Shyraa Roy
Shyraa Roy (Punjabi, Urdu: شاعرہ رائے) is a Pakistani singer, actress and producer based in Dubai. She is known for being the first Miss Trans Pakistan for 2021 and 2022 to be crowned in Pakistan.[1]
Early life
Roy was born into a Muslim family in Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan on 25 October 1995. She is a student of Anwar Rafi who has been ruling the music industry of Pakistan for years and who is a student of legendary Mohammad Rafi. On 26 September 2020 Roy revealed to independent Urdu[2] that she is a gender dysphoric transgender women.[3] She was badly criticised over social media and trolled down. Roy broke the stereotypes by giving a music release on 21 February 2021 by the name Kamli through ARY Films.[4] Roy created a new trend in Pakistan by her music video release in cinema of Dha Lahore called Duniya where media praised her by doing a big premiere just like any full-length movie theatrical release.[5]
Career
Miss Trans Pakistan
On 25 May 2021, Roy[6] was crowned[7] Miss Trans Pakistan[8][9] at the Swiss Lounge in Lahore, Pakistan. This pageant was an extension to Miss Pakistan World where in 2021,The pageant was open to Transwomen. She made history as the first trans[10] woman to be crowned Miss Trans Pakistan. Areej Chaudhary, former Miss Pakistan World 2020, crowned the first Miss Trans Pakistan,[11] Shyraa Roy in Pakistan.[12][13] On 31 January 2022 Shyraa Roy hosted the 20th annual Miss Pakistan award ceremony in Aladdin Lounge in Lahore and crowned the newly titled Mrs Pakistan World 2022 Nida Khan & Mr Pakistan World Ataullah Gujjar from Faisalabad in the event.[14][15][16]
Music & Film Work
Shyraa is an aspiring singer and actress and has come in various different roles in movies like Aks, Mohini in Mohenjodaro[17] and Natasha in Saaho.[18] She sang in music singles like "Raat, Kamli"[19][20][21] in 2020, meanwhile she started working in an Indian we series by Ursula Manvatkar’s Hello Shabnam.[22][23] She was featured in 2021 with Pakistani singer Mohsin Abbas Haider in a duet.[24][25][26][27]
Filmography
| Denotes films/dramas that are not released/aired |
| Film | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Mohenjo Daro | Mohini | Cameo |
| 2018 | Aks | Sania | Debut film |
| 2019 | Saaho | Natasha | Cameo |
| 2020 | Street Dancer 3D | Roxen | Cameo |
| 2022 | Hello Shabnam | Shabnam | Filming |
| 2023 | Sanak | Samaira Khan | Filming[28] |
Discography
Soundtracks
| Year | Song | Album | Composer | Co-singer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | "Aks Title" | Aks | Asim Saadi | Bushra Bardey |
| 2018 | "Jeeney laga" | Aks | Asim Saadi | Jayraj Jagata |
| 2019 | "Jalty Bhujty" | Ghost | Arko, Aditya Dev | |
| 2020 | "Ye Pyar ho na Khatam" | Zakhmi | Harish Sagane | Yaseer Desai |
Singles
| Year | Song | Co-Singer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | "Raat" | from the album Ghost | |
| 2020 | "Asmaa" | album "Shyraa Roy in quarantine" | |
| 2020 | "O Yaara" | album "Shyraa Roy in quarantine" | |
| 2020 | "Sensational Eyes" | Dapstar Amigo | composed by Jeyabarghavi |
| 2020 | "Tere Naal Pyar" | Asad Razzak | Producer for Zee Music |
| 2021 | "Kamli" | Mohsin Abbas Haider | chartbuster song released by ARY Films[29][30][31] |
| 2021 | "Greater Suffer Sometimes" | Oscar Oghenekarg | first rap track with a Nigerian |
| 2021 | "Mahiya" | Mujahid Baig | Worked as Producer for Zee Music Company |
| 2021 | "Duniya" | Kashif Ali Babber | Produced by Roy Motion Pictures[32][33] |
| 2022 | "Kareeb Ao" | Chapter 1 - Audio Release | |
| 2022 | "Dildaariya" | Animated Music Video | |
| 2022 | "Raat Reboot" | Arko | Duet version of Raat |
| 2022 | "Baarish" | Pre-Production yet to release.[34][35] |
Covers
| Year | Song |
|---|---|
| 2019 | "Tum Hi Ana" |
| 2020 | "Kaun Tujhe" |
| 2020 | "Chithi Na Koi Sandes" |
| 2021 | "Dil ko karaar Aya" |
| 2022 | "Dil" |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Pakistan International Screen Awards | Best Song | Raat (Single) | Nominated | |
| 2021 | Cannes Film festival | Musical Short film | Kamli | Selected | [36][37] |
| 2021 | International Iconic Awards | Best Singer (Female) | Singer | Nominated | |
| 2022 | 20th Anniversary Miss Pakistan | Miss Trans Pakistan | Beauty Queen | Won | [38] |
References
- ^ "Becoming Miss Trans Pakistan turned Shyraa Roy's life around and she wants the same for her community". 23 April 2022.
- ^ I changed my Gender says Pakistani singer Shyraa Roy| انڈپینڈنٹ اردو, retrieved 4 May 2021
- ^ "Mohsin Abbas and Transwoman Shyraa Roy Collaborate on New Song". Runway Pakistan. 3 March 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ^ "Shyraa Roy and Mohsin Abbas's "Kamli"releasing on Feb 21". Oyeyeah. 12 February 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ^ NewsDesk (20 November 2021). "Shyraa Roy sets up a benchmark with Duniya premiere". Oyeyeah. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- ^ "Is change really in the air for Pakistan's transgender community? | Opinion". Newsweek. 15 June 2021.
- ^ "Shyraa Roy, Miss Trans Pakistan 2021". 22 May 2021.
- ^ "Model and singer Shyraa Roy selected as Pakistan's first Miss Trans Beauty Queen". 26 May 2021.
- ^ "Didn't Have Money Even For 2 Meals, Says Two-time Miss Trans Queen Winner Shyraa Roy". News18. 8 February 2022. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
- ^ "Sialkot Born Singer Actress Shyraa Becomes First Miss Trans Pakistan | Daily Outcome". 24 May 2021.
- ^ "Model and singer Shyraa Roy selected as Pakistan's first Miss Trans Beauty Queen". 26 May 2021.
- ^ Tariq, Maryam (26 May 2021). "On A Positive Note In 2021 - Pakistan Breaks Stereotypes With First Transgender Beauty Pageant". DissDash. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
- ^ Dhar, Abira (23 June 2022). "'I Was Kicked Out Of An Uber Just Because of My Gender': Miss Trans Pakistan". TheQuint. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
- ^ "Miss Pakistan Universal, Mr Pakistan Global crowned in Lahore". The Express Tribune. 2 February 2022. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ "इस लेडी डॉक्टर ने जीता Miss Pakistan Universal 2022 का खिताब, खूबसूरती के कायल हुए लोग". Aaj Tak (in Hindi). 4 February 2022. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ "આ લેડી ડોક્ટરે જીત્યો Miss Pakistan Universal 2022 નો ખિતાબ, સુંદરતા જોઈ સો કોઈ ઘાયલ". Zee News Gujarati. 4 February 2022. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ "Shyra Roy discusses her experience working with Hrithik Roshan". BOL News. 26 May 2022. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
- ^ Desk, U. S. "Shyraa Roy – Dazzling and fascinating". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
- ^ Suleman, Sadiq (5 October 2020). "'I Changed My Gender From Male To Female & It Was Not Easy' - The Complete Story of Actress Shyraa Roy". Parhlo. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ "Shyraa Roy intends collaborating with Shreya Ghosal - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ^ Shabbir, Buraq (23 October 2020). "Singer Shyraa Roy gears up for music video, 'Kamli'". cutacut. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
- ^ "Hello Shabnam: Shyraa Roy talks about Cybercrime Telefilm". DESIblitz. 10 June 2020. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
- ^ Fahad. "Ursula Manvatkar releases the first look poster for web series 'Hello Shabnam'". Trendinginsocial.com: Latest Entertainment, Fashion, Technology, Business, Travel & Sports News. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
- ^ "Singer Shyraa Roy shoots her track Kamli featuring Mohsin Abbas". The Nation. 9 October 2020. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
- ^ "Mohsin Abbas Haider & Shyraa Roy's 'Kamli' is all set release after lockdown!". Daily Pakistan Global. 23 April 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- ^ Tirmizi, Yumna (4 April 2020). "Shyraa Roy to appear in music Single with Mohsin Abbas Haider". FHM Pakistan. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- ^ "Indian Musician Shyraa Roy ropes in International star Mohsin Abbas haider for her big budget upcoming song "Kamli"". www.radioandmusic.com. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ Haleem, Soomal (12 December 2022). "Shyraa Roy is upcoming film Sanak's lead but her path was filled with struggles every trans actor has to go through". Images. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
- ^ "Big Break For Shyraa Roy - A Dubai Based Singer". UrduPoint. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ^ Akbar, Hammad (10 October 2020). "Mohsin Abbas Haider And Shyraa Roy Go 'Kamli' With Their Collaboration". Galaxy Lollywood. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ^ "Aspiring Artist Shyraa Roy Collaborates with Mohsin Abbas Haider". Oyeyeah. 11 April 2020. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ^ "Shyraa Roy: blazing a trail | Instep | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
- ^ "Shyraa Roy and Kashif Ali's 'Duniya' is an upcoming release to look forward to | Fab Fun Find - MAG THE WEEKLY". magtheweekly.com. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
- ^ "Shyraa Roy's Baarish Will Be A Hit After A Plunge". Runway Pakistan. 22 August 2022. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
- ^ Fahad. "First look of Shyraa Roy's Love anthem "Baarish" to be released on 5th December". Trendinginsocial.com: Latest Entertainment, Fashion, Technology, Business, Travel & Sports News. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
- ^ "Shyraa Roy's Kamli Reaches Cannes Short Film Festival". Oyeyeah. 7 April 2021. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ^ "Shyraa Roy and Mohsin Abbas Haider's 'Kamli' gets selected for Cannes Short Film Festival | Fab Fun Find - MAG THE WEEKLY". magtheweekly.com. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ^ "Miss Pakistan Universal and Mr Pakistan Global crowned". Daily Times. 3 February 2022. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
External links
- Shyraa Roy at IMDb