Naimal Khawar Abbasi is a prominent figure in Pakistan, recognized for her talents as an actress, visual artist, and social activist. Her impactful roles and outspoken nature have solidified her position as a respected personality.
Wiki/Biography
Born on Wednesday, November 17, 1993, in Peshawar, Pakistan, Naimal Khawar (age 30 as of 2023) spent her formative years in Islamabad. A Scorpio by zodiac sign, she excelled academically, graduating with distinction in visual arts from the National College of Arts in Lahore. Her art thesis, focusing on the transgender community, showcased her dedication and insightful perspective. While she dabbled in theatre during college, acting wasn’t initially her career aspiration.
Her path to acting began unexpectedly. While in her final year, renowned director Shoaib Mansoor discovered her through social media and invited her to audition. This serendipitous encounter launched her acting career.
Physical Appearance
- Height (approx.): 5’6″
- Hair Colour: Golden Blonde
- Eye Colour: Brown
Family, Caste & Husband
Naimal Khawar comes from a Muslim family with a Pashtun father and a Persian mother. Her sister’s name is Fiza Khawar. She married former Pakistani actor Hamza Ali Abbasi on August 25, 2019, in a beautiful ceremony at Monal, Pir Sohawa, Islamabad.
Career
Naimal Khawar’s acting debut was in the 2017 Pakistani film “Verna,” where she portrayed Mahgul. Although the film’s box office performance was moderate, her acting received significant praise.
In 2019, she took on the role of Izza Khan in the Pakistani romantic drama television series “Anaa”.
Beyond acting, she’s a successful painter, regularly exhibiting her artwork.
Favourite Things
| Category | Preference |
|---|---|
| Food | Afghani Fries |
| Actor(s) | Henry Cavill, Al Pacino |
| Make-up Products | Bobby Brown Lip and Cheek Tint, The Body Shop’s Lip Balm |
| Perfume | Elie Saab Rose Couture |
| Film | Scent of a Woman (1992) |
| TV Series | Game of Thrones |
| Singer | Rihanna |
Facts/Trivia
- Her hobbies include traveling, writing poetry, and painting.
- She harbored a passion for painting from a young age.
- Naimal is a cat lover and owns a pet cat named Queen Poshay.
- Her mother is a significant source of inspiration.
- She chose to act in Shoaib Mansoor’s “Verna” because of its focus on women’s empowerment.
- She actively uses her art and social media to challenge societal taboos.
- She’s expressed a desire to play a female James Bond.
- Naimal has stated she will never participate in item songs or similar projects.
