Muneeba Khan

Muneeba Khan is a character from the Marvel Comics. She first appeared in the Marvel Rising franchise, making her debut in Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors, where she was voiced by Meera Rohit Kumbhani. She made her live-action debut, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe first appearing in the Disney+ series Ms. Marvel and is portrayed by Zenobia Shroff. She is the mother of superheroine, Ms. Marvel.
Muneeba Khan was created by writer, G. Willow Wilson and artist, Adrian Alphona.
==Background==
After the Partition of India, Muneeba's family settle in Karachi. Muneeba's grandmother, Aisha, who disappeared during the move, plagued her family's reputation, and various rumors regarding her, spread. Muneeba's family further became the topic of discussion, when her mother began expressing her wild and fantastical theories, which eventually lead to the departure of her father. Among these theories were that their family was magical, a point Sana continually made, over the years.
At seventeen, Muneeba ran away to follow Bon Jovi.
When Muneeba met Yusuf Khan, the pair moved to New Jersey, to begin anew, and get married. Muneeba had somewhat of a difficult relationship with her mother, Sana, and she didn't come to the wedding.
Muneeba and Yusuf eventually had a son, whom they called Aamir. Muneeba struggled as a new mother and immigrant in America, with her husband working long hours for little money. She eventually found a community through the mosque and met Ruby and Humaria whom she becomes friends with.
Years pass, and Muneeba and Yusuf struggled to conceive a second child. The pair almost lost all hope, when Muneeba fell pregnant with a daughter, whom they named Kamala, derived from the Arabic word, "Perfect".
===Personality===
Muneeba's family was often the subject of gossip, as a result, Muneeba became rebellious in her youth.
As an adult, Muneeba is disapproving of her daughter's interests, and the pair often clash, because of their differing takes. She believes in staying in reality, and not being distracted by a fantasy, an attitude stemmed from her mother, who, like Kamala, was a described daydreamer. While well-intentioned, she often shelters her daughter from what she sees as immoral, and this causes a rift between the two's differing views, though her behavior ultimately comes down to her protective nature. Whilst Kamala has a less optimistic outlook on her mother, she is well regarded by others. Despite Muneeba's opposing views with Kamala, she is shown to be able to compromise, willing to meet daughter halfway, and even attempts to take an interest in Kamala's hobbies, by creating a cosplay costume for her. She shares a friendship with Ruby, who she enjoys gossiping with, and is on friendly terms, with Kamala's good friend, Bruno, who has a good relationship with the entire family, and he in turn, believes that Muneeba is softer than Kamala lets on. She has a hospitable nature, as displayed when she insisted Bruno stay for dinner with them, and when stating he couldn't, she packs food for him and his family anyway.
==Appearances==
===Marvel Cinematic Universe===
====Ms. Marvel====
On the day of Kamala's driving test, Muneeba calls her daughter down from her room, in order to get ready. She reminds her to look in the mirrors every fifteen seconds, and drops her off, only to be called back, upon finding out Kamala failed, and also crashed the car into the instructors. She berates him for allowing Kamala to drive in the street with the other cars, having taught her, herself. Muneeba and her husband drop Kamala off to school, and she expresses how sorry she feels, now that Kamala can't help with the errands that would've required Kamala to drive. She also informs Kamala's good friend, Bruno on her failure.
After school ends, Muneeba asks Kamala about her day, and she replies how she only has four days to figure out her future, which Muneeba labels as dramatic. When a kissing scene comes on TV, she snaps at her daughter to turn it off. She then lays out a box of her mothers belongings, which were sent over. Kamala questions why her grandmother sent the old items, and Muneeba believes that her mother wants to pass them on, before she dies. Muneeba calls for Aamir, when Kamala comes across her grandmothers bangle, and upon seeing it, Muneeba's expression hardens. She takes it from Kamala, referring to it as "junk", and places it back in the box, and has Aamir, move it in the attic.
She and Kamala then proceed to run errands for Aamir's upcoming wedding, buying various things, in the South Asian section of New Jersey. On their travels, they come across Najaf who runs a food truck, and he makes a comment regarding the changing scope of the neighborhood, now that it's being brought up by the rich. They then go to the fabric shop, to buy dresses. Kamala tries on a garment, which is an ill fit, and Muneeba insists that the dress is too long, rather than Kamala being too short, as suggested by the tailor. During her appointment, Muneeba's friend Ruby arrives, and the pair begin gossiping about Fatima, a mutual acquaintance of theirs, and her broken engagement. Ruby mentions how she's now traveling Europe, and when Kamala praises her for following her dreams, Muneeba gives her a disapproving look. Ruby continues the conversation, before adding Kamala is too short for the dress she is wearing, which Muneeba agrees with.
The pair return home, and Kamala greets Bruno, who is there with Yusuf, and inquires if he's staying for dinner. Bruno explains that he has work to do, so she packs him something, despite him maintaining that there's no need. She hands him a bag of food, and notes that there's a spicy one at the bottom for his grandmother. Bruno questions how she was able to do it so fast, which she laughs off, advising him to stick his inventions. Once he leaves, Kamala asks her parents about seeking permission to go to AvengerCon, with Bruno, a convention that is held, to celebrate superheroes. Muneeba prohibits her, as she doesn't approve of her daughter going to a party, late at night, and states she doesn't trust her, when Kamala asks. Muneeba expresses her worries at the thought of people drinking and boys inappropriate behavior, but Kamala insists it's not a party. She asks her daughter what she'll be doing there, and Kamala mentions a cosplay competition in which she'll be dressed up as Captain Marvel. Muneeba expresses her displeasure at the thought of Kamala dressing in a tight costume, though Kamala maintains that hers wont be. When Aamir arrives, Kamala complains that had her brother asked, he would be permitted, and angrily storms off from her parents. Aamir later talks to Muneeba and Yusuf, and they eventually change their minds, under a few conditions.
The following morning, Muneeba enters Kamala's room, to further discuss the matter she brought up, last night. She explains that Kamala will be permitted, on the terms that her father drive her, he go in with her for two hours, and she will dress in a costume of her making. She then reveals a homemade Hulk outfit, she created for her daughter, and brings out Yusuf, who is also dressed in a matching Hulk costume, expecting the father and daughter to go as a matching pair. Kamala expresses the humiliation she'll endure, in this scenario, and inadvertently hurts her parents feelings. She tries to take her words back, but Muneeba tells her to stop, and states that she can go with her father, or not at all, and that she isn't the type of girl to dress in "skimpy" outfits. She hands the costume, and walks out.
One day, the family sit together for dinner. Aamir mentions that he's going to see Tyesha that evening, and Muneeba asks that he give greetings to her parents, on her behalf. Kamala suddenly excuses herself on the basis that she has work. Muneeba and Yusuf are later distracted with each other, after Aamir leaves, and Kamala is in her room.
Muneeba later heads into daughters room, only to find she snuck out. She waits in there, until Kamala returns, late in the evening, and confronts her daughter. She questions where she has been, and what she's been doing, expressing disappointment at her, for rebelling and lying. Kamala mutters that she wasn't trying to rebel, and Muneeba insists she's trying to protect her, citing that she knows what happens when people become obsessed with their fantasies. Before Muneeba can continue, Kamala suggests that she knows that her mother was going to mention a story regarding her grandmother, as an example, but Muneeba scoffs at her reply, and asks why she would disobey her, given that she knew how she'd hurt her. Kamala apologizes, and Muneeba warns, that she needs to stop fantasizing, and focus on her own identity. She leaves Kamala to ponder whether she wants to be good, the way they raised her, or just be a dreamer. She exits the room, disheartened by her daughters behavior.
While Muneeba is carrying a bag of shopping home, Kamala comes down the stairs and offers to take it from her mother. Muneeba thanks her, and hands it over to her daughter, who apologizes again, for sneaking out. Muneeba explains that she understands Kamala is growing up, but is just prioritizing keeping her safe. Kamala asks if she can attend a small gathering at Zoe's house, alongside Nakia and Bruno, promising she will return home by nine. Muneeba gives permission, so long as Kamala comes through the front door this time.
Muneeba and her family host a dinner for Tyesha, and the conversation eventually turns to Muneeba's family, who moved to Karachi, following the Partition of India. She recalls how the British left the colonies in shambles, and a civil war broke out. Muneeba decides to change the topic, and clears the table. As she moves the plates by the sink, she listens in as Yusuf recounts the story of Muneeba's family to Tyesha. He talks about how her mother and her parents had to get onto the last train that was getting out of the city, but Muneeba's mother, Sana who was just a toddler, got separated. Sana mysteriously returned onto the train, just before it pulled out of the station, claiming she followed a trail of stars, which lead her back to her father. Yusuf also adds that Muneeba's grandmother, disappeared that night. Kamala suddenly faints at the table, and Muneeba comes to her daughter side. When Kamala comes too, Muneeba asks if she ate too little or too much, and begins splashing water over her head.
On Eid, Muneeba is putting makeup on her daughter, and Aamir questions her like for Bon Jovi, after a discussion with Yusuf. Muneeba refers meeting her husband through his album, Slippery When Wet, and Aamir expresses his disgust, which Muneeba and Yusuf laugh off. In the middle of Kamala's makeover, she asks her mother about Aisha, Muneeba's grandmother. Muneeba questions where she heard the name, and Kamala mentions how it came up last night, while she was talking to her her grandmother, Muneeba's mother. Muneeba states that Aisha brought shame onto the entire family, and forced her to move halfway around the world. She urges Kmala to drop the matter.
At the Eid festival, she greets Bruno, who is also in attendance, He questions if his attire is too bright, but Muneeba doesn't understand his question. Aamir comments it is, but she tells Bruno to ignore him, and reassures him that he looks good.
On the day of Aamir and Tyesha's mehndi party, Muneeba greets her family-friend Auntie Shirin, who recently flew in. Shirin sympathizes with Muneeba, not having her mother present, but Muneeba had no expectations, as Sana never attended her own wedding. Shirin tells Kamala not to give her mother any trouble, which Muneeba laughs off. Sheikh Abdullah comments on how a few Damage Control agents came to inspect the mosque, following the antics of Night Light, during the Eid festival. Muneeba makes a comment regarding the trouble the hero has caused, and her mother ought to be ashamed of herself. She then hands Kamala a package, sent to her by Bruno.
Later on, Muneeba walks in the bathroom to find Kamala cleaning a wound. Kamala claims she fell off her bike, and Muneeba proceeds to takeover. Her daughter asks if she had a dream that didn't fulfill her expectations, and Muneeba talks of her the hardships she faced, moving to the United States, and how finding the mosque and her friends and family helped her, during her time of loneliness. She tells Kamala that she won’t have to face her hardships alone, and the mother and daughter hug.
The day of Aamir and Tyesha's wedding arrives, and the pair gets married. A party is held at a venue, and the family take part in celebrations, including participating in a dance. Following this, the fire alarm is triggered, and Muneeba sees her daughter, with a group of people she's never seen before. The partygoers are escorted out of the building and Muneeba hears Zara claim that Kamala pulled the alarm. Muneeba and her family are unable to locate Kamala, and witness the Department of Damage Control storm the building, and arrest the group that Kamala was seen with.
They eventually return home, waiting for Kamala, who arrives much later. Muneeba questions where's been, asking if she pulled the alarm, and who the group Kamala was seen with, were. Muneeba urges her daughter to be honest with them, and explains that she and Yusuf simply want to help her, but can't if she isn't honest with them. Kamala however, is unable to provide any answers, to Muneeba's disappointment.
Muneeba is called over to Pakistan by her mother, who also insists she bring Kamala, whom Muneeba has placed under punishment, for disrupting Aamir's wedding. On the flight, Muneeba clarifies that while Kamala is still being reprimanded, she'll call a temporary truce, for the sake of her mother, during their visit.
Muneeba and Kamala arrive at the airport, in the middle of the night, where they are greeted by Owais and Zainab, her niece and nephew. Muneeba's mother, Sana also arrives to accompany them, back to her home. Sana and Muneeba briefly hug, but the moment is cut short, when Sana makes a comment about her skin and questions if she's on a diet. Muneeba packs her bags in a van, and the trio are driven back to Sana's home.
They arrive by sunrise, and Muneeba is welcomes by Sana's old dog, Magnum, whom she pets. They settle their bags in, and rest for a short amount of time. Muneeba later heads into Kamala's room to wake her daughter up, as they have a day out, planned ahead of time. Kamala struggles to get out of bed, and Muneeba asks she not be weird, and that the pair actually go visit different sights, as they’ve travelled all the way.
They head to a boat club, but are denied entry based on Kamala's attire, as jeans go against their policies. They order off the patio, and Muneeba's friend Rukhsana arrives to see Muneeba. She introduces her to Kamala, and Rukhsana comments on Kamala’s name not being that of a typical Pakistani, which is reminiscent of Muneeba's rebellious behavior, as a youth. Muneeba apologizes on the behalf of her daughter, explaining why they aren't eating inside.
Back at Sana's home, Muneeba clears up the clutter, left by her mother. She turns off the record player, and questions why she has so much litter everywhere. Sana admits that she kept the old toffee boxes for Muneeba, because she knows that she liked them as a child, and had hopes Muneeba would return, before she began eating them all herself. As Sana puts some books away, Muneeba sits her mother down, and sits beside her. She begins to massage Sana's legs and Muneeba proposes that Sana consider living with them. Sana laughs at the offer as she believed Muneeba left to get away from her, but Muneeba declares she simply wanted a fresh start, after being shunned by the neighbors, because of Sana's reputation. Sana denies this, but Muneeba insists it’s true, and talks of the fantastic theories she continued to cling to, even after her father left. Sana admits she just wanted to share them with her, and Muneeba asserts how she needed her mother, and not her stories.
Muneeba later sits at the table, when Kamala returns. Kamala asks her mother if she’s okay, and Muneeba assures her she is, and commentates on the nature of mothers. Kamala sits with her, and she hands over a toffee. Kamala struggles to chew the sweet and Muneeba tells her daughter she needs strong teeth, as the mother and daughter laugh together.
After the evening passes, Kamala goes out. Muneeba begins panicking when she can’t get hold of her daughter. She is joined by her mother, niece and nephew, as the calls go straight to voicemail. Sana shares that she had Magnum micro chipped, but Muneeba tells her mother that the difference between the two is that one is a dog, while the other is a girl, though would consider doing it, if it were legal. Owais suggests she use the "find my phone feature" that would be on the family pack, which she likens to spyware for parents, and questions why she's only just learning about this.
They track Kamala in a courtyard. Sana joins Muneeba, and the two arrive, only to witness a fantastical surge of light disappearing, while Kamala holds a shield made up of an energy construct. Muneeba questions what she’s doing, and Kamala runs into her mother’s arms, as the pair hug. Muneeba asks how her daughter is, before questioning what she witnessed, then notices the masked boy behind them, and asks Kamala who he is. The boy greets them and quickly leaves. Muneeba realizes her daughter is the super heroine in Jersey, which Kamala confirms. Sana reiterates what she told Muneeba over the years – that their family is magical. Muneeba watches, as Kamala hands Sana a photograph of her in her youth, accompanied by her parents. Muneeba asks how she came into possession of the photograph and what caused the lights to appear, but Kamala is uncertain in how to answer. While Sana is unsure, she’d looks down to her family photograph, and likes to think that her parents love created something much bigger than either of them could have created alone. Before they return home, Kamala tells them she has one more thing to do, and Muneeba watches in wonder, as her daughter climbs onto the balcony with energy platforms that she created. On the floor Muneeba finds Kamala’s old necklace. It formerly had her name written in Arabic, but is now damaged to the point, where only the first letter (ک) is present, and resembles a lightning bolt.
The trio return home and Muneeba and Sana go through sold old photo albums. Sana calls over Kamala, after finding old pictures of Muneeba as a teenager. Sana shares that Muneeba was rebellious in her youth and ran away to follow Bruce Springsteen, but Muneeba clarifies that it was Bon Jovi. Kamala questions why she’s never heard this, and Muneeba simply states Kamala never asked and shares that she and herself had a lot of adventures, though none have been as thrilling as being her mother. She apologizes for holding on too tight, as she hasn’t been ready to let go. Sana apologizes for not holding on tight enough, but Muneeba tells her not to worry. Sana believes that maybe the journey she was intended to take, was the one that brought her back to her daughter, and the three generations of women all embrace each other.
Following the revelation that Kamala is Night Light, Muneeba calls her husband from abroad, and lets him in on the secret, prior to their return. She also begins tailoring a superhero uniform for Kamala, inspired by the colors of her idol, Captain Marvel, while also keeping it unique to Kamala, by placing a "ک" at the forefront, for the first letter of Kamala's name.
Muneeba and Kamala return to New Jersey, and head home. Muneeba begins unpacking her suitcase to hand out the gifts she brought back, when Kamala calls for their attention. She begins apologizing in detail for her past antics, when Muneeba signals for her to speed up what she has to say, anticipating that her daughter will be revealing her superhero identity to the rest of the family. When she admits to being Night Light, Aamir and Yusuf both sarcastically respond, having learnt of this prior. Muneeba insists she only told Yusuf, but Aamir reveals he and Tyesha learnt of the news, because Yusuf had his phone on speaker. When Aamir briefly jokes about Kamala dropping Hameed, while attempting to rescue him from the minaret, Muneeba tells him off.
When Kamala learns that Circle Q was destroyed by Damage Control, and Bruno is missing, she sets out to find him. Before she has the chance to go, Muneeba enters Kamala's bedroom, and warns her that she can't leave in her current attire, and gifts her, an old toffee box. Kamala unpacks it and finds a custom made superhero uniform, crafted by Muneeba. Muneeba smiles as Kamala looks in amazement at her mother’s creation. Muneeba and removes the scarf, from the packaging, and wraps it around her daughter's neck. Kamala momentarily looks at Muneeba and rests her face on her mother’s shoulders, which Muneeba lovingly holds.
After Kamala leaves, Muneeba sends Aamir, to watch out for her.
That evening, Yusuf shows Muneeba a video of Kamala's classmate, Zoe Zimmer, claiming that Damage Control are after two enhanced individuals at Coles high school, and asks that her followers show up in protest.
Muneeba leaves to attend with Yusuf and Tyesha, and is joined by various members of the local community. She watches on, as her daughter protects one of the DODC's target, shielding him from their gunfire. Muneeba and the others scream for Kamala to leave their line of sight, when Kamala is blasted by Damage Control's sonic weapon. Muneeba's worries quickly fade, when her daughter recovers, surrounded in a crystalline exoskeleton, stronger than ever. She looks in awe as her daughter manages to overpower the agents attacking her, when a vehicle flies towards herself, and the rest of the crowd. Kamala manages to user her embiggened limbs to capture it, before Muneeba and the other are crushed, and the crowd applause at her heroics. After Kamala manages to subdue Kamran, Muneeba runs to her daughters side, along with the rest of the community, protecting her from the clutches of Damage Control, and giving her a chance to escape.
The morning after, Muneeba listens, as her son describes his involvement in assisting Kamala against the DODC.
The following week, Aamir questions whether he possesses powers too, as Kamala inherited her abilities from Muneeba's grandmother, Aisha. He discusses this with Bruno, who ran diagnostics on Kamala, when she first gained her powers, and he does the following, on Aamir, as well as Muneeba, to draw a comparison, between the results.
Some time later, Muneeba hears a thud in Kamala's bedroom, and reminds her to complete her science homework.
====The Marvels====
In 2026, Muneeba is first heard asking Kamala if she is doing her homework, who shuts her door. Not long after, Muneeba and Yusuf find Captain Marvel coming down their stairs after being teleported into Kamala's room. When Kamala tries too explain the door, Muneeba sarcastically asks her daughter if it broke on its own. Knowing about Kamala's powers, Muneeba and Yusuf conclude that the destruction came from Kamala's hero Captain Marvel, who is swapping places with Kamala and Monica Rambeau because of their powers being entangled. Muneeba protects Yusuf after the family are attacked by enemies of Captain Marvel. 
Muneeba, Yusuf and Amir meet Monica and Nick Fury, who asks for Kamala, much to her excitement and the couple discuss the awkward encounter between Carol and Monica, who haven't seen each other in over 30 years. Muneeba, Yusuf and Amir travel with Fury in space and they speak with Kamala who is asked to work with Captain Marvel and Monica to defeat Dar-Benn and receive the bangle she has. Muneeba, speaking to her daughter on the phone, asks Kamala to stay safe and threatens Carol (in her own language) if anything happens to Kamala.
Sometime later, Muneeba, Yusuf and Amir are still on Fury's ship, helping him and the crew members evacuate as quickly as they can as they are under attack from Dar-Benn. Thrilled to see Kamala, Muneeba embraces her daughter, calling for Amir and Yusuf to greet Kamala. However, the family reunion is short lived as Kamala must help Carol and Monica fight Dar-Benn. Muneeba asks her daughter to be safe and returns to earth with Yusuf, Amir and Fury.
After Dar-Benn's defeat, Kamala returns home to Muneeba, Yusuf and Amir. Muneeba notices her daughter crying as the family embraces and learns that Monica is lost in another universe. A few days later, Muneeba, Yusuf, Kamala and Amir are seen helping Carol move her things into Monica's house, located in Louisiana, which she is looking after "just until Monica gets back" from the alternate reality.
===Marvel Animation===
====Marvel Rising====
=====Secret Warriors=====
Early in Muneeba's life, she meets a man named Yusuf, and the pair fall in love, much to the disapproval of Muneeba's mother. She couldn't stand to break her mother's heart, so she refused Yusuf's proposal, but he decides to leave her a poem before he departs, which she shows to her mother, prompting a change of heart, and resulting in the young couple getting married a week later. The pair eventually move from Pakistan, and settle in New Jersey, where they have two children.
Unbeknownst to Muneeba, her daughter is an inhuman, with the secret identity of Ms. Marvel. Muneeba enters Kamala's room to wake her up, while vacuuming, unaware she came home late last night, fighting crime. She urges Kamala to focus on her education and career, rather than waste her time on trivial interests.
Sometime later, Muneeba notices Kamala upset and recalls the story of how she and her husband married, advising Kamala to have faith in what she believes, and share her vision with others, while keeping in mind the struggles of others.
=====Playing with Fire=====
Muneeba returns in Playing with Fire. She catches Kamala being dropped off home on a motorcycle, belonging to America Chavez. She shouts at her daughter, and questions who her friend is. Kamala introduces the two, and Muneeba insists America over for dinner, before she has a chance to leave. She tells the girls to come inside, and has her daughter set the table. Later on, America attends another dinner. Muneeba thanks her for picking up a chapati and offers to teach her how to make dal to go with it. She suggests Kamala could join in with the pair, if she manages to keep herself away from playing World of Warcraft. Muneeba asks how the pair met, and America begins telling her they're on a team, until Kamala quickly interrupts, and finishes her sentence, by stating they bowl together. Muneeba asks if there are any boys on the team, and Kamala replies that there are, but none to notice. America suggests that she notices one of them, and Muneeba questions who he is, but Kamala insists there's no one she's interested in. Following the dinner, Muneeba begins cooking in the kitchen, when Kamala surprises her. She reveals that she's making her favorite dinner, and knows that she's busy, but she likes knowing who her daughter is, and the friends she has, whenever she would like to introduce them to her. Kamala promises her that she will be home for dinner more often.
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