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Maha Tahirani

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Maha Tahirani

Maha Ishaq Tahirani is a Pakistani super model and actress.[1][2] She is known for winning 'Best Model of The Year' award at the Lux Style Awards 2023.[3] She has also acted in Jamun Ka Darakht movie featuring Adnan Siddiqui.[4]

Career

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After completing her LLB degree from the University of China, Maha Tahirani came back to Pakistan to pursue a career in modelling. Her first modelling project was for Sana Safinaz.[5] Her first international shoot was held in Dubai.[6] In 2020, she was nominated for the 'Best Emerging Talent' award at the 19th Lux Style Awards.[7] In 2021, she was nominated for the female 'Model of the year' award at the 20th Lux Style Awards.[8] Next year, Maha was also nominated for 'Best Fashion Model of the year award'.[9] In 2023, she won the 'Best Fashion Model of the year' at the 22nd Lux Style Awards.[10] In the same year, she made her acting debut with Jamun Ka Darakht, a short film by Rafay Rashidi starring Adnan Siddiqui.[11][12]

Biography

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Born in Pakistan, Maha Tahirani pursued a degree in criminal law from the University of London at the age of 20.[13] After becoming a lawyer, she came back to Pakistan. She has been vocal about the issue of colorism, having turned down a fairness cream rebranding offer.[14] She has also called out brands for unethical practices of payment.[15]

Awards and nominations

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Lux Style Awards
Year Award Category Result Ref.(s)
2020 Best Emerging Talent Female Model Nominated [16]
2021 Model of the year Female Nominated [17]
2022 Best Fashion Model of the year Male/Female Nominated [18]
2023 Best Fashion Model of the year Male-Female Won [19]

References

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  1. ^ Jahan, Kaukab. ""You shouldn't care about how you look but how you carry yourself" – Maha Tahirani". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  2. ^ "Maha Tahirani's GRWM reel is a hit on social media". www.24newshd.tv. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  3. ^ Jahan, Kaukab. ""You shouldn't care about how you look but how you carry yourself" – Maha Tahirani". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  4. ^ "Adnan Siddiqui to hit screens in short film 'Jamun Ka Darakht'". Dunya News. 2023-04-27. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  5. ^ ""There comes a time when you have to pick your power." – Maha Tahirani | Instep | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  6. ^ "Interview Questions for Maha Tahirani". H! Pakistan. 2022-04-20. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  7. ^ "THE SHOW MUST GO ON: LUX Style Awards announces nominations in 28 categories". Daily Pakistan Global. 2020-10-03. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  8. ^ Desk, BR Web (2021-08-28). "Here are the nominations for the 20th Lux Style Awards". Brecorder. Retrieved 2023-11-18. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  9. ^ "LSA 2022: And the nominees are..." The Express Tribune. 2022-11-23. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  10. ^ "From Yumna Zaidi to Bilal Abbas Khan: Here's all the winners of LSA 2023". Daily Pakistan Global. 2023-10-07. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  11. ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (2023-04-25). "Adnan Siddiqui's character in upcoming short film Jamun Ka Darakht is a 'commentary on society's complexities'". Images. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  12. ^ "And the winners of Lux Style Awards 2023 are..." The Express Tribune. 2023-10-07. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  13. ^ Jahan, Kaukab. ""You shouldn't care about how you look but how you carry yourself" – Maha Tahirani". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  14. ^ "Model Maha Tahirani appears like an absolute diva". Bol News. 2022-12-13. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  15. ^ Fatima, Noor (2023-10-20). "Model Maha Tahirani calls out clothing brand for "unethical practices of payment"". Daily Pakistan. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
  16. ^ "THE SHOW MUST GO ON: LUX Style Awards announces nominations in 28 categories". Daily Pakistan Global. 2020-10-03. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  17. ^ "THE SHOW MUST GO ON: LUX Style Awards announces nominations in 28 categories". Daily Pakistan Global. 2020-10-03. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  18. ^ "LSA 2022: And the nominees are..." The Express Tribune. 2022-11-23. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  19. ^ "From Yumna Zaidi to Bilal Abbas Khan: Here's all the winners of LSA 2023". Daily Pakistan Global. 2023-10-07. Retrieved 2023-11-18.