Zara Sheikh Bio Data
Modeling
Zara's enthusiasm for the world of photography resulted in many covers on teen and fashion magazines. She made her debut on billboards across Pakistan as the "JaZZ Girl" for Pakistan's leading cellular service provider - Mobilink GSM. The ad campaign was an instant hit and she began appearing on JaZZ commercials on television and in newspapers and magazines.It was Pakistan's one of the most succseful campaign ever and the reason behind Jazz Sucsses was clearly Zara Sheikh.To date Zara is modelling and doing shoots for different disgners like Deepak Parwani,Nomi Ansari,Salina-Wardah,Beege,Asia-Saail,Nickie and Nina, etc etc and for famous brands like CrossRoads,Levis,Lajwanti,Nee Purtial etc etc. Besides shoots Zara has done various commericals for brands and products like Mobilink Jazz,Habib Cooking Oil,Care Vanishing Cream,Care Honey Lotion,7-UP,Rite Biscuits,Beri-O,Dabur Amla Hair Oil(International Campaign),Haleeb Milk,Al-Khair Polymers,Molty Foam and various others. It was recently reported by a magazine that Zara has made a deal with an International brand as the brand ambassador of the product for one whole year and she will be paid whooping amount of 25 Lakhs which is far away from what all Models and Film Actresses charge in Lollywood. The first ad film for the product was shot in Malaysia which budgeted over one crore.The product is said to be an Malaysian product and to date is not avaliable in Pakistan thus Pakistani's unaware of the campaign. These designers,brands and commercials are just a few,Zara has done countless shoots and commercials in her 7 year Modelling Career.
Tere Pyar Mein
Her success as a model resulted in her landing an offer to appear in a music video entitled "O Sanam". The video was a hit and introduced Zara to the film world in Pakistan. She received many offers, however chose to make her debut in Hassan Askari's Tere Pyar Mein (2001). The film was a big hit and swept the annual Film Awards in Lahore. Zara won the award for Best Actress for her role. This was the first time a newcomer had won the award for Best Actress, let alone for her first ever film.
Zara's talent and hard work has resulted in her becoming one of Pakistan's top actresses in a short period of time. She remains an exclusive actress for top banners and only does 1 or 2 movies every 2 years. She prefers dividing her time between acting, performing in music videos and working as a top model in Pakistan. Some of her other films include Salakhain (2004) and Pehla Pehla Pyaar (2006). Zara is also showcasing her singing talents. She sang two songs for her movie Chalo Ishq Larain and also released a solo album which did extremely well in Pakistan and abroad.
Considered to be one of the most beautiful and talented actresses in Pakistani cinema[who?], Zara is based in Lahore, although she travels frequently to Dubai, New York, Toronto and London for her acting and modeling assignments. She remains the 'Original JaZZ Girl' and has built up an incredible fan base within and outside of Pakistan.
Filmography
Tere Pyar Mein (2000)
Chalo Ishq Larain (2002)
Laaj (2003)
Commando (unknown)
Yeh Waada Raha (unknown)
Salakhain (2004)
Pehla Pehla Pyaar (2006)
Kabhi Pyar Na Karna(2008)
Devdas (Post-Production)
Other Works
Mobilink Pakistan - JaZZ Girl
Music Videos
O Sanam - Yasir Akhter
Ghar Aya Mera - Tulsi
Khamaj - Fuzon
Punjabi Touch - abrar ul haq
Hum ek hain - Shahzad Roy
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