Mathira is a prominent Pakistani celebrity, recognized for her multifaceted career in modeling, dancing, singing, acting, and television presenting. Her contributions to Pakistani and Indian cinema have earned her significant recognition.
Wiki/Biography
Mathira Mohammad was born on Tuesday, February 25, 1992, in Harare, Zimbabwe. As of 2023, she is 31 years old. Her zodiac sign is Pisces. She completed her O and A levels in Zimbabwe before moving to Pakistan at age 13 with her family to escape political instability. Her initial academic aspirations included pursuing degrees in psychology or gynecology.
Physical Appearance
- Height (approx.): 5’6″
- Hair Colour: Black
- Eye Colour: Brown
Family, Caste & Boyfriend
Mathira comes from a Muslim family. Her father is South African, and her mother is Pakistani. She has a younger sister, Rose Mohammed, who is also an actress. Mathira was married to Dubai-based Punjabi singer Farran J Mirza (Flint J) in 2012. They have a son, Aahil Rizvi, born in 2014. The couple divorced in 2018.
Career
Mathira began her career in television as a yoga instructor for a private channel. She transitioned into music videos, appearing in “Jadugar,” “Desi Beat,” “Nachdi Kamaal Billo,” and “Woh Kaun Thi.” In March 2011, she gained significant popularity hosting Vibe TV’s late-night show, “Love Indicator,” becoming the first Pakistani woman to host such a program. She later hosted “Baji Online” on AAG TV.
Her film career includes item numbers in “Lakk Ch Current” (Young Malang) and “Masti Mein Doobi Raat Hai” (Main Hoon Shahid Afridi). She also acted in Vipin Sharma’s comedy “Akki Te Vikki Te Nikki,” the music video “Piya Re,” the Geo Kahani series “Naagin” (as Mastaani), and the film “Sirf Tum Hi To Ho”.
Controversies
Mathira faced criticism for a Josh brand condom advertisement and a photoshoot for Pakistan’s Fashion Diet Magazine, where her attire caused controversy.
Favourite Things
| Category | Preference |
|---|---|
| Actors | Abhishek Bachchan, Rajinikanth |
| Actresses | Hema Malini, Madhuri Dixit |
| Food | Scrambled Eggs |
| Sport | Pool |
| Cricketer | MS Dhoni |
| Travel Destination | London |
| Colour | Black |
| Film | P.S. I Love You (2007) |
Facts/Trivia
- Shares a birthday with her sister, Rose.
- Is often seen consuming alcohol.
- Overcame a fear of water through yoga.
- Is a huge fan of MS Dhoni.
- Had a memorable incident involving a purse snatcher, where she ultimately gave the thief money.
- Has shifted from a party-going lifestyle to being more of a homebody.
- Was compared to Priyanka Chopra by her mentor, Babar Tajammul, for her impact on Pakistani television.
- Has over 250k Instagram followers.
- Has faced criticism for her style and speaking manner.
- Previously owned a pet dog, Manno.
- Is affectionately called Thea by family and friends.
- Initially faced doubt from some Pakistani directors about her acting abilities due to her Urdu.
- Has four tattoos.
- Was once dubbed the “Paris Hilton of Pakistan” by the LA Times News.
