Naimal Khawar is a multi-talented individual known for her work as an actress, visual artist, painter, and social activist.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
She was born on November 17, 1993, in Peshawar, Pakistan. She comes from a diverse background, with a Pashtun father and a Persian mother. In 2019, Naimal tied the knot with former Pakistani actor Hamza Ali Abbasi, making headlines and capturing the public’s attention. The couple got married on August 25, 2019.
EDUCATION
Naimal grew up with a passion for painting and aspired to become a painting artist from a young age. She pursued her interest in visual arts and graduated with a distinction in her art thesis, which focused on the transgender community.
CAREER
During her college days at the National College of Arts in Lahore, Pakistan, Naimal also dabbled in theatre. It was during this time that renowned Pakistani film director Shoaib Mansoor noticed her on social media and approached her to audition for his film. Despite not initially aspiring to become an actress, Naimal agreed to work in the film “Verna” because of its empowering message for women. The film marked her acting debut, and she received acclaim for her performance.
Later, she took on the role of ‘Izza Khan’ in the Pakistani romantic drama TV series “Anaa,” further solidifying her position as a talented actress. Alongside her acting career, Naimal is also a professional painter and regularly showcases her artwork through exhibitions.
Naimal Khawar is a staunch advocate against taboos and has used her artwork to raise awareness about various social issues. She is passionate about promoting women’s empowerment and has voiced her opinions on several social causes.
Throughout her career, Naimal has been transparent about her aspirations and principles, expressing her desire never to perform in any item songs in her acting career.
In addition to her artistic endeavors, Naimal is a lover of cats and owns a pet cat named Queen Poshay. She draws inspiration from her mama and has mentioned that her dream role would be to portray a female version of James Bond in a film or TV show.
Naimal Khawar’s talent and charm have earned her a significant following, and she was named the most searched person in Pakistan by Google in 2019. Her career continues to thrive as she showcases her versatility and dedication to her craft.
