Veena Malik (Urdu: وينا ملک, born Zahida Malik) is a Pakistaniactress, model andcomedienne. Over a span of ten years, she has worked with news channels and in movies.
Early life
Veena Malik was born in Rawalpindi in the province of Punjab,[1] to Ali Malik, and his wife, Zeenat Malik.[2] . She holds a BA in Sociology, Psychology and Persian.[1]
Career
Films
Before starting her career off as an actress, Malik worked as a comedian for several television shows and series. She made her acting debut alongside Shaan and Zara Sheikh in Askari's Tere Pyar Mein (2000), which was a box office hit. She played a supporting role in the film and was barely acknowledged. However, she appeared in a supporting role in Javed Sheikh's Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa (2002).
In 2003, Malik appeared in Indo-Pak cross venture Punjabi film Pind Di Kuri which failed to do so well, however, the film turned out be the first Indo-Pak venture film with a budget of approximately 70 million rupees. She also appeared in Askari's Sassi Punno (2003) alongside Sanaand Moammar Rana, however the film failed to do well at Lahore's cinemas and further screenings had stopped in cinemas after a week of its release. She then appeared in Rafique's Jageer.
In 2005, she appeared in a short Punjabi film Bau Badmash (2005) which did not garner any recognition due to the lack of big stars. She then appeared in Reema Khan's Koi Tujh Sa Kahan (2005) which was a commercial success in Pakistan.In 2007, she won her first Lux Style Award for being the most stylish celebrity on the red carpet.[citation needed]
In 2008, Malik appeared in Rafique's Punjabi film, Mohabbatan Sachiyan, alongside ex-fiancee Babrik Shah and newcomers Maria Khan and Adnan Khan. The film went on to become a commercial success.[3] The same year, she appeared in Raza's Kabhi Pyaar Na Karna in a supporting role, but the film was a flop. Her last film of 2008 was Altaf's Ishq Beparwah, which also failed to impress the audience.
In 2010, she worked in Rafique's Main Jeena Tere Naal, and Beyg's debut comedy film Miss Duniya.[4]
Television
In 2002, she was called by Prime TV to host a show called Prime Gupshup[5] for them ushering a new direction for her comedic skills and she improvised on the hour-long show occasionally mimicking actors.
She hosted the Geo TV show Hum Sub Umeed Say Hain, in which she was hailed for her comedic parodies.[6]
Veena Malik performing to the tunes of Naheed Akhtar at the Lux Style Awards 2007.[7]
In 2007, she graced the red carpet event of the Lux Style Awards and was awarded as being the ‘most stylish celebrity on the carpet’.[7]
In October 2010, Malik appeared in the Indian television reality show Bigg BossSeason 4.[8] She was evicted two weeks before the finals, and was one of the final six contestants out of the original fourteen who had participated.[9] Malik was also part of the finale of the show.[10] After her Bigg Boss stay, she was mentioned in the media as the voice of liberal muslims, including leading dailies, Daily Times,[11]Express Tribune,[12] and The Australian.[13] Sabbah Hajim, from the Haji Amina Charity Trust in Jammu and Kashmir, writing in the magazine Tehelka, when comparing her with liberal rector of Darul Uloom Deoband, Ghulam Mohammad Vastanvi said, "these two newly public figures might teach Muslims to stop feeling eternally outraged."[14]
In February 2011,[15] Veena Malik became part of the Cricket World Cup reality show[16]in Delhi, India, called "Big Toss." Big Toss was a reality game show with contestants and Malik as the captain of one team, against Rakhi Sawant[17] and her team.
In March 2011, Malik engaged in a passionate debate with a mufti, who claimed she had engaged in immoral behaviour as a contestant on Bigg Boss, even though he admitted to not having watched the show. Malik countered pointing out the double standards of Pakistani media against women among other rebuttals.[18]
FHM Images
Controversy resulted in Pakistan over a nude image of Malik on the cover of FHM magazine India edition in which she had "ISI" written on her upper arm – the initials of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence spy agency. [19] Malik says she was topless[20] but did not pose completely nude,[21] and has sued the magazine over the images.[22]
Meeting him was a great experience, says Veena. PHOTO: SCRIBESINC
Apparently Veena Malik’s fan following is not just limited to Pakistan and India. During her shoot in Fiji, the Pakistani actor was visited by the country’s Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed Khiayum.
Terming it a profound moment, Veena said meeting Fiji’s Attorney General was a great experience. “It was good knowing about Fiji from him [Khiayum],” she said.
Describing Veena as a glamorous actor, Khiayum said he has seen Veena’s performances and thinks she portrays herself nicely.
2012 for Veena
Veena has her hands full of big projects and she feels that she is finally getting rewarded for her efforts.
Earlier in an interview for The Express Tribune, Veena had said that “from walking the ramp during Jaipur Fashion Week to shooting for my second reality show ‘Swayamvar’ which will be aired next month, life is as adventurous as a rollercoaster ride these days. I’m overwhelmed by the number of projects I’m getting here.”
Controversy’s favourite child, Veena Malik, is locking many headlines these days because she is going to be seen playing a lead role opposite to her ex-flame Ashmit Patel in Navin Batra’s much-anticipated upcoming film ‘Supermodel’ and the director reckons Veena is the perfect choice for the movie.
The controversial queen of Pakistan, Veena Malik, has always remained under a lot discussion for wrong reasons in India and Pakistan.
After facing many controversies in her country, Ms. Malik rose to fame in India during her stint in the ‘Bigg Boss 4’ house since she started an affair with Ashmit. Later on the actress gained media limelight when she suddenly disappeared for two days without informing anyone while she was shooting for ‘Mumbai 125 Km’. She was also accused by one of her co-stars for an assault.
Keeping these reasons in front, Batra believes her life resembles much with a real life of a supermodel, as they always remain under discussion.
While talking on his inclusion, Batra insisted, Veena is the apt choice for the film. The director related her with the British model, Naomi Campbell, who is among the top three most recognisable and in-demand models of the late 1980s and early 1990s.
“Veena’s life as a celebrity has also gone through many phases and many controversies surrounding her and professionally also she is a successful model and actress and is the apt choice for the film,” says the director Navin Batra. “Her body laungauge and her style and poise is that of a supermodel as is stated many times earlier by the media and this makes her the right choice.”
Well, all said and done, ‘Supermodel’ will certainly make many out there flock to the cinemas since people are anxiously waiting to see how Veena and Ashmit will act together.
Veena Malik is also participating in ‘Zindagi 50-50’, ‘All U Need… LOVE’ and ‘Mr. Money’
While earning a supermodel tag it is an achievement for most catwalk beauties, Veena Malik believes that the supermodel status given to her is not exaggerated and really considers herself a supermodel.
Most controversial actress Veena Malik has grab her entry in Navin Batra Film “Supermodel” She is performing the role of a glamorous Supermodel on the line of Naomi Campbell.
Naomi Campbell is a British Model who is compared to Veena Malik, as both are established as the most recognizable and in-demand by the fashion world.Veena’s Life as a celebrity has also gone through many phases and many controversies surrounding her. And professionally also she is a successful model and actress and is the apt choice for the film, says the director Navin Batra. Her body laungauge and her style and poise is that of a supermodel as is stated many times earlier by the media and this makes her the right choice.In film “Supermodel” she will be paired opposite Indian actor and rumoured ex-flame Ashmit Patel. The 25-year-old insisted that the film titled ‘Supermodel’ would showcase the sizzling chemistry between her and Patel.
Yes, it is true that a film is being made on the life of the late sex siren Silk Smitha.
But no, it is not a remake of Ekta Kapoor’s hit The Dirty Picture, and it will not have Nikitha Thukral in the lead, as has been rumoured.
Producer Venkatappa has signed on Pakistani actor Veena Malik to essay the role of Silk Smitha in his film titled Dirty Picture: Silk Sakkath Maga. To be directed by Trishul (of Baba fame) and starring Venkatappa’s son Akshay in the lead, the film aims to be a more realistic take on the life of the late actor.
So has he procured the remake rights from Ekta? “There’s no question of acquiring any rights. When The Dirty Picture was made, the makers claimed that the film was not about Silk Smitha, but we all know it is. Ekta did not get the rights to make a film on Silk from the late actor’s family. So why should I pay her to make a film on Silk, when we can have a better take on the subject. Silk has done films in Kannada with Shankar Nag and Vishnuvardhan, among others. I want to make a better film than The Dirty Picture,” says Venkatappa.
The film, he adds, will be high on glamour and the producer claims to have approached actors Nikitha Thukral, Charmme and Pooja Gandhi for the role. “But they all refused fearing that the film would be too bold,” he says. That is when Veena was approached. “When we spoke to her, even before discussing her remuneration, Veena asked for the script. After reading it, she claimed that she was moved by the climax and immediately agreed to do the film,” says Venkatappa, adding that the actor has been signed up for a handsome pay packet. It is rumoured that Veena’s pay package is to the tune of `85 lakh, her remuneration and charges for accommodation and security included.
When BT contacted Veena, the actor was getting ready for a trip to Australia, but took time out to confirm the news. “ Yes, I am doing a Kannada film based on the life of Silk Smitha. I am not aware of any other actor having been approached for the project. I will join the sets on May 12. I always wanted to have a career in the south too, and now it has happened,”she says.
So has he procured the remake rights from Ekta? “There’s no question of acquiring any rights. When The Dirty Picture was made, the makers claimed that the film was not about Silk Smitha, but we all know it is. Ekta did not get the rights to make a film on Silk from the late actor’s family. So why should I pay her to make a film on Silk, when we can have a better take on the subject. Silk has done films in Kannada with Shankar Nag and Vishnuvardhan, among others. I want to make a better film than The Dirty Picture,” says Venkatappa.
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