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F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 16, 2026 • 3 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth26 March 1982

Age39 Years (as of 2021)

BirthplaceLahore, Pakistan

ProfessionActress, Singer

NationalityPakistani

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Shafqat Mahmood; Mother - Humaira Mahmood; Sister - Beenish Mehmood

Tara Mahmood (Pakistani Actress) Biography

Tara Mahmood is a Pakistani actress and singer from Lahore who began her career as a vocalist before establishing herself in film and television in strong,

Early life and background

Tara Mahmood was born on 26 March 1982 in Lahore, Pakistan. Raised in a family with a background in public service and education, she is the daughter of Shafqat Mahmood, a bureaucrat-turned-politician who has served as Federal Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training, and Humaira Mahmood, a teacher. She has a sister named Beenish Mehmood. Tara grew up in Lahore and remains identified with the city.

Career

Mahmood’s professional life began in music. She entered the entertainment world as a singer in 2004, performing in rock, jazz, funk and R&B styles. She has recorded singles such as "Mera Naam," "Tujhay Patta To Chalay," "Bori," and "Aye Na" and became associated with the Karachi rock band Rushk; in 2014 she took on the role of lead vocalist for the group.

Transitioning to acting in 2006, Tara made her television debut in a supporting role on PTV’s drama Inspector Khoji. She continued to build a steadily visible presence on television, appearing in serials including Muhabbat Subha Ka Sitara Hai, Goya, Soteli, Jackson Heights and others. Her portrayal of Zuhra Tajamul in the Hum TV drama Diyar-e-Dil (2015) drew significant attention and helped open opportunities with larger projects and production banners.

On screen she has played a range of supporting characters: Shaista in Nazr-e-Bad, Aqeela in Laut Ke Chalay Aana, the mother of Rameez in Teri Raza, Arshad in Romeo Weds Heer, and Nazia in Anaa. In 2018 she took on the role of Masooma Jalal Khan in the popular romantic-comedy Suno Chanda; the character returned for the series’ second season.

Mahmood also works in film. She made her feature-film debut in Mansoor Mujahid’s social drama Seedlings (released 2013), sharing the screen with Mohib Mirza and Aamina Sheikh; the film premiered internationally at the New York Film Festival. In the same year she appeared in Sabiha Sumar’s Good Morning Karachi.

Public profile

Tara Mahmood is known for strong supporting performances across television and film. Critics and audiences have singled out her work in Muhabbat Subha Ka Sitara Hai and Diyar-e-Dil as among her notable contributions. Beyond acting she remains active in music through live performances with Rushk.

Off-screen, Mahmood is a self-described animal lover who keeps two pet cats, Molly and Chipkoo. She enjoys reading—counting Haruki Murakami among the authors she admires—and lists walking among her preferred forms of exercise. Fashion and flea-market finds are part of her personal style, and in interviews she has named Trevor Noah as a celebrity she admires.

Latest updates

Mahmood continues to appear in television projects and remains involved with musical performances. Her recent notable television work includes the role of Masooma Jalal Khan in Suno Chanda and ongoing appearances in high-profile serials and films following the success of Diyar-e-Dil and other projects.

Personal life

Tara Mahmood is unmarried. She follows a non-vegetarian diet and lists hobbies such as reading and cooking. Her physical profile as publicly reported lists her height at approximately 168 cm (5'5") and weight around 60 kg.

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Recent Work

Suno Chanda

Played Masooma Jalal Khan in the romantic-comedy series; returned for second season.

2018
Seedlings

Feature film debut in Mansoor Mujahid’s social drama, premiered at the New York Film Festival.

2013
Good Morning Karachi

Appeared in Sabiha Sumar’s film released in 2013.

2013
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Career Highlights

  1. Began career as a singer in 2004 and later became lead vocalist of Karachi rock band Rushk in 2014
  2. Television debut in Inspector Khoji (2006) and breakthrough role as Zuhra Tajamul in Diyar-e-Dil (2015)
  3. Feature-film debut in Seedlings (2013), which premiered at the New York Film Festival
  4. Notable television roles include performances in Muhabbat Subha Ka Sitara Hai, Teri Raza, Anaa and Suno Chanda
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