Veena Malik
Veena Malik is an Indian actor, best known for Tamil cinema. Veena Malik began their career in 2012 and has been a prominent figure in the industry for over 14 years. With 30 credits to their name, Veena Malik remains one of the most prolific and celebrated talents in the industry. An emerging voice in Tamil cinema, Veena Malik is already attracting significant attention for their distinctive work.
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Biography
Veena Malik is a Pakistani actress, TV host and model who appears in Lollywood and Bollywood films. Malik made her film debut in 2000 with Sajjad Gul's Tere Pyar Mein. In 2002, she starred in Akbar Khan's Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa and Sassi Punno and later played roles in female-centric films such as Koi Tujh Sa Kahan (2005), Mohabbatan Sachiyan (2007), Kyun Tum Se Itna Pyar Hai (2005), Kabhi Pyar Na Karna (2008) and Ishq Be Parwah (2008). In 2012, she was seen in Bollywood with a comedy film Daal Mein Kuch Kaala Hai. The following year, she appeared in the dramedy Zindagi 50-50, Supermodel and the Kannada film Dirty Picture: Silk Sakkath Maga which was a box office hit. She also appeared in 2014 horror film Mumbai 125 KM 3D.
Personal Info
Career Milestones
Film debut
View film →Highest rated: Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya (6.0)
View film →Iconic Roles
Gali Gali Chor Hai
Made a special appearance in a song sequence in this Bollywood comedy film.
Zindagi 50-50
Played a role in this Bollywood drama film.
Defining Moments
Film Debut
Made her acting debut in the Pakistani film 'Tere Pyar Mein'.
Bollywood Debut
Marked her entry into Bollywood with a special appearance in the film 'Gali Gali Chor Hai'.
Filmography
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Career Analytics
Language Distribution
Films by Decade
Top Co-Actors
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Did You Know?
Veena Malik was born on February 26, 1984, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
She began her career as a model and later transitioned into acting.
She has appeared in both Pakistani (Lollywood) and Indian (Bollywood) films.
She made her film debut in the 2000 Pakistani film 'Tere Pyar Mein' directed by Sajjad Gul.
She has also worked as a television host in Pakistan.
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News & Stories
Veena Malik's Spicy Stills
15/5/2015
Legacy & Influence
Veena Malik's engagement with Indian cinema was a brief but notable chapter, primarily defined by her crossover from the Pakistani entertainment industry. Her presence in early 2010s Bollywood films, though limited to supporting roles and item numbers, generated significant media attention and public discourse, reflecting the complex cultural and political dynamics between India and Pakistan. Her most prominent appearance was in the 2012 satirical comedy 'Gali Gali Chor Hai', where her special appearance in the song 'Channo' became a talking point. This was followed by roles in 'Zindagi 50-50' and 'Super Model' in 2013. Her career trajectory in India was more impactful for the conversations it sparked off-screen than for a substantial filmographic contribution. She became a focal point in debates about cross-border artist exchanges, censorship, and national identity, often finding herself amidst controversy. Her stint highlighted both the potential for cultural fusion and the intense scrutiny faced by Pakistani artists working in India. Consequently, her legacy in the Indian context is less about a body of cinematic work and more about her role as a prominent figure who inadvertently tested the boundaries and sensitivities of Indo-Pakistani cultural relations during a specific period.