# Iffat Rahim

Iffat Rahim, also known as Iffat Omar (in Punjabi and Urdu: عفت رحیم), née Rahim, is a Pakistani actress and model who achieved success in the late 1980s and 1990s.
Iffat has two Lux Style Award for Best TV Actress nominations. In 2023 she was awarded PTV Icon award by the Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif for her contributions to media industry.

## Early life

Iffat completed her early education from Escena Foundation in Gulberg then she went to Government College Girls at Lahore got a degree of Bachelors. Later she went to Punjab University at Lahore and she did masters in Fine Arts.

## Career

Iffat was noticed by journalist Khalida Yousaf when she saw her picture and she encouraged her towards acting and modeling. She started working as a model in her early teens and she made her debut as an actress in drama Nangay Paon. Later she worked in multiple PTV dramas. She is known for her role as Aapa Ji (Rukhsana) in the Pakistani drama series Mohabbat Aag Si which created acclaim and recognition including Award for Best Actor Female Jury.
She won an award for best fashion magazine host at the Indus TV's first award show in 2004. She has also participated in Mehman Nawaz Reality Cooking show on See TV and made up to the semi-final. In 2019, she produced and hosted the web series, Say It All with Iffat Omer.

## Media Image

Iffat often stays in limelight. She is very vocal about protection of women rights and has a liberal approach. She consistently voices her opinion through her X (twitter) account. She has many times criticized the former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan for his misogynistic remarks.
She has a YouTube channel "Say It All With Iffat Omar" where she interviews celebrities. Her interviews are well received by the audience.

## Personal life

Iffat married Omar, a CSS Officer, producer, and director. She has one daughter name Noor-e-Jehan.

## Filmography
### Television series

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1993 | Nangay Paon | Nida | PTV |
| 1995 | Uraan | Sara | PTV |
| 1995 | Moaf Keejiay Ga | Herself | STN |
| 1995 | Kahani Ghar - To To | Tahira | PTV |
| 1997 | Family Front | Seema | PTV |
| 1998 | Kanch Kay Par | Raheela | PTV |
| | Butterflies | | |
| | Aap Jaisa Koi | | |
| | Dil Ki Lagi | | |
| 1998 | Ghulam Gardish | Rubab | PTV |
| 1998 | Naqaab | Naila | PTV |
| 1998 | Kaanch Ke Par | Raheela | PTV |
| 1999 | Barzakh | Rashida | STN |
| 2000 | Mera Ishq Bhi Tu | Dilaram | PTV |
| 2002 | Mohabatien | Samina | PTV |
| 2005 | Bano Ko Pehchano | Bano | Geo TV |
| 2006 | Sitam | Maheen | PTV |
| 2007 | Adhi Muhabbat | Samia | PTV |
| 2008 | Oops | Tabinda | ARY Digital |
| 2010 | Talluq | Saba | Geo Entertainment |
| 2010 | Thori Si Wafa Chahiye | Rania | |
| 2010 | Chemistry | Maryam | |
| 2011 | Dil Behkay Ga | Sanobar | PTV |
| 2012 | Piyas | Sophia | PTV |
| 2012 | Aik Thi Paaro | Zara | TV One |
| 2013 | Mera Ishq Bhi Tu | Dil Ara | PTV |
| 2014 | Pehchaan | Kukoo | |
| 2014 | Adhura Milan | Noor-ul-Ain | |
| 2015 | Dooriyan | Sana | |
| 2015 | Mohabbat Aag Si | Rukhsana | Hum Award for Best Actress |
| 2015 | Iltija Hai Meri | Samiya | |
| 2016 | Mannat | Mehrunnisa | |
| 2016 | Mazaaq Raat | Herself | |
| 2016 | Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain: Part 2 | Abida / Iffat / Mehru | Episode 19, 21, 29 |
| 2016 | Thori Si Bewafai | Rania | |
| 2017 | Mujhay Jeenay Do | Saeeda | |
| 2017 | Larka Karachi Ka Kudi Lahore Di | Natasha | |
| 2017 | Imam Zamin | Ayesha | |
| 2017 | Aangan | Laila Asim | |
| 2017 | Kabhi Socha Na Tha | Nosheen | |
| 2018 | Noor ul Ain | Ghazala | |
| 2018 | Haiwan | Kulsoom | |
| 2020 | Mazaaq Raat | Herself | |
| 2020 | Mehar Posh | Shakeela | |
| 2021 | Makafat Season 3 | Najma | |
| 2021 | Berukhi | Nazia | |
| 2021 | Aye Musht-e-Khaak | Shakeela | |
| 2021 | Dour | Kulsoom | |
| 2022 | Mazaaq Raat | Herself | |
| 2024 | Inspector Sabiha | Khadija | Express Entertainment |
| 2024 | Faraar | Meera | Green Entertainment |

### Telefilm

| Year | Title | Role |
| 1999 | Dhund | Seema |
| 2017 | Pyaar Ki Love Story | Parveen |
| 2019 | Gul-e-Rana Ki Bhawajain | Arifa |

### Film

| Year | Title | Role |
| 2013 | Anjuman | Zarine Wajahat |
| 2019 | Laal | Behram's mother |
| 2020 | Kalasha- A Journey of Hope | Mona |
| 2022 | London Nahi Jaunga | Zohra Nawaz |
| 2023 | Meet Aur Harmeet | Iffat |
| 2024 | Taxali Gate | Iffat Umar |

### Host

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2005 | Subha Say Jhoom Lay Hum | Herself |
| 2019 | Say It All with Iffat Omer | Herself | |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Ceremony | Category | Project | Result |
| 2004 | 1st Indus Awards | Best Host | Best Fashion Magazine Host | Won |
| 2006 | 5th Lux Style Awards | Best Television Actress (Satellite) | Bano Ko Pehchano | Nominated |
| 2013 | Tarang Housefull Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Anjuman | Nominated |
| 2015 | 4th Hum Awards | Best Actress | Mohabbat Aag Si | Won |
| 2015 | 4th Hum Awards | Best Actress Popular | Mohabbat Aag Si | Nominated |
| 2016 | 15th Lux Style Awards | Best Television Actress | Mohabbat Aag Si | Nominated |
| 2019 | ARY Digital- Social Media Drama Awards 2018 | Best Supporting Actress | Haiwan | Nominated |
| 2023 | PTV Icon Awards | National Icon Award | Contribution to Media Industry | Won |