Syra Yousuf

Syra Yousuf
Born Syra Yousuf Khan
Karachi, Pakistan
Occupation Actress, model, VJ
Years active 2011-present
Spouse(s) Shahroz Sabzwari (m. 2012)
Relatives Alishba Yousuf (sister)
Palwasha Yousuf (sister)
Behroze Sabzwari (father in law)

Syra Yousuf, also known as Syra Yousuf Khan (Urdu: سارہ یوسف خان ‎), is a Pakistani actress, model and VJ.[1]

Life

Yousuf was born in Karachi, Pakistan. Her mother is from Afghanistan and father from Pakistan. She did her 10th grade from Institute of Learning & Motivation (ILM), Peshawar. She is the sister of VJ Palwasha Yousuf and actress Alishba Yousuf.

On 21 October 2012, she married Shehroz Sabzwari, the son of actor Behroze Sabzwari in Karachi.[2] Yousuf gave birth to a baby girl in 2014 and is busy parenting since then.[3]

Debut and other work

Yousuf started as VJ at MTV Pakistan hosting Bheja Fry and Most Wanted. Due to her looks she made her acting debut in serial Mera Naseeb,[4] opposite Sanam Saeed Adeel Hussain. The serial was a critical success and her role as Nazia was appreciated by the viewers, earning her a Nomination for Best New Actress at Pakistan Media Awards.[5] She later appeared in various critical acclaimed and successful dramas like Mohabbat Rooth Jaye Toh and reached at boom through Bilqees Kaur.

In 2012, she appeared in the serial Tanhaiyan Naye Silsilay with her husband Shehroz Sabzwari a remake of the ever green Pakistani serial "Tanahaiyan" with actors such as Marina Khan Badre Khalil and Behroze Sabzwari. In 2013, she commenced the negative role of Aleena in Darmiyan along with Adnan Siddiqui and Sania Saeed.[6]

In 2014, she was seen essaying double role in Ru Baru as Neelam as the main antagonist and the main protagonist Sabeeha a shy and hopless girl. Syra was applauded a lot for the role of Neelum by the viewers and critics but wasn't able to do justice with Sabbeha. Yousuf has been out of screen for one year due attention to parenting.[7] She is expected to make a comeback with her upcoming serial in 2016.

As for the future, Syra is aiming to make her cinematic debut,[8] with two films already under her belt. She’s looking forward to her upcoming flick Love You Babylicious, alongside her husband, Shehroz Sabzwari.[7] She is also expected to appear in Jawad Bashir next venture – Teri Meri Love Story opposite Salman Shahid, Mohib Mirza and Mohsin Abbas Haider, the film is expected to release in April 2016.[9]

Modeling

At the age of 16 Syra started modelling. She has done more than 50 commercials. She is frequently seen doing photo shoots and showcasing her true modelling potential at the ramp walk.[10][11] She is also a promising show stopper. Lately, she won Veet Celebrations of Beauty Awards[12] for Most Beautiful Smile Award[13] and Sunday Award for Best Showstopper Award.[14]

Television

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Year Serial Role Notes
2011 Mera Naseeb Nazia Television Debut[15]
2011 Mohabbat Rooth Jaye Toh Maryam [16]
2012 Bilqees Kaur Soha Sultan [17][18]
2012 Tanhaiyan Naye Silsilay Sarena [19][20]
2012 Coke Kahani Zoya [21][22]
2013 Darmiyaan Aleena
2014 Ru Baru Shabeeha/Neelam [23][24]
2016 Pashemandrama currently airing Zartashaa [25]

Filmography

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Year Film Role Notes
2016 Ho Mann Jahaan Herself special appearance in song "Shakar Wandaan"[26] [27] [28]
2016 Teri Meri Love Story Film has yet to be released TBA Announced[9]
TBA Love You Babylicious Film has yet to be released TBA Announced[7]

Awards and nominations

Year Serial/Film Award Category
2011 Mera Naseeb Pakistan Media Awards Best New Actress Nominated[5]
2013 Veet Celebrations Of Beauty Most Beautiful Smile Won[13][12]
2015 Sunday Awards Best Showstopper Won[14]
2016 OK! Pakistan Awards Best Dressed Won [29]

References

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  2. ↑ "Young lovers Saira Yousuf, Shehroz Sabzwari tie the knot!". November 5, 2012. Retrieved March 18, 2013.
  3. ↑ "#100HAPPYDAYS: Shehroze Subzwari and Syra Yousuf - The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. 2014-09-02. Retrieved 2015-12-28.
  4. ↑ Desk, News. "Top ten: Our favourites from television - The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 2015-12-28.
  5. 1 2 "klikhierniet.net". Paklinks.com. Retrieved 2015-12-28.
  6. ↑ Tallest Actresses In Pakistan Drama Industry. "Tallest Actresses In Pakistan Drama Industry". Pakistan Tribe. Retrieved 2015-12-28.
  7. 1 2 3 Asad, Muhammad. "Syra’s stars set into motion - The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 2015-12-28.
  8. ↑ Shah, Ibbad. "5 Pakistani actresses we'd love to see on the big screen - The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 2015-12-28.
  9. 1 2 Correspondent, Our (2015-11-03). "‘Teri Meri Love Story’ to go on floors - The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 2015-12-28.
  10. ↑ Qamar, Saadia (2015-11-30). "Cold start to a festive season - The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 2015-12-28.
  11. ↑ Shahid, Umnia (2015-10-02). "Red carpet round-up Triumphs and the tawdry - The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 2015-12-28.
  12. 1 2 "This or that!: Syra Yousuf or Alishba Yousuf? - The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. 2013-09-02. Retrieved 2015-12-28.
  13. 1 2 Qamar, Saadia (2013-08-27). "Veet awards: A celebration of beauty - The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 2015-12-28.
  14. 1 2 "10 Thing We Loved About TBCW15". The World of HSY. 2015-06-09. Retrieved 2015-12-28.
  15. ↑ "Mera Naseeb: Pakistani writer accused of plagiarism by Indian author - Pakistan". Dawn.com. Retrieved 2015-12-28.
  16. ↑ "Unique Articles: Ruswaiyaan Zindagi tv Upcoming Show Story Wiki |Starcast |Trailors | Timing |Title Song Download". Uniarticles.com. 2015-06-11. Retrieved 2015-12-28.
  17. ↑ "Bilqees Kaur". Facebook. Retrieved 2015-12-28.
  18. ↑
  19. ↑ "Tanhaiyan Naye Silsilay | Watch HD Episodes Pakistani Dramas Online". Dramaonline.com. 2015-12-23. Retrieved 2015-12-28.
  20. ↑ Qamar, Saadia. "‘Tanhaiyan’ actors make a comeback with sequel - The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 2015-12-28.
  21. ↑ Qamar, Saadia. "With Coke Kahani, Mehreen Jabbar highlights the lives of Pakistanis - The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 2015-12-28.
  22. ↑ "Coke Kahani (comedy drama serial) will be on air from 3rd November on PTV Home, Urdu1 and Hum TV". Beingpakistani.com. 2012-10-31. Retrieved 2015-12-28.
  23. ↑ Rizwan Shaikh. "Ru Baru Drama Serial On Hum TV (Synopsis and Pictures)". Pakium.pk. Retrieved 2015-12-28.
  24. ↑ Rizwan Shaikh. "Furqan and Imran - Main Jeeliya Ost Ru Baru (Audio/Video/Lyrics)". Pakium.pk. Retrieved 2015-12-28.
  25. ↑ http://style.pk/this-whole-family-in-one-drama-syra-yousuf-shehroz-sabzwari-behroz-sabzwari-and-saleem-sheikh-in-pasheman/
  26. ↑ http://uk.blastingnews.com/showbiz-tv/2016/01/ho-mann-jahaan-review-a-beautifully-wrapped-gift-00715787.html
  27. ↑ http://www.thenational.ae/arts-life/film-reviews/film-review-lollywood-comes-of-age-with-ho-mann-jahaan
  28. ↑ http://www.pakium.pk/2016/01/05/syra-shehroz-ho-mann-jahaan-films
  29. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/okmagazine.pk/photos/pcb.516230908558818/516229048559004/?type=3&theater
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