Rabab Hashim

Pakistani actress

Rabab Hashim

رباب ہاشم
Born|  (1992-11-28) 28 November 1992 (age 32)

Karachi, Pakistan

Alma mater| Institute of Business Management
Occupation(s)| Actress, television presenter
Years active| 2010–present
Spouse|

Sohaib Shamshad

(m. 2020)​

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Children| 1 daughter[2]

Rabab Hashim is a Pakistani television actress and host. She made her acting debut with Na Kaho Tum Mere Nahi. She has played a role of Rukhi in Hum TV's acclaimed series Zid. She is also known for her leading roles in Piya Mann Bhaye, Anaya Tumhari Hui, Ishqaaway, Mannat, Marzi, Aik Thi Misaal, Kam Zarf and Meray Mohsin.[3][4][5] In addition to acting, Hashim has appeared as a host and anchor in a few television programmes and sports shows. She also hosted Social Diaries and Shark Tank Pakistan.[6]

## Early life

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Rabab Hashim (often spelled as Rubab) was born in Karachi, Pakistan. She received her BBA (Hons.) with majors in Marketing from the Institute of Business Management (IBM), Karachi and received her formal training in theater arts from National Academy of Performing Arts (Pakistan) by graduating from there with full honors.[4]

## Personal life

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She married Sohaib Shamshad in November 2020.[7] The couple had a daughter, Myesha Sohaib Ali in April 2023.[2]

## Career

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She made her television debut as a child reporter for Geo TV at age 10. Her first acting debut on TV was with the Hum TV's, Na Kaho Tum Mere Nahi where she worked with Ahsan Khan and Saba Qamar and other senior actors. It was followed by a number of drama series, most recently Ishqaaway and Mannat. As of now, she is one of the leading actresses in Pakistan. In addition to acting and appearing in a number of commercials as a model, she has appeared as a host or anchor in a few TV programs and sports shows, including a sports show "Khelo aur Jeeto" on Geo Super and the T20 World Cup transmissions (ICC World Twenty20).[3][4][5]

## Filmography

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### Television

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Year  | Title  | Role  | Notes  | Refs

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2012  | Na Kaho Tum Mere Nahi | Maya  |  |
2012  | Daagh e Nadamat  |  |  |
2014  | Zid | Rukhi  |  | [8]
2014  | Tumse Mil Kay | Maira  |  | [4]
2015  | Piya Mann Bhaye | Mantasha  |  | [4]
2015  | Anaya Tumhari Hui | Anaya  |  | [4]
2015  | Ishqaway | Safina  |  | [4]
2015  | Mere Dard Ki Tujhe Kya Khabar | Zara  |  | [9]
2015  | Aik Thi Misaal | Bushra  |  | [4]
2016  | Mannchali | Ambreen  |  | [4]
2016  | Marzi | Manaal  |  | [10]
2016  | Mannat | Mannat  |  | [11]
2017  | Tumhare Hain | Zoya  |  | [4]
2017  | Amanat | Tehzeeb  |  |
2017  | Mohabbat Khawab Safar | Neelum  |  | [5]
2017  | Main Maa Nahi Banna Chahti | Imaan  |  | [5]
2018–2019  | Ishq Na Kariyo Koi | Fariha  |  | [12]
2019  | Kam Zarf | Fouzia  |  | [13]
Meray Mohsin | Soha |  | [14]
2020–2021  | Qarar | Fariha  |  | [15]
2021  | Sila-e-Mohabbat | Alizeh  |  | [16]
2022  | Angna | Ehsaal  |  | [17]
Tinkay Ka Sahara | Duriya  |  | [18]

### Web series

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Year  | Title  | Role  | Notes

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2019  | Enaaya | Maryam  | Released on Eros Now[19]

### Short films

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Year  | Title  | Role  | Notes

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2016  | Honey Vs Money |  | on Geo TV
2017  | Loji Love Ho Gaya |  | on Express Entertainment
2017  | Saiyaan Motor Wale | Sitara  | on ARY Digital

## References

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1. ^ "Tribune Take: Celebrity weddings that left us spellbound". The Express Tribune. 29 December 2020. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
2. ^ a b Correspondent, Digital (20 April 2023). "Rabab Hashim and husband Sohaib Shamshad blessed with a baby girl". Pakistan Observer. Retrieved 5 July 2025. `{{cite web}}`: `|last=` has generic name (help)
3. ^ a b "Rabab Hashim Spreading Her Wings | Cover Story - MAG THE WEEKLY". Retrieved 2 November 2018.
4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Zakir, Fatima. "Watch out for the 'Show Queens'". The News International. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
5. ^ a b c d "Rabab Hashim to play a pivotal role in Wajahat's web series". The Nation. 30 October 2018. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
6. ^ G.N. "Rabab Hashim". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
7. ^ Desk, Entertainment (28 November 2020). "Less is more: Rabab Hashim's wedding looks". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 5 July 2025. `{{cite web}}`: `|last=` has generic name (help)
8. ^ Siddique, Sadaf (26 February 2015). "'Zid' review: Engrossing – warts and all". DAWN. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
9. ^ "Mere Dard Ki Tujhe Kya Khabar (میرے درد کی تجھے کیا خبر) on ARY Digital". 11 April 2015. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
10. ^ NewsBytes. "Junaid Khan to play a struggling musician in Marzi". The News International. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
11. ^ Web Desk (20 November 2016). "Mega drama serial 'Mannat' starts on Geo TV". The News International. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
12. ^ "Tale of love, obsession 'Ishq Na Kariyo Koi' to air tonight | The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 14 October 2018. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
13. ^ "Rabab to make a comeback with 'Kam Zarf'". The Nation. 8 January 2019. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
14. ^ "Rabab's newest drama serial 'Mere Mohsin' to air from Wednesday". Daily Times. 15 June 2019. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
15. ^ "Rabab Hashim to star alongside Muneeb Butt in 'Qarrar'". WWW.Samaa.TV. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
16. ^ "'Sil-e-Mohabbat' starring Noor Hasan and Rabab Hashim set to go on air". dailytimes.com.pk. 10 October 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
17. ^ "Rabab Hashim to star in upcoming drama serial 'Angna'". IncpK. 7 March 2022. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
18. ^ "'Tinkay Ka Sahara' is all set to release". Daily Times. 17 September 2022. Archived from the original on 23 September 2022. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
19. ^ "Rabab Hashim to play a pivotal role in Wajahat's web series". The Nation. 30 October 2018. Retrieved 20 January 2019.

## External links

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* Rabab Hashim at IMDb
* Rabab Hashim on Instagram

*[m.]: married