Mamya Shajaffar
| Mamya Shajaffar | |
|---|---|
| Born | Maham Shahid Jaffar Khan February 4, 1999 Karachi, Pakistan |
| 💼 Occupation | Actress, model |
| 📆 Years active | 2023–present |
| Known for | Meesni, Jhok Sarkar, Lali |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Farooq Gul (m. 2019) |
Mamya Shajaffar (born Maham Shahid Jaffar Khan; 4 February 1999) is a Pakistani actress and model. She began her career as a digital creator and fashion model before moving to television, where she gained recognition for Hum TV dramas Meesni (2023) and Jhok Sarkar (2023). She made her film debut in Sarmad Khoosat's Punjabi-language feature Lali (2026), which premiered at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival.
Early life and education
Shajaffar was born in Karachi, Pakistan, and is widely reported in entertainment profiles as born on 4 February 1999.[1] She studied at Beaconhouse National University (BNU) in Lahore.[2]
Career
Shajaffar first built visibility through modelling and social-media content before transitioning to acting.[1]
Television
Her subsequent television credits include:
- Jhok Sarkar (2023) – as "Noori"[3]
- College Gate (2023) – as "Annie"
- Jaan Se Pyara Juni (2024)
- Contractors (2024) – TV mini-series[3]
- Crossroads (2024) – as "Haya"[3]
Film
Shajaffar made her feature-film debut in Lali (2026), directed by Sarmad Khoosat. The film screened in the Panorama section of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival and was described as the first fully Pakistani feature to premiere at Berlinale.[4] According to The Hollywood Reporter, as cited by Dawn Images, Shajaffar plays Zeba, a young woman branded a "cursed bride".[4]
She is set to appear opposite Farhan Saeed in the romantic drama Luv Di Saun, directed by Imran Malik and scheduled for release on Eid ul Azha 2026.[5]
Personal life
Entertainment profiles widely report that Shajaffar is married to photographer Farooq Gul.[1] In an interview, she stated that they were college sweethearts at BNU, dated for three years, and that she proposed marriage at age 25.[2]
Public image
In late 2024, a video of Shajaffar dancing at a wedding to the song "Qatal" went viral, drawing criticism on Pakistani social media for her outfit and performance.[2]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Meesni | Sahira / Hania | Debut |
| 2023 | Jhok Sarkar | Noori | |
| 2023 | College Gate | Annie | |
| 2024 | Jaan Se Pyara Juni | ||
| 2024 | Contractors | Mini-series | |
| 2024 | Crossroads | Haya |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Lali | Zeba | Berlinale premiere |
| 2026 | Luv Di Saun | Post-production |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Mamya Shajaffar Meesni Actress Age, Husband, Dramas & Net Worth". BioActors. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Mamya Shajaffar under fire for bold dance performance". Minute Mirror. 15 December 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Mamya Shajaffar". IMDb. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Sarmad Khoosat's Lali premieres at Berlinale, turning Berlin into a celebration of Pakistani cinema". Images Dawn. 20 February 2026. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
- ↑ "First Look at 'Luv Di Saun': Farhan Saeed and Mamya Shajaffar Spark Romance Amidst Lahore's Old-World Charm". HIP Pakistan. 2025. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
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