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Quick Info
Date of birth28 February 1984
Age40 Years
BirthplaceRawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
ProfessionActor, Model, TV Host
NationalityPakistani
Marital statusDivorced
SpouseAsad Bashir Khan Khattak (divorced in 2018)
FamilyFather: Mohammad Aslam Ali Malik; Mother: Zeenat Malik; Children: Son - Abram Khan, Daughter - Amal Khan
Veena Malik Biography
Pakistani actress, model and TV host Veena Malik (born Zahida Malik) rose from television commercials to films and reality TV. Known for her work in Urdu-‑
Early life and backgroundZahida Malik, who is professionally known as Veena Malik, was born on 28 February 1984 in Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan. Raised in a Punjabi family, she was one of seven children and was academically strong, finishing school among the top students while taking part in extracurriculars such as debate, basketball and track events. She attended F.G. Sir Syed College in Rawalpindi and earned a BA studying sociology, psychology and Persian.
Career
Veena began her entertainment journey as a teenager after sending photos to a magazine; a bank commercial followed and marked her first paid work in media. Her screen debut came in the Urdu film Tere Pyar Mai (2000) in which she appeared as Amina. Over the next decade she performed in a string of Urdu films including Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa (2002), Pind Di Kudi (2003), Koi Tujh Sa Kahan (2005), Mohabbatan Sachiyan (2007) and Kabhi Pyar Na Karna (2008).
On television she moved between acting, hosting and comedy. She hosted the Geo TV satire Hum Sub Umeed Se Hain beginning in 2008 and later appeared in Urdu shows and series such as Miss Duniya (2010), Astaghfaar (2012), Mazaaq Raat (2016) and Discover Pakistan With Veena Malik (2024). She also acted in episodic dramas including Achanak and Kaun Psycho Thriller, and worked as a comedian for several years.
Veena expanded into the Indian market through reality TV appearances and music. She competed on Bigg Boss Season 4 (2010) and took part in Indian reality formats such as Bigg Toss and Superstud in 2011. On the music front she recorded Hindi songs including Drama Queen (2012) and Rum Rum (2013), and featured in music videos and item numbers in films. Her Hindi film appearances include Zindagi 50-50 (2013), Super Model (2013) and Mumbai 125 KM 3D (2014). She also performed in item songs like Fann Ban Gayi (from Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya, 2012) and Shaboo (from Jatts In Golmaal, 2017).
Recognition and other projects
Early in her career she received industry awards for her film work, including national and Bolan awards for performances in Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa and Mohabbatan Sachiyan, and a Lux Style Award recognizing her style on the red carpet. In 2012 she was listed at number 20 on FHM India’s 100 Sexiest Women list. She has served with PETA from 2011 to 2012 and adopted a vegetarian diet during that period.
Veena has been visible beyond acting: she walked fashion runways, owned a Mercedes Benz CLS according to reports, and produced a wedding reality show titled Veena Ka Vivah which was scheduled for release in 2012 but did not air after the channel shut down. She has also participated in charity work, sponsoring children through SOS Children’s Village and supporting trafficking victims and other social causes. A Guinness World Record entry is noted for receiving hand kisses in a rapid sequence in 2013.
Public profile
Public controversies have been part of Veena’s media coverage. Notable incidents include disputes and criticism following her participation in Indian reality television, a highly publicised photoshoot in 2011 that drew backlash, and legal proceedings in Pakistan in 2014 connected to the content of a television program in which she and others appeared; she and her former husband were later released on bail. Veena has been outspoken in interviews and television appearances and has spoken publicly about personal disputes and threats she says she experienced after relationships ended.
Personal life
Veena married Asad Bashir Khan Khattak on 25 December 2013; the marriage ended in divorce in 2018. She has two children, a son named Abram Khan and a daughter named Amal Khan. Her father, Mohammad Aslam Ali Malik, served in the Pakistan Army, and her mother is Zeenat Malik. She has described a religious identity as Muslim and has said she sought forgiveness at the Kaaba in Mecca.
Latest updates
Recent entries in her filmography and television work include appearances through the 2010s and a 2024 series titled Discover Pakistan With Veena Malik. She continues to be active on social media platforms and remains a recognizable figure in South Asian entertainment, with ongoing involvement in charitable initiatives and public projects.
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Recent Work
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2024Career Highlights
- Debut in Urdu film Tere Pyar Mai (2000)
- National and Bolan awards for Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa and Mohabbatan Sachiyan
- Host of Hum Sub Umeed Se Hain (2008)
- Contestant on Bigg Boss Season 4 (2010)
- Music recordings including Drama Queen (2012) and Rum Rum (2013)
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