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Yumna Zaidi

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Yumna Zaidi
Zaidi in 2019
Born (1989-07-30) July 30, 1989 (age 35)[1]
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
Occupation
  • Actress
Years active2012–present

Yumna Zaidi (born 30 July 1989) is a Pakistani actress who works in Urdu-television industry. Known for her portrayals in social to romantic dramas. Zaidi is the recipient of five Lux Style Awards and two Hum Awards.

She first appeared as a supporting character in ARY Digital's domestic-drama Thakan (2012) and then played lead roles in several television series, including the family drama Meri Dulari and the revenge Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi (both 2013), the later of which earned her a nomination of Hum Award for Best Supporting Actress. She gained popularity and Hum Award for Best Actress nominations by portraying a troubled wife in Farooq Rind's tragic-romance Rishtay Kuch Adhooray Se and received praise for the jealous-drama Mausam (both 2014), the comedy drama Jugnoo (2015), the romance Zara Yaad Kar (2016) and the romantic comedy Yeh Raha Dil (2017).

Other work

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In 2016 the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority served a show-cause notice toUdaari, she spoke out, stating:

It is based on a social cause and we should create awareness in our society through such drama serials.[2]

She walked the ramp for designer Aisha Farid's collection Crystalline on Hum TV's Bridal Couture Week.[3] She also appeared in celebrity comedy talkshow Mazaaq Raat in 2017.[4]

Other appearances

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Year Title Role Notes
2014 Shareek-e-Hayat Recurring Anthology romantic series, Episodic appearance
2014 Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain Recurring Anthology series
2016 Salam Zindagi Herself Morning Talkshow hosted by Faysal Qureshi
2017 Mehmaan Qadardan Herself Special appearance[5]
2017 Jago Pakistan Jago Herself Guest appearance with Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila team for promotion of the project
2017 Mazaaq Raat Herself Guest appearance with Abdullah Ejaz

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result Ref
2014 Hum Awards Best Supporting Actress Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi Nominated [6]
Best Actress Rishtay Kuch Adhooray Se Nominated [7]
Best Actress Popular Nominated [8]
2015 Best Actor in a Negative Role Mausam Nominated [9]
2016 Best Actress Jugnoo Nominated [10]
Best Actress Popular Nominated [11]
2018 Best On-screen couple with Ahmed Ali Yeh Raha Dil Nominated [12]
2018 Best Actress Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila Won [13]
2020 19th Lux Style Awards Best Actress (Viewers' Choice) Inkaar Won
2021 20th Lux Style Awards Best Actress Critics' Choice Pyar Ke Sadqay Won [14]
Best Actress Viewers' Choice Won
Raaz-e-Ulfat Nominated
2022 21st Lux Style Awards Best Actress (Critics' Choice) Dil Na Umeed To Nahi Nominated
Best Actress (Viewers' Choice) Nominated
2023 22nd Lux Style Awards Best Actress - Critics' choice Bakhtawar Won [15]
Best TV Actress – Viewer's choice Won
IPPA Awards Best TV Actor Female Nominated [16]
2024 Hum Awards Best Actress Popular Won [17]
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Ishq-e-Laa Nominated
Best On-screen couple with Azaan Sami Khan Nominated

References

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  1. ↑ "Wahaj Ali pens heartfelt birthday wish for Yumna Zaidi". Tribune. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  2. ↑ "Celebrities lend support to Udaari post PEMRA notice | The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 18 May 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
  3. ↑ "Demesne Couture steals the show on PHBCW Day 2". pakistantoday.com.pk. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
  4. ↑ Mazaaq Raat Official (18 September 2017), Yumna Zaidi & Abdullah Ejaz – Mazaaq Raat 18 September 2017 – مذاق رات - Dunya News, retrieved 28 July 2018
  5. ↑ A Plus Entertainment (17 January 2017), Mehman Qadardan Ep 12 | Yumna Zaidi | A Plus, retrieved 28 July 2018
  6. ↑ "2nd Servis Hum Awards Held at Karachi". Umar Farooq. Web Pakistan. 5 April 2014. Archived from the original on 7 July 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  7. ↑ "Winner List of 2nd Hum Awards". Showbiz Spice. 30 March 2014. Archived from the original on 3 April 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
  8. ↑ "Winners of Hum Awards 2014 and Pictures". Humari Dunya. 2 April 2014. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
  9. ↑ "HUM TV Awards 2015: the nominations are in". DAWN.COM. 2 April 2015. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
  10. ↑ "Hum Awards 2016 Complete Nominations List". Maheen Nusrat. Brandsynario. 6 April 2016. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
  11. ↑ "Hum Awards 2016 Complete Nominations List". The News International. 13 April 2016. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
  12. ↑ "Exciting: Hum Awards has revealed their viewers choice nominations list". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
  13. ↑ "Here's everyone who won big at the 7th Hum Awards". Dawn Images. 1 October 2020. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
  14. ↑ "GEO LSA 2021: Yumna Zaidi celebrates the year with two 'Best Actor' awards". Thenews. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
  15. ↑ "Yumna Zaidi Wins Big At LSA 2023". The Friday Times. 7 October 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
  16. ↑ "IPPA Awards 2023 Winners List, Best Actor, Best Film all details". Brauss.in. Archived from the original on 24 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  17. ↑ "Hum Awards 2024: Yumna Zaidi, Sehar Khan among top winners". SamaaTV. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
  18. ↑ "Hum Awards 2024: Which celebrity took trophies to home?". BolNews. Retrieved 29 September 2024.

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