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Jinaan Hussain Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth4 January 1989

Age32 Years (as of 2021)

BirthplaceAbbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

ProfessionActress, Model, Singer, Painter

NationalityPakistani

Marital statusMarried

SpouseShah Saddam Hussain Gillani

FamilyMother - Rizwa Naazam; Brother - Abdul Hadi; Sister-in-law - Yasra Rizvi

Jinaan Hussain Biography

Pakistani actress, model, singer and painter Jinaan Hussain built her career through theatre before moving into television, where she has taken on both支持ng

Early life and background
Jinaan Hussain was born Sundus Tariq on 4 January 1989 in Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Raised in a family that encouraged the arts, she showed an early interest in acting, dancing and painting and frequently participated in school productions and competitions. Her mother, Rizwa Naazam, supported Jinaan’s artistic inclinations and urged her to pursue formal training in the visual and performing arts.

Jinaan earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the National College of Arts in Lahore. During her time there she was active in theatre productions, sharpening the stage skills that would later serve as the foundation of her screen career. She has described reading and painting among her hobbies.

Career
After completing her studies, Jinaan relocated to Karachi in 2013 to pursue acting professionally. She began by performing in local theatrical productions where directors noticed her work; that exposure led to opportunities in television.

Her television debut came in 2013 with the Hum TV serial Aise Jalay Jiya, in which she played Noreen. Early supporting roles followed, including parts in Mann Ke Moti (as Zara), Humnasheen (as Alishba), Rangbaaz (as Beena), and Hum Tehray Gunahgaar (as Neha). Her transition from supporting actress to leading roles accelerated after she portrayed Tayyaba in Geo Entertainment’s 2014 drama Bashar Momin, a performance that established her as a prominent face on Pakistani television.

Following Bashar Momin, Jinaan took lead and substantial roles in series such as Shareek-e-Hayat, Parvarish, Mahi Ray and Kaanch Ki Guriya. She received notable attention for her portrayal of Naila in the Geo Entertainment series Baba Jani, which premiered in September 2018.

In 2020 she earned praise for her performance as Zeenia in Hum TV’s Rabba Mainu Maaf Kare, a role that required emotional intensity; Jinaan has said the part provoked difficult memories and led to anxiety attacks during filming. Her television work is complemented by appearances in telefilms, including Nayyer Aapa Ki Silai Machine (as Maheen), Koji (as Koji) and Dino Ki Dulhaniya (as Natasha).

Outside of acting, Jinaan pursues painting and singing. She shares her artwork and occasional singing videos on social media, reflecting the mixed creative interests that trace back to her college training and theatrical roots.

Public profile
Jinaan is identified with Islam and holds Pakistani nationality. Her family includes her mother Rizwa Naazam, a father described as a businessman, a brother Abdul Hadi who works as a serial producer, and a sister-in-law, Yasra Rizvi, who is an actress and writer. She is married to Shah Saddam Hussain Gillani, who has worked as Head of Talent & Production at AM Production.

Known for taking on challenging and unconventional characters, Jinaan has built a reputation for nuanced performances in both supporting and lead parts. She is also an animal lover who regularly feeds strays when possible.

Physical and personal details
Jinaan’s reported height is approximately 165 cm (1.65 m / 5'5"). Her eye and hair color are listed as black, and her approximate body measurements are given as 34-26-35. She was born under the Capricorn zodiac sign. Favourite personal preferences mentioned include a liking for biryani, the singer Abrar-ul-Haq and the colour yellow.

Latest updates
Jinaan continues to share her paintings and singing clips online while maintaining an acting career that spans theatre, television serials and telefilms. Her recent notable television appearances include Baba Jani (2018) and Rabba Mainu Maaf Kare (2020), both of which reinforced her range as a dramatic performer.

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Recent Work

Baba Jani

Portrayed Naila in the Geo Entertainment television series that premiered on 8 September 2018.

2018
Rabba Mainu Maaf Kare

Played Zeenia in the Hum TV serial (2020), a performance noted for its emotional intensity.

2020
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Career Highlights

  1. Television debut in Aise Jalay Jiya (2013) as Noreen
  2. Breakthrough lead role as Tayyaba in Bashar Momin (2014)
  3. Notable performances in Baba Jani (2018) and Rabba Mainu Maaf Kare (2020)
  4. Background in theatre and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the National College of Arts
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jinaan Hussain born?

4 January 1989

What is Jinaan Hussain known for?

Actress, Model, Singer, Painter

What is Jinaan Hussain’s marital status?

Married

Who is Jinaan Hussain married to?

Shah Saddam Hussain Gillani