Yasra Rizvi
Yasra Rizvi | |
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Native name | یاسرہ رضوی |
Born |
Islamabad, Pakistan | 15 November 1982
Nationality | Pakistani |
Alma mater | Western Michigan University, Leicester University |
Occupation | Actress, writer |
Years active | 2004–present |
Notable work | Diary, Bench |
Yasra Rizvi (born 15 November 1982), is a Pakistani film director, actress and writer from Islamabad who has worked in Pakistan's theatre, film and television industry for more than a decade.[1]
Life and career
Yasra Rizvi was born on 15 November 1982 in Islamabad, Pakistan. She attended Western Michigan University and received BBA degree in Human Resource Management.[2] Yasra started her career as a writer in 2004. She joined a theatre and wrote her first play "Bench". Yasra has wrote and acted in many plays. She gained popularity by her play named "Diary" in which she played her role of "Veera".[3][4][5] Yasra made her debut as a television actress by doing a minor role in Sabiha Sumar's serial "Mi Raqsam" which was aired on Geo TV. She then acted in "Virasat" and "Mann Ke Moti". Yasra made her Lollywood debut in the film Manto.[6] She will also appear in the film Senti Aur Mental with Yasir Hussain which is written and directed by herself and is her film directorial debut.[7]
Filmography
No. | Film | Role | Year | Notes |
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1. | Manto | Balwant Kaur | 2015 | Lollywood debut |
2. | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani | Sherry's mother | 2015 | cameo appearance |
3. | Senti Aur Mental | TBA | 2017 | director and writer |
Television
No. | Drama | Channel | Year |
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1. | Mi Raqsam | GEO Entertainment | 2012 |
2. | Daagh | ARY Digital | 2012 |
3. | Baandi | ARY Digital | 2012 |
4. | Mann Ke Moti | GEO Entertainment | 2013 |
5. | Woh Dobara | Hum TV | 2013 |
6. | Virasat | GEO Entertainment | 2013 |
7. | Siskiyan | ARY Digital | 2013 |
8. | Majazi Khuda | GEO Entertainment | 2014 |
9. | Malika-e-Aliya | GEO Entertainment | 2014 |
| 10. || Iss Khamoshi Ka Matlab || GEO Entertainment || 2016 |} | 11. || Baji Irshad || Express Entertainment || 2016 |}
Plays
No. | Play | Role | Year |
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1. | Bench | Veera | 2008 |
2. | Diary | Writer | 2011 |
See also
References
- ↑ "Yasra Rizvi". Profilepk.com. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
- ↑ Rashid Nazir Ali. "Interview of Yasra Rizvi – No intention of marriage, I am scared of cats". Reviewit.pk. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
- ↑ "Diary – Urdu stage play enthralls audiences". Islamabad Scene. 10 February 2011. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
- ↑ Hafsah Sarfraz (8 February 2011). "A woman's life, Amir Khusro and Kathak Diary is a breath of fresh". The News International. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
- ↑ Momina Sibtain (27 January 2011). "Diary of a bygone era: Khusro-inspired play to help preserve Urdu tradition". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
- ↑ Sinwan Maryam Zahid (7 September 2015). "Manto – A new benchmark for Pakistani cinema". Daily Times. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
- ↑ "Upcoming film 'Sentiaurmental' features Yasir Hussain and Yasra Rizv". HIP. 26 January 2016. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
External links
Yasra Rizvi at the Internet Movie Database