Naveen Waqar

Naveen Waqar
Born
Naveen Waqar Haider

(1986-01-09) 9 January 1986 (age 38)
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
Occupation(s)Actress, video jockey, radio jockey
Years active2007 – present
Known forHumsafar, Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat, Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi
Spouse
Azfar Ali
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(m. 2012; div. 2015)​
RelativesFaraz Haider (brother)

Naveen Waqar (Urdu: نوین وقار) (born 9 January 1986) is a Pakistani television actress and former video and radio jockey.[1] She made her acting debut playing the antagonist Sara in 2012 series Humsafar. Her television appearances include a series of acclaimed projects including Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat, Alvida, Mol, Saya-e-Deewar Bhi Nahi, Kuch Na Kaho, Be Inteha, Tajdeed-e-Wafa and Mah-e-Tamaam. She made her film debut in 2013 with social-drama film Josh: Independence Through Unity, which was a critical and commercial success.

Personal life

She married actor Azfar Ali in 2012; the couple was divorced in November 2015.[2]

Career

Waqar started her career as VJ Fuse which was an instant success and landed as the parallel lead in all-time blockbuster Humsafar opposite Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan. Waqar's next venture was Geo TV's hit Ainnie ki ayegi Baraat. Waqar is known for her serious acting skills, and has established a career in Pakistani television industry.[3][4][5] She apperead in Amna Mufti's written 2015 series Mol opposite Faysal Quraishi.[6] Her performance, as a confident and level-headed person in the series was praised by critics.[7]

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role Notes
2013 Josh: Independence Through Unity Iqra [citation needed]
2015 Orphic Short film [citation needed]
2017 Musafir Short film[8]
2022 Carma – The Movie Maria Shah Feature Film[citation needed]

Television

Year Title Role Additional Notes
2011–2012 Humsafar Sara Pakistan Media Awards for Best New Female Actor,
Hum Honorary Phenomenal Serial Award
2012 Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat Annie
2014 Uff Meri Family Ujala
2015 Alvida Uroosa
Mol Emaan Nominated-Hum Award for Best Actress[9]
2016 Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi Shehla
Kuch Na Kaho Ayna [citation needed]
2017 Be Inteha Bisma
2018 Mah-e-Tamaam Samahir
Tajdeed e Wafa Neha [10]
2019 Bewafa Kinza [11]
2020 Chalawa Mahnoor
2022 Paristan Mehreen
2023 Dagh e Dil Almas

Other appearance

Year Title Role Additional Notes
2010 Morning Music Chaska and Drive On With Naveen Waqar Herself/host Broadcast on Radio FM91
2010 Ab Set Hai Navin Telefilm
2010–2011 Pick and Choose with Fuse VJ Fuse TV Music Show aired on AAG TV
2016 Dukh Sukh Ulfat Shireen Episode: Aap Ki Ulfat
Dukh Sukh Maya Episode: Musafir

References

  1. ^ "Humsafar no more: Naveen and Azfar split after three years". ARY News. 30 November 2015.
  2. ^ "Azfar Ali, Naveen Waqar no longer life-partners". The News Teller. 30 November 2015.
  3. ^ raza, Nida. "Naveen Waqar". The News International. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  4. ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (25 August 2018). "Navin Waqar and Haroon Shahid team up for upcoming drama serial". DAWN. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  5. ^ "You are casted on the number of Followers you have: Naveen". Daily Times. 31 August 2019. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  6. ^ Tribune.com.pk (9 May 2015). "Faysal Qureshi pairs up with Naveen Waqar for 'Mol'". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  7. ^ Sadaf Haider (7 July 2015). "Sick of love triangles on TV? We love Faysal Qureshi's Mol for rising above". Dawn.com. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  8. ^ "Imran Abbas, Naveen Waqar to star in short film 'Musafir' | Pakistan Today". Pakistan Today. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  9. ^ "Hum Awards 2016 nominees & performances to look ahead tonight". The News. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  10. ^ NewsBytes. "Naveen Waqar and Haroon Shahid come together for Tajdeed e Wafa". The News. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
  11. ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (25 August 2018). "Navin Waqar and Haroon Shahid team up for upcoming drama serial". DAWN. Retrieved 14 September 2019.