Mehar Bano is a Pakistani film and television actress. He is known for his performances in Daagh, Mor Mohal, Balaa, Mere Paas Tum Ho and Churails.
Wiki/Biography
Mehar Bano was born on Wednesday, April 13, 1994 (age 28 years; in 2021) in Lahore, Pakistan. His zodiac sign is Aries. Mehar Bano went to Lahore Grammer School for her primary and secondary education. He obtained his graduate degree in Film and TV education from the National College of Arts (NCA), Rawalpindi. Mehar developed an interest in acting at a very young age and wanted to be an actor since childhood. He joined a theater group during his school days and performed in several plays and theater plays.
Mehar Bano’s childhood photo with her mother
Mehar Bano performed in a theater play
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 2″
Weight (approx): 55 Kg
Figure Size (approx): 34-27-34
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black
Family
Parents & Siblings
Mehar Bano was born into a middle-class family in Lahore, Pakistan. His father’s name is Qaisar Ullah Khan. He works as the CEO of Indigo Entertainment. His mother is a housewife. Mehar Bano has a younger sister named Maham Bano.
Mehar Bano’s parents
Mehar Bano (right) with her mother (middle) and sister (left)
Career
Television
Mehar Bano made her acting debut with ARY Television Network’s drama serial ‘Daagh’ in 2012. Mehar played the role of Umama in the drama serial and received huge popularity for it. He also got a nomination at the Lux Style Awards for Best Television Actor after delivering such a brilliant performance. Soon after becoming famous in Pakistan with her debut series, Mehar disappeared from the entertainment industry for over 4 years. According to Mehar, he followed his father’s advice to focus on education early in life and concentrate on his acting career later. In an interview, he said,
I entered the industry with television shows when I simultaneously completed my A levels. The show was later nominated for an Oscar and my father didn’t want me to fall prey to vanity and was very particular about me getting an education before I pursued a full career in the entertainment industry. I rested immediately and did not get to enjoy the fame, I should have. I ask everyone to delete my account and content about me on the internet. I went to college and went back to the industry. It wasn’t a struggle for me because I never thought about it at all.”
While completing her higher studies, Mehar Bano became a part of a sitcom called ‘Miss Fire,’ which aired on Geo Entertainment in 2013. In 2014, She also appeared in the short drama series ‘Uff Yeh Mohabbat’ directed by Amin Ali.
Mehar Bano is still in the drama serial ‘Uff Yeh Mohabbat’
Mehar Bano made her television comeback in 2016 with ‘Mor Mahal,’ a Pakistani historical fiction television fantasy series directed by Sarmad Khoosat, aired on Geo TV. Mehar played the role of Mehar opposite Umair Jaswal, Meesha Shafi Hina Khawaja Bayat, Sania Saeed, and Fiza Ali.
Mehar Bano’s appearance in ‘Mor Mahal’
‘Balaa’ proved to be a breakthrough for Mehar’s acting career. ‘Balaa’ is a thriller television series aired on ARY Digital featuring Mehar in the role of Batool. Mehar delivered one of her best performances in the drama and became a household name with her character. After that, Mehar was part of many popular television shows including ‘Mere Paas Tum Ho,’ ‘Ghalati,’ and ‘Khuda Aur Muhabbat 3.’
Movie
Mehar Bano made her acting debut in a film with Adnan Sarwar written and directed biographical adventure drama film ‘Motorcycle Girl,’ which released on 20 April 2018. The film is based on the life of motorcyclist Zenith Irfan and Mehar played the role of Zenith’s best friend in the film.
In 2020, Mehar Bano made her debut into the world of web series with ZEE5’s exclusive Pakistani drama web series ‘Churails.’ The series features Sarwat Gilani, Mehar Bano, Nimra Bucha and Yasra Rizvi in the lead roles portraying four young, independent and powerful women who come together as detectives whose mission is to uncover unfaithful husbands of the city’s elite. Mehar Bano plays Zubaida, a young boxer in search of independence and love. Mehar Bano and all other cast and crew started facing criticism soon after the web series khazan was aired in Pakistan. According to a section of society, ‘Churails’ presents women in a way that is not accepted by Pakistani society and culture. The leading female social media account Churails faced a huge backlash resulting in the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) banning the streaming of the web series in Pakistan. Finding no other solution, Mo Azmi, Shailja Kejriwal and Asim Abbasi, producers of the web series, decided to partner with ZEE5, an Indian streaming platform, and release it worldwide. ‘Churails’ started streaming online from 11th August 2020 and received great appreciation for it but still a small section of viewers disapproved of the content and made it controversial. Responding to the criticism faced after the streaming of ‘Churails’ on Zee5, Mehar Bano said,
I believe the streaming platform has given the freedom to portray women and their concerns in a different angle. The advent of streaming platforms has allowed women to express themselves better and be better represented on global platforms, compared to what we are used to seeing on South Asian television. Television does not do justice in portraying reality as it is, limiting them to be one-dimensional characters, more like how men in South Asia want them to be seen. They are seen as submissive and submissive people. They are either very generous and cruelly evil. It is very detrimental to how women are viewed in this part of society. Streaming platforms like ZEE5 have produced content that portrays women as progressive and needs to reflect their real problems. For an actor, it’s a dream come true; women are portrayed as they have always wanted to be.”
Controversy
Mehar Bano is known for her bold and outspoken personality. He has often been dragged into controversy for supporting the LGBT community which is considered culturally unacceptable by the Muslim Community in Pakistan.
Slogan ‘Mera Jism Meri Marzi’
In March 2020, Mehar Bano continued to support Aurat March and Homosexuality. Aurat March is an annual socio-political demonstration, organized in Pakistani cities to celebrate International Women’s Day. Mehar Bano was filmed holding a banner with the slogan ‘Mera Jism Meri Marzi’ in the match which led to a huge backlash against the actress. Her social media account was flooded with cruel comments, to which Mehar Bano responded by posting an Instagram post explaining the meaning of the slogan to the public.
Mehar Bano’s Instagram post supporting Aurat March
Support Homosexuality
In 2021, a video of Mehar Bano advocating ‘homosexuality’ during the Aurat March appeared all over the Internet. He stated that he did not find it wrong if two of the same sex fell in love with each other. Two men can be a couple and I don’t mind gays living together and having a relationship. The Pakistani community slammed Mehar for her statement, causing her Instagram account to be banned as well.
Awards & Honors
Mehar Bano received a nomination at the Lux Style Awards for Best Television Actress 2012 for her debut television series ‘Daagh.’
Favourite
- Travel Destination: Malibu in California
Facts/Trivia
- Mehar Bano is a trained swimmer. He represented his school at various state level swimming tournaments.
Mehar Bano won a medal at the state level swimming competition
- Mehar Bano follows a non-vegetarian diet.
- Her hobbies include dancing and singing. Mehar often posts her short dance clips on her social media accounts.
- Mehr is an animal lover. He has a pet dog and a cat at home.
Mehar Bano cuddles with her cat
- Mehar has been featured in the list of 100 best trackers of 2020.
Mehar Bano is listed in Hello’s Top 100 Trailblazers
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Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
