Iqra Aziz

Aziz was born on 24 November 1997 in Karachi.{{cite news |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1426410 |title=The icon interview: will the real Iqra Aziz please stand up? |first=Madeeha |last=Syed |date=12 August 2018 |newspaper=Dawn |access-date=17 March 2019}} She mentioned in interviews about her mother's struggles being a single parent. Iqra finished college while working but eventually left her studies to focus on acting. In 2018, she talked about her plans to resume education in the next couple of years.{{Cite web |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/566711-fierce-actor |title=The fierce actor {{!}} TNS – The News on Sunday |website=The News International |language=en-US |access-date=2018-11-23}}

Aziz started her career when she was 14. She dabbled into acting with the help of her elder sister. She first auditioned as a television commercial model and was picked by Talent agency Citrus. Aziz continues to appear in television commercials till date. Later she was noticed by Hum TV's co producer Momina Duraid who offered her a role in her series Kissey Apna Kahein. She acted along with Arij Fatyma, Danish Taimoor, Shabbir Jan and other senior actors in the series.{{Cite news |url=https://m.gulf-times.com/story/604227/Kinetic-Iqra-underlines-team-work-as-the-key-to-su |title=Kinetic Iqra underlines team work as the key to success |date=2018-08-29 |work=Gulf Times |access-date=2018-11-23 |language=ar}}

She followed her acting career with a leading role in another Hum TV's drama series Muqaddas, an adaptation of Adeel Razzak's novel of the same name.{{Cite web |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/209794-TV-actors-we-want-to-see-in-cinema |title=TV actors we want to see in cinema |last=Shabbir |first=Buraq |website=The News International |language=en |access-date=2018-04-30}} The series proved to be the break-through for her and she received Hum Award for Best Television Sensation female. The series also received mix reviews and was nominated for Best Television Play at annual Lux Style Awards.{{Cite news |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1113363/lux-style-awards-2016-nominations-revealed-star-studded-event/ |title=Lux Style Awards 2016 nominations revealed at star-studded event {{!}} The Express Tribune |date=2016-05-31 |work=The Express Tribune |access-date=2018-07-04 |language=en-US}} In the same year she appeared as a parallel lead in Ilyas Kashmiri's directorial Mol.

In 2016, she was seen in a leading role in Socha Na Tha and Deewana. In the later, she played the character of Mehar Sultana (Mehru) who befriends the mischievous but loving Jinn Falak (Shehroz Sabzwari) and eventually falls in love with him. Aziz subsequently did a supporting role of Marina Zaman in Ahmed Bhatti's directorial Kisay Chahoon and a parallel lead role of Mannat Chaudhary in Laaj. Her on-screen chemistry with Shehzad Sheikh in Choti Si Zindagi was praised and both received a nomination for Best Onscreen Couple. The series also garnered her a nomination for Best Actress at Hum Awards.{{Cite news |url=https://nation.com.pk/09-Apr-2017/hum-awards-2017-reveals-nominations |title=Hum Awards 2017 reveals nominations |date=2017-04-09 |work=The Nation |access-date=2018-07-04 |language=en-US}}

Aziz then starred in Gustakh Ishq opposite Zahid Ahmed and did a guest appearance in 2017 series Dil-e-Jaanam.{{Cite web |title=معروف ڈرامے 'سنو چندا' سے شہرت پانے والی اداکارہ اقرا عزیز کی 'بغیر'میک اپ کی تصاویر سامنے آ گئیں کیسی دکھتی ہیں؟ دیکھ کر آپ بھی دیکھتے ہی رہ جائیں گے |url=https://www.dailyqudrat.pk/368832/ |access-date=2020-07-04 |website=Daily Qudrat |language=ur |archive-date=4 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200704105843/https://www.dailyqudrat.pk/368832/ |url-status=dead }} She appeared in Ghairat (series based on Honour Killing) along with Syed Jibran and Muneeb Butt and in romantic drama Khamoshi opposite Zara Noor Abbas, Affan Waheed and Bilal Khan.{{Cite news |url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1178027 |title=TV drama Ghairat explores the aftermath of an honour killing |last=Jabeen |first=Yusra |date=2017-07-24 |work=Dawn |access-date=2018-07-03 |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/225667-Bilal-Khan-on-his-acting-debut-and-his-upcoming-play-Khamoshi |title=Bilal Khan on his upcoming play Khamoshi, starring Zara Noor and Iqra Aziz |work=The News International |access-date=2018-07-07 |language=en}} The later of which was a critically and commercial hit.{{Cite news |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/295549-top-rated-tv-plays-currently-on-air |title=Top rated TV plays currently on air |work=The News International |access-date=2018-10-17 |language=en}} In Khamoshi, Aziz played the character of Naeema, an arrogant, greedy and career-driven girl. Her role as antagonist was praised.{{Cite web |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/391704-women-and-the-art-of-playing-negative-roles-on-tv |title=Women and the art of playing negative roles on TV |website=The News International |language=en |access-date=2018-12-06}} A reviewer from Mangobaaz wrote, "The way she has portrayed Naeema’s character so well that you can’t help but hate her".{{Cite news |url=https://www.mangobaaz.com/naeema-khamoshi-hatred/ |title=Here's Why Naeema From Drama "Khamoshi" Is THE Most Hated Character Of 2018 |date=2018-05-16 |work=MangoBaaz |access-date=2018-10-17 |language=en-US}} Aziz walked the ramp for designer Aisha Farid's collection Crystalline on Hum TV's Bridal Couture Week.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2017/12/10/demesne-couture-steals-the-show-on-phbcw-day-2/ |title=Demesne Couture steals the show on PHBCW Day 2 |website=Pakistan Today |language=en-GB |access-date=2018-10-22}} In early January 2018, she wrapped up the shooting of an Urdu music video "O Jaana" with Hamza Malik and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan which was released in July 2018, and did a special appearance in Asim Azhar's music video "Jo Tu Na Mila".{{Cite web |url=https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/11/22/karan-johar-loves-asim-azhars-new-song/ |title=Karan Johar loves Asim Azhar's new song |website=www.pakistantoday.com.pk |language=en-GB |access-date=2018-11-23}}

The following year, Aziz collaborated with Shehzad Sheikh for the second time, (alongside Bilal Abbas Khan and Omair Rana) in Idream Entertainment's Qurban. She appeared as Heer, a bubbly and bright girl hailing from a rich household and was seen in a love triangle opposite Sheikh and Khan.{{Cite news |url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/lifestyle/qurbaan-drama-gets-a-release-date/ |title='Qurbaan' Drama Gets a Release Date |work=Daily Pakistan |access-date=2018-07-07 |language=en-US}} She portrayed the role of Ajiya Nazakat (Jiya) in Suno Chanda which was a finite series during Ramadan 2018. She was paired opposite Farhan Saeed. Aziz and Saeed were praised for their on-screen chemistry.{{Cite web |url=https://blogs.tribune.com.pk/story/75056/7-game-changers-of-2018-that-revolutionised-pakistans-drama-industry/ |title=7 game changers of 2018 that revolutionised Pakistan's drama industry |website=The Express Tribune |language=en-US |access-date=2018-12-06}}{{Cite web |url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/pakistani-cinema/suno-chanda-is-a-ramadan-hit-in-pakistan-1.2227843 |title='Suno Chanda' is a Ramadan hit in Pakistan |website=Gulf News |language=en |access-date=2018-12-06}} The series received mix reviews and earned her a nomination for Best Television Actress at Lux Style Awards. In an interview, Aziz said that she was overwhelmed and was not expect the series to be the massive hit.{{Cite news |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1749326/4-didnt-expect-massive-response-suno-chanda-iqra-aziz/ |title=I didn't expect such a massive response to 'Suno Chanda': Iqra Aziz {{!}} The Express Tribune |date=2018-07-04 |work=The Express Tribune |access-date=2018-07-07 |language=en-US}} She played the role of Tabeer in Hum TV's Tabeer.{{Cite news |url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1179096 |title=Iqra Aziz and Shehzad Sheikh pair up again for upcoming serial |last=Haq |first=Irfan Ul |date=2017-12-22 |work=Dawn |access-date=2018-04-30 |language=en-US}} Ahmed Sarym of The Express Tribune states, "At such a young age, Aziz has already proven her mettle through a wide range of characters from the exuberant Jiya to a vampish Naeema in Khamoshi and the titular character of Tabeer".

She then appeared in Faiza Iftikhar's Ranjha Ranjha Kardi. Her role as Noori belongs to the lower cast of Untouchables was praised by critics.{{Cite news |url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/pakistani-cinema/iqra-aziz-returns-to-tv-with-spunky-role-1.2297927 |title=Iqra Aziz returns to TV with spunky role |work=Gulf News |access-date=2018-11-10 |language=en}} Buraq Shabbir of The News International stated, "Popularly known as the feisty Jia from Suno Chanda and now the equally fiery Noori in Ranjha Ranjha Kardi, has spark". In 2019, she appeared in Suno Chanda 2 A sequel of Suno Chanda which is an Ahson Talish directorial and produced by MD Productions.{{Cite news |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1774468/4-suno-chanda-sequel-works-confirms-iqra-aziz/ |title='Suno Chanda' sequel in works, confirms Iqra Aziz {{!}} The Express Tribune |date=2018-08-06 |work=The Express Tribune |access-date=2018-08-07 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/279578/suno-chanda-is-returning-for-a-second-season/ |title='Suno Chanda' is returning for a second season |date=2018-08-07 |website=Daily Times |language=en-US |access-date=2018-12-06}} The year 2020, she starred as Nirma in ARY Digital's

dramatic Jhooti which received negative response and underperformed in ratings. In 2021, Aziz was seen playing Ameera in the social drama Raqeeb Se which starred an ensemble cast of Nauman Ijaz, Hadiqa Kiani and Sania Saeed. It received rave response from critics and earned her a nomination at the Lux Style Awards for Best Actress (Critics' Choice). Later in that year, she starred in the highly anticipated romantic drama Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3 opposite Feroze Khan. It gained high viewership and became 2nd most watched Pakistani television series on YouTube with negative reviews from critics for its problematic plot. Writing for Oddonee opined, "People are not sure if Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3 is a drama or a trauma. All I can say is that we had high expectations, but it doesn’t meet any of it".{{cite web|url=https://theoddonee.com/2021/06/20/khuda-aur-mohabbat-season-3-short-overview/|title=Khuda Aur Mohabbat Season 3 : Short Review|website=TheOddOnee|access-date= 20 June 2021}}

After a brief hiatus, Aziz made her television comeback with Geo Entertainment's family comedy drama Mannat Murad opposite Talha Chahour and directed by Syed Wajahat Hussain. The show panned by critics for its repetitive storyline, performances of leads and development. In a review stated, "it’s bad and you wouldn’t even watch it beyond 15 minutes" and also dislike the chemistry between the lead pair. if it wasn’t for Iqra’s reputation but even that isn’t enough to salvage it". In 2024, she starred in ARY Digital's romantic comedy drama Burns road Kay Romeo Juliet opposite Hamza Sohail.

In 2025, She appeared in romantic comedy television series Paradise, along with Shuja Asad.{{Cite web |date=2024-11-14 |title=Iqra Aziz and 'Khaie' starlet Shuja Asad set to star together |url=https://24newshd.tv/14-Nov-2024/iqra-aziz-and-khaie-starlet-shuja-asad-set-to-star-together |access-date=2025-04-01 |website=24 News HD |language=en}}

Aziz has been described in the media, among Pakistan's most popular and highest-paid actresses.{{Cite news |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/web-stories/entertainment/highest-paid-pakistani-actresses-kubra-khan-mehwish-hayat-mahira-khan-saba-qamar-hania-amir-1692720884774 |title=From Mahira Khan to Iqra Aziz: Highest paid Pakistani actresses |work=DNA India |access-date=2022-11-22 |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |url=https://www.news18.com/web-stories/entertainment/9-highest-paid-pakistani-actresses-434133/ |title=Check out the list of the 9 Highest paid Pakistani actresses |work=News18 India |access-date=2022-12-21 |language=en-US}} In September 2018, she won the Most Stylish TV actor Award at the Hum TV Style Awards. She also performed on Hum Style Awards along with Farhan Saeed. She serves as an ambassador for a number of brands such as 7up, Nestle, Cadbury, and National Foods.{{Cite news |url=https://magtheweekly.com/detail/8092-iqra-aziz-signed-as-brand-ambassador |title=Iqra Aziz signed as brand ambassador |date=2020-02-21 |work=MAG The Weekly |access-date=2021-09-23 |language=en-US}} In November 2018 she paired with model Hasnain Lehri to launch OPPO's A7 in Pakistan.{{Cite news |url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1181297 |title=This campaign pairs up Iqra Aziz and Hasnan Lehri on screen for the first time ever |last=Sponsor |date=2018-11-20 |work=DAWN |access-date=2018-11-23 |language=en-US}} She was also the brand ambassador for the same. She was named in the Top 50 Sexiest Asian Women List by Eastern Eye{{Cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/50-sexiest-asian-women-deepika-padukone-priyanka-chopra-5480941/ |title=50 Sexiest Asian Women: Deepika tops the list, Priyanka is in second position |date=2018-12-06 |website=The Indian Express |language=en-IN |access-date=2018-12-06}}{{Cite news |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/year-of-celebration-deepika-padukone-tops-the-sexiest-asian-woman-list/articleshow/66966616.cms?from=mdr |title=Year of celebration: Deepika Padukone tops the 'sexiest Asian woman' list |date=2018-12-06 |work=The Economic Times |access-date=2018-12-06}} and most searched people of Google Pakistan in 2018.{{Cite web |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/405022-2018-the-list-of-most-googled-people-in-pakistan-is-out |title=Bushra Maneka, Reham Khan, Sunny Leone top the list of most 'Googled' people in Pakistan |website=The News International |language=en |access-date=2019-03-13}}

After the success of Ranjha Ranjha Kardi and Suno Chanda, she was cited by The News International as playing an inspirational female character on Pakistani television.{{Cite web |url=http://tns.thenews.com.pk/inspirational-female-characters-television/ |title=Inspirational female characters on television |last=Instep |date=2019-03-10 |website=TNS – The News on Sunday |language=en-US |access-date=2019-03-13 |archive-date=17 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190317081234/http://tns.thenews.com.pk/inspirational-female-characters-television/ |url-status=dead }} In July 2019, controversy arose after few pictures of Iqra's vacation in Thailand circa 2018 wherein she was dressed in beach-styled minimal clothing. The photos garnered negative reaction on social media and her sister, Sidra Aziz, took to Twitter to express her discomfort over the negative comments.{{Cite web |last=Ahmed |first=Hira |date=2019-07-04 |title=Iqra Aziz's Sister Justifies Her Controversial Beach Pictures |url=https://veryfilmi.com/iqra-azizs-sister-justifies-her-controversial-beach-pictures/ |access-date=2021-05-26 |website=VeryFilmi |language=en-US |archive-date=26 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526113118/https://veryfilmi.com/iqra-azizs-sister-justifies-her-controversial-beach-pictures/ |url-status=dead }}

She has also appeared as a guest in serials and talkshows. Her first guest appearance was in Jago Pakistan Jago in 2015. In 2018 she appeared as a Guest in The After Moon Show a comedy-talkshow and Tonite with HSY. In May 2018, Aziz became a victim of news after breaching contract with the Citrus talent.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/05/07/tv-actor-iqra-aziz-served-with-legal-notice/ |title=TV actor Iqra Aziz served with legal notice |website=Pakistan Today |language=en-GB |access-date=2018-10-17}} Fahad Hussain, Head of Citrus Talent states, Aziz breached an agreement that states the latter has to solely work in projects approved by the talent agency. She has, however signed contract and deal with another PR agency, despite being reminded of the first contract.{{Cite news |url=https://www.brecorder.com/2018/05/07/416475/actress-iqra-aziz-served-with-a-legal-notice-from-her-talent-agency/ |title=Actress Iqra Aziz served with a legal notice from her talent agency |work=Business Recorder}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/05/10/iqra-azizs-legal-woes-take-an-ugly-turn/ |title=Iqra Aziz's legal woes take an ugly turn |website=www.pakistantoday.com.pk |language=en-GB |access-date=2018-11-01}}{{Cite news |url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/lifestyle/actress-iqra-aziz-under-trouble-after-getting-a-legal-notice/ |title=Actress Iqra Aziz in trouble after getting a legal notice |work=Daily Pakistan Global |access-date=2018-11-01 |language=en-US |archive-date=7 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181107145903/https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/lifestyle/actress-iqra-aziz-under-trouble-after-getting-a-legal-notice/ |url-status=dead }}{{Cite news |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1704259/4-iqra-aziz-gets-legal-notice-allegedly-breaching-contract/ |title=Iqra Aziz gets legal notice for allegedly breaching contract {{!}} The Express Tribune |date=2018-05-07 |work=The Express Tribune |access-date=2018-11-01 |language=en-US}} In response Aziz denies the allegations saying, "Fahad never provided her with a copy of the agreement that she breached and used to delay her rightful payments for many months".{{Cite news |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1706795/4-iqra-aziz-denies-allegations-made-fahad-hussain/ |title=Iqra Aziz denies allegations made by Fahad Hussain {{!}} The Express Tribune |date=2018-05-10 |work=The Express Tribune |access-date=2018-11-01 |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/lifestyle/iqra-aziz-denies-all-allegations-made-by-citrus-talent-agency/ |title=Iqra Aziz denies all allegations made by 'Citrus Talent' agency |work=Daily Pakistan Global |access-date=2018-11-01 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/05/28/iqra-aziz-and-fahad-hussain-settle-dispute-involving-breach-of-contract/ |title=Iqra Aziz and Fahad Hussain settle dispute involving breach of contract |website=www.pakistantoday.com.pk |language=en-GB |access-date=2018-11-01}}{{Cite news |url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/245846/iqra-aziz-fahad-hussain-fued-resolved/ |title=Iqra Aziz, Fahad Hussain feud resolved – Daily Times |date=2018-05-29 |work=Daily Times |access-date=2018-11-01 |language=en-US}} Later the dispute was solved by their lawyers on which both said, {{blockquote|text=“We want to thank our lawyers for mediating between us and resolving our issues which arose due to miscommunication and misunderstandings. Also, we have both mutually decided to continue working with each other in the future. So, guys, we are back with a bang!!!”{{Cite news |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1720983/4-iqra-aziz-fahad-hussain-resolve-issue-alleged-breach-contract/ |title=Iqra Aziz, Fahad Hussain resolve issue of alleged breach of contract {{!}} The Express Tribune |date=2018-05-28 |work=The Express Tribune |access-date=2018-11-01 |language=en-US}}}}

On 7 July 2019, at the 18th Lux Style Awards, Aziz became engaged to actor and writer Yasir Hussain.{{Cite web |url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1183223/iqra-aziz-and-yasir-hussain-got-engaged-and-everyone-has-an-opinion |title=Iqra Aziz and Yasir Hussain got engaged and everyone has an opinion |date=9 July 2019 |website=The Dawn |language=en-US |access-date=13 July 2019}}{{Cite web |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2010778/4-iqra-aziz-yasir-hussain-respond-criticism-public-proposal/?amp=1 |title=Iqra Aziz, Yasir Hussain respond to criticism over public proposal |date=2019-07-11 |website=The Tribune |language=en-US |access-date=2019-07-13}} On 28 December 2019, Aziz married Hussain.{{Cite web |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2126543/4-pictures-iqra-aziz-yasir-hussain-finally-tied-knot/ |title=In Pictures: Iqra Aziz and Yasir Hussain have finally tied the knot! |date=28 December 2019 |website=The Express Tribune}} In July 2021, Aziz gave birth to their son.{{Cite web |date=2021-07-23 |title=Iqra Aziz, Yasir Hussain welcome baby boy |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/2311833/iqra-aziz-yasir-hussain-welcome-baby-boy |access-date=2021-07-24 |website=The Express Tribune |language=en}}{{cite web|url=https://www.geo.tv/amp/389314-iqra-aziz-officially-introduces-son-kabir-with-adorable-instagram-photo-its-time|title=Iqra Aziz drops first photo of son Kabir: 'Happy 5months my baby boy'|website=Geo News|access-date= December 23, 2021}}

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