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Zaira Wasim
Zaira Wasim | |
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.jpg) Wasim in 2019 | |
| Born | 23 October 2000 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2015–2019 |
| Website | zairawasim |
Zaira Wasim (born 23 October 2000) is an Indian former actress who worked in Hindi films. The recipient of numerous accolades, including a Filmfare Award and a National Film Award, Wasim was honoured with the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (formerly National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement) in 2017.[1][2]
Wasim made her film debut portraying a young Geeta Phogat in the biographical sports film Dangal (2016), which emerged as the highest-grossing Indian film, grossing more than ₹2,000 crore ($300 million) worldwide. She then starred as an aspiring singer in the musical drama Secret Superstar (2017), which became the highest-grossing Indian film with a female protagonist. Both were backed by Aamir Khan Productions and earned her numerous accolades, including the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for the former and the Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Critics) for the latter. Her last film appearance was in The Sky Is Pink (2019), which garnered her a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Wasim announced her retirement from the film industry in 2019.[3]
- ^ "Secret Superstar actor Zaira Wasim receives exceptional achievement award from President Kovind". Hindustan Times. 16 November 2018. Archived from the original on 26 August 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
- ^ "Zaira Wasim requests fan pages to remove her pictures; Says 'I am trying to start a new chapter in my life' - Times of India". The Times of India. 22 November 2020. Archived from the original on 10 November 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ "Zaira Wasim shares first pic, 2 years after quitting Bollywood". India Today. 5 October 2021. Archived from the original on 21 February 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
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