The Pakistani entertainment industry has witnessed the emergence of many star kids who have successfully carried forward their family legacy. These actors carved their own paths by working hard. Even though their parents are well-recognized in the field of acting the fan following of their celebrity sons is not dependent on them. With a natural flair for acting and strong family roots, these young stars are not just following in their parent’s footsteps but are creating their own identities in the glamorous world of showbiz.
13 Pakistani Celebrities And Their Children In Industry
As for the Pakistan entertainment industry, there are so many whose names are associated with those who are now being referred to as the legends of Pakistan’s local entertainment industry’s golden period. Oddly enough, these entertainers are still continuing to advance the current generation of their parents!
Asif Raza Mir And Ahad Raza Mir
Asif Raza Mir is a renowned personality in Pakistan’s entertainment industry who has worked rigorously in the field for many years. From drama like Tanhaiyaan to some great performances in Neeyat, Zindagi, Pyar Ka Mausam, Asif Raza Mir has definitely carved a place in people’s hearts.
Picking up where his father left off Ahad Raza Mir has made his own place for himself in the industry. Eventually, he joined the industry with the drama serial Yaqeen Ka Safar and rose to fame with his daring roles in Ehd-e-Wafa and Parwaaz Hai Junoon. Being blessed with talent and good looks, Ahad has carved himself a niche among the young generation actors of the Pakistan showbiz industry and honoring his father’s legacy.
Javed Sheikh And Shehzad Sheikh/Momal Sheikh
Javed Sheikh is a legend in the Pakistani acting industry and has contributed marvelously to both local and foreign movies as well as drama serials. With traditional roles in movies like Na Maloom Afraad and dramas like Ankahi, his acting career has been vast and successful. Shehzad Sheikh & Momal Sheikh both children still continuing the family trend of the showbiz world.
Shehzad was highly appreciated for his performance in Alif Allah Aur Insaan, and through the sequences in various drama serials, he has been building up a significant fan following due to his powerful portrayals. On the other hand, Momal Sheikh has gained fame in Yaariyan drama and the Bollywood film Happy Bhaag Jayegi. All in all, they are doing justice to their father’s legacy, which shows that indeed talent and hard work are really inherited.
Bushra Ansari And Meera Ansari
Bushra Ansari is not only a prolific actress and comedian in the Pakistani television industry but she is also an experienced and talented lady, who has been working in the industry for the last 3 decades. Having left memorable images on the audience releasing herself through the most popular dramas Aangan Terha and Udaari, she can be considered an icon of the industry.
Meera Ansari enters showbiz as a model and actress, she first starts with modeling, then comes into acting. Even though Meera is not as prominent as her mother, she has now introduced herself and got her distinct flavors, ensuring that the Ansari tradition remains vibrant in the entertainment industry.
Behroze Sabzwari And Shehroz Sabzwari
Behroze Sabzwari is well-known in the Pakistani showbiz industry, highly appreciated for his versatile acting skills that can encompass comedy acting, as well as drama acting, that can bring significant social messages. The unforgettable character of Qabacha in the classic drama Tanhaiyaan has been indelible, and he has gone on to reaffirm his acting prowess in subsequent years.
His son, Shehroz Sabzwari, is another talented actor who has hit the ground running, proving himself with his performances in Deewana and Dil Ruba. Apart from being an actor, Shehroz is honest and handsome, which makes him very good at playing boy-next-door roles. Thus, he has been quite independent in carving a career of his team instead of following his father’s footsteps, although he remains an addition to the artistic family.
Firdous Jamal And Hamza Firdous
Firdous Jamal has worked in so many TV dramas and movies and has always received loads of praise for his outstanding performance. Because of his long-term service, he has played so many different characters contributing to his powerful acting and versatility in the roles that he assumes.
His son Hamza Firdous has recently joined the entertainment industry and has also started bringing his own flavor and skills to the big screen. Although Hamza has portrayed himself as an emerging actor in Pakistani drama after bagging roles in projects O Rangreza and Seerat, he has been keen to follow in his father’s footsteps as a legendary actor of the industry. It is for this reason that Hamza works with a lot of dedication and zeal with the aim of creating a name for himself and his production in the movie-making industry.
Noman Ijaz And Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz
Noman Ijaz is a well-known Actor in the Media Industry of Pakistan especially famous for his strong acting in both TV dramas and movies. By proving his versatility he has done negative character roles including villain roles and family drama and thus earned his respect in the showbiz industry.
His son Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz stepped in the glamour industry for the recent drama Sang-e-Mah where he immediately set the payout on fire by sheer screen presence and naturalistic performance. While still young, Zaviyar has the potential of a fruitful actor like his father, thus extending the family’s legacy in the entertainment industry.
Abid Ali And Iman Ali/Rahma Ali
Abid Ali was one of the prominent actors of the Pakistani television and film industry and portrayed classical characters that marked the industry. His powerful voice and tall stature made him perfect for dramas such as Waris and Dhoop Kinare which left a lasting impression. Iman Ali and Rahma Ali, both his daughters, inherited his artistic tendencies.
Iman Ali is among the highest-paid models and actresses in Pakistan who got famous through films like Khuda Kay Liye and Bol. Through beautiful looks and fabulous acting skills, she has emerged as one of the most sought-after models and actresses. Rahma Ali on the other hand, though has specifically placed herself mainly in the acting and singing industry and has been prominent through her acting roles in TV dramas such as Nail Polish and her impressive singing. Both of them are repaying the favor to their father while charting out their career on their own merit.
Sohail Ahmed And Hamza Sohail
Sohail Ahmed is a name known to every household in Pakistani showbiz as he has spent his entire life playing comedy and drama dramas. Over the years, He has maintained his sense of humor and timing and has been able to make people laugh in Comedy shows like Hasb-e-Haal As well as in acting in the dramatic roles perfectly.
His son Hamza Sohail has also recently joined the industry and he appeared first time in the drama serial Raqeeb Se. What is worth mentioning is that it is only Hamza’s first time on the screen but now he has already shown confidence and perfectly appropriate acting skills in his work like Zard Paatton Ka Bun, alongside Sajal Ali.
Salahuddin Tunio And Fahad Mustafa
Fahad Mustafa is a famous personality in Pakistan who is working in the field of entertainment as an actor, producer, and host. He is the son of the famous actor Salahuddin Tunio, who has been acting in Sindhi and Urdu Television for many years. Despite having a strong family background in showbiz, Fahad paved his own way to success without relying on his father’s influence.
He started his acting career in 2002 with the drama Sheeshay Ka Mahal and from there he slowly climbed the ladder up because of his dedication and skills. Later on, Fahad gained immense popularity and rose to fame when joining the crew of Jeeto Pakistan as a host. He also received accolades for his acting prowess in movies such as Na Maloom Afraad and Actor in Law showed versatility as an entertainer.
Neelo And Shan
Neelo was born as Cynthia Alexander Fernandes and began her acting career at the youthful age of sixteen and was one of the very first Pakistani film actresses who achieved acclaim beyond the shores of Pakistan. Touched by her courage, Riaz Shahid asked her to marry him, and she agreed; later, Cynthia converted to Islam and became known as Abida Riaz. Neelo’s son, Shaan Shahid also soon entered the world of acting and now he is one of Pakistan’s most prominent actors.
Having been in the industry for more than two decades Shaan’s journey into the music industry began in 1990 with the film Bulandi. He gained stardom within a short span of time and became one of the most sought-after actors with excellent screen presence in films like Waar and Khuda Kay Liye. Today, Shaan is not just an actor but also a successful director and producer, carrying forward the artistic legacy of his mother, Neelo.
Fareed Nawaz Balock And Yasir Nawaz
Yasir Nawaz, a prominent name in the Pakistani entertainment industry, is the son of the late Fareed Nawaz Baloch, a well-respected television and radio artist known for his powerful roles in classic Urdu and Sindhi dramas. Fareed Nawaz Baloch was a very productive actor who had worked for more than several decades and acted in more than hundred TV plays some of which are highly successful serials like Deewarain and Jangloos.
He started his working as a radio broadcaster for Radio Pakistan and later transitioned to TV and became popular as a TV actor and entertainer in the 1970s and 1980s. His work was known for its depth and the strong portrayal of diverse characters. Yasir Nawaz followed the artistic footsteps of his father but had his own trajectory of being an actor, director, and producer. He is acknowledged as the director and the main cast of films such as Wrong No. and Mehrunisa V Lub U.
Saba Faisal And Sadia Faisal/ Arsalan Faisal/ Salman Faisal
Saba Faisal is a renowned Pakistani actress and former news anchor, who began her Saba Faisal is a famous Pakistani television actress who started her career at Pakistan Television Corporation in the 1990s as a news anchor. With time she shifted to acting and has become one of the key actors in the Pakistani television industry, with versatile roles in dramas like Mera Saeein, Humsafar, and Durr-e-Shehwar.
Her daughter, Sadia Faisal, also joined the entertainment industry as a model and actress. Sadia has acted in many famous dramas such as Soteli and Marzi. While Saba has gained recognition for portraying strong motherly roles, Sadia has made her mark as a talented actress, carrying forward the family’s legacy in the entertainment world. Not only Saba’s daughter has appeared in the industry but her sons Arsalan Faisal And Salman Faisal also made big names in the industry. Arsalan Faisal is famous for several dramas including Shehnai, Hasaad, Aangan, Be Derdi, and Baban Khala Ki Betiyan. On the other hand, Arsalan took her fan’s attention with his famous dramas ‘Dil Mom Ka Diya’ of ARY Digital, ‘Sukh Dukh’ of Urdu 1, ‘Sakeena’ of A Plus, and more.
Asma Abbas And Zara Noor Abbas
Zara Noor Abbas is a beautiful and gifted Pakistani actress who found stardom and her breakthrough in the drama Khamoshi. Her background is actually knee-deep rooted in showbiz. As for her parents, her mother Asma Abbas is also a TV actress who was recently seen in Ranjha Ranjha Kardi and the highly praised Dastaan. While Zara got the passion for acting from her mother, her experience is quite different.
Even though she hails from a fame background as the niece of famous actress Bushra Ansari she decided to make her career on her own. Asma Abbas who started acting in the 1980’s has been a great help to Zara but the latter has carved a niche for herself with her brilliant performances in dramas like Ehd-e-Wafa and Deewar-e-Shab. They state that Zara has worked hard and engraved herself among the great faces in the industry today.
Final Verdict
These children are indeed embodying the work of their parents through the talent and hard work displayed here. If there are any more names that you think will suit this category, please let us know through the comments section.
