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Ayeza Khan
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Born |
Kanza Khan
15 January 1991 |
Education | NICE Pakistan |
Occupation |
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Years active | 2009–present |
Known for | Pyarey Afzal (2013) Mere Paas Tum Ho (2019) Chupke Chupke (2021) Mein (2023) |
Spouse(s) | Danish Taimoor (m. 2014) |
Children | 2 |
Awards | Pakistan International Screen Awards |
Ayeza Khan (عائزہ خان; born Kanza Khan; 15 January 1991) is a famous Pakistani actress. She is well-known for her work in Urdu television shows. Ayeza Khan is one of the top actresses in Pakistan. She has won many awards, including three Hum Awards and two Lux Style Awards. Media reports often mention her as one of the highest-paid actresses in the country.
Ayeza Khan started her acting journey in 2009 with the show Tum Jo Miley. She became very popular for her roles in shows like Pyarey Afzal (2013) and Mere Paas Tum Ho (2019). Her role in Chupke Chupke (2021) earned her the Hum Award for Best Actress Popular. She also won the Pakistan International Screen Award for Best TV Actress for her role in Mere Paas Tum Ho.
Besides TV shows, Ayeza Khan has also acted in many TV movies called telefilms. She is married to actor Danish Taimoor. They have two children together. As of July 2022, she was one of the most followed Pakistani celebrities on Instagram.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Ayeza Khan was born as Kanza Khan. Her birthday is January 15, 1991, in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
How Ayeza Khan Started Acting
When Ayeza Khan was in school, she took part in a contest called "Pantene Shine Princess." She came in second place. Soon after, she got an offer to model in a phone company advertisement. This made her focus more on modeling.
While she was in college, she took on more modeling jobs. Eventually, she decided to work in showbiz instead of continuing her studies.
First Acting Roles
In 2009, she got a supporting role in a comedy-drama called Tum Jo Miley. She acted alongside Fahad Mustafa and Sunita Marshall. In 2010, she got her first main role in the drama series Pul Sirat. After doing several supporting roles, she played a main character in the romantic drama Tootay Huway Per (2011) on Geo Entertainment.
Becoming a Leading Actress
Major Successes (2013-Present)
In 2014, Ayeza Khan's acting in the drama series Pyarey Afzal was highly praised. She won the Best Actress Award at the Lux Style Awards for this role. She was even offered roles in Bollywood movies, but she chose not to take them.
After she got married, she took a short break from acting. She returned after two years in 2016 with the romantic show Tum Kon Piya, where she starred with Imran Abbas. Her show Koi Chand Rakh also featured Imran Abbas, Muneeb Butt, and Areeba Habib.
Her performance in the romantic drama Meray Paas Tum Ho (2019–2020) was a big hit. She won the Pakistan International Screen Award for Best Television Actress for this role. In 2021, she played a cheerful and playful character in the comedy series Chupke Chupke. She acted opposite Osman Khalid Butt. People loved their chemistry on screen. For this role, she won the Hum Award for Best Actress and the Lux Style Award for Best TV Actress.
In 2023, she appeared in the drama Mein with Wahaj Ali. She played a challenging character in this show. Also in 2023, she started playing a strong and kind woman in Jaan-e-Jahan. This is her second project with Hamza Ali Abbasi after Pyarey Afzal.
She is also expected to appear in Humraaz in 2025. This will be her second time working with Feroze Khan.
Personal Life
Ayeza Khan married actor Danish Taimoor in 2014. They had been in a relationship since 2006, which they shared on a morning show. Danish Taimoor mentioned that he first met Ayeza Khan on a social networking site. They welcomed their daughter in 2015 and their son in 2017.
Filmography
TV Series
Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
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2009 | Tum Jo Miley | Shehna | Hum TV | First TV series |
Sandal | Dania | Geo Entertainment | ||
2010 | Larkiyan Mohallay Ki | Sumera | Hum TV | |
2011 | Tootay Huway Per | Ajiya | Geo Entertainment | First main role |
Maaye Ni | Sania | ARY Digital | ||
Kaala Jadoo | Suman | |||
2012 | Mi Raqsam | Sadia | Geo Entertainment | |
Zard Mausam | Aiman | Hum TV | ||
Mera Saaein 2 | Noor | ARY Digital | ||
Maahi Ayega | Shaheen | Hum TV | ||
2012–2013 | Sasural Ke Rang Anokhay | Maya | ||
Aks | Zoonaira Javed (Zooni) | ARY Digital | ||
Kahi Unkahi | Zoya | Hum TV | ||
2013 | Adhoori Aurat | Maryam | Geo Entertainment | |
Saari Bhool Hamari Thi | Areesha | |||
Ghalti Se Mistake Hogai | Batool | Hum TV | ||
2013–2014 | Pyarey Afzal | Farah Ibrahim | ARY Digital | |
Meri Zindagi Hai Tu | Nazo | Geo Entertainment | ||
2014 | Do Qadam Door Thay | Nayab Iqbal | ||
Mere Meherbaan | Haya Baseer | Hum TV | ||
Jab We Wed | Nisa | Urdu 1 | ||
2014–2015 | Bikhra Mera Naseeb | Hina Alvi | Geo Entertainment | |
2016 | Tum Kon Piya | Elma Ali | Urdu 1 | |
2016–2017 | Shehrnaz | Shehrnaz Gul | ||
2017 | Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai | Maheen Aurangzeb | Geo Entertainment | |
2017–2018 | Toh Dil Ka Kia Hua | Maya Naamdaar | Hum TV | |
2018–2019 | Koi Chand Rakh | Dr. Rabail (Rabbi Jee) | ARY Digital | |
2019 | Yaariyan | Zubiya Hamid | Geo Entertainment | |
2019–2020 | Meray Paas Tum Ho | Mehwish Danish Akhtar | ARY Digital | |
Thora Sa Haq | Seher Zamin Ahmad | |||
2020–2021 | Mehar Posh | Mehrunnisa "Mehru" Shahjahan | Geo Entertainment | |
2021 | Chupke Chupke | Maneeha "Meenu" Faaz Ibrahim (nee Kifayat Ali) | Hum TV | Ramadan special |
Laapata | Geeti | |||
2022 | Chaudhry and Sons | Parisa Ahmed (Pari) | Geo Entertainment | Ramadan special |
2023 | Chand Tara | Nain Tara | Hum TV | Ramadan special |
2023–2024 | Mein | Mubashira Jaffar (MJ) | ARY Digital | |
Jaan-e-Jahan | Mahnoor Shehraam | |||
2025–present | Humraaz | Sarah Ahmed | Geo Entertainment |
Special Appearances
Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
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2011 | Nadaaniyan | Ayeza | Geo Entertainment | Guest role |
Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain | Kaneez Fatima/Sadaf | Hum TV | Episodes: "Dekh Kabeera Roya", "Faqat Tumhara Saleem" | |
2012 | Kahani Aik Raat Ki | Saadi | ARY Digital | Episode "Aane Wala Pal" |
2013 | Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain | Arjumand/Noor Fatima | Hum TV | Episodes: "Jannat", "Bhaagti Kahan Hai" |
Extras: The Mango People | Ayesha | Hum TV | Episode: "The Common People" | |
2014 | Shareek-e-Hayat | Aiza | Hum TV | Episode "Saare Mausam Tumse Hee" |
Telefilms (TV Movies)
Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
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2012 | Eid Pe Aao Na | Rakhshi | ARY Digital | |
2014 | Main Kukkoo Aur Woh | Zoya | Hum TV | |
2016 | Teri Meri Love Story | Sonia | Geo Entertainment | |
2017 | Kahin Pol Na Khul Jaye | Ayeza | ARY Digital | |
2019 | Vespa Girl | Saba | Hum TV |
Awards and Nominations
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref |
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Hum Awards | ||||
2015 | Mere Meherbaan | Best Actress Popular | Nominated | |
Best Actress Jury | ||||
2022 | Chupke Chupke | Best Actress Popular | Won | |
Best Actress Jury | Nominated | |||
Best Onscreen Couple with Osman Khalid Butt | Won | |||
Best Onscreen Couple Jury with Osman Khalid Butt | Won | |||
Lux Style Awards | ||||
2015 | Pyarey Afzal | Best TV Actress | Won | |
2020 | Mere Paas Tum Ho | Nominated | ||
2021 | Mehar Posh | Best TV Actress (Viewers' choice) | Nominated | |
2022 | Chupke Chupke | Best Actress (Viewers' choice) | Won | |
2023 | Chaudhry and Sons | Best Actress (Viewers' choice) | Nominated | |
2024 | Mein | Best Actress (Viewers' choice) | Nominated | |
ARY Digital- Social Media Drama Awards | ||||
2019 | Koi Chand Rakh | Best Actor Female (Serial) | Nominated | |
Pakistan International Media Awards | ||||
2020 | Mere Paas Tum Ho | Best Television Actress | Nominated | |
Hum Style Awards | ||||
2020 | Mere Paas Tum Ho | Most Stylish TV Actress | Nominated | |
Pakistan International Screen Awards | ||||
2020 | Meray Paas Tum Ho | Best TV Actress | Won |