Fatima Effendi Biography: Husband, Age, Children, Height, Net Worth, Career, Dramas & TV Shows

Fatima Effendi Kanwar, professionally known as Fatima Effendi, is a Pakistani actress and model who began her career as a child star and transitioned into leading roles in high‑rating television dramas.

She is best known for her performances in series like Meri Zaat Zarra‑e‑Benishan, Munafiq, Betiyaan, and Guddu.

With a strong family background in entertainment—her mother being actress Fouzia Mushtaq—and a creative path that led her into both acting and fashion design, Fatima enjoys a respected and multifaceted profile in Pakistan’s media industry.

Profile

• Full Name: Fatima Effendi Kanwar
• Stage Name: Fatima Effendi
• Born: 17 December 1992
• Age: 32 years old
• Birthplace: Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
• Nationality: Pakistani
• Occupation: Actress, Model, Fashion Designer
• Height: 1.65 m
• Parents: Mushtaq Effendi and Fouzia Mushtaq
• Siblings: Hina Mansoor, Mariam Effendi
• Spouse: Kanwar Arsalan (m. 2012)
• Children: Almir Kanwar and Mahbir Kanwar
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $300k–$1 million

Early Life and Education

Fatima Effendi was born on 17 December 1992 in Karachi into a Sindhi Muslim family. Her father, Mushtaq Effendi, is a businessman, and her mother, Fouzia Mushtaq, is a veteran television actress. She has one brother and two sisters, Hina Mansoor and Mariam Effendi.

Starting her screen career early, Fatima also pursued her education—completing school at St. Joseph’s Convent and later earning a bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design from Iqra University/Asian Institute of Fashion Design in Karachi. She is ethnically Sindhi and practices Islam.

Career

Fatima Effendi began her professional journey as a child actress in 2001, debuting in PTV dramas like Chal Jhooti and Daam-e-Rasai. She took a brief break and returned in 2007–2009 to adult roles in acclaimed dramas such as Man‑O‑Salwa and Meri Zaat Zarra‑e‑Benishan. Her early work highlighted her versatility and marked her as a familiar face in the industry.

As her career progressed, Fatima took on a variety of characters across television, including Kash Mai Teri Beti Na Hoti (2011), Ishq Ibadat (2012), and later leading roles such as Ujala in Munafiq (2020), Nayaab in Guddu (2022), and Fizzah in Betiyaan (2022), which became one of the year’s most-watched dramas. She also appeared in reality TV—Madventures Season 2 in 2015—showcasing a different side of her persona.

Currently, Fatima Effendi is featured in recent dramas like Adawat (2023–24) and continues her active presence both on-screen and off-screen. She balances her roles as an actress and mother, while inspiring her audience through a YouTube vlog and fashion ventures.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @fatimaeffendikanwar
• Facebook Handle: Fatima Effendi
• Twitter/X Handle: fatimaeffendikanwar

Personal Life

Fatima Effendi married fellow actor Kanwar Arsalan on 17 November 2012. The couple has since welcomed two sons—Almir Kanwar and Mahbir Kanwar—and often share glimpses of their family life with fans.

Known for her warmth and grounded personality, Fatima combines her career with motherhood while maintaining a close-knit family life.

Filmography

Television:

• Chal Jhooti (2001)
• Daam-e-Rasai (2001)
• Man‑O‑Salwa (2007)
• Meri Zaat Zarra‑e‑Benishan (2009)
• Kash Mai Teri Beti Na Hoti (2011)
• Ishq Ibadat (2012)
• Munafiq (2020) as Ujala
• Bechari Qudsia (2021) as Qudsia
• Guddu (2022) as Nayaab
• Betiyaan (2022) as Fizzah
• Adawat (2023–24) as Areeba

Telefilms & Reality TV:

• Dulha Bhai (2008)
• Tum Se Kaise Kahoon (2009)
• Raju Chacha Ban Gaey Gentleman (2010)
• Kattwi Chatt (2015)
• Madventures Season 2 (2015)

Net Worth

Fatima Effendi is estimated to have a net worth between $300,000 and $1 million USD. Her income stems from her roles in television, modeling campaigns, reality appearances, and her fashion design endeavors, including brand partnerships and her YouTube content creation.