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Date of birth15 November 1982

Age38 Years

BirthplaceIslamabad, Pakistan

ProfessionActress, Writer

NationalityPakistani

Marital statusMarried

SpouseAbdul Hadi

FamilySon - name not known

Yasra Rizvi Biography

Pakistani actress and writer Yasra Rizvi is known for taking on challenging, unconventional roles across television, film and web series. Born and raised в

Early life and background

Yasra Rizvi was born on 15 November 1982 in Islamabad, Pakistan. She completed her schooling in Islamabad and later pursued higher education abroad, earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a focus on human resource management from Western Michigan University, London. Raised in Islamabad, she moved back to Pakistan after her studies and began working as a stage performer and theatre artist.

Career

Yasra’s on-screen career began with television. Her television debut came in 2012 in the drama Daagh, in which she played a mother figure named Rehana. Early in her career she was often cast in older character roles, a casting pattern the industry attributed to her physique at the time. Despite that, her acting drew attention and she continued to secure parts in serials across Pakistani television.

A significant turning point arrived with the 2013 Geo TV series Mann Ke Moti, where Yasra played Fariha and earned notable critical recognition. She went on to appear in several other dramas including Kaash Aisa Ho, Malika-e-Aliya (as Khatija), Woh Dobara, Choti, Bhabhi Sambhal Chabi, Sawaab, and Baji Irshad.

Rizvi expanded into film with supporting roles in 2015. She appeared in the ensemble adventure comedy Jawani Phir Nahi Ani, portraying the mother of a central character, and later that year played Balwant Kaur in the biographical drama Manto.

In 2019 Yasra stepped into writing and directing with the film Senti Aur Mental, a project she wrote and directed and in which she also acted. The production was developed under Harkat Pictures and featured Yasra alongside Zain Afzal and Yousaf Bashir Qureshi; completion and release were delayed due to remaining shooting work that was affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.

In 2020 she joined the cast of the web series Churails, playing Jugnu Chaudhry, a wedding planner with a troubled personal life. Churails drew wide attention and regulatory controversy in Pakistan; after a ban by Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority the producers partnered with an international streaming platform to release the series globally on 11 August 2020. The series brought mixed audience reactions to Yasra’s performance, with both praise and strong criticism recorded.

Public profile

Yasra Rizvi has built a reputation for choosing challenging and unconventional roles and for being outspoken on social issues. She has publicly discussed experiences of harassment and assault and has used interviews and public platforms to highlight questions around gender and social taboos. In 2019 she also presented her poetry at a Mushaira & Kavi Sammelan event in Dubai, where she was recognized for her participation.

Yasra is active on social media and shares aspects of her creative work, including poetry, with her followers. She has used Instagram to speak out on industry matters, including a public criticism of the Lux Style Awards over content choices in August 2021.

Personal life

Yasra married Abdul Hadi in 2016. The couple has a son. Abdul Hadi is identified as a drama producer. Her marriage received public attention at the time of the announcement.

Latest updates

Recent years have seen Yasra continue to work across media while also moving into writing and directing. Her 2019 film Senti Aur Mental remains incomplete pending additional shooting affected by the pandemic. In 2020 she reached international audiences through Churails, and she continues to maintain a visible presence online through social posts and poetic presentations.

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Recent Work

Churails

Web series (2020) — Played Jugnu Chaudhry, a wedding planner and one of the lead roles in the series that was later released globally on a streaming platform.

2020
Senti Aur Mental

Film (2019) — Written and directed by Yasra Rizvi; she also starred in the film. Release was delayed due to remaining shooting affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.

2019
Jawani Phir Nahi Ani

Film (2015) — Feature film debut in a supporting role as the mother of a lead character.

2015
Manto

Film (2015) — Played Balwant Kaur in the biographical drama directed by Sarmad Khoosat.

2015
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Career Highlights

  1. Television debut in Daagh (2012) as Rehana.
  2. Breakthrough role as Fariha in Mann Ke Moti (2013).
  3. Feature film appearances in Jawani Phir Nahi Ani and Manto (2015).
  4. Wrote, directed and starred in Senti Aur Mental (announced 2019).
  5. Lead role in the web series Churails (2020), released internationally after regulatory issues in Pakistan.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yasra Rizvi born?

Yasra Rizvi was born on 15 November 1982.

What is Yasra Rizvi known for?

Yasra Rizvi is known for actress, Writer.

What is Yasra Rizvi’s marital status?

Yasra Rizvi's marital status is listed as Married.

Who is Yasra Rizvi married to?

Yasra Rizvi is publicly listed as married to Abdul Hadi.