Naveen Waqar

Naveen Waqar (Urdu: نوین وقار) (born 9 January 1986) is a Pakistani television actress and former video and radio jockey.[1] She made her acting debut playing the antagonist Sara in 2012 series Humsafar. Her television appearances include a series of acclaimed projects including Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat, Alvida, Mol, Saya-e-Deewar Bhi Nahi, Kuch Na Kaho, Be Inteha, Tajdeed-e-Wafa and Mah-e-Tamaam. She made her film debut in 2013 with social-drama film Josh: Independence Through Unity, which was a critical and commercial success.

Naveen Waqar
Born
Naveen Waqar Haider

(1986-01-09) 9 January 1986
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
Occupation(s)Actress, video jockey, radio jockey
Years active2009–Present
Known forHumsafar, Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat, Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi
Spouse
Azfar Ali
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(m. 2012; div. 2015)​
RelativesFaraz Haider (brother)

Personal life

She married actor Azfar Ali in 2012; the couple was divorced in November 2015.[2]

Career

Waqar started her career as VJ Fuse which was an instant success and landed as the parallel lead in all-time blockbuster Humsafar opposite Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan. Waqar's next venture was Geo TV's hit Ainnie ki ayegi Baraat. Waqar is known for her serious acting skills and has established a career in Pakistani television industry.[3][4][5][6]

Filmography

Films
YearTitleRoleNotes
2013Josh: Independence Through UnityIqra
2015OrphicShort film
2017MusafirShort film[7]
2022 Carma – The Movie Maria Shah 2022 Feature Film

Television
YearTitleRoleAdditional Notes
2011–2012HumsafarSaraPakistan Media Awards for Best New Female Actor,
Hum Honorary Phenomenal Serial Award
2012Annie Ki Ayegi BaraatAnnie
2014Uff Meri FamilyUjala
2015AlvidaUroosa
MolEmaanNominated-Hum Award for Best Actress[8]
2016Saya-e-Dewar Bhi NahiShehla
Kuch Na KahoAyna
2017Be IntehaBisma
2018Mah-e-TamaamSamahir
Tajdeed e WafaNeha[9]
2019BewafaKinza[10]
2020ChalawaMahnoor
2022ParistanMehreen

Other appearance
YearTitleRoleAdditional Notes
2010Morning Music Chaska and Drive On With Naveen WaqarHerself/hostBroadcast on Radio FM91
2010Ab Set Hai NavinTelefilm
2010–2011Pick and Choose with Fuse VJ FuseTV Music Show aired on AAG TV
2016 Dukh SukhUlfat ShireenEpisode: Aap Ki Ulfat
Dukh SukhMayaEpisode: Musafir

References
  1. "Humsafar no more: Naveen and Azfar split after three years". ARY News. November 30, 2015.
  2. "Azfar Ali, Naveen Waqar no longer life-partners". The News Teller. November 30, 2015.
  3. raza, Nida. "Naveen Waqar". The News International. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
  4. Haq, Irfan Ul (2018-08-25). "Navin Waqar and Haroon Shahid team up for upcoming drama serial". DAWN. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
  5. Tribune.com.pk (2015-05-09). "Faysal Qureshi pairs up with Naveen Waqar for 'Mol'". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
  6. "You are casted on the number of Followers you have: Naveen". Daily Times. 2019-08-31. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
  7. "Imran Abbas, Naveen Waqar to star in short film 'Musafir' | Pakistan Today". Pakistan Today. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
  8. "Hum Awards 2016 nominees & performances to look ahead tonight". The News. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
  9. NewsBytes. "Naveen Waqar and Haroon Shahid come together for Tajdeed e Wafa". The News. Retrieved 2018-09-22.
  10. Haq, Irfan Ul (2018-08-25). "Navin Waqar and Haroon Shahid team up for upcoming drama serial". DAWN. Retrieved 2019-09-14.
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