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Meera (actress), Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 3 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth12 May 1977

Age45 Years

BirthplaceSheikhupura, Punjab, Pakistan

ProfessionActress, Model, TV Presenter, Director

NationalityPakistani

Marital statusMarried

SpouseNaveed Pervaiz (married in 2013); Sheikh-ussr-Rehman (claimed marriage in 2007 disputed)

FamilyFather: Syed Mohammad Sarwar Shah; Mother: Shafqat Rubab; Siblings: Shaista Abbasi, Syed Ahsan Abbas, Syeda Hussain, Rubab Aqsa, Murtaza Ahsan

Meera (actress), Biography

Meera, born Irtiza Rubab, is a Pakistani actress, model, television presenter and director. With a career that began in the mid-1990s, she has worked inlol

Early life and background

Meera was born Irtiza Rubab on 12 May 1977 in Sheikhupura, Punjab, Pakistan. Raised in a family that includes her parents Syed Mohammad Sarwar Shah and Shafqat Rubab and siblings Shaista Abbasi, Syed Ahsan Abbas, Syeda Hussain, Rubab Aqsa and Murtaza Ahsan, she completed her education at Kinnaird College for Women in Lahore. She began performing in school and college theatre productions, and moved into modelling and television commercials while still in her teens.

Career

Meera launched her film career in Lollywood with the 1995 release Kanta. Over the following years she established herself as a leading actress in Pakistani cinema, appearing in titles such as Khilona (1996), Inteha (1999) and Hotal (2014). Her work has been recognised with multiple Nigar Awards, including honours for Khilona and for Best Actress of the Year for Inteha. In 2012 she was awarded the Pride of Performance by the Government of Pakistan and the Sitara-i-Imtiaz.

In 2005 Meera made a crossover into Bollywood with the film Nazar, in which she played the role of Divya Verma. She went on to appear in other Indian productions including Kasak (2005), Paanch Ghantey Mein Paanch Crore (2012) and Bhadaas (2013), and performed an item number in Bumper Draw (2015).

Television became another platform for Meera from 2010 onward. She made her TV debut in Husan Ara Kaun and later took on notable roles such as Naseem Dilruba in Mein Sitara (2016) and Madam Kaali in Naagin (2017). Her film role as Shameera in Baaji (2019) was also well received and added to her reputation as a versatile performer. In addition to acting, Meera has credits as a TV presenter, model and director; her directorial work includes the film Oscar (2016).

Public profile

Meera is known widely in Pakistan as both a screen star and a public figure. Her career in modelling and acting earned her recognition as one of the country’s prominent supermodels and leading actresses. She has been publicly associated with several high-profile relationships and proposals during her career, which have attracted media attention.

She has also been active outside entertainment in humanitarian and political spheres. Meera has supported charitable causes, including donating funds for development projects and performing at benefit events for flood victims. Politically, she contested a Lahore National Assembly seat in 2013 and later announced plans to join a major political party in 2022.

Meera has at times been involved in legal and public disputes that have appeared in news reporting; these incidents have contributed to a controversial public image that some outlets have described as contentious.

Latest updates

In February 2023 Meera was chosen to play the lead role of Nargis in a Pakistani remake of the classic film Pakeezah (1972). The selection positions her to reinterpret a role that was originally made famous by Meena Kumari.

In 2022 she continued philanthropic activity, performing in New York to raise funds for flood-affected communities in Pakistan and using social media to appeal for assistance.

Additional notes

Meera’s physical profile as reported includes a height of approximately 5 feet 4 inches (1.62 m), black hair and black eyes. Her career spans film industries in Pakistan and India as well as work in television and modelling. She remains a visible figure in South Asian popular culture.

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Recent Work

Pakeezah (Pakistani remake)

Selected to play the lead role of Nargis in the Pakistani remake announced in February 2023.

2023
Baaji

Portrayed Shameera in the Pakistani film that released in 2019.

2019
Mein Sitara

Television drama in which she played Naseem Dilruba (2016).

2016
Naagin

Television drama in which she played Madam Kaali (2017).

2017
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Career Highlights

  1. Debuted in Lollywood with Kanta (1995)
  2. Bollywood debut as Divya Verma in Nazar (2005)
  3. Winner of multiple Nigar Awards
  4. Recipient of the Pride of Performance and Sitara-i-Imtiaz (2012)
  5. Notable television roles in Mein Sitara and Naagin
  6. Lead role announced for Pakistani remake of Pakeezah (2023)
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Meera (actress), is publicly listed as married to Naveed Pervaiz (married in 2013); Sheikh-ussr-Rehman (claimed marriage in 2007 disputed).