Rabya Kulsoom
Rabya Kulsoom | |
|---|---|
 Kulsoom during photoshoot in 2020 | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Actress‚ model |
| Years active | 2016 – present |
| Spouse |
Rehan Nizami (m. 2018) |
| Relatives | Parveen Akbar (mother) Faizan Shaikh (brother) Maham Amir (sister-in-law) |
Rabya Kulsoom is a Pakistani television and film actress. She played the role of Maria in Shehr-e-Malal.[1] Aside from television, she has appeared in music videos like "Pyar Hua" and "Main Kashmir Hoon".[2][3] She will also be seen in upcoming feature film Gawah Rehna and was also star in web series Ek Jhoothi Love Story.[4][5][6]
Personal life[edit]
Rabya Kulsoom is the daughter of television actress Parveen Akbar and sister of Faizan Shaikh. Actress Maham Aamir is her sister in law. She married singer Rehan Nizami in 2018. The couple had a son in 2021.[7]
Life and career[edit]
Rabya Kulsoom started her acting career in 2018 with a drama series 'Hara Dil', and she also has an art background that inspired her to become an actor. After completing her dental degree in Karachi, she practiced for many years, but her passion to become an actor made her join acting. In just one year, she has won the hearts of many and is trying to prove herself as her legendary mother Parveen Akbar.
In 2018, Rabya tried her hand at the drama series 'Hara Dil' alongside Hiba Bukhari and Danish Taimoor. The first series turned out to be a great decision, as she received immense love and appreciation from everyone, after which she appeared in another 3 series in the same year. Her performance in the drama series 'Dil Ara' along with many new and experienced actors also got a good response. She is ready to make her big screen debut.[8]
Filmography[edit]
| † | Denotes film/series that have not yet been released |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Zamani Manzil Kay Maskharay | Zainab | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2017 | Dhund | Amna | TV One | |
| 2017 | Mera Aangan | Natasha | ARY Digital | |
| 2017 | Jannat | Nadia | A-Plus TV | |
| 2018 | Ishq Bepanah | Asiya | Express TV | |
| 2018 | Tere Naal Luv Hogaya | Sumbul | Play Entertainment | |
| 2018 | Haara Dil | Abeer | A-Plus TV | [9] |
| 2018 | Dilara | Choti | Bol Network | |
| 2019 | Choti Choti Batain | Zara | Hum TV | Episode "Roop" |
| 2019 | Zara Sambhal Kay | Adeena | A-Plus TV | |
| 2019 | Meer Abru | Sana | Hum TV | [10] |
| 2020 | Shehr-e-Malal | Maria | Express TV | [1] |
| 2020 | Bharaas | Sasha | ARY Digital | |
| 2022–23 | Fraud | Maila | ARY Digital | [11] |
| Farq | Bano | Geo TV | ||
| Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha | Neelo | ARY Digital | [11] | |
| 2023 | Mannat Murad | Azra | Geo Entertainment | [11] |
Web[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Production | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Rukhsati | Teeli | [12] | |
| 2018 | Gora Complex | Teeli | [13] | |
| 2020 | Mr. Black | Nashpati Prime | [14] | |
| 2020 | Eid Pe Kya Pehnugi | Mina | Nashpati Prime | Short film[15] |
| 2020 | Ek Jhoothi Love Story | Mehreen Jabbar's web series[16] |
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Gawah Rehna † | Chandni | Pakistani–Turkish Joint Venture; Filming[citation needed] |
Music video[edit]
| Year | Title | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Pyar Hua | Rehan Nazim | [17] |
| 2019 | Main Kashmir Hoon | Rehan Nazim & Nimra Rafiq | [2] |
| 2020 | Daro Na | Abdullah Qureshi | [3] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Rabya Kulsoom back on our screens with a negative role in 'Shehr-e-Malal'". Daily Times. 15 February 2020. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ a b "Pakistani celebrities come together for Kashmir in new music video". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ a b "Abdullah Qureshi drops new single 'Daro Na' — a musical tribute to the front-liners in the COVID-19 pademic". Daily Times. 14 April 2020. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "Rabya Kulsoom all set to make her big screen debut with "Gawah Rehna"". The Nation. 13 March 2020. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "رابعہ کلثوم کی فلم "گواہ رہنا"سے بڑی سکرین پر کام کی تیاریاں". Daily Pakistan. 13 March 2020. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
- ^ Salman, Peerzada (15 September 2019). "Emmad Irfani and Qavi Khan will star in a movie about the Khilafat Movement". DAWN Images. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "Rabya Kulsoom, Rehan Nazim blessed with baby boy | SAMAA". Samaa TV. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- ^ "Written Updatez: Rabya Kulsoom Bio, Age, Husband, Family & Dramas List". Written Updatez. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
- ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (24 March 2018). "Danish Taimoor turns actor-producer for upcoming drama Haara Dil". Dawn Images. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
- ^ "Gender discrimination - Moomal Entertainment refuses to pay actress Rabya Kulsoom?". The News Tribe. 25 May 2019. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ a b c Foha Raza (29 March 2023). "From Alina Khan to Rabya Kulsoom: Next generation actors we've got our eyes on". Dawn Image. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
- ^ Teeli | Rukhsati, retrieved 19 June 2020
- ^ Teeli | Gora Complex, retrieved 19 June 2020
- ^ Mr. Black I 8:37 PM I Web Series | Nashpati Prime, retrieved 19 June 2020
- ^ "Pakistani director Uzma Zakaria on her Eid short film". Gulf News. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
- ^ "'I get stage fright sometimes' - Rabya Kulsoom". Eastern Eye. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
- ^ Mirage - Pyar Hua, retrieved 19 June 2020