Mehwish Hayat
Mehwish Hayat drama list: 30 Pakistani TV dramas since 2009. Now on air: RUTBA (Airs Mon-Tue · 8:00 PM PKT). Known for Pakistan Got Talent, RUTBA,…
30 shows
Since 2009
Born 1988
Known forPakistan Got Talent·RUTBA·Zombeid (Film)
Mehwish Hayat drama list: 30 Pakistani TV dramas since 2009. Now on air: RUTBA (Airs Mon-Tue · 8:00 PM PKT). Known for Pakistan Got Talent, RUTBA,…
Known forPakistan Got Talent·RUTBA·Zombeid (Film)
Mehwish Hayat is a highly acclaimed Pakistani actress, model, and singer, renowned for her versatile performances in both Urdu films and television. Born on January 6, 1988, in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, she hails from a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry, with her mother, Rukhsar Hayat, being a popular television actress in the 1980s. Hayat embarked on her acting journey in 2009 with the film 'Insha'Allah' and made her television debut with 'Man Jali' in 2010. Her career witnessed a significant turning point with the romantic drama 'Meray Qatil Meray Dildar' in 2012, earning her critical acclaim and a Lux Style Award nomination. She further solidified her position with successful roles in dramas like 'Kami Reh Gayi' (2013) and 'Dil Lagi' (2016). Hayat transitioned successfully to the big screen, starring in a string of commercially successful films, including 'Jawani Phir Nahi Ani' (2015), 'Actor in Law' (2016), 'Punjab Nahi Jaungi' (2017), 'Load Wedding' (2018), and 'London Nahi Jaunga' (2022). These films are counted among the highest-grossing Pakistani productions, earning her the title of "Queen of Pakistani Cinema." Beyond her domestic success, Mehwish Hayat gained international recognition for her supporting role as Aisha in the Marvel Cinematic Universe TV series 'Ms. Marvel' in 2022. In 2019, the Government of Pakistan honored her with the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, a prestigious civil award, for her significant contributions to Pakistani cinema. She continues to be an influential figure in the Pakistani entertainment landscape, known for her strong acting prowess, charismatic presence, and outspoken nature on important social issues.
