Neelam Muneer (Pashto/; born 20 March 1992) is a Pakistani actress and model who appears in television dramas and films. She is best known for portraying the role of Ulfat in television series Dil Mom Ka Diya (2018), which earned her a nomination at the 18th Lux Style Awards for Best TV Actress. She made her film debut with comedy-thriller film Chupan Chupai (2017), followed by a starring role in romantic-comedy Wrong No. 2 (2019), both of which were commercially successful.
Early life Neelam Muneer Khan was born in Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan but was brought up in Karachi. Her father died when she was three years old. Her mother raised Neelam and her three sisters as a single parent. While in school, she started modelling and later completed her graduation privately. She was initially approached by Shamoon Abbasi for a television series. Eventually, she entered the television industry with director Kazim Pasha's drama serial Thora Sa Aasmaan, which aired on PTV Home.
Career
Television Muneer made her acting debut with the drama series Thoda Sa Aasmaan. Later, she appeared in Meri Subha Ka Sitara on Geo TV, Qaid-e-Tanhai, Aankh Macholi, Shehr-e-Dil Ke Darwazey, on Hum TV, Jal Pari, Ashk on Geo TV and Urdu 1's serial Meri Saheli Meri Humjoli. She also appeared in the Geo TV serials Meri Behen Maya and Daray Daray Naina. In 2018, she played the leading role in social drama Umm-e-Haniya. The same year, she portrayed the role of Ulfat in the highly acclaimed drama series Dil Mom Ka Diya, which became one of the most watched shows in the history of Pakistani television. The series earned her a nomination at the 18th Lux Style Awards for Best TV Actress. From 2019 to 2020, she appeared in Kahin Deep Jaley opposite Imran Ashraf where she portrays an innocent girl, Rida, whose cousin's jealousy and hatred caused many misfortunes and hardships for her.
In 2020, she appeared in Bikhray Moti, a serial co-produced by Humayun Saeed and Samina Humayun Saeed alongside Yasir Nawaz and Wahaj Ali. In this serial, Muneer played Ayeza, a strong and independent girl.
Film In 2017, Muneer made her film debut with the comedy thriller Chupan Chupai opposite Ahsan Khan. Rahul Aijaz of The Express Tribune thought Muneer "serves her limited function of sprinkling masala in the film." The film earned her a nomination for Best Film Actress at the 17th Lux Style Awards. She next starred in the romantic-comedy film Wrong No. 2 opposite Sami Khan, a sequel to the 2015 film Wrong No. The film was released on Eid al-Fitr, 2019. Her performance in the film was better received. Both Chuppan Chuppai and Wrong No. 2 proved to be commercial successes. Muneer performed an item number in the film Kaaf Kangana.
In 2022, she played dual roles of twins in Yasir Nawaz's murder mystery film Chakkar.
Personal life In January 2025, Neelam tied the knot with the UAE resident, Mohammad Rashid, who works as an officer of Dubai Police’s Crime Investigation Department. They had a love marriage, and their wedding ceremony was held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Rashid owns businesses, including a travel and tourism agency and a few restaurants, in Dubai, where he has been residing since 2006. As per his brother Samar Rajnha, the family is originally from Mianwal Ranjha, a village in Punjab, Pakistan.
Filmography Films Year Film Role Notes Refs 2017Chupan Chupai Pari Debut film 2019Wrong No. 2 Zoya Kaaf KanganaHerself Dance performance 2022ChakkarMehreen / Zara Dual role
Television series Year Title Role Channel Notes2008Abhi AbhiRida ARY Digital2010Diya JalayHaniyaSaraabMahamHaal-e-DilMuskaanQaid-e-Tanhai Noor Hum TV2011Shehre-Dil Kay DarwazayAmbreenARY DigitalKuch Kami Si HaiZareenGeo TVJal Pari Shaista Meri Subh Ka SitaraMeerabUmm-e-Kulsoom Ruqaiyya ARY DigitalNegative RoleKuch Khawab Thay MereZohaMeri Behan Maya Zarmeen Shahzeb/Meena Geo TV QurbatShehlaARY DigitalDil Ko Manana Aya NahiHaseena AliPTV HomeBand Khirkiyon K PeechayMahnoorTv OneAisa KyunFariyaA-Plus TV 2012Ashk Zebunnisa/Zebu Geo TV Meri Saheli Meri Humjoli Ehsas Urdu 1 Daray Daray Naina Aizeh A-Plus TV2013Kahani Aik Raat Ki -- Bhaagi Hui LarkiAndaleebARY DigitalArzoo Jeenay Ki Tu NahiSarwatA-Plus TVTere Pyar Kay Bharosay/ KirchianSamraExpressAadhay AdhoorayMuskaanPTV Home 2014 Mere Meherbaan Muskaan Hum TVNegative RoleMaang Hira ARY Digital Kyun Hai Tu Saba Geo Kahani GumaanSamiyaExpress Arrange Marriage Roshaney Ary Digital Dil Ka Darwaza Laila Hum TV Bhanwar Sharmeen Hum Sitaray 2015 Dil Ishq Bakhtawar Geo Entertainment Rang Laaga RizwanaARY Digital Kaise Huaye Benaam Rania Geo Entertainment Bojh Aizah 2016 Judai Zeena ARY Digital Kaisi Khushi Lekar Aaya Chand Khushi A plus Rab Razi Ramla Express Anabiya AnabiyaARY Digital 2017 Wafa Ka Mausam Komal Tv One Tere Bina Pakeezah Geo Entertainment Dil Nawaz Dil Nawaz A-Plus Entertainment Negative Role 2018 Umm-e-Haniya Romaisa (Roomi) Geo Entertainment Dil Mom Ka Diya Ulfat ARY Digital Negative Role 2019 Kahin Deep Jaley Rida Geo Entertainment 2020 Bikhray Moti Aizah ARY Digital 2021QayamatIfrahGeo EntertainmentMohabbat Daagh Ki SuratShijrat2022Pyar Deewangi HaiRabiARY Digital2023Ehraam-e-JunoonShanzayGeo EntertainmentKhumarHareem2024MehsharAima
Telefilms Year Title Type Role Channel 2010 Achay Ki Larki Telefilm Hum TVDikhawaEid playShumailaPTV Home 2011 Main Tum Aur Imran Hashmi Telefilm Chanda Hum TV Wafa Baloch Ki Bewafai Umme Kulsoom Hum TV2012HoshiyarShaheenDigital Entertainment World2013Jhonpri – A Youm-e-Pakistan SpecialARY Digital Ooper Gori Ka Makaan Nazish Express Entertainment2015Rok Do ShaadiJal-TarangGeo TVMaqbool Qabool HaiAlinaARY DigitalTu Hai Meri Neelam Neelam ARY Digital2016Van Waley Mehboob BhaiEid playNageenaARY DigitalBekaar BakraHinaUrdu 12017 Ye Ishq Hai-Laaj Telefilm Haya A-Plus Entertainment2018Shabbar Ka TabbarAmnaARY Digital2020Dikhawa (BETI)AnthologyNimmiGeo Entertainment
Accolades Ceremony Category Project Result 17th Lux Style AwardsBest Lead Actress in a Film Chupan Chupairowspan="2" 18th Lux Style Awards"https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/495568-who-won-at-the-mega-lux-style-awrds-2019" (18)Best TV Actress Dil Mom Ka Diya References
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