Naveen Waqar
Naveen Waqar | |
|---|---|
| Born | Naveen Waqar Haider 9 January 1982 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Actress, video jockey, radio jockey |
| Years active | 2009–Present |
| Known for | Humsafar, Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat, Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi |
| Spouse | Azfar Ali
(m. 2012; div. 2015) |
Naveen Waqar is a Pakistani television actress and former video and radio jockey.[1] She is best known for her negative role as Sara in 2012 series Humsafar. Her television appearances includes a series of acclaim projects including Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat, Uff Meri Family, Alvida, Mol, Saya-e-Deewar 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.
Personal life
She married actor Azfar Ali in 2012; the couple was 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 Ainnie ki ayegi Baraat. Waqar is known for her serious acting skills and has established a career in Pakistani television industry.[3][4][5][6]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Josh: Independence Through Unity | Iqra | |
| 2017 | Musafir | Short film[7] | |
| 2022 | Carma - The Movie | Maria Shah | 2022 Feature Film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Additional Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-2012 | Humsafar | Sara | Pakistan Media Awards for Best New Female Actor, Hum Honorary Phenomenal Serial Award |
| 2012 | Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat | Annie | |
| Mera Yaqeen | Nimra | ||
| 2014 | Uff Meri Family | Ujala | |
| 2015 | Alvida | Uroosa | |
| Mol | Emaan | Nominated-Hum Award for Best Actress[8] | |
| 2016 | Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi | Shehla | |
| Kuch Na Kaho | Ayna | ||
| 2017 | Be Inteha | Bisma | |
| 2018 | Mah-e-Tamaam | Samahir | |
| Tajdeed e Wafa | Neha | [9] | |
| 2019 | Bewafa | Kinza | [10] |
| 2020 | Chalawa | Mahnoor | |
| 2022 | Paristan | Mehreen |
Other appearance
| Year | Title | Role | Additional Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Morning Music Chaska and Drive On With Naveen Waqar | Herself/Host | Broadcast on Radio FM91 |
| 2010 | Ab Set Hai | Navin | Telefilm |
| 2010-2011 | Pick and Choose with Fuse | VJ Fuse | TV Music Show aired on AAG TV |
| 2016 | Dukh Sukh | Ulfat Shireen | Episode: Aap Ki Ulfat |
| Dukh Sukh | Maya | Episode: Musafir |
References
- ^ "Humsafar no more: Naveen and Azfar split after three years". ARY News. November 30, 2015.
- ^ "Azfar Ali, Naveen Waqar no longer life-partners". The News Teller. November 30, 2015.
- ^ raza, Nida. "Naveen Waqar". The News International. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
- ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (2018-08-25). "Navin Waqar and Haroon Shahid team up for upcoming drama serial". DAWN. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
- ^ Tribune.com.pk (2015-05-09). "Faysal Qureshi pairs up with Naveen Waqar for 'Mol'". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
- ^ "You are casted on the number of Followers you have: Naveen". Daily Times. 2019-08-31. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
- ^ "Imran Abbas, Naveen Waqar to star in short film 'Musafir' | Pakistan Today". Pakistan Today. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
- ^ "Hum Awards 2016 nominees & performances to look ahead tonight". The News. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
- ^ NewsBytes. "Naveen Waqar and Haroon Shahid come together for Tajdeed e Wafa". The News. Retrieved 2018-09-22.
- ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (2018-08-25). "Navin Waqar and Haroon Shahid team up for upcoming drama serial". DAWN. Retrieved 2019-09-14.
External links
- Naveen Waqar at IMDb