The Pakistani fashion industry started building in the late 90s and it has grown exponentially in the last three decades. We have many big names in the fashion industry who have represented Pakistan beautifully in their fields. From ace designers who designed for the British Royal Family to models who walked at the Paris Fashion Week, the Pakistani fashion scene has come a long way and many of these big names later on changed paths and tried their luck in acting.
The drama industry is indeed Pakistan’s biggest industry and any artist who appears in dramas becomes a household name. Many of the talents from the fashion industry tried their hand at acting and some of those managed to leave a mark on the audience. Here are some of your favourite stars who started their careers from fashion:
Iman Aly
Iman Aly is one of the biggest names of Pakistani fashion. She ruled the industry as a super model and also appeared in music videos. She was one of the favourites of top Pakistani designers and made a compelling acting debut in Khuda Ke Liye. Her performance was critically acclaimed and she has always received a lot of love for the way she has taken on every role in her career. She is definitely one of the biggest fashion icon turned actresses and paved the way for many others.
Sunita Marshall
Sunita Marshall is counted among very talented actresses of Pakistan. From doing lead roles to now strong supporting characters, Sunita has shined in her career and she has shown that a model can be a good actress if she works on her craft. She was a fan favourite since her drama debut and she has never looked back. Sunita is a big name in Pakistani fashion still and people love to watch her on their screens.
Deepak Perwani
Deepak Perwani is among the top 10 designers of Pakistani fashion industry. He is also a good actor and he has always managed to win the audience. He is not a full time actor due to his fashion house commitments but he can really get under the skin of a character. He is recently appearing as Baray Abbu in Qarz e Jaan and he has once again proved his mettle. Deepak is another name who successfully transitioned from fashion to acting.
Yousaf Bashir Qureshi
Yousaf Bashir Qureshi is also a big name in Pakistani fashion. He has worked tirelessly for promoting the culture of Pakistan. He has also recently jumped into acting and this has been a successful venture. He has worked in Noor Jahan, Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum and Duniyapur and he has been a hit in all characters.
Farhan Ally Agha
Farhan Ally Agha, television’s most fit dad started his career in the Pakistani fashion industry. He was a model first and later came into acting. As he has always said, he is hardworking and he worked hard to get the position that he has today. He is now loved for how he takes on every character with natural ease and appears in many dramas.
Iffat Omar
Iffat Omar is a super model who has now become a very successful actress and host. She is also very popular on social media and never shies away from sharing her opinions. She is also a talent who was able to win the audience with her strong acting. She has done dramas like Aangan, Aye Musht e Khaak and Dour and she is on a break from acting these days.
Emmad Irfani
Emmad Irfani is another big name from Pakistani fashion who made waves in the field of acting. He has done several roles up till now and he is very passionate about acting. In a few projects that he has done, he worked in Cheekh, Jalan and Kabhi Main Kbahi Tum. His characters in all three of these projects were applauded and fans want to see more of him in dramas.
Vaneeza Ahmed
Vaneeza Ahmed is among the most elegant models to come out of Pakistan. She was a supermodel and had a well-established career. She also started acting and became a part of some great projects. She has a strong screen presence and she always captivates the audience when she comes to a project.
HSY
Hassan Sheheryar Yasin aka HSY is also another big designer of Pakistan. He has done great work in the field of fashion. He also started acting as it was a hobby for him and he shocked everyone with the role he played in Pehli Si Mohabbat. He has worked in several films and one drama till now and his venture in acting is a successful attempt.
Amna Ilyas
Amna Ilyas is another talent from Pakistani fashion industry. She has worked in both films and dramas and appeared in live theatre. Amna Ilyas is another example of a successful transition from the fashion industry to dramas.
Seemi Pasha
Seemi Pasha is an inspiration for people coming from the Pakistani fashion industry. She became a supermodel after she was a mother to two kids. She also broke stereotypes at the time when she entered the fashion industry. After a successful run as a supermodel, she started acting and she has an illustrious career.
Sanam Saeed
Sanam Saeed is another example of a star who was a fashion icon and later started acting. She did well in theatre, films and television and she is a superstar of Pakistan. She is among the talent who people look forward to watching on their screens. A supermodel who became a top actress indeed!
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