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Mehwish Hayat
Active Lollywood (Pakistani Cinema), Pakistani Television & Hollywood/Streaming
- FromKarachi, Sindh, Pakistan
- Based inKarachi, Pakistan
- Age38 years
- Active2009–Present
- Updated
Mehwish Hayat – Biography
Mehwish Hayat – Full Information
- Full Name: Mehwish Hayat
- Popular Name: Mehwish Hayat
- Nickname: Mehwish
- Profession: Actress, Singer, Model
- Known For: Leading roles in blockbuster Pakistani films such as Jawani Phir Nahi Ani, Actor in Law, Punjab Nahi Jaungi, Load Wedding, and her international role as Aisha in Marvel’s Ms. Marvel.
- Date of Birth: January 6, 1988
- Age: 38 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
- Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
- Nationality: Pakistani
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Current Residence: Karachi, Pakistan
- Profession Category: Actress / Film & Television Star / International Cinema
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) approx.
- Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Brown
- Hair Colour: Dark Brown / Black
Family
- Father: Not Publicly Disclosed
- Mother: Rukhsar Hayat (Former Television Actress)
- Siblings: Zeeshan Hayat (Brother, Singer/Composer), Danish Hayat (Brother, Actor), Afsheen Hayat (Sister, Singer)
- Marital Status: Unmarried / Private
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
Education
- School: Local School in Karachi, Pakistan
- College: University of Karachi, Pakistan
- Qualification: Graduate Degree
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 2004 | Acting debut in the television series Wujood-e-Laraib |
| 2009 | Gained recognition in television drama Massi Aur Malika and debut short film Insha’Allah |
| 2012 | Breakthrough performance in romantic drama series Meray Qatil Meray Dildar |
| 2014 | Special appearance in item song “Billi” in blockbuster film Na Maloom Afraad |
| 2015 | Feature film debut as Marina in the hit comedy Jawani Phir Nahi Ani |
| 2016 | Starred in critical and commercial hit Actor in Law and led drama series Dil Lagi |
| 2017 | Starred in Punjab Nahi Jaungi, which became one of the highest-grossing Pakistani films |
| 2018 | Starred in social comedy Load Wedding |
| 2019 | Conferred with Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Civil Honour) by the Government of Pakistan |
| 2022 | Made Hollywood/MCU debut playing Aisha in the Disney+ series Ms. Marvel |
| 2022 | Starred in box office success London Nahi Jaunga |
| 2024 | Starred in comedy-drama Daghabaaz Dil and telefilm Ijazat |
| 2026 | Joined Pakistan’s Got Talent as an official judge |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2014 | Lux Style Awards | Best Television Actress – Terrestrial | Kami Reh Gaee | Won |
| 2017 | International Pakistan Prestige Awards | Best Actress (Film) | Actor in Law | Won |
| 2018 | International Pakistan Prestige Awards | Best Actress (Film) | Punjab Nahi Jaungi | Won |
| 2019 | Government of Pakistan | Tamgha-e-Imtiaz | Civilian Honour for Excellence in Arts | Honoree |
| 2019 | Lux Style Awards | Best Film Actress | Load Wedding | Won |
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About Mehwish Hayat
What are Mehwish Hayat's most famous movie roles?
She is best known for starring in box office hits like Jawani Phir Nahi Ani, Actor in Law, Punjab Nahi Jaungi, Load Wedding, and London Nahi Jaunga.
What major international project did Mehwish Hayat appear in?
She made her global crossover into the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Aisha, Kamala Khan's great-grandmother, in the Disney+ series Ms. Marvel (2022).
What civilian honor did she receive from the Pakistan government?
In 2019, she was awarded the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Medal of Excellence), one of Pakistan's highest civilian honors, for her contributions to cinema and the arts.
Does Mehwish Hayat come from an artistic family background?
Yes, her mother Rukhsar Hayat was a famous TV actress in the 1980s, her brother Zeeshan is a singer-composer, her sister Afsheen is a singer, and her brother Danish is an actor.
Is Mehwish Hayat involved in music alongside acting?
Yes, she is an accomplished singer who has performed on platforms like Coke Studio and delivered background score vocals for television series and singles.
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