Hiba Qadir better known as Hiba Bukhari (born 10 April 1988) is a Pakistani actress.[3] She is known for her role as Seemal[4] in Hum TV's Thori Si Wafa (2017), for which she won the Hum Award for Best Soap Actress.[5] She has also played leading roles in Deewangi (2019), Fitoor, Inteha e Ishq both (2021), Meray Humnasheen (2022),[6] Tere Ishq Ke Naam (2023) and is currently seen in ARY Digital's Radd and Geo Entertainment's Jaan Nisar.[7][8]
Hiba Bukhari | |
|---|---|
 Qadir in 2022 | |
| Born | Hiba Qadir 10 April 1988[1] |
| Education | Bachelor's in Commerce |
| Alma mater | St. Joseph college for women |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Spouse | [2] |
Early life edit
Hiba was born in Karachi to a Sindhi family on 10 April 1988.[1] She obtained her F.Sc from Jinnah Government College in Nazimabad.[9]
Career edit
Debut and success (2015–2018) edit
After making her acting debut in 2015 with a recurring role in Syed Mohammad Ahmed's Teri Meri Jodi,[10] Bukhari appeared in a supporting role of a cunning neighbor in 2016 in Iqra Aziz and Shehzad Sheikh's highly rated Choti Si Zindagi.[11]
In 2017, she appeared as the titular Bano in her first lead role in Geo TV's Bholi Bano alongside Syed Jibran and Arez Ahmed. The series was highly rated.[10][12] The same year, she played the leading role of a poverty-stricken working woman in Hum TV's soap opera Thori Si Wafa, for which she received the Hum Award for Best Soap Actress at the 6th Hum Awards.[10][13]
Her first role in 2018 was that of a mischievous college student in Silsilay opposite Junaid Khan earning her little recognition, and she later appeared in A-Plus TV's Haara Dil opposite Danish Taimoor.[14][15]
Deewangi and its recognition (2019–2020) edit
In 2019, she played the girl next door in Geo TV's Ramz-e-Ishq,[16] and later appeared in her breakthrough role as a headstrong bus hostess in Deewangi. The series marked her second on-screen appearance with Danish Taimoor and earned her a Lux Style Award for Best Television Actress nomination.[17][18][19]
She made her second appearance with Syed Jibran and Arez Ahmed in her only appearance in 2020 on Hum TV's Tarap, where she played a damsel in distress.[20][16]
Experimental roles and success (2021–present) edit
In 2021, she played a married woman with a past opposite Faysal Quraishi and Wahaj Ali in Geo TV's Fitoor.[19] It was followed by two unnoticed roles opposite Junaid Khan in A-Plus TV's Inteha e Ishq and ARY Digital's Berukhi.[21]
In 2022, she appeared as a determined Pashtun medical student in Geo TV's Meray Humnasheen.[22] The same year, her performance as a mother of two seeking divorce from her husband in Hum TV's Pehchaan received critical praise.[22][23] She then made her fifth on-screen appearance with real-life partner Arez Ahmed in Aan TV's Ishq Nahin Aasan.[20]
Her first role in 2023 was that of the sopilt daughter of a rich and influential father in ARY Digital's Tere Ishq Ke Naam opposite Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz and Usama Khan. Bukhari then appeared as a strong-headed school teacher in Hashim Nadeem's written Jhok Sarkar opposite Farhan Saeed.[24][25]
Filmography edit
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Ref | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 – 2016 | Teri Meri Jodi | Jarya | Geo Entertainment | [10] | Debut series |
| 2016 – 2017 | Choti Si Zindagi | Saiqa | HUM TV | [26] | |
| 2017 | Bholi Bano | Bano | Geo Entertainment | [12] | Debut as lead actress |
| 2017 – 2018 | Thori Si Wafa | Seemal | HUM TV | [13] | |
| 2018 | Silsilay | Hira | Geo Entertainment | [14] | |
| Haara Dil | Momina | A-Plus Entertainment | [27] | ||
| 2019 – 2020 | Ramz-e-Ishq | Roshni Wajahat Ali | Geo Entertainment | [28] | |
| Deewangi | Nageen Faiyyaz | Geo Entertainment | [18] | ||
| 2020 | Tarap | Zunairah | HUM TV | [16] | |
| 2021 | Fitoor | Dilnasheen | Geo Entertainment | [19] | |
| 2021 – 2022 | Inteha e Ishq | Rida | A-Plus Entertainment | [21] | |
| Berukhi | Sabeen | ARY Digital | [29] | ||
| 2022 | Meray Humnasheen | Khajista Dilawar Khan | Geo Entertainment | [22] | |
| Pehchaan | Sharmeen/Kuki | HUM TV | [22] | ||
| 2022 – 2023 | Ishq Nahin Aasan | Zara | Aan TV | [20] | |
| 2023 | Tere Ishq Ke Naam | Ruthba | ARY Digital | [30] | |
| Jhok Sarkar | Sassi | HUM TV | [24] | ||
| 2024 – present | Radd | Emaan | ARY Digital | [31] | |
| 2024 – present | Jaan Nisaar | Dua | Geo Entertainment | [32] |
Telefilms and other appearances edit
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Yeh Ishq Hai (Segment: Teri Meri Kahani) | Farwa | HUM TV | Anthology series |
| 2020 | Lo Pakray Gaye | Haniya | Geo Entertainment | Telefilm opposite Muneeb Butt |
| 2020 | BOL Nights with Ahsan Khan | Herself | BOL Entertainment | Celebrity Talk Show |
| 2020 | Jeeway Pakistan | Herself | Express Entertainment | Game Show |
| 2021 | Chahat | Fiza | See Prime | Short film opposite Imran Abbas |
| 2021 | Zoya Nay Haan Kardi | Zoya | Geo Entertainment | Telefilm opposite Agha Ali |
| 2022 | Dream Villa Ki Confused Love Story | Rushna | ARY Digital | Teleflim opposite Arez Ahmed |
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Work | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lux Style Awards | ||||
| 2021 | Deewangi | Best TV Actress - Viewer's choice | Nominated | [19] |
| 2022 | Meray Humnasheen | Best TV Actress - Viewer's choice | Nominated | [22] |
| Hum Awards | ||||
| 2018 | Thori Si Wafa | Best Soap Actress | Won | [13] |
| Pakistan International Screen Awards | ||||
| 2021 | Deewangi | Best TV Actress - Popular | Nominated | [33] |
References edit
- ^ a b "Hiba Bukhari enchants the audience with her singing skills". Daily Pakistan. 4 October 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
- ^ "Hiba Bukhari makes traditional Nikkah bride for Arez Ahmed". The News International (newspaper). 7 January 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ^ "Radd could redefine what we expect from TV dramas altogether". 30 April 2024.
- ^ "Hiba Bukhari's Biggest Disappointment in Her Fans". 23 January 2022.
- ^ "Jaan Nisar Episode 1 & 2 Leave Public Impressed". 12 May 2024.
- ^ "Ahsan Khan's character in 'Meray Humnasheen' called out for stereotyping Pashtuns". Express Tribune. 17 May 2022.
- ^ Pakeeza Dar (16 January 2024). "Deewangi Couple Danish Taimoor And Hiba Bukhari Upcoming".
- ^ "Jaan Nisar – Cast, Schedule And Timings". 11 May 2024.
- ^ "Hiba Bukhari, Husband Arez Ahmed Pose For Romantic Eid Clicks". 10 April 2024.
- ^ a b c d Maheen Aziz (14 July 2020). "Hiba Bukhari". You. The News International. Archived from the original on 3 August 2020. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
- ^ "TV plays that ruled the ratings chart in April". The News International. 19 May 2017.
- ^ a b Shabbir, Buraq. "TV plays that ruled the ratings chart in April". The News International. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
- ^ a b c "Hum Awards 2018: All the winners - Daily Times". Daily Times. 29 July 2018. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
- ^ a b "Drama series 'Silsilay' begins on Geo". The News International. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
- ^ "anish Taimoor turns actor-producer for upcoming drama Haara Dil". 24 March 2018.
- ^ a b c Aamir javed Story. "Hiba Bukari - Tarap Drama is Coming on HUM TV". www.mediachowk.com. Archived from the original on 23 March 2020. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
- ^ "Lux Style Awards announces nominations for its 20th edition". Dawn Images. 26 August 2021.
- ^ a b NewsBytes. "Deewangi to go on air later this year". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
- ^ a b c d Web Desk (16 September 2021). "Hiba Bukhari: 'I cannot recall any drama of mine that did not receive good ratings'". The News International. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
- ^ a b c "Hiba and Arez Ahmed pair up for 'Ishq Nahi Asan'". Daily Times. 15 September 2022.
- ^ a b Irfan ul Haq (5 August 2021). "Junaid Khan and Hiba Bukhari are ready to entertain with their upcoming drama Inteha-e-Ishq". Dawn Images.
- ^ a b c d e "Hiba Bukhari talks about her drama 'Pehchaan'". Bol News. 4 October 2022. Event occurs at 09:32 pm. Archived from the original on 26 October 2022.
- ^ Ameera Mehmood (12 June 2022). "Identity Crisis". www.thenews.com.pk. Archived from the original on 21 June 2022.
- ^ a b "Farhan Saeed, Hiba Bukhari to star in upcoming drama". Daily Pakistan. 31 March 2023. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ "Hiba Bukhari to play a 'nice, shy village girl' opposite Farhan Saeed in upcoming drama". Images by Dawn. 5 May 2023. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
- ^ Irfan Ul Haq (22 December 2017). "Iqra Aziz and Shahzad Sheikh pair up again for upcoming serial". Images.
- ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (24 March 2018). "Danish Taimoor turns actor-producer for upcoming drama Haara Dil". DAWN. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
- ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (2 July 2019). "Mikaal Zulfiqar's upcoming drama is about a childhood love story". DAWN. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- ^ "Berukhi: Impressive Launch With Impactful Performances] Galaxy Lollywood,". 16 September 2021.
- ^ "Tere Ishq Ke Naam Last Episode – Fans Praise The Ending". 12 October 2023.
- ^ "Sheheryar Munawar, Hiba Bukhari come together for 'Radd' – Watch teaser". arynews.tv. 26 March 2024.
- ^ Sher Alam (17 January 2024). "Hiba Bukhari and Danish Taimoor Set to Rekindle Their Onscreen Magic in 'Jaan Nisar'".
- ^ "PISA 2021 announces nominations in 24 categories". Express Tribune. 6 September 2021.
External links edit
- Hiba Qadir at IMDb
- Hiba Qadir on Instagram
