Biography
Who is Meera?
Early life and education
Meera was born in Lahore, Pakistan, on May 12, 1977. Her birth name is Irtiza Rubab. Growing up in Pakistan, she completed her studies at Kinnaird College for Women.
She developed an interest in the entertainment industry early on. Her education provided a foundation before she entered the world of film and television.
Acting career
Meera began her acting career by appearing in various movies across different languages. In 2005, she made her Bollywood debut by acting in the joint Indo-Pakistani film Nazar. Her role in this movie brought her significant attention across the region.
She continued to take on diverse roles in subsequent years. In 2008, she played a lead role in the Lollywood film Salakhain. Later, she starred in the psychological thriller film Hotal, which earned her critical recognition at the Delhi International Film Festival in 2014.
Her television work also includes appearances in programs such as Husan Ara Kaun, Bichday Toh Ahsaas Hua, and Mein Sitara. In 2019, she appeared in the successful drama film Baaji, which performed very well at the box office.
Controversies and legal matters
Throughout her career, Meera has faced several high-profile controversies. Her appearance in the film Nazar led to strong opposition from conservative religious groups in Pakistan due to specific scenes with her co-star. She defended her work by citing freedom of expression.
In 2009, a businessman from Faisalabad named Sheikh Attiq-ur-Rehman claimed that they were married. Meera denied the claim and filed a legal case against him. However, a Lahore family court later validated the marriage certificate in 2018.
Also, she accused Bollywood director Mahesh Bhatt of physical abuse during the filming of Nazar in 2005. Both Bhatt and his wife denied these allegations and threatened legal action for defamation.
Birthday and age
Meera was born on May 12, 1977, which makes Meera 49 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Meera shares the date with 64 other famous people.
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