- Yumna Zaidi has completed 11 years in the Pakistani entertainment industry, showcasing immense growth and talent throughout her journey.
- Her portrayal of various challenging and diverse roles, including a headstrong character in “Tere Bin,” a gender-transforming character in “Bakhtawar,” and a rape survivor in “Dar Si Jati Hai Sila,” has garnered critical acclaim and captivated audiences.
- One of her standout performances was in “Ishq Zah-e-Naseeb,” where she flawlessly depicted the character of Sameera, a woman who is the alter ego of a man with a split personality disorder, showcasing her exceptional skills in conveying emotions through expressions and body language.
Yumna Zaidi is a talented Pakistani actress who has made a lasting impact in the Pakistani showbiz industry. This year marks her 11th year in the industry since her debut in the year 2012 with acclaimed television series, ‘Thakan’ where she played the role of Mehak. Her journey in the industry has been filled with numerous successful projects and the viewers have seen a drastic improvement in her acting prowess. Currently ruling social media trends and television ratings as Meerub in Tere Bin, Zaidi has gained immense fame and popularity. The actress has also been awarded with multiple awards and accolades including Lux Style Awards.
Throughout her 11-year journey in the Pakistani entertainment industry, Yumna Zaidi has proven her mettle as a versatile actress. Her dedication to her work and ability to bring depth to her characters and bring each character to life have garnered her a loyal fan base and established her as one of the leading actresses in Pakistan.
Having essayed the role of a child prostitute, to a villainous character or the headstrong girl who became a man to fend for her family. Yumna is known for taking up challenging and bold roles that other would steer off from.
Let’s take a look at Yumna Zaidi’s best performances over the years:
Tere Bin
The sensational show that has entertained the entire subcontinent and trended on twitter with every episode. Zaidi as Meerub has been a treat to watch, for an otherwise cringe narrative, Yumna has certainly portrayed the role of a headstrong female character splendidly who does as she wishes and does not get influenced by her husband or in-laws.
Bakhtawar
Starring alongside Zaviyar Nauman, drama serial Bakhtawar’s success lay on the shoulders of Yumna’s character Bakhtawar. She played a young girl who changed into a man to earn a living for herself and her mother. The changes in voice modulations between Bakhtoo and Bakhtawar is worth the watch.
Inkaar
Instead of crying over her fate, Yumna Zaidi’s character in Inkaar, ‘Hajra’ was a middle class girl fighting for justice after she was attacked by a privileged boy for not accepting her proposal. The dialogue delivery and depth in her character wowed the audiences.
Ishq Zah e Naseeb
Portraying the role of Sameera in the drama serial Ishq Zah-e-Naseeb deserves special recognition as one of Yumna’s most outstanding performances. In the show, she flawlessly embodies the character of a woman who is the alter ego of Zahid Ahmed grappling with a split personality disorder. Yumna Zaidi’s ability to convey emotions through her nuanced expressions and captivating body language in this series is truly commendable.
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Pyaar Ke Sadqay
Playing the ever so naïve and gullible, Mahjabeen in Pyaar ke Sadqay opposite Bilal Abbas Khan, the actress made the audiences fall head over heels in love with the simplicity of Mahjabeen. The innocent Mahjabeen has our heart and continues to be one of our favourite Yumna Zaidi performances ever.
Dar Si Jati Hai Sila
Yumna Zaidi took up yet another challenging role for Dar Si Jati Hai Sila where she played ‘Sila’ – a rape victim who was raped by her relative in her own house. Sila was seen being shunned by her own mother but Sila stayed headstrong and fought for herself against all odds.
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Dil Na Umeed Toh Nahi
Playing a child prostitute in this ground-breaking drama series, Yumna essayed the role of Allah Rakhi who was sold off to prostitution in her childhood in guise of a child marriage. The drama highlighted multiple social issues including human trafficking, prostitution, child marriage and child labour.
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