Zaira Wasim

Zaira Wasim

24 · Born: Oct 23, 2000

2019

Personal Details

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BornOct 23, 2000 Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Parents
  • Zahid Wasim
  • Zarqa Wasim

Biography

Zaira Wasim, a talented and accomplished former Indian actress, has left an indelible mark on the Hindi film industry with her remarkable body of work. This impressive portfolio has garnered her a multitude of prestigious accolades, including a coveted Filmfare Award and a National Film Award, solidifying her position as a respected and accomplished figure in the world of Indian cinema.

In recognition of her outstanding contributions to the field, Wasim was honored with the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement in 2017. This esteemed recognition was bestowed upon her by Ram Nath Kovind, the President of India, during a grand ceremony held in the vibrant city of New Delhi.

Wasim made her film debut in the biographical sports film Dangal, released in 2016, where she took on the role of young Geeta Phogat, a pivotal character in the movie.

The film went on to achieve enormous commercial success, emerging as the highest-grossing Indian film of all time, with a worldwide gross of over ₹2,000 crores, equivalent to approximately $300 million.

Her subsequent film, Secret Superstar, released in 2017, showcased her versatility as an actress, as she portrayed an aspiring singer in a musical drama.

This film, too, made a significant impact at the box office, becoming the highest-grossing Indian film with a female protagonist and earning Wasim numerous accolades for her outstanding performances.

Some of the notable awards and recognition she received include the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Dangal and the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress for her performance in Secret Superstar.

Throughout her career, Wasim has consistently demonstrated her ability to excel in a wide range of roles, from playing a young athlete to a talented singer, and has established herself as a talented and versatile actress in the Indian film industry.

Notable actress Wasim has enjoyed a fruitful career, marked by a collaborative partnership with Aamir Khan Productions, which has yielded two notable cinematic endeavors, both of which have garnered widespread critical acclaim and financial success.

In her most recent film appearance, Wasim starred in the 2019 cinematic production, The Sky Is Pink, where she received a prestigious nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress, despite the film's commercial underperformance.

Career

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2019
The Sky Is Pink
The Sky Is Pink as Aisha Chaudhary
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2017
Secret Superstar
Secret Superstar as Insia"Insu"Malik
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2016
Dangal
Dangal as Young Geeta