Maha Tahirani

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Maha Tahirani

Maha Ishaq Tahirani is a Pakistani super model and actress. [1] [2] She is known for winning 'Best Model of The Year' award at the Lux Style Awards 2023. [3] She has also acted in Jamun Ka Darakht movie featuring Adnan Siddiqui. [4]

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Career

After completing her LLB degree from the University of London, Maha Tahirani came back to Pakistan to pursue a career in modelling. Her first modelling project was for Sana Safinaz. [5] Her first international shoot was held in Dubai. [6] In 2020, she was nominated for the 'Best Emerging Talent' award at the 19th Lux Style Awards. [7] In 2021, she was nominated for the female 'Model of the year' award at the 20th Lux Style Awards. [8] Next year, Maha was also nominated for 'Best Fashion Model of the year award'. [9] In 2023, she won the 'Best Fashion Model of the year' at the 22nd Lux Style Awards. [10] In the same year, she made her acting debut with Jamun Ka Darakht, a short film by Rafay Rashidi starring Adnan Siddiqui. [11] [12]

Biography

Born in Pakistan, Maha Tahirani pursued a degree in criminal law from the University of London at the age of 20. [13] After becoming a lawyer, she came back to Pakistan. She has been vocal about the issue of colorism, having turned down a fairness cream rebranding offer. [14] She has also called out brands for unethical practices of payment. [15]

Awards and nominations

Lux Style Awards
YearAwardCategoryResultRef.(s)
2020Best Emerging TalentFemale ModelNominated [16]
2021Model of the yearFemaleNominated [17]
2022Best Fashion Model of the yearMale/FemaleNominated [18]
2023Best Fashion Model of the yearMale-FemaleWon [19]

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