Mahnoor Baloch
| Mahnoor Baloch | |
|---|---|
| Residence | Karachi, Pakistan |
| Occupation | Actress, Model, Director |
| Years active | 1985-Present |
Mahnoor Baloch is a Pakistani actress, model and film director. Mahnoor, a Canadian national,[1] made her TV debut in 1993 with the drama serial Marvi.
Career
Baloch appeared in the TV commercials of well known brand names.[2] In 1993, she made her acting debut in the TV serial (PTV Drama) Marvi which was directed by Sultana Siddiqui.[3] Her next series was Dusra Aasmaan. In this serial she performed the role of Abid Ali’s daughter.[4]
In 2000, Mahnoor Baloch started directing and producing her own drama serials. Her first serial as director was Lamhay.
In 2013, she appeared in Geo TV's Eid special play Come On Hum Dum as the wife of co-star Mohib Mirza. She is set to star as the female lead in upcoming Pakistani film Main Hoon Shahid Afridi. For the role, she has filmed an item song Teri Hi Kami alongside Mathira and Humayun Saeed, directed by Saqib Malik and produced and penned by Shani and Kami.
In 2013, Baloch made her Hollywood debut in Torn playing the role of Maryam, a mother whose teenage son is killed in an explosion at a suburban mall.[5]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Main Hoon Shahid Afridi | Sara | |
| 2013 | Torn | Maryam |
Television
| Year | TV Series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Marvi | Laila | |
| 1999 | Lamhay | ||
| Doosra Aasmaan | |||
| Shiddat | |||
| Unhoni | |||
| Sila | |||
| Kabhi Kabhi Pyar Mein | |||
| 2002 | Chaandni Raatain | Maha | |
| Ye Zindagi | |||
| Patjhar ki Chaioon | |||
| Jaane Kyun | |||
| Ab Ghar Jaane do | |||
| 2009 | Noor Pur Ki Rani | Noorulain Aneez | |
| 2010 | Noor Bano | Noor Bano | |
| 2011 | Mohabbat Rooth Jaye Toh | Shumaila | |
| 2011 | Ladies Park | Soniya | |
| 2012 | Mehar Bano aur Shah Bano | Mehar Bano | |
| 2012 | Talafi | Falak | |
| 2012 | Mera Saaein 2 | Innaya | |
| 2012 | Ishq Ibadat | ||
| 2014 | Pachtava | Ayeman | |
| 2014 | Pal Mein Ishq Pal Me Nahi | Michelle | |
| 2016 | Khoobsurat | ||
Personal life
Baloch was married at the age of 15.[6]
Awards
In 2011 she was given Lux Style Award for Best Actress on her role in Talafi aired by PTV.[7]
See also
References
- ↑ Khan, Atif (4 April 2004). "A mother's story". dawn.com. Archived from the original on 11 October 2008. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
- ↑ Mahnoor Baloch with her Family, DesiManzil, 14 October 2010, retrieved 7 October 2014
- ↑ Asif Noorani (24 June 2013). "No challenge is too great: Sultana Siddiqi". Dawn. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
- ↑ Mahnoor baloch, ShowbizProfile, retrieved 3 April 2012
- ↑ Jamil, Farah (21 September 2013). "Mahnoor Baloch to debut hollywood movie 'Torn' (2013)". AAJ TV. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
- ↑ "Yummy mummies". Dawn. 7 May 2011. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
- ↑ Faisal Qureshi (6 July 2011). "Lux Style Awards take on colours, flavour of Lahore". Dawn. Retrieved 24 August 2013.