Zerifa Wahid Age, Wiki and Bio

Zerifa Wahid

Quick Info

ProfessionActress
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth18/08/1979
Age45 years
BirthplaceLakhimpur

Physical Stats & More

Height163 cm
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

BA Hons in HistoryCotton College, Guwahati
Post-graduation in HistoryUniversity of Delhi
Bachelor of lawJ B Law College, Guwahati

Personal Life

Date of Birth18/08/1979
BirthplaceLakhimpur, Assam, India
Zodiac signLeo
HometownLakhimpur

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherWahid Ullah
MotherInoo Hazarika
Siblings
BrotherNonw
SisterJenifa Wahid (Joya) (elder)

Career

Debut
FilmAbhimaan
Year1990
Awards
  • Year: 2003 Award: Best Actor in a Leading Role Female Film: Agnisakshi Event: State Film Awards in Assam
  • Year: 2014 Award: Best Actress Film: Dwaar Event: Filmfare Awards East

Some Lesser Known Facts

Zerifa Wahid is an Indian actress and producer, mainly active in the Assamese film industry.
She discovered her passion for acting at a young age and has appeared in various Assamese films, TV commercials, and music videos.
In 2004, she portrayed a rural character in the Assamese movie 'Antaheen Jatra.'
Her filmography includes notable films such as 'Agnigarh' (1994), 'Atikram' (1994), 'Kadambari' (2004), and 'Bhoga Khirikee' (2018).
Following her graduation from J B Law College, she began her legal practice as an advocate at the Guwahati High Court.
Zerifa Wahid became the first Assamese actress to establish her production company, 'Zerifa Wahid Productions.'
She has acted in and produced various successful theatrical productions like 'Agnibrishti,' 'Pancharatna,' 'Nagamandala,' and 'Purush.'
Zerifa initiated the theatre festival 'JUST THEATRE' in Guwahati in 2014 to improve production quality.
She is actively involved in social causes and supports IT brand DATAMATION and serves as an ambassador for organizations like Assam Autism Foundation and Special Olympics Bharat (Assam Chapter).
In an interview, Zerifa expressed her concerns about the lack of recognition for Assamese artists on OTT platforms and in the mainstream industry.
Zerifa Wahid is passionate about animals and frequently shares pictures with them on social media.
She is dedicated to fitness and regularly practices yoga.
After being a member of Raijor Dal, she switched to AJP (Assam Jatiya Parishad) in 2021.
Zerifa serves as the brand ambassador for Sri Sankaradeva Nethralaya's eye donation campaign and has pledged to donate her eyes to the hospital posthumously.