Rabya Kulsoom is a Pakistani actress and choreographer. She is popular for her roles in Pakistani TV dramas and dance videos which she posts on social media.
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Wiki/Biography
Rabya Kulsoom was born on 21 January in Karachi, Pakistan. Her zodiac sign is Aquarius. She completed her formal schooling in Karachi and then pursued a bachelor’s degree in dentistry at the Dow Medical College (Dow University of Health Sciences) in 2018.
Rabya Kulsoom in her childhood
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 4″
Weight (approx.):50 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Body Measurements (approx.): 34-30-32
Family
Rabya belongs to a Muslim family in Karachi.
Parents & Siblings
Her father’s name is Akbar Sheikh and her mother’s name is Parveen Akbar, who is a veteran actress.
Rabya Kulsoom’s parents
Rabya has three elder brothers named Hasaan, Imaan, and Faizan Sheikh. Faizan is also a popular actor in Pakistan’s entertainment industry.
Rabya with her brother Faizan Sheikh
Rabya Kulsoom with her brother Imaan Sheikh
Husband & Children
On 14 February 2016, Rabya got married to Rehan Nazim, who is a singer and actor. Together the couple has a son named Mohib Rehan, born in 2021.
Rabya Kulsoom with Rehan Nazim
Other Relative
Pakistani actress Maham Aamir is Rabya’s sister-in-law. Maham is popular for her roles in Pakistani TV dramas and telefilms.
Rabya Kulsoom with Maham Aamir
Religion/Religious Views
Rabya is a follower of Islam. [1]Instagram – Rabya Kulsoom
Career
After completing her degree in dentistry, Rabya began her practice as a dentist. After working as a practising doctor for a year, she realized that she was not enjoying that profession. As a result, she decided to leave her dental career and pursue a career in teaching. She taught class 4 students in a Pakistan Air Force school at Korong, Karachi.
Television
In 2017, Rabya made her acting debut with the Pakistani drama ‘Zamani Manzil Kay Maskharay’ aired on Geo Entertainment in which she played the role of Zainab. Her mother, Parveen Akbar, played the lead role in this drama. From 2017 to 2018, she played many small roles in TV shows such as ‘Dhund’ (2017), ‘Jannat’ (2017), and ‘Tere Naal Luv Hogaya’ (2018). She got a big breakthrough with the Urdu drama ‘Haara Dil’ (2018) in which she played the role of Abeer, the younger sister of the lead character Momina.
Rabya Kulsoom (left) as Abeer in a still from the drama Haara Dil
In 2019, she appeared in another Pakistani drama ‘Meer Abru’ in which she played the role of Sana, the younger sister of the lead character Abru. She has played the younger sister’s role in many TV shows including ‘Shehr-e-Malal’ (2020), ‘Fraud’ (2022), and ‘Mujhe Pyar Hua Tha’ (2023). Her role as Neelo in ‘Mujhe Pyar Hua Tha’ got appreciation from the audience. She was signed to play a vital role in the drama ‘Mannat Murad’ aired on Geo TV in September 2023.
Rabya Kulsoom in a still from the TV show Mujhe Pyar Hua Tha
Short Film
In 2018, Rabya appeared in the short film ‘Rukhsati’ which premiered on Teeli. In addition to this, she 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) premiered on ZEE5.
Rabya Kulsoom in a still from Ek Jhuthi Love Story
Film
In 2020, Rabya made her film debut with the film ‘Gawah Rahna’ in which she played the role of a Hindu girl Chandni. [2]The Nation In 2023, she appeared as Razia Sultana in the film ‘Kukri: The Untold Story of A Serial Killer Javed Iqbal.’
Poster of the film Javed Iqbal starring Rubya Kulsoom
Music Video
Rabya appeared in various music videos including ‘Pyar Hua’ (2016), ‘Main Kashmir Hoon’ (2019), and ‘Daro Na’ (2020).
Rabya Kulsoom in the music video of Pyar Hua song
Choreographer
Rabya loves to dance. She often creates dance videos on popular songs with her best friend Srha. She has a YouTube channel, Danceography Srha X Rabya with her friend Srha where they upload their dance videos and tutorials. She has garnered 2.5 lac+ subscribers in a short span of around 3 years.
Danceography logo
Controversy
Created chaos after dancing to a Hindi song
Rabya and her co-star Hania Amir made a dance video featuring the Hindi song ‘Patakha Guddi.’ The song contains the phrase ‘Maula Ali,’ a reference to God that holds sacred significance in Islam. Their dance video drew criticism over the use of such a song for a dance video. Acknowledging the public sentiment, Rabya and Hania removed the video from online platforms and issued an apology to their fans. [3]Daily Pakistan
Due Payment Issue
In 2019, Rabya made headlines when HUM TV and Moomal Productions refused to pay her the promised amount for a project. Faizan Sheikh sought public support online to pressure the channel and production house. Rabya was promised 182K but received only 30K, with the rest denied due to the cost of using her body double. Rabya claims that she informed them of her UK visit and shot most scenes, but was threatened with a ban and visa cancellation if she left without shooting. [4]Runway Pakistan
Favourites
- Actor: Shah Rukh Khan
- Politician: Imran Khan
- Sportsperson(s): Imran Khan, Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi
- Sport: Cricket
Facts/Trivia
- Rabya has a passion for cricket and frequently takes part in society club matches.
- She was featured on the cover page of Fashion Times cover page in October 2022 edition.
Rabya was featured on the Fashion Times cover
- She often promotes various products including Pampers and Scrub Shine on her social media.
Rabya promoting Pampers
References
| ↑1 | Instagram – Rabya Kulsoom |
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| ↑2 | The Nation |
| ↑3 | Daily Pakistan |
| ↑4 | Runway Pakistan |
