Yasra Rizvi

She gained critical acclaim for her performance in the web-series Churails (2020). Her directorial ventures include Shanaas, Working Women (both 2023) and Chand Nagar.

• Name — Yasra Rizvi • Born — 15 November 1982 • Birthplace — Islamabad, Pakistan • Occupation — Actress, director, poet, writer • Years Active — 2011–present • Relatives — Jenaan Hussain (sister-in-law) • Children — 1

Yasra married Abdul Hadi in Karachi in December 2016. The couple were blessed with a baby boy in 2021.

Rizvi started her acting career after completing her Master's from London, UK. She initially performed on stage and theatre plays and moved to television serials. She received critical acclaim for her portrayal of a single mother in Mann Ke Moti (2013) aired on Geo TV. The series was a critical and commercial hit, also broadcast in India on Zindagi TV. Later she appeared as Fariha in Malika-Aliya (2014) and as Yasmeen in Woh Dubara (2014). In 2016, she appeared in the women-centric serial Thoda Sa Aasman, portraying the role of Fatima. In 2016 Rizvi started working on a comedy, Senti Aur Mental, featuring Zain Afzal, Rizvi herself and Yousuf Bashir Qureshi in the cast. The project, that would have been Rizvi's directorial debut, was cancelled in 2021. Her other appearances include Iss Khamoshi Ka Matlab (2016), Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain 2 (2016), Baji Irshad (2017), Aangan (2017) and Ustani Jee (2018). In 2020, she played the lead role of Jugnu Chaudhary alongside an ensemble cast in Asim Abbasi's directed Churails, and released on ZEE5. Her portrayal of an ubar rich wedding planner was praised by critics. A reviewer from The Express Tribune opined "her performance improves tremendously with each episode.", while The Khaleej Times found her "simply delightful, often bringing in humorous elements to scenes rife with tension." The same year, she starred in Dunk as a wife seeking justice for her husband, a professor who had succumbed to suicide due to false allegations of harassment. In the following year 2021, she was portrayed an undereducated call girl in Kashif Nisar directed Dil Na Umeed To Nahi. In 2023, she made her solo directorial debut Shanaas, a mystery-thriller broadcast on Green Entertainment. A reviewer from DAWN Images praised her direction for its balance, emotional depth, and ability to elicit strong performances from the cast. Her next project Working Women, a series about the challenges of working women of the society, which was written by Bee Gul also broadcast on the same network.

Yasra Rizvi is also known for her work as a poet, writing primarily in Urdu. Her poetry is recognized for its emotional depth, introspective tone, and strong narrative style. Often centered around themes of identity, resilience, and human relationships, her verses have resonated with a wide audience. Yasra’s poetic voice adds another dimension to her creative profile, complementing her work in acting and direction..She was also the lyricist for UK-based DJ and producer Bonobo's 2026 track "Fire on the Water", featuring Pakistani singer Arooj Aftab.

• Year — Title — Role — Notes • As an actress • 2012–2013 — Daagh — Rehana • 2013 — Kaash Aisa Ho • 2013–2014 — Mann Ke Moti — Fariha • 2014 — Malika-e-Aliya — Khadija • 2014 — Woh Dobara — Yasmeen • 2014 — Bhabhi Sambhal Chabi • 2014–2015 — Choti — Dr.Amna • 2015 — Sawaab — Sadia • Baji Irshad — Irshad • Nazo — Habeel's sister • 2016 — Main Kamli — Raaghi • 2016 — Iss Khamoshi Ka Matlab • 2016 — Thoda Sa Aasman — Fatima • 2016 — Iftar Mulaqaat — Herself • 2016 — Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain 2 — Yasra — Episode 36 • 2016–2017 — Faltu Larki — Tajwar • 2016–2017 — Manchahi • 2017 — Aangan — Haseena — Cameo • 2018 — Ustani Jee — Shehwar; Ustani Jee — writer also • 2020-2021 — Dunk — Sairah • 2021 — Dil Na Umeed To Nahi — Sawera • 2022 — Dil Awaiz — Tammana Khanum • 2023 — Shanaas • As a director • 2015 — Baji Irshad — Irshad • 2023 — Shanaas • Working Women • 2024 — Chand Nagar

• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 2020 — Ayesha — Ayesha — Web series • 2020 — Churails — Jugnu — Web series on Zee5