Momal Sheikh

Momal Sheikh (Urdu: مومل شیخ‎) is a Pakistani actress and producer.[1] Her famous works in serials are Yeh Zindagi Hai in 2008 and Mirat Ul Uroos in 2013. She made her film debut with 2016 film Happy Bhag Jayegi.[3][4] Sheikh also co-produced 2018 film Wujood with Shehzad Sheikh under her father production banner Javed Sheikh films which features Danish Taimoor and Saeeda Imtiaz in lead.[2][5][6]

Momal Sheikh
Born
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
OccupationActress
Spouse(s)Muhammad Nadir[1]
Children2[1]
Parent(s)Javed Sheikh (father)
Zinat Mangi (mother)[2]
RelativesShehzad Sheikh (brother)
Behroze Sabzwari (uncle)
Saleem Sheikh (uncle)
Shehroz Sabzwari (cousin)[1]
Shahmir Sheikh (nephew)
Anaya (niece)[2]

Personal life

She is the daughter of actor Javed Sheikh and Zinat Mangi and sister of Shehzad Sheikh, niece of Behroze Sabzwari and Saleem Sheikh and cousin of Shehroz Sabzwari.[2] She is married to Nader Nawaz, and has a son named Ibrahim.[7]

Career

She has worked in television serials such as Mirat Ul Uroos on Geo TV.[8] She made her Bollywood film debut with Happy Bhaag Jayegi.[1][9]

Filmography

Film
Title Year Role Notes
Happy Bhaag Jayegi 2016 Zoya Bollywood film[1]
Wujood 2018 Producer

Television
Title Year Role Notes
Yeh Zindagi Hai 2008 Jalebi on Geo TV
Mirat Ul Uroos 2012 Hamna on Geo TV[8]
Mujhe Khuda Pe Yaqeen Hai 2013 Areba on Hum TV
Kadoorat 2013 Alina
Zara aur Mehrunnisa 2016 on ARY Digital
Silsilay 2018 Abeeha on Geo TV[10]
Mein Tum Aur Woh
Khaas 2019 on Hum Network
Yaariyan 2019 Sadia on Geo Entertainment[11]
Damsa 2019-2020 Saman on Ary Digital
Mushq 2020 Mahak On Hum TV

References
  1. "Momal Sheikh: Working in Bollywood is looked upon as a huge achievement in Pakistan". TNN. Times Of India. August 16, 2016. Archived from the original on August 21, 2016. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  2. "The Sheikhs, Sabzwaris and more: How dynasties sustain showbusiness in Pakistan". Express Tribune. January 17, 2016. Archived from the original on June 20, 2019. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  3. Haq, Irfan Ul (2016-01-20). "Dad-daughter duo Javed and Momal Sheikh to share screens in Bollywood rom-com". Images. Archived from the original on 2018-07-26. Retrieved 2018-07-26.
  4. Haq, Irfan Ul (2016-07-26). "Momal Sheikh dishes on her Bollywood debut and working with her superstar dad". Images. Archived from the original on 2018-07-26. Retrieved 2018-07-26.
  5. "Momal Sheikh would love to work with Ranveer Singh". www.pakistantoday.com.pk. Archived from the original on 2018-07-26. Retrieved 2018-07-26.
  6. "Actors should use social media to voice opinions on 'sensitive' issues: Momal Sheikh". Daily Times. 2018-02-22. Archived from the original on 2019-01-09. Retrieved 2019-01-09.
  7. Desk, Web. "Momal Sheikh blessed with a baby boy". Aaj News. Archived from the original on 2018-07-26. Retrieved 2018-07-26.
  8. "Actresses who started their career in television". Aaj Entertainment. August 4, 2016. Archived from the original on August 27, 2016. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  9. "Bollywood is warmer and kinder than the Pakistani film industry: Momal Sheikh". The Express Tribune. 2016-08-17. Archived from the original on 2019-01-09. Retrieved 2019-01-09.
  10. Shirazi, Maria. "Momal Sheikh returns to the all screen with Silsilay". Archived from the original on 2018-07-19. Retrieved 2018-07-19.
  11. "Ayeza Khan, Junaid Khan look fabulous in the first teaser of Yaariyaan". Oye Yeah. Archived from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2019.



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