Actress Yumna Zaidi is a rising star in Pakistan’s drama industry. With her organic, natural, and indigenous style, gestural movements, and impulsive dialogue delivery, she has won the hearts of millions of Pakistani and international drama lovers.
Family background
Actress Yumna Zaidi grew up in Lahore after being born in Karachi. She relocated to Texas, United States, with her family in 2016.
Yumna Zaidi is the daughter of businessman Zameendar Zaidi and housewife Shahbana Naheed.
Siblings
Yumna Zaidi has one brother Muhammad Shahzeb and two sisters Mehreen Zaidi and Alizah Zaidi.
Education
Yumna Zaidi received her primary and secondary education at Sacred Heart Convent School in Lahore, and her higher education at the University of Home Economics in Lahore. Her master’s degree is in Arts, Design, and Architecture.
Age
Yumna Zaidi was born on 30th July 1989 in Karachi, Pakistan. She is currently 34 years old.
Yumna Zaidi’s height
Yumna Zaidi is 5 feet and 7 inches in height.
Yumna Zaidi’s professional career
Yumna Zaidi has been appearing in major dramas for nearly a decade. She debuted as a supporting actor in the ARY Digital drama Thakan (2012) before moving on to lead roles in a number of television series, including the melodrama Khushi Ek Roag and the romantic drama Teri Raah Main Rul Gai.
She appeared in the family drama Meri Dulari and the revenge drama Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi in 2013. Her performance drew praise and a nomination for the “Hum Award for Best Supporting Actress.”
This was the time when her popularity and fame were skyrocketing. She rose to prominence and “Hum Award for Best Actress and Best Actress Popular” nominations for her role as a troubled wife in Farooq Rind’s tragic romance Rishtay Kuch Adhooray Se (2014), and she has since received praise for portraying a wide range of characters.
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In later years, she gave one of the most unforgettable acting displays. Mausam (2014), the comedy-drama Jugnoo (2015), the tragic-romance Guzaarish (2015), the romance Zara Yaad Kar (2016), the dark revenge Pinjra, and the rom-com Yeh Raha Dil (both 2017) that earned her another nomination.
Later, Yumna Zaidi never stopped and headed towards success and established herself by starring in Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila (2017), Inkaar (2019), Pyar Ke Sadqay (2020) and Dil Na Umeed To Nahi (2021), the second and third of these earned her Lux Style Award for Best Television Actress. In 2021, Zaidi’s powerful performance as the titular character in Bakhtawar solidified her position in the industry.
The drama serial which Zaidi translated as “the strongest tree, standing tall all alone,” saw the actress in double roles which she nailed effortlessly. With a positive response from the audience and critics, Bakhtawar was praised for its close-to-reality plot and Zaidi’s acting.
Lately, she performed splendidly in Tere Bin and given one of her career-best performances. She will soon be making her big screen debut with Nayab as a Karachiite who has a passion for cricket.
Performance in Telefilms
Yumna Zaidi has amazed her audience in various performances in notable Telefilms. The details are as follows:
I. Subah Be Daagh Hai
II. Shaadi Impossible
III. Raja ki Rani
Yumna Zaidi’s awards and accolades
Yumna Zaidi is the recipient of three Lux Style Awards for performing the most memorable roles in various dramas while performing unique roles.
I. Hum Award for Best Actress 2018
II. Lux Style Award for Best TV Actress 2020
Yumna Zaidi’s net worth
According to an estimate, Yumna Zaidi’s net worth is more than PKR 10 million.
