Rabia Iqbal Khan (Urdu: کبرٰی خان) known by her stage name Kubra Khan (born 16 June 1993) is a British-Pakistani actress who works in Urdu television and films. She made her debut in 2014 with the film Na Maloom Afraad. Khan is described among the nation's highest-paid actresses by the media.[3][4]
Kubra Khan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rabia Iqbal Khan 16 June 1993[1] Multan, South Punjab, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani British[2] |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Khan has appeared in the successful films such as Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2, Parwaaz Hai Junoon both (2018) and London Nahi Jaunga (2022).[5][6] Her television work include the hit dramas, Sang-e-Mar Mar (2016), Alif Allah Aur Insaan (2017), Alif (2019), Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay and Sinf-e-Aahan, both in (2021) and Jannat Se Aagay (2023).[7][8]
Career
In 2013, she was cast in the role of Hina in the Pakistani film Na Maloom Afraad, a bank-worker and love interest of film's main lead Mohsin Abbas Haider.[9] In 2015, Khan appeared in the Bollywood movie Welcome 2 Karachi.[10][11][12] She made her television debut in Sang-e-Mar Mar which aired on Hum TV in 2016. She appeared in several other television series such as Alif Allah Aur Insaan and Daldal.
In 2018, she appeared in the Pakistani films Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 and Parwaaz Hai Junoon, both of which released on 22 August Eid-al-Adha. Khan's next feature was opposite Humayun Saeed in Nadeem Baig's romantic-comedy film London Nahi Jaunga, which released in 2022.[13]
Filmography
Films
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Na Maloom Afraad | Hina | ||
| 2014 | The Conversations | Perfect girl | British short film | |
| 2015 | Welcome 2 Karachi | Asma | Hindi film | |
| 2018 | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 | Selina | [14] | |
| 2018 | Parwaaz Hai Junoon | Fiza | ||
| 2019 | Superstar | Herself | Special appearance in the song "Dhadak Bhadak" | |
| 2022 | London Nahi Jaunga | Arzoo | [15][16] | |
| 2024 | Abhi | Mariam | [17] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Sang-e-Mar Mar | Shireen | Debut | |
| 2016 | Khuda Aur Muhabbat | Sarah | ||
| 2016 | Muqabil | Parisa | ||
| 2017 | Andaaz-e-Sitam | Aayat | ||
| 2017-2018 | Alif Allah Aur Insaan | Nazneen | ||
| 2017 | Shaadi Mubarak Ho | Zoya | ||
| 2019 | Alif | Husn e Jahan | [18] | |
| 2021 | Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay | Mashal | [19] | |
| 2021-2022 | Sinf-e-Aahan | Mahjabeen Mastan | [20] | |
| 2022 | Sang-e-Mah | Sheherzaad | [21] | |
| 2023 | Jannat Se Aagay | Jannat Ali Khan | [22] |
Telefilm
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Laal | Samira | Telefilm[23] |
| 2019 | Raja Ki Chandni | Chandni | Telefilm[24] |
| 2021 | Absolutely Knot | Aania | Telefilm |
| 2022 | Afrah Tafreeh | Khushi | Telefilm |
Music videos
- Hamesha by Soch Band. (2013)
- Ki Kenda Dil by Rajveer (2013)
Other appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | Daldal | Preet | Guest appearance |
| 2019 | Choti Choti Batain | Sana | Episode 4 |
| 2019 | Pakistan Star | Judge | Reality Show |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Work | Award | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lux Style Awards | ||||
| 2018 | Muqabil | Best Television Actress | Nominated | |
| 2022 | Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay | Best TV Actress (Critics' Choice) | Nominated | [25] |
| 2023 | London Nahi Jaunga | Best Film Actress (Viewers' Choice) | Nominated | [26] |
| ARY Viewer's Choice Awards | ||||
| 2017 | Muqabil | Best Newcomer Female | Won | [27] |
| Hum Awards | ||||
| 2017 | Sang-e-Mar Mar | Best On-screen Couple Jury | Nominated | [28] |
| Best Onscreen Couple Popular | Nominated | [29] | ||
| Best New Sensation - Female | Won | |||
| 2018 | Alif Allah Aur Insaan | Best Actor Female Jury | Nominated | [30] |
| Best Actor Female Popular | Nominated | |||
| Best On-screen Couple Jury | Nominated | |||
| Best On-screen Couple Popular | Nominated | |||
| International Pakistan Prestige Awards | ||||
| 2017 | Sang-e-Mar Mar | Best Actress (Television) | Nominated | [31] |
| 2018 | Alif Allah Aur Insaan | Best TV Actress | Nominated | [32] |
References
External links
- Kubra Khan at IMDb