Kanwal Nauman

Kanwal Nauman is a Pakistani actress-turned-politician who was a Member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab from May 2013 to May 2018.

She completed high school level education from Women Degree College, Multan in 1983. Then she took a break from acting and then she returned after a gap of eight years and she performed in a Eid special play Dada Ka Pota.

Political career She joined politics in 2008.

She was elected to the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab as a candidate of Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML-N) on a reserved seat for women in the 2013 general election. In May 2018, she resigned from the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab.

Activist career She runs an NGO working for poverty alleviation, eradication of drug addiction, highlighting women and special persons related issues and promoting importance of education and health facilities. She is a Member of Standing Committee on Special Education and Standing Committee on Home Affairs.

Death hoax On 1 February 2016, Nauman was erroneously reported dead. At the time, Nauman was in a critical condition and was in intensive care recovering from brain hemorrhage. On 5 April 2016, she returned to the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab after 65 days of absence.

Filmography Television

Telefilm YearTitleRole2016 Dada Ka Pota Begum Sahiba

Film

Awards and recognition Year Award Category Result Title Ref. 1993 Nigar Award Best Supporting Actress Qasam 1996 STN Awards Best New Talent Hip Hip Hurray Season 2