Mathira
| Mathira Mohammad | |
|---|---|
|
During the video shoot of "Piya Re" by Furqan and Imran | |
| Born |
Mathira Mohammad 1991/1992 (age 23–24)[1] Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Nationality | Pakistan |
| Occupation | Actress, model, singer |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Religion | Muslim[1] |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Rose Mohammad (sister)[2] |
| Website | www.mathiraworld.com |
Mathira (born as Mathira Mohammad) is a Pakistani model, singer and actress.[3] She has hosted several television shows and appeared in music videos. She is known for her Item songs in Main Hoon Shahid Afridi and the Indian Punjabi film Young Malang.[4]
Early life and career
Mathira was born into a Muslim family in Harare, Zimbabwe to an African father and Pakistani mother. Her sister Rose Muhammad is also a Pakistani actress. Her family moved to Pakistan when she was 13.[1] She made her debut in music videos of Jadugar, Desi Beat and Nachdi Kamaal Billo by Malkoo and Woh Kaun Thi by Rizwan-ul-Haq. In March 2011 she got a chance to host a late-night programme titled “Love Indicator” on Vibe TV.
Mathira then shot for the cover of a leading Pakistani fashion magazine.[5] In 2011 She has also hosted a AAG TV's show "Baji Online". In 2013 she made her debut in Bollywood by doing an Item song Lakk Ch Current in Indian Punjabi film Young Malang.[6] She has also done an item number Masti Mein Doobi Raat Hai in the film Main Hoon Shahid Afridi starring Humayun Saeed.[7]
Later in the end of 2013 she appeared in her new music video Jhoota with young-rapper Arbaz Khan, released on 31 December 2013.
In 2014 she made her acting debut in Bollywood. She acted in a film directed by Vipin Sharma.[8] In 2015, she has featured in a song "Piya Re" with Furqan and Imran by paying the tribute to Adnan Sami Khan's song "Bheegi Bheegi Raaton Mein".[9][10]
Personal life
Mathira married in 2012 and has a son who was born in 2014.[11]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Young Malang | Herself | Special Appearance |
| 2013 | Main Hoon Shahid Afridi | Herself | Special Appearance |
| 2016 | Tum Hi To Ho | Filming | |
| 2016 | Sikander | Filming | |
| 2016 | Raasta | Filming | |
| TBA | Iqbal Kashmiri's untitled | Announced[12] |
Discography
- Featured in
- "Piya Re" - Furqan and Imran feat. Mathira
See also
References
- 1 2 3 Magnier, Mark (25 September 2011). "Sexy TV host's popularity underscores Pakistan's contradictions". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
- ↑ "Mathira's sister Rose Muhammad to debut with the film Azaad". Retrieved November 2, 2014.
- ↑ "I don’t take bakwas: Mathira".
- ↑ "I haven’t crossed the line: Mathira Khan".
- ↑ "Yes, I’m bold & it is not a sin: Mathira Khan".
- ↑ "Mathira Khan to Appear in Bollywood Exposing Herself Boldly".
- ↑ ON. "Masti Mai Dobay Raat | Full Film Version Item Song | Main Hoon Shahid Afridi Movie 2013 | KING MNA - Video Dailymotion". Dailymotion.com. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
- ↑ Nabi, Zehra (1 January 2014). "Mathira's back with new music video 'Jhootha'". tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
- ↑ "Bringing back the Band Culture - Furqan & Imran". The Express Tribune. 2015.
- ↑ "Mathira croons a tribute to Adnan Sami Khan". The News International. April 20, 2015.
- ↑ http://tribune.com.pk/story/757639/mathira-welcomes-arrival-of-a-baby-boy/
- ↑ "Action thriller in the works: Here's the cast line-up". DAWN Images (Irfan ul Haq). Retrieved 5 November 2015.