Growing up in Lahore, I spent many evenings after school with my parents and brother watching old Hollywood and Western films and British TV shows. I found myself falling in love with (and often imitating) characters I saw on screen. From an early age, I knew that I wanted to be an actress, a storyteller, to always express the truth of how I feel, and to touch other people's hearts and improve their lives. It is in this spirit I have dedicated my life to being an artist and humanitarian.
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I have several U.S. and international film, TV, and theatre credits to my name, spanning the last 20+ years. My recent career highlights include my Off-Off Broadway performance in Shakespeare's Measure for Measure and acting in an award-winning film, The Foreign Patriot, which screened in NYC, Hollywood, and internationally. I recently co-wrote and acted in a play, Family and Other Fractured Fairytales, produced by the Kennedy Center. We received rave reviews and standing ovations! I am a conservatory-trained actor and I'm also engaged in ongoing acting, voice, speech, and movement training, including at the Ivana Chubbuck Studio.
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In Pakistan, I was a series lead on Kabhi Na Kabhi (Someday), one of the most ground-breaking TV shows in the country. I was also part of an English-language theatre movement that adapted Broadway productions for local audiences. I played lead roles in productions such as Bombay Dreams, The Phantom of the Opera, and West Side Story. I also played lead roles in several films.
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In addition to my passion for acting, I am a certified, trauma-informed transformational life coach. In 2025, I founded The Runiverse, a spiritual home for people going through life transitions and looking for deeper healing, stronger intuition, and lasting transformations in all areas of life. Visit www.theruniverse.org to work with me.
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I am also a humanitarian focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. I have led several global projects to advocate for women, LGBTQIA+ people, and persons with disabilities. My work has helped thousands of people to get jobs, start businesses, and access child care, elderly care, and mental health services.​
