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.[2][3]
Iffat Rahim | |
|---|---|
| Born | Iffat Rahim 8 August 1975[1] |
| Education | Master in Fine Arts[2] |
| Alma mater | Punjab University |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1988 - present |
| Spouse | Omar (husband) |
| Children | Noor-e-Jehan (daughter) |
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
editIffat 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.[1]
Career
editIffat was noticed by journalist Khalida Yousaf when she saw her picture and she encouraged her towards acting and modeling.[1] 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.[4]
She won an award for best fashion magazine host at the Indus TV's first award show in 2004.[5][6][7] 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.[8][9][10][11][12][13]
Media Image
editIffat 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
editIffat married Omar, a CSS Officer, producer, and director. She has one daughter name Noor-e-Jehan.[1]
Filmography
editTelevision series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Nangay Paon | Nida | PTV |
| 1995 | Uraan | Sara | PTV |
| Moaf Keejiay Ga | Herself | STN | |
| 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 |
| Thori Si Wafa Chahiye | Rania | [14] | |
| Chemistry | Maryam | [14] | |
| 2011 | Dil Behkay Ga | Sanobar | PTV |
| 2012 | Aik Thi Paaro | Zara | TV One |
| 2013 | Mera Ishq Bhi Tu | Dil Ara | PTV |
| 2014 | Pehchaan | Kukoo | |
| Adhura Milan | Noor-ul-Ain | ||
| 2015 | Dooriyan | Sana | |
| Mohabbat Aag Si | Rukhsana | Hum Award for Best Actress | |
| 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 |
Telefilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Dhund | Seema | |
| 2017 | Pyaar Ki Love Story | Parveen | |
| 2019 | Gul-e-Rana Ki Bhawajain | Arifa |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Anjuman | Zarine Wajahat | [15] |
| 2019 | Laal | Behram's mother | [16] |
| 2020 | Kalasha- A Journey of Hope | Mona | [17] |
| 2022 | London Nahi Jaunga | Zohra Nawaz | [18] |
| 2023 | Meet Aur Harmeet | Iffat | |
| 2024 | Taxali Gate | Iffat Umar | [19] |
Host
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Say It All with Iffat Omer | Herself | [20] |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Ceremony | Category | Project | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1st Indus Awards | Best Host | Best Fashion Magazine Host | Won | [5] |
| 2006 | 5th Lux Style Awards | Best Television Actress (Satellite) | Bano Ko Pehchano | Nominated | [21] |
| 2013 | Tarang Housefull Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Anjuman | Nominated | [22] |
| 2015 | 4th Hum Awards | Best Actress | Mohabbat Aag Si | Won | [23] |
| Best Actress Popular | Nominated | [24] | |||
| 2016 | 15th Lux Style Awards | Best Television Actress | Nominated | [25] | |
| 2019 | ARY Digital- Social Media Drama Awards 2018 | Best Supporting Actress | Haiwan | Nominated | [26] |
| 2023 | PTV Icon Awards | National Icon Award | Contribution to Media Industry | Won | [27] |
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Model Iffat Rahim Interview". Youth Magazine.
- ^ a b "Pakistani society sees models as escorts: Iffat Rahim". 29 December 2016.
- ^ "Iffat Umar's Interview with Meera Ji sparks outrage on social media".
- ^ "Models in Transition". Archived from the original on 25 July 2009. Retrieved 17 August 2009.
- ^ a b "An awards night at the Indus".
- ^ "Iffat Rahim Omar". 26 March 2013.
- ^ "What about nepotism in your own backyard, asks Iffat Omar". 25 June 2020.
- ^ "Shah Rukh Khan gives shout out to Iffat Omar for upcoming show". 6 August 2019.
- ^ "Iffat Omar takes a clever jab at those opposing Aurat March". 4 March 2020.
- ^ "LEADING LADIES: IFFAT OMAR & EMAN SULEMAN". January 2020.
- ^ "What about nepotism in our industry, asks Iffat Omar". 25 June 2020.
- ^ "I Iffat Omar Calls Out the Nepotism in Pakistan's Entertainment Industry". 25 June 2020.
- ^ "Iffat Omar boycotts 'London Nahi Jaunga' film". 14 February 2008.
- ^ a b "Prime time: Volatile reaction, dangerous consequences". Dawn. 31 October 2010.
- ^ "Anjuman Telefilm on Geo TV, Watch Tarang Housefull Online". Pakium.com. 20 September 2013.
- ^ "Geo TV to telecast 'Laal' on March 23". The News International. 28 March 2019.
- ^ "Kalasha will feature Aijaz Aslam and Angeline Malik". The News International. 17 December 2023.
- ^ "SPOTLIGHT: ON THE SETS OF LONDON NAHIN JAUNGA". Dawn Newspaper. 23 October 2023.
- ^ "'Taxali Gate' trailer unveils gritty, impactful take on justice and consent". The Express Tribune. 22 January 2024.
- ^ Javed, Faizan (6 August 2019). "Shahrukh Khan wishes Iffat luck". The Nation. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ "https://tribune.com.pk/story/239961/lux-style-awards-a-trip-down-memory-lane/"
- ^ "Geo Films 'Tarang House Full Show' enthrals audience". Pakistan Press Foundation. 25 June 2015.
- ^ "7 Reasons Why We Love To Love Iffat Omar!". Diva Magazine. 16 October 2023.
- ^ "Hum Awards 2016 Complete Nominations List". Maheen Nusrat. Brandsynario. 6 April 2016. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
- ^ "http://www.trendinginsocial.com/nominations-15th-lux-style-awards-2016-unveiled/"
- ^ "ARY Social Media Awards 2018 – List of Nominations". ARY Digital.
- ^ "Icon Awards 2023: All You Need to Know About the Government's Initiative". Galaxy Lollywood. 9 October 2023. Archived from the original on 29 November 2023. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
External links
edit- Iffat Rahim at IMDb