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Rabya Kulsoom (Faizan Shaikh’s Sister) Biography: Age, Career, Family,

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 14, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth21 January

BirthplaceKarachi, Pakistan

ProfessionActress, Choreographer

NationalityPakistani

Marital statusMarried

SpouseRehan Nazim

FamilyMother: Parveen Akbar; Brother: Faizan Sheikh; Son: Mohib Rehan

Rabya Kulsoom (Faizan Shaikh’s Sister) Biography

Rabya Kulsoom is a Pakistani actress and choreographer from Karachi. Trained originally in dentistry, she moved into performance — appearing in TV dramas,短

Early life and background

Rabya Kulsoom was born in Karachi and raised there. She completed a bachelor's degree in dentistry from Dow Medical College (Dow University of Health Sciences) in 2014 and worked briefly as a general practitioner before deciding to change careers. For a short period she taught at a Pakistan Air Force School in Korangi Creek.

Career

Rabya began her on-screen journey with a music video for the song "Pyar Hua" (2016), sung by her husband, Rehan Nazim. She moved into television with her debut in the serial Zamani Manzil Kay Maskharay (2017) and followed that with small roles in shows such as Dhund (2017), Mera Aangan (2017) and Ishq Bepanah (2018).

Her profile rose in 2018 when she appeared as Abeer, the younger sister of the lead character, in Haara Dil. That year she also acted in short films including Gora Complex. In subsequent years she has been cast frequently as a younger sister in series like Meer Abru (2019), Shehr-e-Malal (2020), Fraud (2022) and Mujhe Pyar Hua Tha (2023).

On the film and OTT front, Rabya made her film debut as Chandni in Gawah Rahna (2020) and appeared on the streaming platform in Ek Jhuthi Love Story (2020). She played Mina in the short film Eid Pe Kya Pehnugi (2020) on Nashpati Prime, and featured in music videos such as Main Kashmir Hoon (2019) and Daro Na (2020). In 2023 she portrayed Razia Sultana in Kukri: The Untold Story of A Serial Killer Javed Iqbal and was signed for an important role in the Urdu television drama Mannat Murad.

Alongside acting, Rabya works as a choreographer and maintains an active presence on social media where she posts dance videos and tutorials. She and a friend run a YouTube channel called Danceography Srha X Rabya. Dance and travel are listed among her personal interests.

Public profile

Rabya comes from an entertainment family. Her mother, Parveen Akbar, is an actress who appeared in Rabya’s debut TV drama, and her brother Faizan Sheikh is also an actor. She is married to singer Rehan Nazim and the couple have a son named Mohib Rehan.

Physically, Rabya is reported to be approximately 163 cm (5'4") tall and to have black hair and eyes. Publicly available details list her figure measurements and weight, and note that she follows Islam.

Her public visibility has included both commercial work and editorial features; she appeared on the cover of Fashion Times in October 2022 and promotes various brands, including baby-care and clothing labels, via her social platforms.

Controversies and disputes

Rabya has been involved in a couple of public controversies. She and fellow actress Hania Amir removed a dance video that drew criticism for using a song with religious references and later apologised. Separately, she raised a dispute over unpaid fees with a television channel and production house concerning a 2019 project; her brother publicly advocated on her behalf regarding the payment.

Latest updates

In 2023 Rabya expanded her film work with a role in Kukri and continued television appearances, including a confirmed part in Mannat Murad. She remains active in dance content creation and brand partnerships through social media.
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Recent Work

Kukri: The Untold Story of A Serial Killer Javed Iqbal

Played Razia Sultana in the film (2023).

2023
Mannat Murad

Signed to play an important role in the Urdu-language TV show (2023).

2023
Gawah Rahna

Film debut as Chandni (2020).

2020
Ek Jhuthi Love Story

OTT appearance (2020).

2020
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Career Highlights

  1. Debuted on screen in the music video 'Pyar Hua' (2016).
  2. Television debut in Zamani Manzil Kay Maskharay (2017).
  3. Breakthrough role as Abeer in Haara Dil (2018).
  4. Film debut in Gawah Rahna (2020).
  5. Portrayed Razia Sultana in Kukri (2023).
  6. Featured on Fashion Times cover (October 2022).
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rabya Kulsoom (Faizan Shaikh’s Sister) born?

21 January

What is Rabya Kulsoom (Faizan Shaikh’s Sister) known for?

Actress, Choreographer

What is Rabya Kulsoom (Faizan Shaikh’s Sister)’s marital status?

Married

Who is Rabya Kulsoom (Faizan Shaikh’s Sister) married to?

Rehan Nazim