# Maira Khan

Maira Khan (Urdu: مائرہ خان; born 27 July 1984) is a Pakistani television and film actress, model and former VJ.
Her notable performances include Chambaili (2013 film), Revenge of the Worthless (2016 film), Durj (2019 film), Cheekh (2019 TV Drama), Bewafa (2019). She was a contestant of the reality show Tamasha which aired on ARY Digital & ARY ZAP app, she was evicted towards the end of the show for trying to bite another contestant’s finger.

## Early life

Maira Khan was born in Karachi, Pakistan on 27 July 1984 to actress Shakeela Anayat. She has one step brother and sister. Khan graduated from BAMM PECHS Karachi. She started her career as a child actor when she was only four years old.

## Career

Maira Khan first appeared in the hit TV serial Jaise Jante Nahin. Since then she has appeared on PTV, Indus TV, Hum TV, ARY TV, TV One, Geo TV serials. She has also appeared as a VJ on Play TV, and hosts her own talk show. She made her film debut in the 2013 political film Chambaili by Shehzad Nawaz and Ismail Jilani. Her character stands up for what's right and is the epitome of the strength of a woman.

## Filmography
### Films

Key :
| † | Denotes films that have not been released yet |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2013 | Chambaili | Kiran | Debut film |
| 2016 | Revenge of the Worthless | Shabana | |
| 2019 | Durj | Farah | |
| 2023 | Daadal | Bilqees | |
| TBA | Japanese Connection † | TBA | |

### Telefilm

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2006 | Kyun Pyar Nahi Milta | Naveen | Geo Entertainment |
| 2006 | Bhaid Bhao | Tehseen Zehra | TV One Pakistan |
| 2006 | Couzin Sarah | Sarah | ARY Digital |
| 2006 | Chaal | Maria | Indus Vision |
| 2006 | Kaali Raat | Maria | Indus Vision |
| 2006 | Rani Ka Raja | Rani | Indus Vision |
| 2006 | Bus Stop | Arifa | TV One Pakistan |
| 2008 | Billo Ki Eid Hogai | Billo | ARY Digital |
| 2009 | Tu Jo Nahin | Safoora | TV One |
| 2009 | Kaanch Ki Dunya | Seema | PTV Home |
| 2010 | Choo Lo Zindagi Ko | Aapi | PTV Home |
| 2011 | Meri Pyari Behniya Bane Gi Dulhaniya | Hina | ARY Digital |
| 2011 | Bonga BA | Kousar | TV One Pakistan |
| 2012 | Tere Ishq Nachaya | Erum | Express Entertainment |
| 2013 | Miyan Biwi Aur Woh | | Hum TV |
| 2015 | Uff Tera Jalwa | Saira | Hum TV |
| 2015 | Khamoshi | Neelam | TV One Pakistan |
| 2016 | Super Saas | Naila | TV One Pakistan |
| 2019 | Aik Se Barh Kar Aik | Shahida | ARY Digital |
| 2021 | Bhoot Bangla | Noor | LTN Family |

### Short film

| Year | Title | Role | Network | Note |
| 2016 | Chotay Shah | Asiya | Zee5 | Short film |
| 2021 | False Truth | Nisha | DEW Original | Short film |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2004 | Jaise Jante Nahi | Maham | ARY Digital |
| 2005 | Tum Kahan Hum Kahan | | ARY Digital |
| 2005 | Riyasat | Shani | ARY Digital |
| 2005 | Sun Leyna | Rani | ARY Digital |
| 2006 | Makan | Naheed | Geo Entertainment |
| 2006 | Kinara | | ARY Digital |
| 2007 | Cousins | Koleen | PTV Home |
| 2007 | Yaadain | Piya | PTV Home |
| 2008 | Kisey Awaz Doun | Jojo | PTV Home |
| 2008 | Mann Se Poocho | Mozna | TV One Pakistan |
| 2009 | Kaisi Hain Dooriyan | | ARY Digital |
| 2009 | Mehman | Shireen | ARY Digital |
| 2009 | Nindya Kyun Jalti Jaey | Sabeen | TV One Pakistan |
| 2009 | Dil Mera Mera Nahin | Sawera | ATV |
| 2009 | Beena | Minahil | ATV |
| 2009 | Naina | | Indus Vision |
| 2009 | Jinnah Ke Naam | Laila | PTV Home |
| 2010 | Samdhan | Afia | Hum TV |
| 2010 | Jee Chahta Hai | Sadia | ATV |
| 2010 | Aankh Salamat Andhay Log | Sadia | ATV |
| 2012 | Ajnabi Shehar Kay Ajnabi Raastay | Zainab | TV One Pakistan |
| 2012 | Ishq Samandar | Sawera | TV One Pakistan |
| 2012 | Bay Iman | Faria | PTV Home |
| 2012 | Chaar Mausam | Ayesha | PTV Home |
| 2012 | Janam Jali | Rani | PTV Home |
| 2012 | Kaash | Bela | PTV Home |
| 2013 | Jiya Na Jaye | Shehla | Hum TV |
| 2013 | Tamannah "Manzil Na Janay Kahan" | Suzaina | TV One Pakistan |
| 2013 | Jaan Hatheli Par | Jebi | Urdu 1 |
| 2013 | Ghayal | Shamma | A-Plus TV |
| 2014 | Mohabbat Zindabad | Shireen | Express Entertainment |
| 2014 | Jhooti | Nida | Express Entertainment |
| 2014 | Riwaaj | Maliha | Urdu 1 |
| 2014 | Khanabadosh | Gulmayi | TV One Pakistan |
| 2015 | Kokh | Mifrah | Express Entertainment |
| 2015 | Bari Bahu | Mona | Geo Entertainment |
| 2017 | Dhund | Saima (Ep 9) | TV One Pakistan |
| 2018 | Babban Khala Ki Betiyann | Aini | ARY Digital |
| 2018-2019 | Aap Ko Kya Takleef Hai | Rabiya | Bol Network |
| 2018-2019 | Mirchiyan | Narmeen | Bol Network |
| 2018-2019 | Jin Ki Ayegi Baraat | Amna (Ep 1) | Bol Network |
| 2019 | Qadam Qadam Ishq | Naila | A-Plus TV |
| 2019 | Cheekh | Shehwar Taseer | ARY Digital |
| 2019 | Bulbulay (season 2) | Sweety | ARY Digital |
| 2019 | Bewafa | Sharmeen | ARY Digital |
| 2019 | Nawabzadiyan | Shaherbano | Express Entertainment |
| 2019-2020 | Jadugaryan | Saba | Hum TV |
| 2020 | Jalan | Humaira | ARY Digital |
| 2021 | Mujhay Vida Kar | Kashifa | ARY Digital |
| 2021 | Mein Hari Piya | Maria | ARY Digital |
| 2021 | Zid | Falak | Aaj Entertainment |
| 2021 | Biwi Se Biwi Tak | Maira (Ep 93) | Aaj Entertainment |
| 2023 | Ehraam-e-Junoon | Nadia | Geo Entertainment |
| 2023 | Qabeel | Tamseela | aur Life HD |
| 2023 | Apney Hee Tou Hain | Faiza | Green Entertainment |
| 2024 | Happy Go Lucky | Malika | Set Entertainment |

### Anthology Series

| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
| 2004 | Mera Naam Hai Mohabbat | Alizeh | Indus Vision | Episode 3 "U Turn" |
| 2005 | Aaj Ki Kahaniyan | Jogiyaa | Aaj Entertainment | Episode 12 "Jogiyaa" |
| 2012 |
| 2012 | Doosra Sach | Ghazala | TV One Pakistan | Episode "Ke Ghairat Jiska Naam Tha" |
| 2012 | Sasural Ke Rang Anokhay | Saba | Hum TV | Episode "Makei Ki Laaj Rakhna" |
| 2012 | Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain | Sawera | Hum TV | Episode "Koyla Bani Na Raakh" |
| 2012 | Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain | Nadia | Hum TV | Episode "Faslay" |
| 2012 | Shaadi Ka Laddu | Aliya | Express Entertainment | Episode "Daadi Ka Laddu" |
| 2014 | Shaadi Ka Laddu | Asma | Express Entertainment | Episode "Iss Mein Shamsa Ka Kya Kusoor" |
| 2019 | Makafaat | Jamila | Geo Entertainment | Episode "Naik Seerat" |
| 2019 | Makafaat | Shabo | Geo Entertainment | Episode "Inaam" |
| 2022 | Mamlaat | Sofia | Geo Entertainment | Episode "Israaf" |
| 2022 | Mamlaat | Afsheen | Geo Entertainment | Episode "Badgumani Gunah Hai" |
| 2022 | Mamlaat | Maria | Geo Entertainment | Episode "Naiki Ka Sila" |
| 2022 | Makafaat | Rania | Geo Entertainment | Episode "Mein" |

### Reality Show

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2022 | Tamasha | Contestant | 5th place |

### Web series

| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
| 2022 | Yeah Ramzan | Mother | WonderTeam | 3 Episodes |

### Hosting

| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
| 2004 | Eye Vision | Host/Vj | Indus Vision | |
| 2020 | Marhaba Ramazan | Host with Syed Saim Ali | Channel 5 (Pakistani TV channel) | Ramazan transmission |

### Music Video

| Year | Title | Singer(s) |
| 2023 | Shayad | Ehtisham Khan |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Content | Award | Category | Result |
| 2010 | Jee Chahta Hai | 9th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actress-Terrestrial | Won |
| 2012 | Aankh Salamat Andhay Log | 11th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actress- Terrestrial | Nominated |
| 2014 | Chambaili | ARY Film Awards | Best Star Debut Female | Nominated |
| 2014 | Tamanna | 4th Pakistan Media Awards | Best Drama Actress | Nominated |
| 2017 | Revenge of the Worthless | Nigar Award | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2017 | Revenge of the Worthless | Galaxy Lollywood Awards | Best Actor In A Supporting Role (Female) | Nominated |