The Pakistani fashion industry started building in the late 90s and has grown exponentially in the last three decades. We have many big names in the fashion industry who have represented Pakistan beautifully in their fields. From designers designing for the British royal family to models walking at Paris Fashion Week, the Pakistani fashion scene has come a long way and many of these big names later changed paths and ventured into acting. Try your luck.
Drama industry is actually the biggest industry in Pakistan and any artist who appears in dramas becomes a household name. Many talents from the fashion industry have tried their hand at acting and some of them have succeeded in leaving their mark on the audience. Here are some of your favorite stars who started their careers in fashion:
Iman Ali
Iman Ali is one of the biggest names in Pakistani fashion. She ruled the industry as a supermodel and also appeared in music videos. She was one of the favorites of top Pakistani designers and made her powerful acting debut in Khuda Ley. His performance was critically acclaimed and he has always received a lot of love for the way he has played every role in his career. She is definitely one of the greatest actresses to become a fashion icon and has paved the way for many others.
Sunita Marshall
Sunita Marshall is one of the talented actresses of Pakistan. From playing lead roles to now strong supporting roles, Sunita has shined in her career and has shown that a model can become a good actress if she works on her craft. She was a fan favorite from the start of her drama and has never looked back. Sunita is still a big name in Pakistani fashion and people love to see her on their screens.
Deepak Parwani
Deepak Parwani is one of the top 10 designers of Pakistani fashion industry. He is also a good actor and has always managed to win the hearts of the audience. He is not a full time actor due to his fashion house commitments but he can really get under the skin of a character. He has recently been seen as Big Abbu in Qarz Jaan and has once again proved his talent. Deepak is another name who successfully transitioned from fashion to acting.
Yusuf Bashir Qureshi
Yusuf Bashir Qureshi is also a big name in Pakistani fashion. He has worked tirelessly for the promotion of the culture of Pakistan. She has also recently ventured into acting and it has been a successful venture. She has acted in Noor Jahan, Kabhi Mein Kabhi Tum and Dunyapur and she excels in all the roles.
Farhan Ali Agha
Television’s Fittest Dad Farhan Ali Agha started his career in the Pakistani fashion industry. He was first a model and later got into acting. As he has always said he is a hard worker and he worked hard to get where he is today. Now he is loved for how he plays every role with natural ease and has appeared in many dramas.
Chastity Omar
Ifat Umar is a super model who has now become a very successful actress and host. She is also very popular on social media and never shies away from expressing her opinion. She is also a talent who managed to win the hearts of the audience with her great acting. She has done dramas like Aangan, Aye Musht Khaak and Door and is currently on a break from acting.
Imad Irfani
Imad Irfani is another big name in Pakistani fashion who made a splash in the acting field. He has done many roles so far and is very fond of acting. Among the projects he has done, he worked in Gal, Jalan and Kabhi Mein Kabhi Tum. Her roles in all three projects were appreciated and fans want to see her in more dramas.
Vaneza Ahmed
Vaneza Ahmed is one of the most beautiful models from Pakistan. She was a supermodel and had a great career. She also started acting and became a part of some great projects. She has a strong screen presence and always enthralls the audience when she comes to a project.
HSY
Hassan Shehryar Yasin aka HSY is another great designer of Pakistan. He has done a great job in the field of fashion. He also started acting as it was his passion and he shocked everyone with his role in first love. He has acted in several films and a drama so far and his foray into acting is a successful endeavor.
Amina Elias
Amina Ilyas is another talent of Pakistani fashion industry. She has acted in both films and plays and appeared in live theatre. Amina Ilyas is another example of a successful transition from the fashion industry to dramas.
Semi Pasha
Sami Pasha is an inspiration for people coming from Pakistani fashion industry. She became a supermodel after becoming a mother of two children. She also broke stereotypes when she entered the fashion industry. After a successful run as a supermodel, she started acting and has had a stellar career.
Sanam Saeed
Sanam Saeed is another example of a star who was a fashion icon and later started acting. She has done well in theatre, films and television and is the superstar of Pakistan. He is among the talents that people are waiting to see on their screens. A supermodel who really became a top actress!
Which of these stars do you think did the best job? Share in the comments!
