Full Name: Ushna Shah
Place of Birth: Lahore, Punjab
Alma mater: York University
Nationality: Pakistani
Spouse: Hamza Amin (m-2023)
Religion: Islam
Occupation: Actress, writer
Active Year: 2012–present
Known for: Bashar Momin, Alif Allah Aur Insaan Balaa
Ushna Shah Biography :
- Ushna Shah is a Pakistani actress who works in Urdu cinema and television.
- She was born in Lahore and raised in Canada.
- She is the daughter of actress Ismat Tahira and sister of Irsa Ghazal.
- Ushna Shah made her debut on the big screen with Jawad Bashir’s Teri Meri Love Story in which she played the leading character of Esha and later starred in the first online Pakistani comedy film Oye Kuch Kar Guzar by D-juice Pakistan. She also appeared as a guest in the film Punjab Nahi Jaungi.
- After making her acting debut in the 2013 romance Mere Khwabon Ka Diya, Shah had her first critical success with the 2014 thriller Bashar Momin.
- She rose to prominence by featuring as the female lead in several critically acclaimed serials, including Duaa (2015), Neelam Kinaray (2016), Ab Kar Meri Rafugari (2016), Thoda Sa Aasman (2016), Lashkara (2018), Ru Baru Ishq Tha (2018).
- She received further recognition for playing against type in the 2017 spiritual drama Alif Allah Aur Insaan that earned her a Hum Award for Best Negative Actor and the 2018 psychological thriller Balaa for which she received nomination for Best Actress at Lux Style Awards.
- Among her awards is the Best Emerging Talent Female at the 4th Pakistan Media Awards for Mere Khwabon Ka Diya.
- She has been the brand ambassador for the fashion label Nickie Nina, and has done campaigns for various lawn brands such as Jahanara.
( Last Updated: 26 November 2023 )