Mehwish Hayat facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mehwish Hayat
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| Born | 6 January 1988 Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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| Alma mater | University of Karachi |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
| Honours | Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (2019) |
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| Genres | Pop music |
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Mehwish Hayat (born on January 6, 1988) is a talented Pakistani actress and singer. She is well-known for her work in Urdu films and television shows. Mehwish started her film career with the comedy movie Jawani Phir Nahi Ani in 2015. She then starred in Actor in Law in 2016. Her other popular comedy films include Punjab Nahi Jaungi (2017), Load Wedding (2018), and London Nahi Jaunga (2022). These movies are some of the highest-grossing Pakistani films.
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Her Acting Journey
Mehwish Hayat's acting career took a big step forward with the romantic TV drama Meray Qatil Meray Dildar in 2012. Her performance in this show earned her a nomination for Best Actress at the Lux Style Awards. She also played a strong character in the series Kami Reh Gayi in 2013.
She found more success in several romantic dramas produced by Momina Duraid. These include Phir Chand Pe Dastak (2011), Mirat-ul-Uroos (2012), Ishq Mein Teray (2013), and Ru Baru (2014). She also appeared in the successful family drama Kabhi Kabhi (2013). Her last Pakistani TV appearance for a while was the romantic show Dil Lagi in 2016.
In 2022, Mehwish Hayat had a special role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe TV series Ms. Marvel. She played the character Aisha, who had to move from India to Pakistan in the 1940s.
Mehwish has received a Lux Style Award for her acting. In 2019, the Government of Pakistan honored her with the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz. This is a special award given to people who have done great things for Pakistan.
In 2024, Mehwish returned to television with the film Ijazat on ARY Digital. She starred alongside Hassan Sheheryar Yasin. In 2025, she made another TV appearance after seven years in the Geo Entertainment series Dayan. In this show, she acts with Ahsan Khan and Hira Mani.
About Mehwish's Life
Mehwish Hayat was born on January 6, 1988, in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Her mother, Rukhsar Hayat, was also a well-known television actress in the 1980s. Mehwish comes from a family of artists. Her oldest brother, Zeeshan, is a singer and composer. Her older sister, Afsheen, is also a singer. Another older brother, Danish Hayat, is an actor. Danish is married to Faiza Ashfaq, who is a model.
Movies and Shows
Mehwish Hayat has acted in many films, short films, and television series.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
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| 2014 | Na Maloom Afraad | Dancer | Nabeel Qureshi | Special appearance in song "Billi" |
| 2015 | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani | Marina | Nadeem Baig | |
| 2016 | Actor in Law | Meenu Screwala | Nabeel Qureshi | |
| 2017 | Punjab Nahi Jaungi | Amal Dastoor | Nadeem Baig | |
| 2018 | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 | Marina | Nadeem Baig | Voice cameo |
| Load Wedding | Meerab | Nabeel Qureshi | ||
| 3 Bahadur: Rise of the Warriors | Erma (voice) | Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy | Animated film | |
| 2019 | Chhalawa | Zoya Rafaqat Chaudhary | Wajahat Rauf | |
| Baaji | Gangster Guriya | Saqib Malik | Special appearance in song "Gangster Guriya" | |
| 2022 | London Nahi Jaunga | Sara Tiwana | Nadeem Baig | |
| 2023 | Teri Meri Kahaniyaan | Sadaf | Nadeem Baig | Anthology film |
| 2024 | Daghabaaz Dil | Zoya | Wajahat Rauf |
Short Films
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
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| 2009 | Insha'Allah | Sahar | Khurram Mahmood | Short film |
| 2015 | Dho Dala: The Sin Washer | Pari | Iram Parveen Bilal | Short film |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
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| 2009 | Massi Aur Malika | Hina | Abid Ali | First acting role |
| 2010 | Shehr-e-dil Ke Darwazay | Maria | Nadeem Siddiqui | |
| Thori Si Wafa Chahiye | Mehreen “Mehru” | Yasir Nawaz | ||
| 2011 | Meray Qatil Meray Dildar | Maham | Asim Ali | |
| Phir Chand Pe Dastak | Mariam | Saife Hassan | ||
| 2012 | Dil Tou Bhatkay Ga | Haseeb Hassan | ||
| Man Jali | Tooba Wahab | Nadeem Baig | ||
| Mirat-ul-Uroos | Aima | Anjum Shahzad | ||
| Bin Tere | Saman | Angeline Malik | ||
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| 2013 | Kabhi Kabhi | Ishaal | Anjum Shahzad | |
| Ishq Mein Teray | Aiza | Faheem Burney | ||
| Kami Reh Gaee | Laila | Kashif Nisar | ||
| 2014 | Ru Baru | Seema (Sarmad's mother) | Saife Hassan | |
| 2016 | Unsuni | Farah | Ehraz Ali Mirza | |
| Dil Lagi | Anmol | Nadeem Beyg | ||
| 2022 | Ms. Marvel | Aisha | Various | First American show |
| 2024 | Ijaazat | Leena | Ahmed Bhatti | TV film |
| 2025 | Dayan | Nihaal/Misha | Siraj-ul-Haque | Return to drama series |
Web Series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Director |
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| 2019 | Enaaya | Enaaya | Wajahat Rauf |
Other Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Director |
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| 2013 | Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain | Zareena | Angeline Malik |
| 2013 | Hum Sab Umeed Se Hain | Host | Anjum Shahzad |
Music She Has Sung
Mehwish Hayat is also a singer! Here are some of the songs she has performed:
- "Pani Barsa" from Man Jali (2010)
- "Tell Me Why" from Meri Behan Maya (2011)
- "Har Saans Gawahi Deta Hai" from Mirat-ul-Uroos (2012)
- "Mujhse Ab Meri Mohabbat Ke Fasanena Kaho" from Talkhiyaan (2013)
- "Tu Hi Tu" with Shiraz Uppal on Coke Studio 9 (2016)
- "Dil Saab Dil Babu" from Sitaron Bhari Raat (2019)
- "Chamkeeli" with Abrar-ul-Haq (2019)
Awards and Nominations
Mehwish Hayat has won and been nominated for many awards for her acting.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref |
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| Lux Style Awards | ||||
| 2013 | Mere Qatil Mere Dildar | Best TV Actress – Satellite | Nominated | |
| Mein | Best TV Actress – Terrestrial | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | Kami Reh Gaee | Best Television Actress – Terrestrial | Won | |
| 2016 | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani | Best Actress (Film) | Nominated | |
| 2017 | Dil Lagi | Best TV Actress | Nominated | |
| Actor in Law | Best Actress (Film) | Nominated | ||
| 2018 | Punjab Nahi Jaungi | Nominated | ||
| 2019 | Load Wedding | Won | ||
| Hum Awards | ||||
| 2013 | Mere Qatil Mere Dildar | Best Actress (Drama) | Nominated | |
| Best Onscreen Couple (Drama) | Nominated | |||
| Hum Style Awards | ||||
| 2016 | Most Stylish Actress (Film) | Nominated | ||
| Nigar Awards | ||||
| 2017 | Actor in Law | Best Actress (Film) | Nominated | |
| International Pakistan Prestige Awards | ||||
| 2017 | Actor in Law | Best Actress (Film) | Won | |
| 2018 | Punjab Nahi Jaungi | Won | ||
See also
In Spanish: Mehwish Hayat para niños
- List of Pakistani models
- List of Pakistani actresses
