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Farah Shah

b. 1975

Pakistani actress

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About Farah Shah

Born 1975. Farah Shah is a Pakistani model and actor.

Farah Shah is a Pakistani television actress and former model. She made her acting debut with the role of Mehru in PTV World's classic series Boota From Toba Tek Singh. Shah's career spans more than 20 years. She worked in various hits on Urdu Television including Landa Bazar (2002), Chashman (2006), Khuda Aur Muhabbat (2011), Numm (2013), Gul-e-Rana (2015), Choti Si Zindagi (2016), Toh Dil Ka Kiya Hua (2017), and Suno Chanda (2018). Her performance as the antagonist in Mohabbat Subh Ka Sitara Hai (2013) and Abro (2016) earned her a nomination for Hum Award in a negative role category. She has played the role of Naeema in Hum TV's Suno Chanda 2.

Career Entering showbiz at a young age, Shah became a host on a Lollywood music countdown program Yehi To Hai Lollywood. She then pursued acting, with Boota from Toba Tek Singh being one of her earliest appearances in TV drama. In 2018, she made a cameo appearance in Angeline Malik's social initiative Inkaar Karo to raise awareness about women's empowerment in Pakistan.

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Awards and nominations

Year Award Work Category Result 2001 PTV World Award Yehi Tau Hai Lollywood Best Host 2014 Hum Award Mohabat Subh Ka Sitara Hai Best Actor in a Negative Role 2016Abro 2020 Pakistan International Screen Awards Suno Chanda Best Television Actress in Comedy role

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Who is Farah Shah?

Pakistani actress

When was Farah Shah born?

Farah Shah was born on 1 December 1975 in Pakistan.

What is Farah Shah's occupation?

Farah Shah is a model and actor.

What nationality is Farah Shah?

Farah Shah is Pakistani.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Farah Shah

· Wikidata: Q22277743

· DBpedia: Farah Shah

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