Zara Noor Abbas is a famous Pakistani actress. She was born 13th May 1991 in Lahore, Pakistan. She is best known for her role as Arsala in Momina Duraid’s Khamoshi (2017), and has also acted in serials Dharkan (2016), Lamhay (2018), Qaid (2018), Deewar-e-Shab (2019), Ehd-e-Wafa (2019), Phaans (2021), Badshah Begum (2022), Jhoom (2023), Standup Girl (2023) and Ek Jhooti Kahani (2025).

Zara Noor Abbas gained widespread recognition for her impressive performances in both television dramas and films. She made her television debut in 2016 with Fahim Burney’s directed drama serial Dharkan, where she portrayed the lead character Areen, starring opposite Adeel Chaudhary and Ghana Ali. The series, which aired for 18 episodes, received mixed reviews from critics. Shahbano Yousuf of Daily Times praised the show as “a great blend of our culture, its norms and values mixed with fantastical romance.”

In 2017, Zara took on another prominent role in the critically acclaimed drama Khamoshi. She played the lead role of Arsala opposite Bilal Khan, Affan Waheed, and Iqra Aziz. Khamoshi became one of the most-watched drama serials of 2017 and was nominated for Best Drama Serial at the annual Hum Awards. Zara’s on-screen chemistry with Bilal Khan received particular praise from both audiences and critics. Buraq Shabbir of The News International described Khamoshi as a game-changer for her career, while Ahmed Sarym of The Express Tribune highlighted her as an actress who had quickly carved a niche for herself both commercially and critically.

In 2018, Zara appeared in two major television projects. She starred alongside Shaz Khan in Amna Nawaz Khan’s directorial Lamhay, a story about star-crossed lovers who are reincarnated. Though the series didn’t perform well in terms of ratings, her acting was widely appreciated. Later that year, she appeared in Qaid, playing Reham, a home teacher entangled in complex emotional situations when one of her students becomes attracted to her. The series received average reviews.

Zara transitioned successfully to films in 2019. Her big-screen debut was in Parey Hut Love, directed by Asim Raza, featuring an ensemble cast including Maya Ali, Mahira Khan, and Shehryar Munawar Siddiqui. The film was released in August 2019 and performed well at the box office. That same year, she starred in Wajahat Rauf’s comedy-drama Chhalawa, opposite Mehwish Hayat and Azfar Rehman. Zara was paired with her husband Asad Siddiqui in the film, and both movies proved to be commercial successes.

Looking ahead, Zara Noor Abbas is set to appear in Karachi Se Lahore 3, the third installment of the popular Karachi Lahore film series, further establishing her position as a versatile and bankable actress in the Pakistani entertainment industry.

In 2017, Zara Noor Abbas married fellow actor Asad Siddiqui, who is the nephew of veteran actor Adnan Siddiqui. The couple first met on the sets of the popular television series Kis Ki Ayegi Baraat, where their friendship gradually blossomed into love. Their Nikah ceremony was held in Karachi, Pakistan, in an intimate gathering attended by close family and friends. This marriage marked the second for both Zara and Asad. Following their marriage, the couple shared screen space in the feature film Chhalawa and the television drama Zebaish. Together, they have a daughter, bringing further joy to their personal life.