Jinaan Hussain (Urdu: جنان حسین) is a Pakistani actress, model, singer and painter. She made her acting debut with theatre and moved on to television. Her debut series on television was Aisay Jiya Jaley (2013) aired on Hum TV.[1][2] She rose to fame with Bashar Momin and subsequently played the lead roles in several television series including Baba Jani and Rabba Mainu Maaf Kareen and Koji.[2][3][4]

Jinaan Hussain
Born
Sundus Tariq

(1989-06-26) 26 June 1989 (age 35)
Abbottabad, Pakistan
EducationNational College of Arts (Bachelor in Fine Arts)
Occupation(s)Actress, Model, Singer, Painter
Years active2013 – present
SpouseShah Saddam Hussain Gillani (husband)
Children1
RelativesHassan Talal (brother)
Abdul Hadi (brother)
Yasra Rizvi (sister-in-law)
Websitewww.jenaanhussain.com

Early life

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Hussain was born in Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. During her schooling, she obtained A+ in most of the standards and got first rank in various Naat and Debate competitions.[5] She studied Fine Art and graduated from National College of Arts. Painting was her major subject.

Career

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While studying, she started doing theatre and came to Karachi to do theatre plays.[2] She joined the television industry in 2013 and played many lead roles in serials including Bashar Momin, Baba Jani and Mere Mohsin. She also did modeling for magazines, commercials and advertisements. She changed her name from Sundus Tariq to Jinaan Hussain due to health issues during her childhood.[3][6][7][8]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Network Ref(s)
2013 Kala Jado Tara ARY Digital
Aise Jalay Jiya Noreen Hum TV
Mann Ke Moti Zara Geo TV [9]
Humnasheen Alishba Hum TV [9]
2014 Rangbaaz Beena Express Entertainment
Hum Tehray Gunahgaar Neha Hum TV
Bashar Momin Tayyaba Geo Entertainment
Shareek-e-Hayat Amna Hum Network
Parvarish Sundas ARY Digital
2015 Mahi Ray Hafsa PTV
Kaanch Ki Guriya Joya Geo TV [9]
Zara Si Bhool Sonia TV One
Gul-e-Rana Maria Hum TV [9]
Yeh Mera Deewanapan Hai Zeba A-Plus
2016 Iss Khamoshi Ka Matlab Saima Geo TV [10]
Saheliyaan Nadia ARY Digital
Besharam Humna ARY Digital
Iftar Mulaqat Herself Geo Kahani
Mera Ghar Aur Ghardari Zara, Khalid's first wife Geo TV
Faltu Larki Faiza A-Plus TV
Muqabil Sara ARY Digital
Socha Na Tha Sawera ARY Zindagi
Mera Yaar Miladay Isra ARY Digital
2017 Phir Wohi Mohabbat Sana Hum TV [9]
Faisla Nusrat ARY Digital
Bubu ki Beti Taaye A-Plus
Dhund Hira TV One[11]
Ghairat Iqra ARY Digital [12][13][14]
Bedardi Saiyaan Mariam Geo Entertainment
Aik Thi Rania Shehzadi Geo Entertainment
2018 Baba Jani Naila Geo Entertainment [15][16]
Seep Sumaiyya TV One
Beti Jaisi Maira Geo Entertainment
2019 Mazaaq Raat Herself Dunya News [17]
Qismat Ka Likha Zari Express Entertainment
Meray Mohsin Batool Geo TV [18][19]
Ishq Zahe Naseeb Bushra Hum TV [20][21]
Dolly Darling Bride Geo TV
2020 Rabba Mainu Maaf Kareen Zenia Hum TV
Raaz-e-Ulfat Mohini Geo Entertainment
2020–21 Gustakh Arisa Express Entertainment [22]
Prem Gali Shireen (young) ARY Digital [23]
2021 Neeli Zinda Hai Nagina ARY Digital [24]
Makafaat Season 3 Wajiha Geo Entertainment
Pardes Sheema ARY Digital [25]
2022 Socha Na Tha Sara Aur Life
Makafaat Season 4 Eshmaal Geo Entertainment
Dikhawa Season 3 Pari Geo Entertainment
Sirat-e-Mustaqeem Season 2 Hadia ARY Digital
Saaya 2 Neelofar Geo TV[26]
Dil Awaiz Gaiti Geo Entertainment
Meri Guriya Arfa Aan TV
Pinjra Rabia ARY Digital
2023 Ahsaas Zainab Express Entertainment
Ab Mer Bari Umme Aan TV
Mein Kahani Hun Shaista Express Entertainment
Hadsa Fouzia Noor Geo Entertainment
Nijaat Nosheen Hum TV
Dooriyan Mahpara Hum TV
Working Women Rosie Green Entertainment [27]
2024 Raaz Sana Green Entertainment
Chand Nagar Mahi BOL Entertainment

Telefilm

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Year Title Role
2018 Nayyer Aapa Ki Silai Machine Maheen
2018 Koji Koji[28]
2018 Dino Ki Dulhaniya Natasha
2024 Apna Ghar Neha

Film

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Year Title Role Reference(s)
2020 Senti Aur Mental Hadia [29]
2022 Tum Hum Woh Patient

References

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  1. ^ "In conversation with Jinaan Hussain". The News International. 12 December 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Pakistani dramas and incredible, underrated actors | Instep | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Jinaan Hussain". thenews.com.pk. 14 June 2020.
  4. ^ "Jinaan Hussain - On strong characterisation, eating disorders and stereotypical notions of beauty". Mag - The Weekly. 22 January 2021.
  5. ^ "Boys lead the way as SSC results unveiled". The Nation. 20 July 2016. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
  6. ^ "A music roundup of this year's noteworthy female musicians". Daily Times. 28 December 2021.
  7. ^ "Sounds of Kolachi's heartfelt tribute to AR Rahman at Club 432". BOL News. 27 October 2021.
  8. ^ Shirazi, Maria. "Upcoming TV dramas to look out for". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
  9. ^ a b c d e "Jinaan Hussain". thenews.com.pk. 14 June 2020.
  10. ^ "Is Khamoshi Ka Matlab feels closer to reality". thenews.com.pk. 9 June 2020.
  11. ^ "Dhund Episode 5: adopted children, identity loss, disobedience and history". The Nation. 4 September 2020.
  12. ^ "TV drama Ghairat explores the aftermath of an honour killing". IMAGES.DAWN. 3 June 2020.
  13. ^ "'Sub Set Hai' returning for a sequel called 'Mid Life'". The Express Tribune. 3 September 2020.
  14. ^ "Dhund Episode 5: adopted children, identity loss, disobedience and history". The Nation. 4 September 2020.
  15. ^ "Faysal Quraishi's upcoming drama Baba Jani is not a love story". IMAGES.DAWN. 5 June 2020.
  16. ^ "Faysal Qureshi-starrer Baba Jani highlights the sacrifices of a man". The News International. 2 February 2021.
  17. ^ "Mazzaq Raat with Tahir Javed & Jinaan Hussain". YouTube. 7 June 2020.
  18. ^ "Rabab Hashim essays an unconventional role in Mere Mohsin". International The News. 11 June 2020.
  19. ^ "Rabab's newest drama serial 'Mere Mohsin' to air from Wednesday". Daily Times. 13 June 2020.
  20. ^ Shabbir, Buraq. "In conversation with Zahid Ahmed". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
  21. ^ "That Week That Was". Dawn News. 20 January 2022.
  22. ^ "Faysal Quraishi's next is a family drama starring Yashma Gill & Faryal Mehmood". Something Haute. 29 June 2021.
  23. ^ "Prem Gali Episode 2: Joya and Hamza's Affection For Each Other Grows". The Brown Identity. 16 September 2021.
  24. ^ "Jinaan Hussain plays a strange character in Neeli Zinda Hai". Something Haute. 26 January 2020.
  25. ^ "Pardes Episodes 25 & 26: Aiman's Life Begins To Resemble Zubeida's". The Brown Identity. 26 October 2021.
  26. ^ "Jinaan Hussain unveils some BTS from the upcoming drama Saaya 2". BOL News. 6 May 2022.
  27. ^ "Drama Review: Working Women is Unveiling the Tapestry of Female Empowerment". Youlin Magazine. 18 December 2023.
  28. ^ "'Ishq Tamasha' — the highs and lows of Arham's character". Daily Times. 17 April 2018. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
  29. ^ "Senti Aur Mental to release in 2019, confirms Yasra Rizvi". The News International. 10 August 2021.
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