Mahnoor Baloch

Mahnoor Baloch (born 15 February 1970)[3] is an American-born Canadian Pakistani actress, film director and former model. Baloch made her television debut in 1993 with the drama serial Marvi aired on PTV. She is often praised by critics for her fitness and younger looks on-screen.[4][5][6]

Mahnoor Baloch
Born (1970-02-15) 15 February 1970[1]
Texas, United States
CitizenshipPakistani
OccupationActress, Model, Director
Years active1985–Present
Spouse(s)
Hameed Siddiqui
​
(m. 1986)​
[2]
Children1

Career

Baloch appeared in the TV commercials of well known brand names.[7] In 1993, she made her acting debut in the TV serial (PTV Drama) Marvi which was directed by Sultana Siddiqui.[8] Her next series was Dusra Aasmaan. In this serial she performed the role of Abid Ali's daughter.[9]

In 2000, Mahnoor Baloch started directing and producing her own drama serials. Her first serial as director was Lamhay. Later she directed another television series Patjhar Ki Chaioon.[5]

In 2012, she was given Lux Style Award for Best Actress on her role in Talafi aired by PTV.[10] She appeared in Geo TV's Eid special play Come On Hum Dum (2013) as the wife of co-star Mohib Mirza. She later appearwd as the female lead in Pakistani film Main Hoon Shahid Afridi (2013). For the role, she has filmed an item song Teri Hi Kami alongside Mathira and Humayun Saeed, directed by Saqib Malik and produced and penned by Shani and Kami.[11]

In 2013, Baloch made her Hollywood debut in Torn playing the role of Maryam, a mother whose teenage son is killed in an explosion at a suburban mall.[12]

Filmography

Films
Year Film Role Notes
2013 Main Hoon Shahid Afridi Sara
2013 Torn Maryam

Television
Year TV Series Role Notes
1993 Marvi Laila
1999 Lamhay
Doosra Aasmaan
Shiddat
Unhoni
Sila
Kabhi Kabhi Pyar Mein
2002 Chaandni Raatain Maha
Ye Zindagi
Patjhar ki Chaioon
Jaane Kyun
Ab Ghar Jaane do
2009 Noor Pur Ki Rani Noorulain Aneez
2010 Noor Bano Noor Bano
2011 Mohabbat Rooth Jaye Toh Shumaila
2011 Ladies Park Soniya
2012 Mehar Bano aur Shah Bano Mehar Bano
2012 Talafi Falak Lux Style Awards for Best Actress
2012 Mera Saaein 2 Innaya
2012 Ishq Ibadat
2014 Pachtava Ayeman
2014 Pal Mein Ishq Pal Me Nahi Michelle
2016 Khoobsurat
2019 Apni Apni Love Story Sidra [13]

Personal life

Baloch was married to Hameed Siddiqui at the age of 15. She has one daughter Laila Hameed, who got married in 2015. She became grandmother in 2016.[2][14]

Awards and nominations
Year Work Award Category Result
2012 Talafi Lux Style Awards Best Television Actress Won[10]
2013 Main Hoon Shahid Afridi Pakistan Media Awards Best Film Actress Nominated
2013 ARY Film Awards Best Actress Nominated

References
  1. "Mahnoor Baloch (@mahnoorbaloch.official) • Instagram photos and videos". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2019-08-14.
  2. "Yummy mummies". Dawn. 7 May 2011. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
  3. "Mahnoor Baloch on Instagram: "memorable moments with friends and family #birthday"". Instagram. Retrieved 2019-08-14.
  4. Khan, Atif (4 April 2004). "A mother's story". dawn.com. Archived from the original on 11 October 2008. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
  5. Staff, Images (2016-07-21). "Mahnoor Baloch reveals the secret to her youthful good looks". Images. Retrieved 2019-08-14.
  6. Tribune.com.pk (2016-12-11). "Zeba Bakhtiar, Mahnoor Baloch and Amna Baber in new photo-shoot | The Express Tribune". tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 2019-08-14.
  7. Mahnoor Baloch with her Family, DesiManzil, 14 October 2010, retrieved 7 October 2014
  8. Asif Noorani (24 June 2013). "No challenge is too great: Sultana Siddiqi". Dawn. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
  9. "People are shocked as to how Mahnoor Baloch just doesn't age". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 2019-08-14.
  10. Faisal Qureshi (6 July 2011). "Lux Style Awards take on colours, flavour of Lahore". Dawn. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
  11. "Why Pakistani cinema needs another film like 'Main Hoon Shahid Afridi'". Daily Times. 2019-05-09. Retrieved 2019-08-14.
  12. Jamil, Farah (21 September 2013). "Mahnoor Baloch to debut hollywood movie 'Torn' (2013)". AAJ TV. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
  13. "Mahnoor Baloch returns to small screen after two years break". www.thenews.com.pk. 2019-07-26. Retrieved 2019-08-14.
  14. "Mahnoor Baloch Biography – Age, Pics, Husband, Family, Dramas, Movies". 2018-08-29. Retrieved 2019-08-14.
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