Mehwish Hayat is a well-known Pakistani actress and model. Mehwish Hayat was born on 6th January 1988 Karachi Pakistan. She made her debut in film with comedy Jawani Phir Nahi Ani (2015) and later went on to Actor in Law (2016). Hayat is since starred in comedy Punjab Nahi Jaungi (2017), Load Wedding (2018) and London Nahi Jaunga (2022) all of which rank among one of highest-grossing Pakistani films. Apart, Mehwish Hayat is also starring in the pakistani movie Ijazat (2024).

The 2012 romantic drama series Meray Qatil Meray Dildar marked a significant turning point in Mehwish Hayat’s career, earning her widespread praise and a nomination for Best Actress at the Lux Style Awards. Her compelling performance established her as one of Pakistan’s most promising television talents. In 2013, she portrayed a strong-headed woman in Kashif Nisar’s critically acclaimed series Kami Reh Gayi, further cementing her reputation as a versatile actress.

Hayat achieved continued success through her collaborations with producer Momina Duraid, starring in four romantic dramas—Phir Chand Pe Dastak (2011), Mirat-ul-Uroos (2012), Ishq Mein Teray (2013), and Ru Baru (2014). In addition, she shone in Anjum Shahzad’s popular family drama Kabhi Kabhi (2013), where her performance resonated strongly with audiences.

Her last Pakistani television appearance before a long break was in Nadeem Baig’s tragic romance Dil Lagi (2016), a drama that remains one of her most celebrated works. Internationally, Hayat made headlines in 2022 with her role as Aisha in Marvel Studios’ Ms. Marvel, portraying a woman forced to flee India for Pakistan during the 1940s—a performance praised for its emotional depth.

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A recipient of the Lux Style Award, Hayat was honoured by the Government of Pakistan with the prestigious Tamgha-e-Imtiaz in 2019 for her contributions to the entertainment industry.

In 2024, she made her television comeback with ARY Digital’s telefilm Ijazat, alongside Hassan Sheheryar Yasin. In 2025, she returned to the small screen after seven years in Geo Entertainment’s supernatural drama Dayan, co-starring Ahsan Khan and Hira Mani, marking another milestone in her illustrious career.

Mehwish Hayat mother name Rukhsar Hayat, was a popular television actress during the 1980s, her eldest brother Zeeshan is a singer-composer while her older sister, Afsheen, is a singer as well. Another older brother, Danish Hayat, is an actor and, through him, she’s the sister-in-law of Faiza Ashfaq, a model.

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