Yumna, the face of the Pakistani TV industry, is an immensely popular TV actress and a fashion model. She is one of the most beloved icons, with a huge fan following. People not only follow her but also take her as their role model. Many girls follow her dress, many follow her jewelry, and many take on her roles and try to act like her. Yumna is a perfect blend of beauty and talent.
Her acting skills are extraordinary, her expressions are remarkable, her beauty is charming and attractive, and her face is very young.
Biography
The date of birth of Yumna is July 30, 1989, and her place of birth is Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. She was born into a Muslim family to Zameendar Zaidi and Shabana Naheed Zaidi. As of 2023, her age is 34, but still, she looks like a 20-year-old and cute girl with a fresh face. Her hometown is the village of Arifwala, a tehsil of Pakpattan, Punjab, Pakistan. At a young age, she moved to Lahore with her family.
Yumna is one of the most well-educated celebrities in Pakistan. She has her graduate degree in Arts, Design, and Architecture. Her career started in 2012 with a supporting role in the drama serial Thakan. Her acting skills were much appreciated, and later she got offers for lead roles.
Yumna is popular for her various roles, like RJ Qurut-ul-ain Bukhari from Parizaad (one of the most popular drama serials of the time), Mahajabeen from Pyar Ke Sadqay (another masterpiece of the time), Shaista Khanzada from Sinf-e-Ahan (a masterpiece of the time), Bakhtawar from Bakhtawar (an incredibly popular drama of the time), and Meerab from Tere Bin (another hit of the time). There is a long list of her hit dramas that have received love and appreciation from the public.
Just like Yumna, Dananeer Mobeen is also a Pakistani actress with a gigantic fan base.
Social Media Accounts
Yumna is one of the most loved and admired acting artists in the Pakistani TV industry. Her mind-blowing acting skills have earned her an enormous fan following on her social media accounts. Let’s have a look at her social media accounts with her followers:
7.5M Followers | |
YouTube | 1.44k Subscribers (Fan Made) |
3.3M Followers | |
41.7k Followers |
Yumna’s Wiki
Yumna is multi-talented and has millions of followers. Many people are curious about her details, like her age, place of birth, current residence, hobbies, and physical aspects. Here are some quick Wiki facts about her to look at a glance:
Full Name | Yumna Zaidi |
Nickname | Yumna |
Gender | Female |
Date of Birth | July 30, 1989 |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Age | 34 years |
Birthplace | Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
Home Town | Arifwala, Punjab, Pakistan |
Current Residence | Karachi, Pakistan |
Nationality | Pakistani |
Religion | Islam |
Education | Graduation |
Profession | Actress, Model, and social media star |
Net worth | $1 million to $5 million (estimated) |
Weight | 60 Kg |
Height | 5 feet 4 inches |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Body Type | Slim and fit |
Body Measurements | 34-28-34 |
Bust Size | 34 |
Shoe Size | Not known |
Dress Size | Not known |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Husband | N/A |
Children | N/A |
Hobby | Traveling Singing Poetry |
Just like Yumna, Farwa Waheed is also fond of poetry.
Parents and Siblings
Her father, Zameendar Zaidi, was a businessman by profession, and her mother, Shabana Naheed Zaidi, is a housewife. In 2019, her father died due to heart failure, which gave Yumna heartbreak. Shabana Zaidi is also very fond of poetry and has done great work in it.
Yumna has three siblings: a younger brother and two elder sisters whose names are as follows:
Father | Zameendar Zaidi |
Mother | Shabana Naheed Zaidi |
Brother | Muhammad Shahzaib |
Sisters | Mehreen Zaidi Alizah Zaidi |
Among her family, she is the only one who is related to the showbiz industry.
Early Age
Yumna has completed her schooling at Sacred Heart Convent School in Lahore. After schooling, she enrolled herself at the University of Home Economics for her graduation. Yumna got her master’s degree in Arts, Design, and Architecture. After completing her degree, she moved to Texas, the United States. She had an introverted personality and could not even imagine working in the showbiz industry, but her acting skills and expressions were very clean, and she showed them only to her close friends and family members.
In 2012, her friend Affan Waheed insisted that she should start working in this field. At first, Yumna refused to work, but later she agreed to work. She moved to Karachi and got a chance to work in a drama serial as a supporting character. The name of that drama was Thakan, in which she played the role of Mehak. Saba Qamar played the lead role in this drama. After this, she got many offers, and gradually she became one of the most beloved actresses in Pakistan.
Yumna’s Career
Yumna started her career in 2012. Her debut drama was Thakan, in which she played the supporting role of Mehak. People appreciated her acting skills and showered her with love. After this show, she got an opportunity to act in the lead role of Aabro in the melodrama Khushi Ek Roag. This show premiered from June 11, 2012, to November 19, 2013, on the Ary Digital TV channel. The drama was produced by the A&B Entertainment production house. Her skills again earned huge applause from the audience.
In 2012-2013, here comes another play by Yumna as the supporting role of Zubaira Ahmed in the show Teri Rah Main Rul Gai -another show by Ary Digital and A & B Entertainment’s production house.
In 2013, her drama serial Meri Dulari was aired on Geo TV. This serial was full of intense emotions, and her character was very challenging. Yumna accepted the challenge and left an unforgettable mark on the audience and the drama industry.
Her dramas from 2013 to 2016 are as follows:
- Ullu Braye Farokht Nahi, April 2013.
- Dil Mohallay Ki Haveli, May 13, 2013.
- Rishtay Kuch Adhooray Se, August 18, 2013.
- Sannata, October 3, 2013
- Mausam, May 23, 2014.
- Aap Ki Kaneez, September 15, 2014.
- Kaanch Ki Guriya, March 13, 2015.
- Paras, 2015.
- Jugnoo, April 17, 2015.
- Guzarish, November 14, 2015.
In 2016, Hum Tv’s super hit drama Zara Yaad Kar, which aired on March 15, 2016. In this drama, she acted as Uzma Ikhtayar opposite the lead character, Zahid Ahmed. This show was a super hit and earned huge fame for Yumna. Her character was challenging as well as poetic. She performed extraordinary acting and made her character unforgettable.
A-Plus TV’s Pinjra, Hum TV’s Yeh Raha Dil, Hum TV’s Dar Si Jati Hai Sila, and ARY Digital’s Pukaar turned out to be blockbuster and super-duper hits of the time. Especially her role as Sila in Dar Si Jati Hair Sila was a masterpiece for not only Yumna but also for the Hum TV channel. This drama got a gigantic rating and appreciation from the public. Her role was very complex, having little dialogue but a storm of expressions, feelings, and emotion. Sila was being sexually assaulted by a close family member. This TV serial had a great impact on the public and succeeded in delivering the message that parents should take care of their children not only outside the house but also inside the house as well.
Yumna’s other work is listed in the table below:
Dil Kiya Karay | Geo TV, January 14, 2019 |
Choti Choti Batain – Bandhan | Hum TV, March 10, 2019 |
Inkaar | Hum TV, March 11, 2019 |
Ishq Zahe Naseeb | 2019 |
Pyar Ke Sadqay | Hum TV, January 23, 2020 |
Raaz-e-Ulfat | Geo TV, April 7, 2020 |
Dil Na Umeed To Nahi | TV One, January 18, 2021 |
Parizaad | HUM TV, July 20, 2021 |
Ishq-e-Laa | Hum TV, October 21, 2021 |
Sinf-e-Ahan | Ary Digital, November 27, 2021 |
Bakhtawar | HUM TV, July 17, 2022 |
Tere Bin | Geo TV, 2022 – Present |
Pyar Ke Sadqay, another masterpiece by Yumna, where she played one of the extremely difficult roles of Mahjabeen. This girl was too silly and bubbly to understand the importance and relationship of marriage. In addition to this, she was also being assaulted by her stepfather-in-law. She adopted the character and played the role in such an amazing way that the public remembers the show as Mahajabeen’s show instead of the real name of the drama.
Raaz-e-Ulfat, another emotionally intense drama by Yumna, got a massive public response and love. After this, there is a long list of her blockbuster dramas, such as Ainie of Parizaad, Azka of Ishq-e-Laa, Shaista Khanzada of Sinf-e-Ahan, Bakhtawar or Bakhtu of Bakhtawar, and currently, Meerab of Tere Bin.
Shaista Khanzada was an ordinary girl from KPK who turned out to be one of the strongest and highly skilled lady cadets of PMA and was ready to serve the nation.
Bakhtawar was an extremely difficult character, as this role required her to act like a girl, Bakhtawar, as well as Bakhtu, the brother of Bakhtawar. The purpose behind this was to work in this cruel world without having the fears that a girl has to face in this society.
Her recent work with Wahaj Ali in the drama Tere Bin is the new trend in Pakistan. Yumna is the top trend on Twitter with #YumnaZaidi for her performance as Meerab.
Other works by Yumna
Yumna has done work in the industry other than acting too. She is one of the most demanding models in Pakistan. She has performed many ramp walks for many fashion brands. Her super-cute face grabs the attention of many brands and audiences. She has also worked on a few movies.
Subah Be Dagh Hai | 2014 |
Shaadi Impossible | 2019 |
Raja Ki Raji | 2020 |
Some of her work that is not specific to whole dramas, or you can say that she has made special appearances in the dramas or acted in one or more episodes of the drama, is given below:
- Shareek-Hayat, 2014
- Kitni Girhain Baqi Hain, 2014
- Salaam Zindagi, 2016
- Meherbaan Qadardaan, 2017
- Jago Pakistan Jago, 2017
- Mazaaq Raat, 2017
Upcoming Project
Nayab, is her upcoming movie whose trailer premiered on TV. Everyone is very excited about her movie and anxiously waiting for the movie to be released.
Awards and Recognition
Yumna as a total count has been nominated 9 times in various award shows but she has won 3 awards. The details are as follows:
Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi, Best Supporting Actress | HUM Awards, 2014, Nominated |
Rishtay Kuch Adhooray Se, Best Actress | HUM Awards, 2014, Nominated |
Rishtay Kuch Adhooray Se, Best Actress Popular | HUM Awards, 2014, Nominated |
Mausam, Best Villain | HUM Awards, 2015, Nominated |
Jugnoo, Best Actress | HUM Awards, 2016, Nominated |
Jugnoo, Best Actress Popular | HUM Awards, 2016, Nominated |
Yeh Raha Dil, Best On-Screen Couple | HUM Awards, 2018, Nominated |
Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila, Best Actress | HUM Awards, 2018, Won |
Inkaar, Best TV Actress | LUX Style Awards, 2020, Won |
Networth
Yumna has not shared her income with the media. Some reports and internet resources have given an estimated amount of between $1 million and $5 million as her net worth.
Source of income
Yumna earns her income via her YouTube channel. She is also doing modeling and acting, from which she is earning money.
Boyfriend
Yumna has not been involved in any kind of relationship until now. She is focusing on her career. Nothing more than this.
Yumna’s Favorites
Yumna has shared some of her favorite things with the media. Let’s see what these are.
Favorite Food | Non-Vegetarian Pizza Pasta |
Favorite Actor | Shah Rukh Khan |
Favorite Actress | Mahira Khan |
Favorite Color | Pink |
Controversies
Instead of being involved in any kind of controversy, Yumna loves to live a peaceful and happy life free of troubles.
She now has a bold personality who knows how to raise her voice against social issues and for her rights.
Interesting Facts
Here are some interesting facts about Yumna:
- Yumna is actively present on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook only. On YouTube and TikTok, there are only fan-made accounts.
- She is very close to her mother and wants to compile her mother’s poetry into a book.
- Yumna also loves to do poetry in her free time.
- She is a big lover of music.
- She can play musical instruments like the sitar.
- Yumna is also very conscious of her health and physical fitness, which is why she is a gym freak.
- She has worked on radio as well. She was an RJ on a radio channel for some time.
What is the age of Yumna Zaidi?
The age of Yumna is 34 years (as of 2023).
What is the zodiac sign of Yumna Zaidi?
Leo is her zodiac sign.
Is Yumna Zaidi dating someone?
No, Yumna is not dating anyone, till 2023.
What are Yumna's hobbies?
Her hobbies are traveling, singing, and poetry.
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