Maheen Rizvi is a Pakistani television actress and model. She is best known for her role as Saahira in a 2013 drama serial ''

Bashar Momin ''Bashar Momin'' ( ur, ) is a 2014 Pakistani television series directed by Ali Raza Usama. The serial has been written by Zanjabeel Asim and produced by Asif Raza Mir and Babar Javed under their Banner ''A&B Entertainment''. It stars Faysal ...

''. She has also appeared in ''

Bilqees Kaur ''Bilqees Kaur'' ( ur, ) is a Pakistani drama serial directed by Adnan Ahmad, written by Faiza Iftikhar and produced by Momina Duraid. It aired from 15 April 2012 to 26 August 2012 on Hum TV. Set in New York City, Karachi, Lahore and Gujranwa ...

'' (2011), ''

Adhuri Aurat Adhoori Aurat (also known as "Adhuri Aurat") is a Pakistani drama serial aired on Geo Entertainment. It was released on 16 April 2013, directed by Furqan Khan and written by Samina Ejaz. The serial features Faysal Qureshi, Ayeza Khan and Mahee ...

'' (2013), ''

Zindagi Gulzar Hai ''Zindagi Gulzar Hai'' is a Pakistani television series directed by Sultana Siddiqui, produced by Momina Duraid under banner Moomal Productions, which was first broadcast on Hum TV. Based on the novel of the same name by Umera Ahmad who also w ...

'' (2013), ''

Digest Writer ''Digest Writer'' ( ur, ) is a Pakistani drama series which premiered on Hum TV on 5 October 2014. The serial is penned by Umera Ahmad and directed by Syed Ahmed Kamran. It stars Saba Qamar, Agha Ali and Gohar Rasheed. It received seven no ...

'' and Iqraar (2015). For her work in ''Digest Writer'' she was nominated as Best Supporting Actress at 3rd Hum Awards.

Career

In 2011, Maheen made her debut in the hit drama serial ’Maat’. Her role was very concise but she got noticed immediately and her performance made an impact on the viewers instantly. During the same year she bagged a supporting role in ’Zard Mausam’ and highly acclaimed drama ’Bilqees Kaur’ where she played the role of a college student. Her Punjabi getup, body language and dialogue delivery made an impact on the viewers. Not only did she act in ’Bilqees Kaur’ but also assisted the director during the New York spell. In 2012 she was offered a serial Adhoori Aurat which aired on Geotv in 2013. She was appreciated for her role as a vamp and also received an award for it in 2014. It was after this particular serial that people started taking her work very seriously. In 2013, Rizvi did a TVC for Pampers which was shot in Cape Town, South Africa. Upon return she was offered the role of an Antagonist in a Pakistani Drama Serial titled ’ Bashar Momin’. The Drama became a worldwide success and her character of Saahira was acclaimed as one of the best negative roles in Pakistani Drama Industry and her style was copied by many .

Education

Rizvi early schooling from St.Joseph's Convent High School and then left for USA after completing college at DCW. She received her Bachelor's degree in Television Production and Film making from Denver, Colorado.

Personal

She married Rehman Saiyed on December 22, 2014. They are said to have been in a relationship since early 2014. Rizvi now resides in Baltimore with her husband and daughter.

Filmography

* ''

'' (2011) * ''

Maat Maat or Maʽat ( Egyptian: mꜣꜥt /ˈmuʀʕat/, Coptic: ⲙⲉⲓ) refers to the ancient Egyptian concepts of truth, balance, order, harmony, law, morality, and justice. Ma'at was also the goddess who personified these concepts, and regul ...

(2011) * Zard Mausam (2012) * Coke Kahani (2012) * Pehli Aandhi Mausam Ki (2012) * Silvatein (2012) * ''

'' (2012) * Kis Din Mera Viyaah Season 3 (2013) *

Kalmoohi ''Kalmoohi'' (Urdu:کلموہی) is a 2014 Pakistani drama serial Written by Ibn e Aas Muhammad and directed by Syed Atif Hussain aired on Geo TV on Wednesday and Thursday nights at 9:00 p.m. First episode was aired on 21 November 2013 ...

(2013) * ''

'' (2013) * ''

'' (2014) * Nazdeekiyan (2014) * Koi nahin Apna (2014) * ''

Iqraar ''Iqraar'' is a 2014 Pakistani drama serial directed by Babar Javed which aired on Geo TV on Tuesday nights at 8:00 p.m. The first episode was aired on 24 October 2014. The serial is written by Sarwat Nazir, produced by A & B Production a ...

'' (2015) * ''

Zinda Dargor ''Zinda Dargor''( ur, ) is a Pakistani television series aired on ARY Digital. It was directed by ''Badar Mehmood'' and written by Samina Ejaz. The serial follows the life a girl, Aliya whose house gets attacked by robbers the day before he ...

'' (2015) Telefilms- Express Telefilms - Darr Aasha ki asha - Tv one

Awards and nominations

* 4th Pakistan Media Awards: Best Emerging Talent Female - won * 3rd Hum Awards: Best Supporting Actress - Nominated

References

External links

* Living people Muhajir people People from Karachi Pakistani television actresses Year of birth missing (living people) {{Pakistan-artist-stub