Uzma Khan
Uzma Khan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 February 1987 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Model |
Uzma Khan (Urdu: عظمیٰ خان; born 28 February 1987) is a Pakistani film actress. She started her career with the movie The Dusk (2011) and later appeared in the film Waar (2013) and Yalghaar (2015). She played the role of the character Mujtuba's wife in Waar.
Controversy[edit]
On 28 May 2020, a video of Khan was leaked where she was seen physically assaulted by Amna Malik, Amber Malik and Pashmina Malik. The reports for this assault was over retaliation of her extra marital affair with the husband of Amna Malik named Usman Malik.[1][2] Amber Malik and Pashmina Malik who are the daughters of Pakistan's real estate developer Malik Riaz, and their guards stormed into Khan's house, harassed Khan along with beating her and throwing decorative items made of glass at Khan and her sister.[3][4]
The leaked viral video revealed Malik Riaz daughter entered the house of actress Uzma khan with her guards and sexually threatened her, In addition, the woman is heard instigating the guards that came with her to 'touch' Khan, in a way inciting sexual violence against her.[5]
The incident was heavily criticized by netizens and prominent media personalities and justice for Uzma Khan started trending on twitter. FIR against Amna Malik, Amber Malik and Pashmina Malik has been registered.[6] On 3 June 2020, Malik Riaz father of Amna Malik sues Uzma Khan for 5 billion rupees for defaming him over scandal.[7]
On 2 June 2020, the news sparked on Social Media that Uzma Khan withdrew the case. Her lawyer Khadija disassociate herself from Uzma's case after she told BBC about settlement between both parties.[8] The sister of Huma Khan confirmed this news that we are taking the case (FIR) back and Amna Malik didn't harm us and it was a case of misunderstanding, a copy of legal statement of Huma Khan has been published in news.[9]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Dusk | Fatima | Zeeshan Kazmi | [10] |
| 2013 | Waar | Mujtaba's wife | Bilal Lashari | [11] |
| 2015 | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani | Lubna | Nadeem Beyg | [12] |
| 2015 | Teri Meri Love Story | Mona | Jawad Bashir | [13] |
| 2017 | Yalghaar | Capt. Samiya | Hassan Rana | [14] |
| 2018 | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 | Lubna | Nadeem Beyg | [12] |
Television[edit]
- Adhi Gawahi (2017) as Soha
- Kaisi Aurat Hoon Main (2018) as Sara Hamdan
References[edit]
- ^ Khan, M. Ilyas (29 May 2020). "An actress assaulted, an angry wife and a viral video". BBC News. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- ^ "Court issues arrest warrants for Uzma Khan's attackers | Pakistan Today". www.pakistantoday.com.pk. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
- ^ "Actor Uzma Khan files complaint against group of women for instigating violence, FIR registered". images.dawn.com. 28 May 2020. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- ^ "Hania Aamir, Adnan Malik and more speak up for Uzma Khan". Images. 29 May 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
- ^ "Pak actress Uzma Khan says Malik Riaz's daughters assaulted her, files FIR. Realtor denies allegation".
- ^ "Pakistani actor Uzma Khan says 'assaulted by realtor's daughters, gunmen'; video is viral". The Indian Express. 28 May 2020. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
- ^ "Malik Riaz sues Uzma Khan for defamation over recent scandal". Daily Times. 3 June 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
- ^ "'غلط فہمی ہوگئی تھی'، ملک ریاض کی بیٹیوں کے خلاف مقدمہ واپس". BBC News اردو (in Urdu). 2 June 2020. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
- ^ "Uzma Khan Badly Exposed by Public & Amna Malik". EMEA Tribune News | Pakistan News | India News | Europe News | World News. 2 June 2020. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
- ^ "'The Dusk' eyes worldwide release in January | Pakistan Today". www.pakistantoday.com.pk. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
- ^ "Actress Uzma Khan accuses Malik Riaz's daughters of attacking her over her shameful illicit affair with a married man | Pakistan Today". www.pakistantoday.com.pk. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
- ^ a b "Humayun Saeed, Fahad Mustafa to reunite for 'Jawani Phir ..." The Express Tribune.
- ^ "Save your money and do not watch Teri Meri Love Story". Retrieved 28 May 2020.
- ^ "HUM Films host special session with star cast and crew of "Yalghaar" | Pakistan Today". www.pakistantoday.com.pk. Retrieved 28 May 2020.