Meera (actress) Biography: Age, Husband, Net Worth, Height, Movies, Awards, Bollywood, Lollywood

Meera is an iconic Pakistani actress, model, television presenter, and philanthropist renowned for her groundbreaking roles in Lollywood and Bollywood, including Khilona, Inteha, and Nazar.

A recipient of multiple Nigar Awards and the Pride of Performance, she has left an indelible mark on Pakistani cinema, navigating controversies with resilience while advocating for social causes.

Profile

• Full Name: Irtiza Rubab
• Stage Name: Meera
• Born: May 12, 1977
• Age: 48 years old
• Birthplace: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
• Nationality: Pakistani
• Occupation: Actress, Model, Television Presenter, Philanthropist, Director
• Height: 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 m)
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Rubab
• Siblings: Syeda Hussain, Syed Ahsan Abbas, Murtaza Ahsan, Rubab Aqsa
• Spouse: Attiq-ur-Rehman, Mahesh Bhatt, Naveed Pervaiz
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million and $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Meera, an iconic Pakistani actress, model, television presenter, and philanthropist, was born as Irtiza Rubab on May 12, 1977, in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

Raised in a Muslim family by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rubab, Meera grew up in Sheikhupura and Lahore alongside five siblings: sister Syeda Hussain, brothers Syed Ahsan Abbas and Murtaza Ahsan, sister Rubab Aqsa, and one additional unnamed sibling.

She completed her primary education in Kashmir and secondary education at St. Wed School in Sheikhupura. Meera pursued higher education at Kinnaird College for Women in Lahore, graduating with a degree, though specific details about her major remain unconfirmed.

Her ethnicity is Pakistani (Punjabi), and her religion is Islam.

Career

Meera, an iconic Pakistani actress, model, television presenter, and philanthropist, began her career as a model in her mid-teens, appearing in commercials for brands like Pepsi and Lux, which established her as one of Pakistan’s top supermodels.

She debuted in Lollywood with the Urdu film Kanta in 1995, but gained nationwide acclaim in 1999 for her lead role as Naila in Khilona (1996–1997), earning her first Nigar Award.

Her breakthrough performance as Sara in Inteha (1999), directed by Samina Peerzada, alongside Humayun Saeed, won her a second consecutive Nigar Award for Best Actress and solidified her status as a Lollywood star. During the late 1990s, she became a cornerstone of Pakistan’s film industry, starring in films like Chief Sahib (1996) and Khoey Ho Tum Kahan (2001).

In 2004, Meera’s role as Veena in Salakhain elevated her international profile. She made her Bollywood debut in 2005 with Nazar, a musical thriller directed by Soni Razdan, becoming one of the first Pakistani actresses to work in India since Begum Para, marking a milestone in Indo-Pakistani cinematic collaboration.

Despite controversy over her kissing scenes with Ashmit Patel, the film was a moderate success.

Her subsequent Bollywood films, Kasak (2005) with Lucky Ali and Paanch Ghantey Mien Paanch Crore (2012), received mixed reviews, though the latter was listed in The Times of India’s Top 10 Bold Films of 2012. In 2015, she performed an item song in Bumper Draw.

Meera ventured into television in 2010 with Husan Ara Kaun on TV One, followed by roles in Bichday Toh Ahsaas Hua (2011) and Mein Sitara (2016), earning a Lux Style Award nomination.

Awards and Nominations

• Nigar Award for Best Actress (1999) – Khilona
• Nigar Award for Best Actress (1999) – Inteha
• Pride of Performance Award (2012) – Contributions to Pakistani film industry
• Sitara-i-Imtiaz Award (2012) – Contributions to arts
• Best Actress Award, 3rd Delhi International Film Festival (2014) – Hotal
• Best Actress Award, International Pakistan Prestige Awards (IPPA) (2021) – Specific project unavailable
• Lux Style Awards Nomination, Best Film Actress (Viewers’ Choice and Critics’ Choice) (2020) – Baaji

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @meerajeeofficial
• Facebook Handle: Meera Jee Official
• Twitter Handle: @TheRealMeeraJee

Personal Life

Meera, an iconic Pakistani actress, model, television presenter, and philanthropist. Her personal life has been marked by controversies, particularly regarding her marital status.

In 2013, Meera reportedly married Captain Naveed Pervaiz, but in 2009, Faisalabad businessman Sheikh Attiq-ur-Rehman claimed they were married in 2007, producing a marriage certificate deemed valid by a court in 2018.

Meera has denied this marriage, and conflicting reports suggest she may still be legally tied to Attiq-ur-Rehman, leaving her relationship status unclear. She has no children.

In 2011, Meera accused Bollywood director Mahesh Bhatt of physical abuse during the filming of Nazar (2005), also claiming a romantic relationship with him, allegations Bhatt denied.

Filmography

Films (Selected):

• Kanta (1995) – Debut Role
• Chief Sahib (1996) – Supporting Role
• Khilona (1996–1997) – Naila
• Inteha (1999) – Sara
• Khoey Ho Tum Kahan (2001) – Aswad’s Wife
• Salakhain (2004) – Veena
• Nazar (2005, Bollywood) – Divya Varma
• Kasak (2005, Bollywood) – Lead Role
• Godfather (2007) – Supporting Role
• Paanch Ghantey Mien Paanch Crore (2012, Bollywood) – Lead Role
• Hotal (2014) – Lead Role
• Bumper Draw (2015, Bollywood) – Item Song
• Sheitaan (2017, Bollywood) – Supporting Role
• Baaji (2019) – Shameera

Television (Selected):

• Husan Ara Kaun (2010, TV One) – Husan Ara
• Bichday Toh Ahsaas Hua (2011, A-Plus TV) – Supporting Role
• Mein Sitara (2016, TV One) – Naseem Dilruba

Directorial Project (Uncompleted):

• Oscar (Announced 2016)

Net Worth

Meera, an iconic Pakistani actress, model, television presenter, and philanthropist, has an estimated net worth between $1 million and $5 million USD.

Her wealth is derived from her extensive acting career in Lollywood and Bollywood, with notable films like Khilona, Inteha, and Baaji, as well as her television roles and modeling contracts with brands like Pepsi and Lux.