Iffat Rahim, also known as Iffat Omar (in Punjabi and ), née Rahim, is a Pakistani actress, model, host, and writer who achieved success in the late 1980s and 1990s.
Iffat has two Lux Style Award for Best TV Actress nominations. In 2023, she was awarded PTV Icon award by the Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif for her contributions to the media industry.
Early life Iffat completed her early education from Escena Foundation in Gulberg. She went to Government College for Girls at Lahore and got a degree of Bachelors. Later she went to Punjab University at Lahore and did her masters in Fine Arts.
Career Iffat was noticed by journalist Khalida Yousaf when she saw her picture and she encouraged her towards acting and modeling. She started working as a model in her early teens and debuted as an actress in drama Nangay Paon. Later she worked in multiple PTV dramas. She is known for her role as Aapa Ji (Rukhsana) in the Pakistani drama series Mohabbat Aag Si which created acclaim and recognition including Award for Best Actor Female Jury.
She won an award for best fashion magazine host at the Indus TV's first award show in 2004. She has also participated in Mehman Nawaz Reality Cooking show on See TV and made up to the semi-final. In 2019, she produced and hosted the web series, Say It All with Iffat Omer.
Media image Iffat often stays in the limelight. She is very vocal about protection of women's rights and has a liberal approach. She consistently voices her opinion through her X (Twitter) account. She often criticized the former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan for his misogynistic remarks.
She has a YouTube channel "Say It All With Iffat Omar" where she interviews celebrities. Her interviews are well received by the audience.
Cybercrime case
In a 2018 tweet, Meesha Shafi accused Ali Zafar for sexual harassment. Iffat voiced her support for Shafi, despite Zafar denied the claims and started a legal battle. He launched a cybercrime case as well, where the Federal Investigation Agency also booked the actress.
Personal life Iffat married Omar, a CSS Officer, producer, and director. They have a daughter, Noor-e-Jehan.
Filmography Television series YearTitleRoleNotes1993 Nangay Paon Nida PTV1995 Uraan Sara PTV Moaf Keejiay Ga Herself STN Kahani Ghar - To To Tahira PTV1997 Family Front Seema PTV1998 Kanch Kay Par Raheela PTV Butterflies Aap Jaisa Koi Dil Ki Lagi1998 Ghulam Gardish Rubab PTV1998 Naqaab Naila PTV1998 Kaanch Ke Par Raheela PTV1999 Barzakh Rashida STN2000 Mera Ishq Bhi Tu Dilaram PTV2002 Mohabatien Samina PTV2004 Baaji Farkhanda PTV2005 Bano Ko Pehchano Bano Geo TV2006 Sitam Maheen PTV2007 Adhi Muhabbat Samia PTV2008 Oops Tabinda ARY Digital 2010 Talluq Saba Geo Entertainment Thori Si Wafa Chahiye Rania Chemistry Maryam2011 Dil Behkay Ga Sanobar PTV2012 Piyas Sophia PTV2012 Aik Thi Paaro Zara TV One2013 Mera Ishq Bhi Tu Dil Ara PTV 2014 Pehchaan Kukoo Adhura Milan Noor-ul-Ain 2015 Dooriyan Sana Mohabbat Aag Si Rukhsana Hum Award for Best Actress Iltija Hai Meri Samiya2016 Mannat Mehrunnisa2016 Mazaaq Raat Herself 2016 Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain: Part 2 Abida / Iffat / Mehru Episode 19, 21, 292016 Thori Si Bewafai Rania2017 Mujhay Jeenay Do Saeeda2017 Larka Karachi Ka Kudi Lahore Di Natasha2017 Imam Zamin Ayesha2017 Aangan Laila Asim2017 Kabhi Socha Na Tha Nosheen2018 Noor ul Ain Ghazala2018 Haiwan Kulsoom2020 Mazaaq Raat Herself2020 Mehar Posh Shakeela2021 Makafat Season 3 Najma 2021 Berukhi Nazia2021 Aye Musht-e-Khaak Shakeela 2021 Dour Kulsoom2022 Mazaaq Raat Herself2024 Inspector Sabiha Khadija Express Entertainment2024 Faraar Meera Green Entertainment
Telefilm YearTitleRoleNotes1999 Dhund Seema2017 Pyaar Ki Love Story Parveen2019 Gul-e-Rana Ki Bhawajain Arifa
Film YearTitleRoleNotes2013 Anjuman Zarine Wajahat2019 Laal Behram's mother2020 Kalasha- A Journey of Hope Mona2022 London Nahi Jaunga Zohra Nawaz2023 Meet Aur Harmeet Iffat 2024 Taxali Gate Shehla Raza
Host YearTitleRoleNotes2005 Subha Say Jhoom Lay Hum Herself2019 Say It All with Iffat Omer Herself
Awards and nominations YearCeremony Category Project Result Ref.2004 1st Indus Awards Best Host Best Fashion Magazine Host 2006 5th Lux Style Awards Best Television Actress (Satellite) Bano Ko Pehchano "https://tribune.com.pk/story/239961/lux-style-awards-a-trip-down-memory-lane/"2013 Tarang Housefull Awards Best Supporting Actress Anjuman 20154th Hum Awards Best ActressMohabbat Aag Si Best Actress Popular 2016 15th Lux Style Awards Best Television Actress "http://www.trendinginsocial.com/nominations-15th-lux-style-awards-2016-unveiled/"2019 ARY Digital- Social Media Drama Awards 2018 Best Supporting Actress Haiwan 2023 PTV Icon Awards National Icon Award Contribution to Media Industry
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