Biography
Who is Zaira Wasim?
Early Life and Education
Zaira Wasim was born on October 23, 2000, in the Downtown neighbourhood of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. She grew up in a Kashmiri Muslim family with her parents, Zahid and Zarqa Wasim. Her father worked as an executive manager at J&K Bank in Srinagar until his death in 2024, and her mother works as a teacher.
Acting Career and Breakthrough Roles
In June 2015, director Nitesh Tiwari signed Zaira for her film debut in the biographical sports drama Dangal. Released in 2016, the film featured her in the role of a young Geeta Phogat, training alongside her sister under the guidance of their father. The movie achieved big commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing Indian film worldwide. Her performance earned critical praise and brought her the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Final Film and Retirement
Zaira completed her work on her final cinematic project, The Sky Is Pink, in March 2019. The biographical film focused on the life of motivational speaker Aisha Chaudhary. Co-starring alongside actors Priyanka Chopra and Farhan Akhtar, Zaira delivered a performance that earned her a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress following its release in October 2019.
Awards and Public Recognition
Throughout her brief career, Zaira received numerous accolades from critics and film institutions alike. Her work in Dangal and Secret Superstar established her as one of the most promising young talents in Indian cinema during the late 2010s. In November 2017, the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, presented her with the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement, which was later renamed the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar.
Personal Life and Marriage
Zaira has maintained a private personal life, particularly after stepping away from her acting career and requesting the removal of her older promotional images from public platforms. In October 2025, she announced her marriage through her official Instagram account by sharing photographs from a private nikāḥ ceremony.
Birthday and age
Zaira Wasim was born on October 23, 2000, which makes Zaira 26 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Zaira shares the date with 59 other famous people.
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