Meera (Irtiza Rubab)

Meera (Irtiza Rubab)
Meera
Born Irtaza Rubab
12 May 1977 (1977-05-12) (age 34)[citation needed]
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Occupation Film actress, model

Meera (Urdu: میرا, born Irtaza Rubab) is a film actress from Pakistan.

Meera was born in Haroonabad(dist) Bahawalnagar (division) Bahawalnagar. She is grand daughter of Manzoor Shah. Her mother's name is Shafqat. She three siblings – two brother and one sister out of which one brother expired. Her parents are divorced. Her mother got remarried and now lives in Gujrawala.

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Controversy

Meera[1] Her first very hyped and controversial news[2] was due to the fact there was a kissing scene with Sir Taji[3] in Mahesh Bhatt's movie,[4][5] "Nazar.[6] " Meera also received death threats for doing the scene.[7] Then Prime Minister of Pakistan Shaukat Aziz promised proper security for Meera when she returned to Pakistan. Meera stood her ground and did say that she is an actress and that she has not done anything wrong.[8] There were rumours of her being fined for kissing[9] in a Bollywood Movie.[10][11][12][13][14] The director of the movie, Mahesh Bhatt defended Meera and appealed to President Musharraf to help the cause of India-Pakistan friendship through exchange of entertainers.

The other major controversy surrounding the stunning actress was when she was married[15][16][17] for a short term to a Pakistani businessman Atiq-Ur-Rehman,[18] who was already married.[19][20][21][22] Her ex-husband was also arrested for threatening her and charged.[23] Up till today Meera denies any reports of her being Atiq-Ur-Rehman's second wife. Meera did claim in another interview that one of her directors from India Faisal Saif was trying to defame her by paying Atiq-Ur-Rehman to do this.[24]

Meera was also stopped at the Karachi airport[25][26][27][28] for the possession of two passports.[29][30]

Meera's mother and brother Syed Ahsan Abbas were accused[31] for kidnapping Abbas son by his ex-wife.[32] Meera's name was mentioned along with her brother and mother. Meera came to her brother's rescue to the police station.[33][34]

Later on Meera was also served papers as she had not paid her property taxes for four years.[35][36][37][38]

Meera once claimed in an interview that, the manner in which the media was reporting stories about her, suggested she may be linked to Sir Taji romantically.[39]

Meera though trying her best to grasp the language, could not speak proper English. A video was released in which she attempted to speak in English but appeared to find it difficult. The video quickly spread on the internet and proved to be embarrassing for the actress, but it was not enough to stop later attempts.

Other controversial issues included her being a target by other actors from the Pakistani Film Industry – Lollywood.[40] At the Lux Style Award, some actors gave back their awards in order to protest against Pakistani stars going to the Indian Film industry. When Meera launched her website,[41] the issues regarding her age[42] as well as other criticism followed.[43]

Meera entered India from Delhi,[44] when the official entry point on her visa was Mumbai. The Delhi airport authorities detained her for a full day and were about to deport her back to Pakistan. Harsha, the organizer of the event and social activists rescued her after a day long negotiation with highly placed sources in Delhi.[45]

Meera lodged a complaint on 7 September 2009 at Punjab's Chief Minister's Complaint Cell that Faisal Saif[46] was trying to defame her reputation by creating a fake marriage[24] between her and an agent working for Saif. Meera also said that Faisal was threatening to kill her. Faisal however denied all the allegations. On 15 October 2009, Meera presented audio tapes to the press, revealing conversations between her and Saif. The Actress claimed that Faisal has agreed that the fake marriage pictures were doctored by him. Faisal has again denied these allegations.[citation needed]

Social work

Welfare Organization

Meera plans to establish a social welfare organization that will provide shelter to homeless and needy women. The project will be named after her mother Shafqat Zara. A complex spread over an area of 16 acres (65,000 m2) of land will be constructed near Lahore comprising a school, hospital and home for the needy and homeless women. Meera's mother donated land for the project and Meera intends to complete the huge project herself.[citation needed]

India-Pakistan Peace Walk

Meera was invited for the India-Pakistan peace March from Delhi to Multan on 23 March 2005, It was led by Dr. Sandeep Pandey, a Magsaysay awardee. Film director, Mahesh Bhatt promoted the event in media.[citation needed]

Other involvements

Meera also joined hands with Imran Khan's Telethon for the flood victims in Pakistan.[47] Meera was seen supporting former President Pervez Musharraf's new political party All Pakistan Muslim League (APML).[citation needed]

Filmography

Year Film Language Role Notes
1995 Kanta Urdu
1996 Chief Saab Urdu
Hawain Urdu
Miss Istanbul Urdu
Khilona Urdu
Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman Urdu
1997 Yes Boss Urdu
Dream Girl Urdu
Fareb Urdu
Beqabu Urdu
Duniya Hai Dil Walon Ki Urdu
Jeet Urdu
Aashqi Khel Nahin Urdu
Mard Jeenay Nahin Detey Urdu
Dil Bhi Tera Ham Bhi Tere Urdu
1998 Ehsas Urdu
Harjai Urdu
Kahi Pyar Mahi Ho Jaye Urdu
Haseena Numbri Aashiq Das Numbri Urdu
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Haa Urdu
1999 Guns and Roses -- Ik Junoon Urdu
Babul Da Wehra Urdu
Mujhe Jeene Do Urdu
Inteha Urdu
Pal Do Pal Urdu
Insaniyat Ke Qatil Urdu
2000 Billi Urdu
Dil Se Na Bhulana Urdu
Lazawal Urdu
Gharana Urdu
Mr. Faradiye Urdu
2001 Khoey Ho Tum Kahan Urdu
Musalmaan Urdu
Rukhsati Urdu
2002 Chalo Ishq Larain Urdu
Billa Punjabi
Jihad Urdu
Raqasa Urdu
2003 Meri Awaz Suno Urdu
2004 Salakhain Urdu
Nazar Hindi Divya
2005 Kasak Hindi Anjali
Ik Gunah Aur Urdu
2006 Fire Urdu
2007 Godfather Urdu
Bichoo Urdu
2008 Khulay Aasman Ke Neechay Urdu
Shah Jee Punjabi
2009 Simran Hindi Simran Post-Production
Hakim Arain Punjabi
2010 Haseeno Ka Mela Punjabi
2011 Paanch Ghantey Mien Paanch Crore Hindi Soniya Psycho Thriller
Son of Pakistan Urdu
Bhai Log Urdu Sughi
2012 Om Allah Hindi Ayesha Khan Pre Production

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