Mahnoor Baloch (born 15 February 1970)[3] is an American-born Canadian Pakistani actress, film director and former model. Baloch made her television debut in 1993 with the drama serial Marvi aired on PTV. She is often praised by critics for her fitness and younger looks on-screen.[4][5][6]
Career
Baloch appeared in the TV commercials of well-known brand names.[7] In 1993, she made her acting debut in the TV serial (PTV Drama) Marvi which was directed by Sultana Siddiqui.[8] Her next series was Dusra Aasmaan. In this serial, she performed the role of Abid Ali's daughter.[9]
In 2000, Mahnoor Baloch started directing and producing her drama serials. Her first serial as director was Lamhay. Later she directed another television series Patjhar Ki Chaioon.[5]
In 2012, she was given Lux Style Award for Best Actress for her role in Talafi aired by PTV.[10] She appeared in Geo TV's Eid special play Come On Hum Dum (2013) as the wife of co-star Mohib Mirza. She later appeared as the female lead in the Pakistani film Main Hoon Shahid Afridi (2013). For the role, she has filmed an item song Teri Hi Kami alongside Mathira and Humayun Saeed, directed by Saqib Malik and produced and penned by Shani and Kami.[11]
In 2013, Baloch made her Hollywood debut in Torn playing the role of Maryam, a mother whose teenage son is killed in an explosion at a suburban mall.[12]
Filmography
Films
Year Film Role Notes
2013 Main Hoon Shahid Afridi Sara
2013 Torn Maryam
Television
Year TV Series Role Notes
1993 Marvi Laila
1999 Lamhay
Doosra Aasmaan
Shiddat
Unhoni
Sila
Kabhi Kabhi Pyar Mein
2002 Chaandni Raatain Maha
Ye Zindagi
Patjhar ki Chaioon
Jaane Kyun
Ab Ghar Jaane do
2009 Noor Pur Ki Rani Noorulain Aneez
2010 Noor Bano Noor Bano
2011 Mohabbat Rooth Jaye Toh Shumaila
2011 Ladies Park Soniya
2012 Mehar Bano aur Shah Bano Mehar Bano
2012 Talafi Falak Lux Style Awards for Best Actress
2012 Mera Saaein 2 Innaya
2012 Ishq Ibadat
2014 Pachtava Ayeman
2014 Pal Mein Ishq Pal Me Nahi Michelle
2016 Khoobsurat
2019 Apni Apni Love Story Sidra [13]
Personal life
Baloch was married to Hameed Siddiqui at the age of 15. She has one daughter Laila Hameed, who got married in 2015. She became a grandmother in 2016.[2][14]
Awards and nominations
Year Work Award Category Result
2012 Talafi Lux Style Awards Best Television Actress Won[10]
2013 Main Hoon Shahid Afridi Pakistan Media Awards Best Film Actress Nominated[citation needed]
2013 ARY Film Awards Best Actress Nominated[citation needed]