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Zaira Wasim

Zaira Wasim

Zaira Wasim is a former Indian actress who gained attention for her roles in Hindi cinema. Born on October 23, 2000, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, she began her acting career with the film Dangal (2016), where she portrayed the childhood version of wrestler Geeta Phogat. This performance earned her the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress, highlighting her potential in the industry.

She continued to build her career with a leading role in Secret Superstar (2017), playing the character Insiya Malik. Her work in this film was recognized with the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress. Zaira also appeared in the drama The Sky Is Pink (2019), further expanding her filmography.

Despite her rising success, Zaira announced her retirement from acting in June 2019, citing a conflict between her profession and her religious beliefs. Since then, she has chosen to maintain a private life away from the public eye and the media spotlight.

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