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Mirza Zain Baig (Urdu: مرزا زین بیگ; born 12 January 1990) is a Pakistani actor and model.

In 2016, he made his acting debut on television in Dil Lagi as Fazal and rose to fame after portraying Malik Balaj, a cruel, feudal person in Malaal-e-Yaar (2019-2020).[1]

Mirza Zain Baig
مرزا زین بیگ
Born
Mirza Zain Baig

(1990-01-12) 12 January 1990 (age 34)
EducationSt. Jude’s School
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Model
Years active2016 – present
Known forRole of Malik Balaj in Malaal-e-Yaar
Notable workMalaal-e-Yaar (2019-2020)
Fitrat (2020-2021)

Early and personal life

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Baig was born in Karachi on 12 January 1990. He has two older twin sisters and one younger sister. In an interview with Fuchsia, Baig revealed that he attended St. Jude’s School.[2]

After completing his studies, Baig travelled to London, where he studied chartered accountancy for three years before returning to Pakistan.[3]

Baig, in an interview, revealed that he is "happily married".[4]

Career

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Modeling

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Baig, whenever he went grocery shopping, often got asked to model, but always declined until his mother convinced him to have a go. Baig found that he enjoyed modelling so "decided to continue this profession". He has walked for many lead fashion designers, like Umar Sayeed,[5] and has taken part in many bridal shows and fashion events.[6]

Early supporting roles (2016–2019)

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In 2016 Baig made his TV debut in the drama, Dil Lagi after director Nadeem Baig offered him a role.[7] In the same year Baig was seen in Laaj as Shahzeb, and Faraz in Kuch Na Kaho.

In 2017 Baig portrayed the character, Ali, in Hum TV’s drama Mohabbat Khawab Safar, and Javeed in Bedardi Saiyaan on Geo Entertainment. Baig made a guest appearance in Sammi as Pervaiz.

In 2018, Baig was seen in two Pakistani dramas, Aik Mohabbat Kafi Hai, which aired on BOL Network, and Naulakha, which aired on TV One Pakistan.[8]

Malaal-e-Yaar and rise to prominence (2019–present)

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In 2019, Baig was seen in Aas as Safeer,[9] Mera Rab Waris as Faizi,[10] Dil Kiya Karay as Saadi Raza, Meer Abru as Saim, Dil-e-Gumshuda as Nadeem[11] and Malaal-e-Yaar as Malik Balaj, for which he rose prominent for.[1]

In 2020, Baig was cast as Arbaaz alongside Saboor Aly, Zubab Rana and Ali Abbas in the drama Fitrat.[12] In the same year he starred in Tera Ghum Aur Hum as Ali alongside Azekah Daniel in their second project together.[13]

In 2021, Baig starred as Azar in Hum TV’s drama Yaar Na Bichray alongside Zainab Shabbir in their second project together.[14] He also played Taimoor Shah in Pakistan’s most watched drama, Khuda Aur Muhabbat, and Murtaza in Bisaat starring Ayesha Omar and Azfar Rehman.[15]

In 2022, Baig played Hamza in the anthology series Sirat-e-Mustaqeem opposite Hina Altaf, which was a Ramadan special broadcast on ARY Digital. He then portrayed the character of Aziz in the drama Pehchaan alongside Hiba Bukhari and Syed Jibran on Hum TV.[16] Baig also starred, as Azhar Baig, in the short YouTube film, Truth or Dare, on SeePrime.[17][18] He was seen playing character Zayan in ARY Digital’s drama, Hook.[citation needed]

In 2023, Baig was seen on screen playing Sarmad and Shozaib in ARY Digital’s drama Samjhota and Sar-e-Rah respectively, and in Fareb as Sultan on Hum TV alongside Zainab Shabbir in their third project together.[citation needed]

In 2024, he had a lead role in Fahim Burney's Dil Ka Kya Karein.[19]

Filmography

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Television serials

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Year Title Role Network Refs/Notes
2016 Dil Lagi Fazal ARY Digital TV Debut
Laaj Shahzeb Hum TV Supporting Role
Kuch Na Kaho Faraz
2017 Mohabbat Khawab Safar Ali Leading Role
Sammi Pervaiz Guest Appearance[20]
Bedardi Saiyaan Javeed Geo TV Recurring[21]
2018 Aik Mohabbat Kafi Hai Hashir BOL Network Supporting Role
Naulakha Zain TV ONE Leading Role
2019 Aas Safeer
Mera Rab Waris Faizi Geo TV Supporting Role
Dil Kiya Karay Saadi Raza
Meer Abru Saim Hum TV
Dil-e-Gumshuda Nadeem Geo TV Recurring
Malaal-e-Yaar Malik Balaj Hum TV Leading Role
2020 Fitrat Arbaaz Geo TV
Tera Ghum Aur Hum Ali Hum TV
2021 Yaar Na Bichray Azar
Khuda Aur Muhabbat (season 3) Taimoor Shah Geo TV Recurring
Bisaat Murtaza Hum TV [22]
2022 Sirat-e-Mustaqeem Hamza ARY Digital Anthology Series (Episode 5 - Nashukri)
Pehchaan Aziz Hum TV Supporting Role
Hook Zayan ARY Digital [23]
2023 Samjhota Sarmad Leading Role
Mann Aangan Faraz
Sar-e-Rah Shozaib Supporting Role
Fareb Sultan Hum TV Leading Role
Honey Moon Moon Green Entertainment
2024 Ghaata Danish Geo TV
Dua Aur Azan Azan Green Entertainment
Dil Ka Kya Karein Nayal
Mohabbat Reza Reza Essa Hum TV

Films

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Year Title Role Notes
2022 Truth or Dare Azhar Baig YouTube Short Film[24]

Other appearances

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Year Title Role Network Refs/Notes
2021 ARY Celebrity League Himself ARY Digital Celebrity Cricket Match

References

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  1. ^ a b "Touching base with Mirza Zain Baig". thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
  2. ^ "Mirza Zain Baig-Khuda Aur Mohabbat-Yaar Na Bichre-Malal e Yaar-Fitrat-Gup Shup with FUCHSIA". fuchsiamagazine.com. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
  3. ^ "Half Hour With Mirza Zain Baig". hmagpak.com. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
  4. ^ "I'm a Happily Married Man: Mirza Zain Baig". theoddonee.com. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  5. ^ "Omar Sayeed Extravagant Fashion Show Stole Many Hearts at DIL Annual Gala". lcahouston.com. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  6. ^ "Mirza Zain Baig Shares His Journey In Media Industry". reviewit.pk. Retrieved 12 December 2020.
  7. ^ "Mirza Zain Baig opens up about his showbiz industry journey". oyeyeah.com. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
  8. ^ "BOL Entertainment launches Pakistan's most amorous drama serial 'Aik Mohabbat Kafi Hai'". bolnews.com. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  9. ^ "Aas Episode 22: Safeer Struggles To Find a Job Once Again". masala.com. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  10. ^ "'Mera Rab Waris' — one man's journey towards spirituality and a stronger faith". dailytimes.com.pk. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
  11. ^ "7th Sky Entertainment to Rule the 9pm Slot with Dil-E-Gumshuda". oyeyeah.com. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
  12. ^ "Saboor Aly stars in the new drama serial 'Fitrat'". incpak.com. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
  13. ^ "Tera Gham Aur Hum Drama: Story, Cast, OST Song and Timings". pakistanijournal.com. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
  14. ^ "THE WEEK THAT WAS Yaar Na Bichhrray". dawn.com. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  15. ^ "Ayesha Omar and Azfar Rehman to pair up for a drama serial". dailytimes.com.pk. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
  16. ^ "Pehchaan Kicks Off With Great Performances, And An Engaging Storyline". dawn.com. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  17. ^ "Yashma Gill & Mirza Zain Baig Star Short Film 'Truth or Dare'". incpak.com. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
  18. ^ "Yashma Gill and Mirza Zain Baig starrer, 'Truth or Dare', is a feel good short you need to watch right away". magtheweekly.com. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
  19. ^ Quraishi, Faisal (28 April 2024). "STARBUZZ; THE BURNEY EFFECT". Dawn News.
  20. ^ "Is Sammi the new Udaari?". theexpresstribune.com.
  21. ^ "BEDARDU SAIYAAN". harpalgeo.tv.
  22. ^ "Bisaat Drama Cast In Real Life – Names and Pictures". magpakistan.com.
  23. ^ "Hook:Roses and thorns - love and revenge". arydigital.tv.
  24. ^ "SeePrime releases Truth or Dare starring Yashma Gill and Mirza Zain Baig". images.dawn.com. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
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