Hum TV,  Jung plans to act more in the future.

Did you know?

Sanam Jang who married a pilot in January 2016, gave birth to a baby daughter the same year in November.

Naveen Waqar

Naveen Waqar is a Pakistani actress, model and ex-video and radio jockey.

In a short span of time, Waqar has featured in some of the biggest Pakistani dramas.

Naveen who plays Sara Ajmal in the popular drama series Humsafar (Hum TV: 2011-2012) was recognised for ‘Best New Female Actor’ at the Pakistan Media Awards.

She then came in the hit comedy-drama Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat (Geo TV, 2012).

Nadeem Baig and Marina Khan are the directors, while Vasay Chaudhry is the writer who also plays the famous role of Bobby D.

The drama features a big star line-up including Bushra Ansari, Samina Ahmed, Saba Hameed, Shehzad Shaikh and Javed Sheikh.

Naveen has gone onto to do many lead roles in various dramas showing on Hum TV.

Did you know?

Naveen Waqar made her film debut with Josh: Independence Through Unity (2013), directed by Iram Parveen Bilal.

Summing up, the aforementioned actresses are the face of Pakistani TV dramas. All of them have shown their mettle and become successful over time.

Virtually every character in Pakistani dramas has a major contribution in the overall success. Hence, it is a case of no one succeeds alone.

However, these 20 most beautiful Pakistani TV actresses have shown that they deserve all the praise for their great acting and achievements.