Mira Sethi is a distinguished Pakistani actress, writer, and journalist, born on January 12, 1987, in Lahore, Pakistan. The daughter of prominent journalists Najam Sethi and Jugnu Mohsin, Mira's intellectual curiosity led her to pursue higher education at Wellesley College, where she graduated in 2010. She also spent a junior year at the University of Oxford, studying English and South Asian studies. Before embarking on her acting career, Sethi worked as an assistant book editor at The Wall Street Journal and contributed political commentary, demonstrating her multifaceted talents from an early age. Sethi transitioned into acting in 2011, making her debut in 2013 with the ARY Digital drama 'Silvatein' as Natasha. She quickly garnered recognition for her versatile performances across various television series on Hum TV and Geo TV Networks. Her notable drama roles include Rabia in 'Mohabat Subh Ka Sitara Hai' (2013), Mariam in 'Preet Na Kariyo Koi' (2015), Shama in 'Dil Banjaara' (2016), and the critically acclaimed portrayal of Gul-e-Rana (Gul Aappa) in the Ramadan special 'Chupke Chupke' (2021). She also made her film debut in 2018 with '7 Din Mohabbat In', playing Princess Sonu. Her recent works include Samiya in 'Kuch Ankahi' (2023) and Dr. Ambar in 'Doctor Bahu' (2026). Beyond her acting prowess, Mira Sethi is an accomplished writer. Her debut collection of short stories, 'Are You Enjoying?', was published to critical acclaim by Knopf and Bloomsbury. The book, exploring themes of life, identity, desire, power, and religion in contemporary Pakistan, was longlisted for The Story Prize and featured on Vogue's 'Best Books to Read' list. Sethi is also a vocal advocate for women's rights in Pakistan, frequently participating in the Aurat March and using her platform to speak on social issues.
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