Veena Malik
Zahida Malik (born 26 February,1976), better known as Veena Malik, is a Pakistani actress, TV host, reality television personality and model who has appeared in Pakistani and Bollywood films.[3][4][5][non-primary source needed] Veena made her film debut in 2000 with Sajjad Gul's Tere Pyar Mein. In 2002, she starred in Akbar Khan's Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa and Sassi Punno and later played roles in female-centric films such as Koi Tujh Sa Kahan (2005), Mohabbatan Sachiyan (2007), Kyun Tum Se Itna Pyar Hai (2005), Kabhi Pyar Na Karna (2008) and Ishq Beparwaah (2008). In 2012, she was seen in Bollywood with a comedy film, Daal Mein Kuch Kaala Hai. The following year, she appeared in the comedy-drama Zindagi 50-50, Supermodel and the Kannada film Dirty Picture: Silk Sakkath Maga. She also appeared in 2014 horror film Mumbai 125 KM 3D.[6][7] She was a contestant on Bigg Boss in 2010.
Veena Malik | |
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وينا ملک | |
Veena Malik | |
| Born | Zahida Malik 26 February 1976 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2000–2016 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2[2] |
Early life edit
Veena was born as Zahida Malik[8] on 26 February[9][10] in Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan,[11] in a Punjabi family to Malik Mohammad Aslam and his wife, Zeenat Malik.[12]
Career edit
Television edit
In 2002, Veena hosted the Prime TV series, Prime Gupshup[13] for them ushering a new direction for her comic skills and she improvised on the hour-long show occasionally mimicking actors.
Veena hosted the Geo TV show Hum Sub Umeed Se Hain, in which she was hailed for her comedic parodies.[14][15] In 2007, she appeared at the Lux Style Awards and was awarded as being the Most stylish celebrity on the carpet.[15]
In October 2010, Veena appeared in the Indian television reality show Bigg Boss Season 4.[16]
She was evicted two weeks before the finals, and was one of the final six contestants out of the original fourteen who had participated.[17] Veena was also part of the finale of the show.[18] After her Bigg Boss stay, she was mentioned in the media as the voice of liberal Muslims, including leading dailies, Daily Times,[19] Express Tribune,[20] and The Australian.[21] Sabbah Hajim, from the Haji Amina Charity Trust in Jammu and Kashmir, writing in the magazine Tehelka, when comparing her with liberal rector of Darul Uloom Deoband said, "these two newly public figures might teach Muslims to stop feeling eternally outraged."[22]
In February 2011,[23] Veena became part of the Cricket World Cup reality show[24] in Delhi, India, called "Big Toss." Big Toss was a reality game show with contestants and Veena as the captain of one team, against Rakhi Sawant[25] and her team.
In March 2011, Veena engaged in a passionate debate with a mufti, who claimed she had engaged in immoral behaviour as a contestant on Bigg Boss, even though he admitted to not having watched the show. Veena countered pointing out the double standards of Pakistani media against women among other rebuttals.[26]
Another show Veena Malik – Veena Ka Vivah was planned where Veena would search for her soul-mate, but the show was cancelled when Imagine TV, the channel on which the show was being shown, announced that it was shutting down.[27] Veena collected almost 71,000 entries from all over the world for the show.[28]
Films edit
Before starting as an actress, Veena was a comedian for several television shows and series. She made her acting debut alongside Shaan and Zara Sheikh in Askari's Tere Pyar Mein (2000), which was a box office hit. She played a supporting role in the film and was barely acknowledged. Later on, she appeared in a supporting role in Javed Sheikh's Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa (2002).[29]
In 2003, Veena appeared in Indo-Pak cross venture Punjabi film Pind Di Kudi which failed commercially, however, it was the first Indo-Pak venture film with a budget of approximately 70 million rupees. She also appeared in Askari's Sassi Punno (2003) alongside Sana and Moammar Rana, however the film failed to do well at Lahore's cinemas and further screenings stopped in cinemas after a week of its release. She then appeared in Rafique's Jageer. In 2005, she appeared in a short Punjabi film Bau Badmash (2005) which also failed to garner recognition. Her breakthrough role was in Reema Khan's Koi Tujh Sa Kahan which was a commercial success in Pakistan. In the same year, she played the parallel lead role of Farwa in fantasy film Naag aur Nagin.
In 2008, Veena appeared in Rafique's Punjabi film, Mohabbatan Sachiyan, alongside ex-fiancée Babrik Shah and newcomers Maria Khan and Adnan Khan. The film went on to become a commercial success.[30] The same year, she appeared in Raza's Kabhi Pyar Na Karna in a supporting role, but the film was a flop. Her last film of 2008 was Altaf's Ishq Beparwah, which also failed to impress the audience. In 2010, she worked in Rafique's Main Jeena Tere Naal, and Beyg's debut comedy film Miss Duniya.
In 2012, Veena debuted in Bollywood with an item song in Gali Gali Mein Chor Hai entitled "Chhanno" which was a big hit. Then in the same month she did another item song "Fann Ban Gayi" in Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya. Then she made her acting debut with a comedy Daal Mein Kuch Kaala Hai. The film didn't do well at the box office but Malik's performance was widely acclaimed. In 2013, her first film was Rajiv S. Ruia's social drama Zindagi 50 50 in which she played a prostitute. She appeared in the music video "Ac Chala Garmi Badi Hai" sung by Sukhdeep Grewal. Then she made a special appearance in Punjabi film, Jatts in Golmaal in an item song "Shabboo". She then made her Kannada film debut and appeared in Dirty Picture: Silk Sakkath Hot in which she portrayed the life of actress Silk Smitha for which she gained 5 kg.[31] The film was a success. Her last film of 2013 was Super Model. Veena played a supermodel, a small town girl who becomes a success in the fashion industry. Her last Bollywood film was Hemant Madhukar's Mumbai 125 KM 3D that was released on 17 October 2014.
Personal life edit
Veena married businessman Asad Bashir Khan Khattak on 25 December 2013 in Dubai.[4] Malik is Muslim and has stated that she has visited the Kaaba three times.[32]
Philanthropy edit
Veena has worked as a representative at the World Health Organization for two years.[when?] She also sponsors a child at the SOS Children's Village, an NGO based in Pakistan working with orphaned children.[33]
In the media edit
Veena broke the Guinness World Records for getting maximum kisses on her birthday in a span of one minute[34][35] beating Salman Khan who held the record achieved on the reality show Guinness World Records – Ab India Todega.[36]
In 2012 she was ranked at No. 26 on FHM India's "100 sexiest women list" which included Angelina Jolie, Megan Fox, Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian, Shilpa Shetty and Sonam Kapoor.[37]
Controversy edit
FHM images edit
Controversy resulted in Pakistan over a nude image of Veena on the cover of FHM magazine India edition in which she had "ISI" written on her upper arm – the initials of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence spy agency.[38] Veena says she was topless[39] but did not pose completely nude,[40] and has sued the magazine over the images.[41]
Legal troubles edit
In November 2014, Veena and her husband Asad were sentenced to 26 years in prison by a Gilgit court for allegedly airing a blasphemous programme.[42] The owner of Pakistan's biggest media group, Geo TV and Jang group, was accused of allowing the airing of the blasphemous programme by Geo television in May, which played a religious song while staging a mock marriage of Veena with Bashir. A fine of Rs. 1.3 million (US$4,502) was also set. The judge sentenced Veena and Bashir and TV host Shaista Wahidi to 26 years each.[43][44] She planned to appeal.[45] They have yet to serve any time, as the ruling is not enforceable outside Gilgit.[46]
Filmography edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Tere Pyar Mein | Amina | Debut Film |
| 2002 | Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa | Sana | Nigar Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| 2003 | Pind Di Kudi | Saba | |
| 2004 | Sassi Punno | Zarina | |
| 2005 | Koi Tujh Sa Kahan | Aimen | Lux Style Award for Best Actress |
| 2005 | Kyun Tum Se Itna Pyar Hai | Aamina | |
| 2005 | Naag aur Nagin | Farwa | |
| 2007 | Mohabbatan Sachiyan | Nagma | Lux Style Award for Best Actress |
| 2008 | Kabhi Pyar Na Karna | Nafisa | |
| 2008 | Ishq Beparwaah | Ayesha | |
| 2012 | Gali Gali Mein Chor Hai | Herself | Special appearance in song "Chhanno" |
| 2012 | Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya | Herself | Special appearance in a song "Fann Ban Gayi" |
| 2012 | Daal Mein Kuch Kaala Hai | Malai | Lead Role in Bollywood Film |
| 2013 | Jatts In Golmaal | Sujata | Special appearance in a song "Shaboo" |
| 2013 | Zindagi 50-50 | Madhuri | |
| 2013 | Dirty Picture: Silk Sakkath Maga | Silk Smitha / Vijaylakshmi | Kannada film |
| 2013 | Super Model | Rupali "Roops" | |
| 2014 | Mumbai 125 KM 3D | Poonam/ Ghost | |
| 2014 | Nangna Sityam | Dirtygirl / Vijaylakshmi | Telugu film |
Television edit
| Year | Show | Role | Language | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Hum Sub Umeed Se Hain | Herself | Urdu | Geo TV |
| 2010 | Miss Duniya | Dunya News | ||
| 2012 | Astaghfaar[47] | Hero TV | ||
| 2016 | Mazaaq Raat | Dunya News |
Reality television edit
- As Contestant
| Year | Show | Standing | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6th place Evicted Day 83 | ||
| 2011 | Bigg Toss Reality Game Show | Runner-up | |
Superstud | Guest |
Drama serials edit
- Achanak PTV
- Kaun Psycho Thriller Appeared in EP 7 STN
Discography edit
- As lead artist
- As featured artist
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Ac chala" (Sukhdeep Grewal featuring Veena Malik) | 2013 | Dj Queen |
See also edit
References edit
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Bibliography edit
- Stardom in Contemporary Hindi Cinema: Celebrity and Fame in Globalized Times. Germany, Ed. Aysha Iqbal Viswamohan, Clare M. Wilkinson, Springer Singapore, 2020.
- Fatima Aziz, Microcelebrity Around the Globe ISBN 978-1-78756-750-4, 978-1-78756-749-8 Publication date: 19 November 2018
- Televisual Pakistan First Published 16 June 2020 Volume: 10 issue: 2, page(s): 105-110 ; Issue published: 1 December 2019 Ravi Vasudevan, Rosie Thomas, S. V. Srinivas, Kartik Nair, Debashree Mukherjee, Lotte Hoek, Salma Siddique
External links edit
- Veena Malik at IMDb