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Fatima Effendi Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth17 December 1992

Age30 Years (as of 2022)

BirthplaceKarachi, Pakistan

ProfessionTV Actor, Model

NationalityPakistani

Marital statusMarried

SpouseArsalan Kanwar

FamilyParents: Mushtaq Effendi and Fouzia Mushtaq; Children: Sons Almir Kanwar and Mahbir Kanwar; Siblings: elder brother, Hina Mansoor, Mariam Effendi

Fatima Effendi Biography

Pakistani television actor and model Fatima Effendi began performing as a child and built a steady career in TV dramas and telefilms. Born and raised in K­

Early life and background

Fatima Effendi Kanwar was born on 17 December 1992 in Karachi, Pakistan. She grew up in Karachi and attended St. Joseph’s Convent School. For higher education she studied fashion design at the Asian Institute of Fashion Design and Iqra University, completing a bachelor’s degree in fashion design.

Her family includes parents Mushtaq Effendi, a businessman, and Fouzia Mushtaq, who has worked as an actress. She has an elder brother and two elder sisters, Hina Mansoor and Mariam Effendi. Fatima has mentioned a family link to Hassanally Effendi, the founder of Sindh Madrassatul Islam, and practices Islam.

Career

Fatima entered the entertainment world very young, starting work as a child model at around age eight and taking early roles in television. Her first credited TV appearance as a child actor was in Chal Jhooti (2001). Over the years she transitioned into adult roles across Pakistani television, becoming known for parts in series such as Man-O-Salwa (2007), Meri Un Suni Kahani (2009), Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan (2009), Larkiyan Mohallay Ki (2010), and Kaash Main Teri Beti Na Hoti (2011), the latter bringing her wider recognition for the role of Khushi.

Fatima’s work spans serial drama and telefilm formats. She has appeared in telefilms including Dulha Bhai (2008), Raju Chacha Ban Gaey Gentleman (2010), Achay Ki Larki (2010), Shaadi Ka Ladoo- Mera Teacher Mera Shauhar (2011), and Katvi Chatt (2015). Her more recent television projects listed include Aye Dil Tu Bata (2018), Main Agar Chup Hoon (2020), Bechari Qudsia (2021), and Betiyaan (2022). She also participated in reality television, appearing on Madventures Season 2 in 2015.

Alongside acting, Fatima has been featured in print advertisements and television commercials for various brands. Her early experience included performing in child-focused ads; she has described how those formative commercial roles helped her gain confidence.

Public profile

Fatima Effendi is recognized as a television actor and model in Pakistan. Physically, the available details list her height at approximately 170 cm (5'7"), with estimated weight and measurements also noted in public profiles. She identifies as Sindhi by ethnicity and follows a non-vegetarian diet.

Her personal life has been part of her public narrative. While working on Larkiyan Mohallay Ki she met co-actor Arsalan Kanwar; the pair dated for a period before marrying. Their marriage took place on 17 November 2012. The couple have two sons, Almir Kanwar and Mahbir Kanwar.

Fatima has spoken in interviews about career choices and boundaries, including declining a Bollywood offer because the role required bold scenes she was not comfortable performing. She has contrasted Pakistani television with Indian serials, expressing that Pakistani shows are more grounded in social reality.

Latest updates

In 2022 Fatima launched a self-titled vlog channel on YouTube. She continues to act in television dramas, with credits listed through 2022. Outside of work she enjoys traveling with family during holidays.
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Recent Work

Betiyaan

Television drama

2022
Bechari Qudsia

Television drama

2021
Main Agar Chup Hoon

Television drama

2020
Aye Dil Tu Bata

Television drama

2018
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Career Highlights

  1. Began career as a child model and child actor
  2. Recognized for role as Khushi in Kaash Main Teri Beti Na Hoti (2011)
  3. Featured in numerous Urdu TV dramas and telefilms
  4. Launched a personal vlog channel on YouTube in 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fatima Effendi born?

17 December 1992

What is Fatima Effendi known for?

TV Actor, Model

What is Fatima Effendi’s marital status?

Married

Who is Fatima Effendi married to?

Arsalan Kanwar