{{Use Pakistani English|date=July 2021}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2021}} {{short description|Pakistani actress}} {{Infobox person | name = Mahenur Haider | image = | alt = | caption = | native_name = | native_name_lang = | birth_name = Mahenur Haider Khan | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|9|14|df=y}} | birth_place = Lahore, Pakistan | education = Beaconhouse National University | occupation = {{Hlist | Actress | Model}} | years_active = 2013 – present | father = Zarrar Haider | mother = Amina Zarrar | spouse = {{marriage|Zarrar Mustapha|2018|2020|end=div}} | relatives = Gulelala Khan (sister) }}
'''Mahenur Haider''' (born 14 September 1995) is a Pakistani actress and model.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nation.com.pk/23-Dec-2020/new-short-film-naseeba-available-on-youtube|title=New short film Naseeba available on YouTube|website=The Nation|date=1 April 2021}}</ref> She is known for her role in drama ''Aulaad''. She is best known for her roles in the movie ''Parchi'' as Natasha and in the movie ''Teefa in Trouble'' as Sara.<ref name=SomethingHaute>{{cite web|url=https://www.somethinghaute.com/strings-steps-into-the-future-with-raat-shabnami|title=Strings steps into the future with 'Raat Shabnami'|website=Something Haute|date=2 April 2021}}</ref> She runs her fashion brand called Zyre.<ref name=Mag-TheWeekly/>
==Early life== Mahenur was born on 14 September 1995 in Lahore, Pakistan.<ref name=Mag-TheWeekly/> She completed her studies from Beaconhouse National University, she graduated with a degree in Visual Communication Design.<ref name=Mag-TheWeekly/>
==Career== She also did theatre at school, she did stage performance in 2011 for Umair Ashfaq's play, The Will at Lahore's famous Alhamra Arts Council she played the role of a Sikh woman named Aishwariya and after that she did a second play which was a Frankengujjar and was directed by Subhan Ahmad Bhutta.<ref name=Mag-TheWeekly/> Mahenur first started modeling at age 17.<ref name=Mag-TheWeekly>{{cite web|url=http://magtheweekly.com/detail/1261-mahenur-haider-the-moonlit-beauty|title=Mahenur Haider - The MoonLit Beauty|website=Mag - The Weekly|date=3 April 2021}}</ref>
She first did her fashion shoot for Bareezé.<ref name=Mag-TheWeekly/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2170838/10-cut-t-edit-mag-8-3-2020|title=The Cut|website=The Express Tribune|date=4 April 2021}}</ref> For five years she did modeling for brands such as Khaadi, Nishat Linen, Maria B, Kayseria, Alkaram Studio, Beechtree, Charizma, Chen One, Clive Shoes, Limelight, Rang Ja, Rungrez, Shoe Planet and The Closet.<ref name=Mag-TheWeekly/> She was also model for skincare brand and Conatural.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://magtheweekly.com/detail/2673-60-seconds-with-mahenur-haider|title=60 Seconds With Mahenur Haider|website=Mag - The Weekly|date=5 April 2021}}</ref>
Mahenur later decided to do TV commercials and editorials.<ref name=Mag-TheWeekly/> In 2016 she appeared in Jal’s music video for Layian Layian opposite Goher Mumtaz.<ref name=Mag-TheWeekly/>
In 2018 she made her debuted in films with Imran Kazmi's ''Parchi'', directed by Azfar Jafri.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1179182|title=Parchi tries to take comedy films to a new level, but did it succeed?|website=The Express Tribune|date=6 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/you/268753-in-focus|title=In Focus|website=The News International|date=7 April 2021}}</ref> The film came out to be a blockbuster with Mahenur role of Natasha received positively reviews in newspapers and magazines.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1574078/4-parchi-trailer-is-out|title='Parchi' trailer is out and Hareem Farooq's looks could kill|website=The Express Tribune|date=8 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://nation.com.pk/05-Jan-2018/star-studded-premiere-of-parchi-in-karachi|title=Star-studded premiere of Parchi in Karachi|website=The Nation|date=25 April 2021}}</ref> The same year in July she appeared in the film ''Teefa in Trouble''. Her role was Sara.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/329732-catching-up-with-mehmood-aslam|title=Catching up with Mehmood Aslam|website=The News International|date=9 April 2021}}</ref> The film was directed by Ahsan Rahim and had an ensemble cast of Ali Zafar, Maya Ali, Jawed Sheikh, Faisal Qureshi and Simi Raheal.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/434434/box-office-success-teefa-in-trouble-clocks-one-year|title=Box office success 'Teefa in Trouble' clocks one year|website=Daily Times|date=10 April 2021}}</ref> ''Teefa in Trouble'' became one of the highest grossing films in the country her role was met with positive reviews.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/328482-teefa-in-trouble-trailer-to-be-released-on-eid|title='Teefa in trouble' trailer to be released on Eid|website=The News International|date=11 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1178487|title=I went to Poland and saw what went on behind the scenes of Ali Zafar's film Teefa in Trouble|website=Images.Dawn|date=26 April 2021}}</ref>
In 2019, she appeared in the Strings music video for Raat Shabnami.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nation.com.pk/13-Nov-2019/raat-shabnami-by-strings-the-futuristic-song-will-take-you-back-in-time|title='Raat Shabnami' by Strings – The futuristic song will take you back in time|website=The Nation|date=12 April 2021}}</ref> The music video along with her performance garnered media attention and applaud.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/pakistani-cinema/strings-drop-their-new-single-raat-shabnami-1.67748912|title=Strings drop their new single 'Raat Shabnami'|website=Gulf News|date=13 April 2021}}</ref>
In 2020 she was given the role of Muskaan in drama ''Aulaad'' aired on ARY Digital which she accepted. She also appeared in the music video So Long, Goodbye by Danyal Zafar brother of Ali Zafar.<ref name=GulfNews>{{cite web|url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/pakistani-cinema/danyal-zafar-drops-second-single-so-long-goodbye-1.69617849|title=Danyal Zafar drops second single 'So Long, Goodbye'|website=Gulf News|date=15 April 2021}}</ref> The following year she appeared in film ''Naseeba'' with Mohsin Abbas Haider.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.incpak.com/entertainment/see-primes-short-film-naseeba|title=See Prime's New Short Film 'Naseeba' Now Available on YouTube|website=INCPak|date=16 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://magtheweekly.com/detail/10926-mohsin-abbas-haider-starrer-naseeba-is-a-short-film-on-destiny-you-need-to-tune-into-now|title=Mohsin Abbas Haider starrer, 'Naseeba', is a short film on destiny you need to tune into now!|website=Mag - The Weekly|date=17 April 2021}}</ref>
==Personal life== She was married to businessman Zarrar Mustapha on 4th April 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/23-Mar-2018/mahenur-h-khan-s-wedding-celebrations-have-started|title=Mahenur H Khan's wedding celebrations have started|website=Daily Pakistan|date=18 April 2021}}</ref> They separated in 2020.<ref>[https://gnnhd.tv/news/30941/mahenur-haider-opens-up-about-her-personal-life MaheNur Haider opens up about her personal life]</ref> She is fluent in four languages including English, Urdu, Pashto and Punjabi and loves Urdu poetry.<ref name=Mag-TheWeekly/>
==Filmography== ===Television=== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |- style="text-align:center;" ! scope="col"|Year ! scope="col"|Title ! scope="col"|Role ! scope="col"|Network |- |2020 | ''Aulaad'' | Muskaan | ARY Digital<ref>{{cite web|url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/26-Nov-2020/nabeel-zuberi-stars-in-aulaad|title=Nabeel Zuberi takes lead role in Aulaad|website=Daily Pakistan|date=19 April 2021}}</ref> |- |2021 | ''Jeeto Pakistan League Season 2'' | Herself | ARY Digital |- |2021 | ''Ishq Hai'' | Nimra | ARY Digital |- |2022 | ''Betiyaan'' | Ayeza | ARY Digital |- |2023 | ''Jhok Sarkar'' | Lubna | Hum TV |- |2023 | ''Grey'' | Mona Haider | Green Entertainment |- |2024 | ''Khaie'' | Apana Khan | Geo Entertainment |- |2024 | ''Aye Ishq e Junoon'' | Maheen Zulfiqar | ARY Digital<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youlinmagazine.com/story/aye-ishq-e-junoon-(oh-love-of-madness)-a-new-drama-or-just-another-familiar-tale/MjkzMQ==|title=Aye Ishq-e-Junoon (Oh, Love of Madness): A New Drama or Just Another Familiar Tale?|website=Youlin Magazine|date=December 6, 2024}}</ref> |- |2024 | ''Diyar-e-Yaar'' | Rubab | Green Entertainment |}
===Web series=== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |- style="text-align:center;" ! scope="col"|Year ! scope="col"|Title ! scope="col"|Role ! scope="col"|Network |- |2023 | ''Family Bizniss'' | | Tamasha Channel<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1741238|title=Tamasha's first original web-series 'Family Bizniss': A star-studded cast and a unique storyline set to captivate audiences|website=Dawn Newspaper|date=March 15, 2023}}</ref> |}
===Telefilm=== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |- style="text-align:center;" ! scope="col"|Year ! scope="col"|Title ! scope="col"|Role |- |2023 | ''Daku Bangaya Gentleman'' | Dia |- |2024 | ''Love Hai Mushkil'' | Sajal |}
===Film=== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |- style="text-align:center;" ! scope="col"|Year ! scope="col"|Title ! scope="col"|Role |- |2018 | ''Parchi'' | Natasha<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1495769/choreographing-film-always-dream-mine-osman-khalid-butt|title=Choreographing for a film has always been a dream of mine: Osman Khalid Butt|website=The Express Tribune|date=20 April 2021}}</ref> |- |2018 | ''Teefa in Trouble'' | Sara<ref>{{cite web|url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/19-Sep-2017/the-first-official-teaser-of-parchi-the-movie-is-out-now|title=The first official teaser of Parchi: The Movie is out NOW!|website=Daily Pakistan|date=21 April 2021}}</ref> |- |2020 | ''Naseeba'' | Naeeba<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.somethinghaute.com/sohail-javed-narrates-yet-another-story-on-destiny-through-short-film-naseeba|title=Sohail Javed narrates yet another story on destiny through short film Naseeba|website=Something Haute|date=22 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.somethinghaute.com/fahad-sheikhs-upcoming-digital-film-is-a-cute-honest-love-story|title=Fahad Sheikh's upcoming digital film is a cute & honest love story|website=Something Haute|date=23 April 2021}}</ref> |- |2021 | ''You… Me …Us'' | Ayra<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.somethinghaute.com/sohail-javed-talks-about-his-digital-film-you-me-us-and-actor-fahad-sheikh|title=Sohail Javed talks about his digital film 'You Me Us' and actor Fahad Sheikh|website=Something Haute|date=24 April 2021}}</ref> |}
===Music videos=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Band/Singer ! Song |- | 2016 | Jal | Layian Layian |- | 2019 | Strings | Raat Shabnami<ref name=SomethingHaute/> |- | 2020 | Danyal Zafar | So Long, Goodbye<ref name=GulfNews/> |- | 2022 | Raafay Israr | Chor Diya<ref>{{cite news|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/954449/raafay-isrars-chor-diya-takes-a-deep-melancholic-dive-into-lost-love|title=Raafay Israr's 'Chor Diya' takes a deep melancholic dive into lost love|website=Daily Times|date=June 23, 2022}}</ref> |}
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== * {{Instagram|mahenurhaider}} * {{IMDb name|9392791}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Haider, Mahenur}} Category:1995 births Category:Living people Category:Pakistani television actresses Category:21st-century Pakistani actresses Category:Pakistani film actresses