Iffat Rahim
Iffat Rahim, also known as Iffat Omar (in Punjabi and Urdu: عفت رحیم), née Rahim, is a Pakistani actress and model who achieved success in the late 1980s and 1990s.[2][3]
Early life edit
Iffat completed her early education from Escena Foundation in Gulberg then she went to Government College Girls at Lahore got a degree of Bachelors. Later she went to Punjab University at Lahore and she did masters in Fine Arts.[1]
Career edit
Iffat was noticed by actress Khalida Riyasat when she saw her picture and she encouraged her towards acting and modeling.[1] She started working as a model in her early teens and she made her debut as an actress in drama Nangay Paon later she worked in multiple PTV dramas. She is known for her role as Aapa Ji (Rukhsana) in the Pakistani drama series Mohabbat Aag Si which created acclaim and recognition including Award for Best Actor Female Jury.[4]
She won an award for best fashion magazine host at the Indus TV's first award show in 2004.[5][6][7] She has also participated in Mehman Nawaz Reality Cooking show on See TV and made up to the semi-final. In 2019, she produced and hosted the web series, Say it all with Iffat Omer.[8][9][10][11][12][13]
Personal life edit
Iffat married Omar, a CSS Officer, producer, and director. She has one daughter name Noor-e-Jehan.[1]
Filmography edit
Television series edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Nangay Paon | Nida | PTV |
| 1995 | Uraan | Adnan's wife | PTV |
| Moaf Keejiay Ga | Herself | STN | |
| Kahani Ghar - To To | Tahira | PTV | |
| 1998 | Kanch Kay Par | Raheela | PTV |
| Butterflies | |||
| Aap Jaisa Koi | |||
| Dil Ki Lagi | |||
| 1998 | Ghulam Gardish | Rubab | PTV |
| Nikaab | |||
| 1998 | Kaanch Ke Par | Raheela | PTV |
| 1999 | Barzakh | Sajida | PTV |
| 2002 | Mohabatien | Samina | PTV |
| 2005 | Bano Ko Pehchano | Bano | Geo TV |
| 2006 | Sitam | Maheen | PTV |
| 2007 | Adhi Muhabbat | Samia | PTV |
| 2008 | Oops | Tabinda | ARY Digital |
| 2010 | Thori Si Wafa Chahiye | Rania | [14] |
| Chemistry | Maryam | [14] | |
| 2011 | Dil Behkay Ga | Sanobar | PTV |
| 2012 | Aik Thi Paaro | Zara | TV One |
| 2013 | Mera Ishq Bhi Tu | Dil Ara | PTV |
| 2014 | Pehchaan | Kukoo | |
| Adhura Milan | Noor ul Ain | ||
| 2015 | Dooriyan | Sana | |
| Mohabbat Aag Si | Rukhsana | Hum Award for Best Actress | |
| Iltija Hai Meri | Samiya | ||
| 2016 | Mannat | Mehrunnisa | |
| 2016 | Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain 2 | Abida / Iffat / Mehru | Episode 19, 21, 29 |
| 2016 | Thori Si Bewafai | Rania | |
| 2017 | Mujhay Jeenay Do | Saeeda | |
| 2017 | Larka Karachi Ka Kudi Lahore Di | Natasha | |
| 2017 | Imam Zamin | Ayesha | |
| 2017 | Aangan | Laila Asim | |
| 2017 | Kabhi Socha Na Tha | Nosheen | |
| 2018 | Noor ul Ain | Ghazala | |
| 2018 | Haiwan | Kulsoom | |
| 2020 | Mehar Posh | Shakeela | |
| 2021 | Makafat Season 3 | Arham's mother | |
| 2021 | Berukhi | Nazia | |
| 2021 | Aye Musht-E-Khaak | Shakeela | |
| 2021 | Dour | Kulsoom |
Telefilm edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Dhund | Seema | |
| 2017 | Pyaar Ki Love Story | Parveen | |
| 2019 | Gul-e-Rana Ki Bhawajain | Arifa |
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Anjuman | Zarine Wajahat | |
| 2019 | Laal | Behram's mother | |
| 2022 | London Nahi Jaunga | Zohra Nawaz | |
| 2023 | Meet Aur Harmeet | Iffat |
Host edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Say It All with Iffat Omer | Herself | [15] |
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Project | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1st Indus Awards | Best Host | Best Fashion Magazine Host | Won | [5] |
| 2006 | 5th Lux Style Awards | Best Television Actress (Satellite) | Bano Ko Pehchano | Nominated | [16] |
| 2015 | 4th Hum Awards | Best Actress | Mohabbat Aag Si | Won | [17] |
| Best Actress Popular | Nominated | [18] | |||
| 2016 | 15th Lux Style Awards | Best Television Actress | Nominated | [19] | |
| 2023 | PTV Icon Awards | National Icon Award | Herself | Won | [20] |
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Model Iffat Rahim Interview". Youth Magazine.
- ^ a b "Pakistani society sees models as escorts: Iffat Rahim". 29 December 2016.
- ^ "Iffat Umar's Interview with Meera Ji sparks outrage on social media".
- ^ . Archived from the original on 25 July 2009. Retrieved 17 August 2009.
- ^ a b "An awards night at the Indus".
- ^ "Iffat Rahim Omar". 26 March 2013.
- ^ "What about nepotism in your own backyard, asks Iffat Omar". 25 June 2020.
- ^ "Shah Rukh Khan gives shout out to Iffat Omar for upcoming show". 6 August 2019.
- ^ "Iffat Omar takes a clever jab at those opposing Aurat March". 4 March 2020.
- ^ "LEADING LADIES: IFFAT OMAR & EMAN SULEMAN".
- ^ "What about nepotism in our industry, asks Iffat Omar". 25 June 2020.
- ^ "I Iffat Omar Calls Out the Nepotism in Pakistan's Entertainment Industry". 25 June 2020.
- ^ "Iffat Omar boycotts 'London Nahi Jaunga' film".
- ^ a b "Prime time: Volatile reaction, dangerous consequences". Dawn. 31 October 2010.
- ^ Javed, Faizan (6 August 2019). "Shahrukh Khan wishes Iffat luck". The Nation. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ "https://tribune.com.pk/story/239961/lux-style-awards-a-trip-down-memory-lane/"
- ^ "7 Reasons Why We Love To Love Iffat Omar!". Diva Magazine. 16 October 2023.
- ^ "Hum Awards 2016 Complete Nominations List". Maheen Nusrat. Brandsynario. 6 April 2016. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
- ^ "http://www.trendinginsocial.com/nominations-15th-lux-style-awards-2016-unveiled/"
- ^ "Icon Awards 2023: All You Need to Know About the Government's Initiative". Galaxy Lollywood. 9 October 2023.
External links edit
- Iffat Rahim at IMDb