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Zerifa Wahid Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

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

Quick Info

Date of birth18 August 1979

Age45 Years

BirthplaceLakhimpur, Assam, India

ProfessionActress, Film Producer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Wahid Ullah; Mother - Inoo Hazarika; Sister - Jenifa Wahid (Joya); Brother - Nonw

Zerifa Wahid Biography

Zerifa Wahid is an Assamese actress and producer who began her screen career as a child artist and has since become a prominent figure in Assamese cinema,,

Early life and background

Zerifa Wahid was born on 18 August 1979 in Lakhimpur, Assam. Raised in a family with roots in the region, she completed her schooling at Nichols High School in Guwahati and pursued higher studies at Cotton College before moving to the University of Delhi for post-graduation. After returning to Assam she also completed a law degree from J B Law College and went on to practice as an advocate at the Guwahati High Court.

Career

Zerifa’s screen journey started early: she made her debut as a child artist in the film Abhimaan (1990). Over the years she has built a steady career in the Assamese film industry as both an actress and a producer. Her filmography spans roles in commercially and critically recognized Assamese features, including Agnigarh (1994), Atikram (1994), Antaheen Jatra (2004), Kadambari (2004), Ahir Bhairav (2008) and Bhoga Khirikee (2018).

Her performance work has been acknowledged at regional award events. In 2003 she won the Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female) at the Assam State Film Awards for Agnisakshi, and in 2014 she received the Best Actress award at the inaugural Filmfare Awards East for her role in Dwaar.

Beyond acting for the screen, Zerifa has been active in theatre. She established a production company, Zerifa Wahid Productions, becoming the first Assamese actress known to form her own production house. Through that banner she has produced and performed in stage productions such as Agnibrishti, Pancharatna, Nagamandala and Purush. To raise the profile of live theatre in Guwahati she helped organize the JUST THEATRE festival in 2014, presenting plays including Nagamandala, Napoleon and Love Letters.

Her onscreen choices have included challenging characters: she played a rural girl in Antaheen Jatra and took on the role of a character with schizophrenia in Ahir Bhairav, a film noted for being shot entirely in London.

Public profile

Zerifa remains connected to social causes and public advocacy. She has served as an ambassador for the Assam Autism Foundation and Special Olympics Bharat (Assam Chapter), and has been associated with promotional work for the IT firm Datamation. She also supports eye-donation awareness through her role as brand ambassador for Sri Sankaradeva Nethralaya’s campaign in Assam and has pledged to donate her eyes.

On matters of industry representation, Zerifa has voiced concerns about the limited visibility of Assamese and Northeast artists on major streaming platforms. She has commented that OTT services have not sufficiently highlighted the work of filmmakers and actors from the region.

Personal interests and activism

Outside her professional life, Zerifa is known to enjoy dancing and singing, practices yoga regularly, and is an animal lover who frequently shares photos with pets. Politically, she was initially a member of Raijor Dal and moved to Assam Jatiya Parishad in 2021.

Latest updates

Zerifa continues to balance screen work, theatre production and advocacy. Her production house remains a notable part of her professional identity, and she stays active in social campaigns related to disability, sports for persons with intellectual disabilities, and eye donation. Her ongoing engagement in Assamese cinema, theatre initiatives and public causes keeps her prominent in the cultural life of the region.
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Recent Work

Bhoga Khirikee

Feature film role

2018
Dwaar

Performance that earned Best Actress at Filmfare Awards East

2014
Ahir Bhairav

Played a character with schizophrenia; film shot in London

2008
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Career Highlights

  1. Debuted as a child artist in Abhimaan (1990)
  2. Founded Zerifa Wahid Productions, a first for an Assamese actress
  3. Won Best Actor (Female) at Assam State Film Awards for Agnisakshi (2003)
  4. Won Best Actress at the first Filmfare Awards East for Dwaar (2014)
  5. Organized the JUST THEATRE festival in Guwahati (2014)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zerifa Wahid born?

18 August 1979

What is Zerifa Wahid known for?

Actress, Film Producer

What is Zerifa Wahid’s marital status?

Unmarried