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Shabana Haroon Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

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

Quick Info

Date of birth12 September

BirthplaceGreater London, England, United Kingdom

ProfessionActor, Makeup Artist

NationalityBritish-Pakistani

Marital statusMarried

SpouseHaroon Mazhar

FamilyChildren: Son - Arhaan Mazhar; Daughter - Inaayah Mazhar

Shabana Haroon Biography

British-Pakistani actor and makeup artist Shabana Haroon has worked in English and Hindi projects, including the 2023 film Animal. Born and raised in the U

Early life and background

Shabana Haroon was born in Greater London and raised in England. Her family roots trace back to Pakistan, and she holds British-Pakistani nationality. Her date of birth is recorded as 12 September; however, her year of birth has not been publicly listed. She is a Virgo by zodiac sign.

Physical details often included in public profiles note her height at approximately 5 feet 3 inches (1.61 m) and her brown hair and brown eyes.

Career

Haroon works as both an actor and a makeup artist. She has been part of projects in English and Hindi-language cinema and has also appeared in television and commercial work. On screen, she played the role of Sana in the 2021 English short film No Ordinary Man. She later appeared in the English film A Long Way to Come Home (2023) as Rani.

Her profile reached a wider audience when she was cast in the 2023 Hindi film Animal, in which she portrayed Niloofar Rahmani, the first wife of the character played by Abrar. She is also credited with appearances in television commercials, including work for KFC.

Alongside acting, Haroon has professional experience as a makeup artist. For several years she has been associated with the makeup studio S'blended, working behind the scenes in beauty and styling.

Public profile

Haroon's work has included contributions beyond entertainment. She has been involved with nonprofit organisations and is reported to have provided financial support to a number of NGOs over time. Earlier in her career she took part in a Channel 4 programme related to suicide prevention, showing involvement in socially focused media.

Her personal interests include biking, travel, music and swimming. She is known to love animals and at one time owned a pet rabbit. Language skills attributed to her include English, Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi.

Personal life

Shabana Haroon is married to Haroon Mazhar; their marriage dates back to 2004. The couple have two children: a son, Arhaan Mazhar, and a daughter, Inaayah Mazhar. Haroon Mazhar is reported to work in the UK Ministry of Justice. Haroon practices Islam.

Latest updates

In 2023 Haroon's on-screen presence included roles in both English-language and Hindi films: A Long Way to Come Home (English) and Animal (Hindi), the latter bringing her a degree of broader attention for her role as Niloofar Rahmani. She continues to balance acting with makeup artistry work at S'blended, and remains active in charitable efforts and community-focused projects.
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Recent Work

Animal

Hindi film in which she portrayed Niloofar Rahmani, Abrar's first wife

2023
A Long Way to Come Home

English film in which she appeared as Rani

2023
No Ordinary Man

English short film in which she played the role of Sana

2021
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Career Highlights

  1. Acting debut in noted projects across English and Hindi cinema
  2. Portrayed Niloofar Rahmani in the 2023 Hindi film Animal
  3. Worked as a makeup artist at the S'blended studio
  4. Appeared in commercials including KFC
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shabana Haroon born?

12 September

What is Shabana Haroon known for?

Actor, Makeup Artist

What is Shabana Haroon’s marital status?

Married

Who is Shabana Haroon married to?

Haroon Mazhar