Meera (actress) Age, Wiki and Bio

Meera (actress)

Quick Info

ProfessionActress
NationalityPakistani
Date of Birth12/05/1977
Age47 years
BirthplaceSheikhupura, Punjab, Pakistan

Bio/Wiki

Real nameIrtiza Rubab
Other nameMeera Jee

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 4"
Weight60 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityKinnard College for Women, Lahore, Pakistan
Educational QualificationGraduate

Personal Life

ReligionMuslim
Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsPakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar

Family

FatherSyed Mohammad Sarwar Shah
MotherShafqat Rubab
SiblingsShaista Abbasi, Syed Ahsan Abbas, Syeda Hussain, Rubab Aqsa, and Murtaza Ahsan

Career

Debut
Lollywood FilmKanta (1995)
Bollywood FilmNazar (2005)
TVHusan Ara Kaun (2010)
DirectorOscar (2016)
Awards, Honours
  • Nigar Award for the film "Khilona" (1999)
  • Nigar Award for Best Actress of the Year for the film "Inteha" (1999)
  • Pride of Performance Award (2012)
  • Sitara-i-Imtiaz Award (2012)
  • Best Actress Award at the 3rd Delhi International Film Festival for the film 'Hotal' (2014)
  • Best Actress Award at the International Pakistan Prestige Awards (IPPA) (2021)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Meera, a renowned actress, has won the prestigious Nigar Award twice and the esteemed Pride of Performance Award.
After venturing into the entertainment industry, she adopted the name Meera.
During her school and college years, Meera actively took part in theatre productions.
Meera kickstarted her career by appearing in TV commercials when she was in her mid-teens.
Acknowledged as one of the leading supermodels in Pakistan, Meera has made a mark in the industry.
In addition to her work in Lollywood, Meera has also starred in Bollywood movies.
Meera delved into politics by contesting for the Lahore constituency NA-126 in 2013.
Known for her philanthropic endeavors, Meera actively engages in humanitarian activities.
A great admirer of Bollywood icon Salman Khan, Meera is a fan of his work.
Often referred to as the 'Controversy Queen,' Meera is a prominent figure in the Pakistani Showbiz realm.
Meera was chosen to portray the main character in the Pakistani rendition of the classic Bollywood film "Pakeezah" (1972).