Hira Salman (née Saleem; born 27 February 1989), known as Hira Mani (Urdu: حرا مانی), is a Pakistani television actress, singer, presenter, and former video jockey. She starred as the lead in several hit series, including Jab We Wed (2014), Preet Na Kariyo Koi (2015), Sun Yaara (2016) Yaqeen Ka Safar (2017), Thays (2018), Do Bol (2019), Ghalati (2020), Meray Paas Tum Ho (2019), Kashf (2020), Yun Tu Hai Pyar Bohut (2021) and Mein Hari Piya (2021).
Hira Mani حرا مانی | |
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| Born | Hira Saleem 27 February 1989[1] |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Other names | Hira Salman |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model, singer, VJ, host |
| Years active | 2010 –present |
| Spouse | [2] |
| Children | 2[3] |
Personal life
Hira married fellow actor Salman Saqib Sheikh (Mani) at the age of 19. Their marriage ceremony took place on 18 April 2008.[4] They frequently work together in most of their projects.[5][2][3] The couple has two sons, Muzammil (born in 2009) and Ibrahim (born in 2014).[6] In May 2021, Hira was robbed outside her home, the video of which went viral.[7]
Career
Hira started her career as a video jockey before moving on to hosting. She co-hosted the Hum 2 Hamara Show on Hum TV with Mani, which earned her critical recognition, and they both followed it with the Hira Mani Show (2010).[3] Hira made her acting debut along with her husband Mani in ARY Digital's Meri Teri Kahani (2012). The show was inspired by the American series Curb Your Enthusiasm. Both (Mani and Hira) appeared as fictionalized versions of themselves.[8] She then appeared as Heer in Jab We Wed (2013) and as Hareem in Firaaq (2013). In 2015, she portrayed the role of Shagufta in Hum TV's Preet Na Kariyo Koi opposite Ahsan Khan. She received critical praise for portraying an emotionally intense character in the serial.[9] She later appeared as a guest in Mr. Shamim (2016) and Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain 2 (2016).[10][11][12][13][14] Her stint in hit TV series, Mere Paas Tum Ho was critically acclaimed. The TV series also featured Humayun Saeed, Adnan Siddiqui, and Ayeza Khan in lead roles.[15]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Teri Meri Kahaniyaan | Mumtaz | debut; Anthology film | [16] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2014 | Meri Teri Kahani | Hira | Inspired by Curb Your Enthusiasm | [8] |
| 2014 | Jab We Wed | Heer | ||
| 2014 | Firaaq | Hareem | [17] | |
| 2015–2016 | Preet Na Kariyo Koi | Shagufta Shehzadi | [9] | |
| 2017 | Sun Yaara | Roshanay (Roshni) | [9] | |
| 2017 | Bilqees Urf Bitto | Bilqees (Bitto) | [3] | |
| 2017 | Yaqeen Ka Safar | Gaiti | [18] | |
| 2017–2018 | Pagli | Gul Rukh | [18] | |
| 2018 | Mera Khuda Jane | Roohi | [18] | |
| 2018 | Thays | Rubab | Also playback singer for title song | [18] |
| 2018 | Dil Mom Ka Diya | Tamkinat | [18] | |
| 2018 | Aangan | Tehmina | Episode 1–10 | [19] |
| 2019 | Bandish | Sania Junaid | [18] | |
| 2019 | Do Bol | Gaiti Ara | [20] | |
| 2019 | Mohabbat Na Kariyo | Zara | [21] | |
| 2019–2020 | Mere Paas Tum Ho | Hania | [22] | |
| 2019 | Ghalati | Zaira | [23] | |
| 2020 | Kashf | Kashf Bint-e-Imtiaz | [24] | |
| 2020–2021 | Mohabbatein Chahatein | Sneha | ||
| 2021 | Yun Tu Hai Pyar Bohut | Aima | ||
| 2021 | Mein Hari Piya | Sara | ||
| 2022 | Ibn-e-Hawa | Mahjabeen | [25] | |
| 2022 | Yeh Na Thi Hamari Qismat | Muntaha | ||
| 2023 | Hum Dono | Miniseries | ||
| 2023 | Meher Mah | |||
| 2023 | Kalank | Sara |
Special appearance
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2011 | Hum 2 Humara Show | Host | [3] | |
| 2011 | Hira Mani Show | Host | [3] | |
| 2012 | Hum Sab Umeed Se Hain | Host | [3] | |
| 2015 | Chaman Ara | Chaman Ara's daughter-in-law | Television film | [26] |
| 2016 | Shilae Maseen | Shilae | Television film | |
| 2016 | Mr Shamim | Herself | Eid special | |
| 2016 | Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain (season 2) | Saba Kamran | Episode 1; Jhoota Bartan | [27] |
| 2017 | Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain (season 2) | Sana | Episode 26; Adhi Ghar Wali | [27] |
| 2019 | Dil Toh Bacha Hai | Zulekha (Aini) | Television film | [28] |
| 2023 | Siyaah | Uzma | Episode: "Haail" |
Music video
| Year | Title | Singer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "Ye Watan Tumhara Hai" | Various | [29] |
Discography
| Year | Title | Singer(s) | Label | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | "Sawaari" | Herself | Kashmir Beats | [27] |
| 2022 | "Tamanna" | Herself | Kashmir Beats | [27] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Hum Awards | Best Supporting Actress for Yaqeen Ka Safar | Nominated | |
| 2019 | ARY Digital- Social Media Drama Awards 2018 | Best Supporting Actor (Female) for Dil Mom Ka Diya | Nominated | |
| Best Couple for Dil Mom Ka Diya | Nominated | |||
| 2020 | Pakistan International Screen Awards | Best Television Actress-Critic for Do Bol | Nominated | [30] |
| 2021 | ARY People's Choice Awards | Favorite Actress for Ghalati | Nominated | |
| Favorite Actress in a role of Bahu for Ghalati | Won | |||
| Favorite Actress in a role of Bhabhi for Ghalati | Nominated | |||
| Lux Style Awards | Best Female Actor-Critics for Kashf | Nominated | [31] | |
| Pakistan International Screen Awards | Best Television Actress (Jury) for Kashf | Nominated |
References
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