Nazish Jahangir () is a Pakistani television actress. She is known for her role as Zoya in Thays, Faiza in Tohmat, Nimra in Kam Zarf and Shameela in Kahin Deep Jaley. Other than acting, she is known for her work as a mental health awareness activist.
Early life and education Born and raised in Islamabad, she initially graduated in fine arts and fashion designing. After her professor and renowned artist Jamal Shah encouraged her to pursue a career in performing arts, Jahangir moved to Karachi and started doing commercial theatre with Anwar Maqsood in 2015.
Career She made her TV debut in 2017 with Bharosa. Jahangir has also appeared in Kahin Deep Jaley, Alif, Allah Aur Insaan, Tohmat, Thays, Kam Zardari, Beparwah, Dard Rukta Nahi, Ghamandi, Inaam-e-Mohabbat, Berukhi, Teri Behisi, Saraab and Meray Mohsin.
In 2020, the actress revealed that she had been battling PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) for the last 10 years, and continues to struggle with mental health issues.
In 2022, Jahangir made her film debut with Lafengay, opposite Sami Khan. In 2024, she appeared in the romantic comedy film Poppay Ki Wedding along with Khushhal Khan.
In 2025, fellow actor Aswad Haroon accused Jahangir of fraud, alleging that she took a large sum of money and a vehicle from him in exchange for work. Haroon alleged that Jahangir reneged on her promise, didn't return the money or car, and had the actor assaulted for seeking damages. An arrest warrant was issued for Jahangir in March 2025.
Jahangir has been nominated as a best emerging talent in TV, at Lux Style Awards and has appeared on the covers of multiple Pakistani magazines.
Filmography Television +KeyDenotes work that has not been released yet
YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes2017BharosaSamiaARY Digital2018Alif Allah Aur Insaan RoshniHum TVTohmatFaizaGeo EntertainmentGali Mein Chand Nikla ShaistaTV OneThaysZoyaA-Plus Entertainment2019Khatakaar MehwishPlay EntertainmentHaqeeqatSafaaA-Plus EntertainmentEpisode "Malal"Kam ZarfNimra; Azar's love interestGeo EntertainmentMakafaatChutnishaEpisode "Nidamat"Meray MohsinSidraBeparwahChuchi ParvezExpress TVKahin Deep Jaley ShameelaGeo EntertainmentMain AntagonistDard Rukta Nahi MariaExpress TV2020Makafaat season 2RubabGeo EntertainmentEpisode "Doulat Ka Ghamand"SaraabNamalHum TV Dil Tanha TanhaMirha2021 BerukhiMairaARY Digital2023JinzadaAbihaGeo Entertainment2024IshqawayZoya2025 Mafaad Parast Zara
Films +YearTitleRoleNotesRef.2022Lafangey GhostOpposite Sami Khan2024Poppay Ki Wedding AyeshaReleased
Other appearances +YearTitleRoleNotesRef.2018Mazaaq Raat As Guest Hosted by Abrar-ul-Haq2024Bin Bulaye Mehmaan KiranTelefilm on Aur Life
Awards and nominations Year Work Award Category Result 2021Kahin Deep JaleyLux Style AwardsBest Emerging Talent
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