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Iman Vellani Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

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

Quick Info

Date of birth3 September 2002

Age19 Years

BirthplaceKarachi, Pakistan

ProfessionActress

NationalityCanadian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyMother - Nurse practitioner; Father - Accountant; Brother - Engineer (six years older)

Iman Vellani Biography

Canadian actress Iman Vellani broke into the public eye as the lead in the 2022 Disney+ miniseries Ms. Marvel. Born in Karachi and raised in Ontario, she’s

Early life and background
Iman Vellani was born on 3 September 2002 in Karachi, Pakistan, and moved to Canada with her family when she was about one year old. She grew up in Ontario and completed her schooling at Unionville High School. Vellani planned to continue her studies in Integrated Media at the Ontario College of Art & Design University after graduation, but her early acting opportunities altered that path.

Vellani comes from a family with a healthcare and finance background: her mother works as a nurse practitioner and her father is an accountant. She also has an older brother who is an engineer. Raised in a Muslim household, Vellani has spoken about reconnecting with elements of her cultural and religious background during her work on projects that reflect her heritage.

Physical profile
Vellani is approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall (about 167 cm). She has dark brown hair and brown eyes.

Career
Iman Vellani’s professional acting debut came in 2022 when she was cast as the lead character, Kamala Khan, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe miniseries Ms. Marvel, which premiered on Disney+. The role introduced her to a global audience and positioned her within Marvel’s Phase Four slate. The series received positive notices for its fresh lead and ensemble, and Vellani co-starred with actors including Laurel Marsden, Yasmeen Fletcher, Mohan Kapur, Azhar Usman, Matt Lintz, Saagar Shaikh, and Zenobia Shroff.

Her connection to the character of Kamala Khan had roots in her long-standing fandom; she had been a Marvel enthusiast from a young age and auditioned for the part via Zoom. During the casting process, creators and producers noted her familiarity with Marvel and her enthusiasm for the character.

Before Ms. Marvel, Vellani had explored filmmaking from behind the camera. In 2020 she directed two short films titled I don't wanna b alone and Push. Additionally, shortly before the release of Ms. Marvel she appeared in a short documentary called A Fan’s Guide to Ms. Marvel, which included interviews with her and members of the creative team.

Vellani is also named among the cast for the next Marvel film that continues Kamala Khan’s storyline, scheduled for release in July 2023, extending her role within the franchise.

Public profile
Vellani’s rise was swift: she was a member of the TIFF Next Wave Committee and attended the Toronto International Film Festival in 2019, the same year the Ms. Marvel project was announced. Her casting story has been highlighted as an example of a fan-turned-lead, and she has publicly expressed admiration for figures such as actor Robert Downey Jr. and producer Kevin Feige.

Throughout her early public career, Vellani has discussed how portraying a character who shares aspects of her background allowed her to learn more about her ancestry and religious culture. That experience has been an important part of her public narrative.

Latest updates
Following the success of Ms. Marvel on Disney+, Vellani continued with Marvel projects, including a feature film tied to the character slated for release on 28 July 2023. Her early credits also include the two short films she directed in 2020 and the documentary short connected to the series’ release.

As of the available information, Vellani is unmarried and remains an active early-career actress within the Marvel Universe.
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Recent Work

Ms. Marvel

Lead role as Kamala Khan in the Disney+ miniseries; part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase Four.

2022
Directorial shorts: I don't wanna b alone and Push

Two short films she directed in 2020.

2020
A Fan’s Guide to Ms. Marvel

Short documentary featuring interviews with Vellani and the Ms. Marvel creative team, released shortly before the series.

2022
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Career Highlights

  1. Cast as Kamala Khan in the Disney+ miniseries Ms. Marvel (2022)
  2. Directed two short films in 2020: I don't wanna b alone and Push
  3. Member of TIFF Next Wave Committee; attended Toronto International Film Festival (2019)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Iman Vellani born?

3 September 2002

What is Iman Vellani known for?

Actress

What is Iman Vellani’s marital status?

Unmarried