Rabya Kulsoom is a Pakistani actress and choreographer. She is popular for her roles in Pakistani TV series and dance videos on social media.
Wiki/Biography
Rabya Kulsoom was born on January 21 in Karachi, Pakistan. Her zodiac sign is Aquarius. She completed her formal education in Karachi and then pursued her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Dow Medical College (Dow Health Sciences University) in 2018.
Rabya Kulsoom childhood
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′4″
Weight (approximately): 50kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
Body measurements (approximately): 34-30-32
family
Rabya was born into a Muslim family in Karachi.
Parents and siblings
Her father’s name is Akbar Sheikh and her mother’s name is Parveen Akbar, a senior actress.
Rabia Kusum’s parents
Rabya has three brothers, namely Hasaan, Imaan and Faizan Sheikh. Faizan is also a popular actor in the Pakistani entertainment industry.
Rabya and her brother Faizan Sheikh
husband and children
Rabya married singer and actor Rehan Nazim on February 14, 2016. The couple has a son named Mohib Rehan who was born in 2021.
Rabya Kulsoom and Rehan Nazim
other relatives
Pakistani actress Maham Aamir is Rabia’s sister-in-law. Maham is popular for his roles in Pakistani TV series and TV movies.
Rabya Kulsoom and Maham Aamir
Religion/Religious Views
Rabia is a follower of Islam.
Profession
After completing her dental degree, Rabya started practicing dentistry. Despite working in the field for a year, she found no joy in it. Therefore, she decided to give up her dental career and pursue a career in teaching. She teaches fourth grade students at a Pakistan Air Force school in Colon, Karachi.
television
In 2017, Rabya made her debut in the Pakistani TV series “Zamani Manzil Kay Maskharay” broadcast by Geo Entertainment, playing the role of Zainab. Her mother Parveen Akbar plays the lead role in the show. From 2017 to 2018, she played many small roles in TV shows like Dhund (2017), Jannat (2017), Tere Naal Luv Hogaya (2018), etc. She got her big break in the Urdu TV series Haara Dil (2018), in which she played the role of Abir, sister of the protagonist Momina.
Rabya Kulsoom (left) plays Abeer in a still from the TV series Haara Dil
In 2019, she appeared in another Pakistani TV series “Meer Abru”, playing the role of Sana, the sister of the protagonist Abru. She played the role of a sister in many television shows, including “Shehr-e-Malal” (2020), “Fraud” (2022), and “Mujhe Pyar Hua Tha” (2023). Her role as Neelo in Mujhe Pyar Hua Tha was appreciated by the audience. She signed to play an important role in the TV series “Mannat Murad” to be aired on Geo TV in September 2023.
Stills of Rabya Kulsoom appearing in TV show Mujhe Pyar Hua Tha
short film
In 2018, Rabya appeared in the short film “Rukhsati” which premiered on Teeli. Apart from this, she has also appeared in “Gora Complex” (2018) and “Eid Pe Kya Pehnugi” (2020).
Rabya Kulsoom in a still from the short film “Gora Complex”
Ott
Rabya made her OTT debut with the web series “Ek Jhuthi Love Story” (2020), which premiered on ZEE5.
Rabya Kulsoom in the stills of “Ek Jhuthi Love Story”
Movie
In 2020, Rabya made her acting debut in the film Gawah Rahna, playing the role of Chandni, a Hindu girl. In 2023, she played the role of Razia Sultana in the film Kukri: The Untold Story of Serial Killer Javed Iqbal.
Poster of the movie “Javed Iqbal” starring Rubia Kulsum
music video
Rabya has appeared in various music videos including “Pyar Hua” (2016), “Main Kashmir Hoon” (2019), and “Daro Na” (2020).
Rabya Kulsoom in Pyar Hua song music video
choreographer
Rabya loves to dance. She often creates dance videos to popular songs with her best friend Srha. She has a YouTube channel Danceography Srha X Rabya where they upload dance videos and tutorials. She gained 2.5 lac+ subscribers in just about 3 years.
dance logo
dispute
hurt religious feelings
Rabya and her partner Hania Amir made a dance video based on the Hindi song “Patakha Guddi”. The song contains the phrase “Maula Ali,” a reference to God who has sacred significance in Islam. Their dance videos were criticized for using such songs in their dance videos. Recognizing the public sentiment, Rabya and Hania removed the video from the online platform and apologized to fans.
Favorites
Facts/Trivia
- Rabya is passionate about cricket and often plays in social club matches.
- She appears on the cover of the October 2022 edition of Fashion Times.
Rabya appears on the cover of Fashion Times
- She regularly promotes various products on social media, including Pampers and Scrub Shine.
Rabya promotes Pampers
- Rabya made headlines in 2019 when HUM TV and Moomal Productions refused to pay her the promised amount. Faizan Sheikh sought public support online to put pressure on channels and production houses. Rabya was originally promised 182K, but only received 30K, and the rest was rejected due to stand-in fees. Rabia claims she informed them of her visit to the UK and filmed most of the scenes, but she was threatened with being banned and having her visa canceled if she left without filming.
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