Maha Tahirani

Maha Ishaq Tahirani is a Pakistani super model and actress.^[1][2] She is known for winning 'Best Model of The Year' award at the Lux Style Awards 2023.^[3] She has also acted in Jamun Ka Darakht movie featuring Adnan Siddiqui.^[4]

Maha Tahirani

Career

After completing her LLB degree from the University of London, Maha Tahirani came back to Pakistan to pursue a career in modelling. Her first modelling project was for Sana Safinaz.^[5] Her first international shoot was held in Dubai.^[6] In 2020, she was nominated for the 'Best Emerging Talent' award at the 19th Lux Style Awards.^[7] In 2021, she was nominated for the female 'Model of the year' award at the 20th Lux Style Awards.^[8] Next year, Maha was also nominated for 'Best Fashion Model of the year award'.^[9] In 2023, she won the 'Best Fashion Model of the year' at the 22nd Lux Style Awards.^[10] In the same year, she made her acting debut with Jamun Ka Darakht, a short film by Rafay Rashidi starring Adnan Siddiqui.^[11][12]

Biography

Born in Pakistan, Maha Tahirani pursued a degree in criminal law from the University of London at the age of 20.^[13] After becoming a lawyer, she came back to Pakistan. She has been vocal about the issue of colorism, having turned down a fairness cream rebranding offer.^[14] She has also called out brands for unethical practices of payment.^[15]

Awards and nominations

Lux Style Awards

Year	Award	Category	Result	Ref.(s)
2020	Best Emerging Talent	Female Model	Nominated	^[16]
2021	Model of the year	Female	Nominated	^[17]
2022	Best Fashion Model of the year	Male/Female	Nominated	^[18]
2023	Best Fashion Model of the year	Male-Female	Won	^[19]

References

1. Jahan, Kaukab. ""You shouldn't care about how you look but how you carry yourself" – Maha Tahirani". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
2. "Maha Tahirani's GRWM reel is a hit on social media". www.24newshd.tv. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
3. Jahan, Kaukab. ""You shouldn't care about how you look but how you carry yourself" – Maha Tahirani". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
4. "Adnan Siddiqui to hit screens in short film 'Jamun Ka Darakht'". Dunya News. 2023-04-27. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
5. ""There comes a time when you have to pick your power." – Maha Tahirani | Instep | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
6. "Interview Questions for Maha Tahirani". H! Pakistan. 2022-04-20. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
7. "THE SHOW MUST GO ON: LUX Style Awards announces nominations in 28 categories". Daily Pakistan Global. 2020-10-03. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
8. Desk, BR Web (2021-08-28). "Here are the nominations for the 20th Lux Style Awards". Brecorder. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
9. "LSA 2022: And the nominees are..." The Express Tribune. 2022-11-23. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
10. "From Yumna Zaidi to Bilal Abbas Khan: Here's all the winners of LSA 2023". Daily Pakistan Global. 2023-10-07. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
11. Haq, Irfan Ul (2023-04-25). "Adnan Siddiqui's character in upcoming short film Jamun Ka Darakht is a 'commentary on society's complexities'". Images. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
12. "And the winners of Lux Style Awards 2023 are..." The Express Tribune. 2023-10-07. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
13. Jahan, Kaukab. ""You shouldn't care about how you look but how you carry yourself" – Maha Tahirani". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
14. "Model Maha Tahirani appears like an absolute diva". Bol News. 2022-12-13. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
15. Fatima, Noor (2023-10-20). "Model Maha Tahirani calls out clothing brand for "unethical practices of payment"". Daily Pakistan. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
16. "THE SHOW MUST GO ON: LUX Style Awards announces nominations in 28 categories". Daily Pakistan Global. 2020-10-03. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
17. "THE SHOW MUST GO ON: LUX Style Awards announces nominations in 28 categories". Daily Pakistan Global. 2020-10-03. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
18. "LSA 2022: And the nominees are..." The Express Tribune. 2022-11-23. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
19. "From Yumna Zaidi to Bilal Abbas Khan: Here's all the winners of LSA 2023". Daily Pakistan Global. 2023-10-07. Retrieved 2023-11-18.