Over the past few years, Pakistan’s entertainment industry has grown significantly, producing several successful actresses with considerable recognition and wealth. These ladies have significantly increased the industry’s visibility abroad by mesmerising viewers with their exceptional performances in dramas and movies. Their talent and dedication have earned them acclaim and substantial income, making them one of Pakistan’s wealthiest individuals.
So, let’s look at the top 10 richest actresses in Pakistan, given their net worth known to the public.
Top 10 Richest Actresses of Pakistan and their Career Paths
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Maya Ali
Maya Ali began her career as a VJ before becoming an actress. In the telenovela Durr-e-Shehwar, Maya made her television debut in a supporting role. She went on to play the title part in the romantic comedy Aun Zara (2013) and the role of a veiled Muslimah in Shanakhat (2014). In the 2016 romantic drama series Mann Mayal, she made her breakthrough and won the Lux Style Award for Best Television Actress. In 2015, Maya was nominated for a Lux Style Award in the Best Television Actress category for her performance as Zuleikha (Diyar-e-Dil) and the love drama Mera Naam Yousuf Hai.
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Maya made his cinematic debut with the romantic comedy Teefa in Trouble (2018) against Ali Zafar and Parey Hut Love (2019). Both films are among the highest-grossing Pakistani productions ever. For the latter, she received two Lux Style nominations. After a five-year break, she returned to television with the love drama Pehli Si Muhabbat (2021). Given the work Maya has done over the years, her estimated net worth is around PKR 403 crore, making her among Pakistan’s top 10 richest actresses.
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Ayeza Khan
Pakistani Actress Ayeza Khan has made a name for herself as a top TV actor and has won multiple awards, including two Lux Style Awards and three Hum Awards. The media has referred to Ayeza as one of the highest-paid actresses in the country. She gained recognition for her appearances in Pyarey Afzal (2013), Mere Meherbaan (2014), Tum Kon Piya (2016), Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai (2017), Tau Dil Ka Kia Hua (2017), Koi Chand Rakh (2018) and Chupke Chupke (2021) following her 2009 breakthrough with Tum Jo Miley.
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For the latter, she received the Hum Award for Best Actress Popular. Ayeza also won the Pakistan International Screen Award for Best TV Actress and was praised by critics for her performance as Mehwish in Mere Paas Tum Ho (2019). Ayeza Khanโs net worth ranges between PKR 235 to 268 crore.
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Mahira Khan
Mahira Khan is a Pakistani actress who has won numerous awards, including seven Lux Style Awards and seven Hum Awards. She is one of Pakistan’s most well-known and highest-paid actors. Mahira made her acting debut in 2011 with a supporting role in the popular social drama Bol (2011), following her work as a video jockey for several television series.
She later won the Lux Style Awards for Best Television Actress for the popular romantic television drama Humsafar (2011). Mahira became a fan favourite for playing a variety of unusual roles in a number of the highest-rated TV shows.
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She made a name for herself by playing the lead role in two of Pakistan’s highest-grossing films. Her debut Hindi film endeavour was the crime thriller Raees (2017) against the Bollywood king Shah Rukh Khan, one of the highest-grossing Indian films ever. Mahira Khanโs net worth is approximately PKR 195 crore.
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Sajal Ali
Sajal Ali is a model and actress from Pakistan who primarily works in movies and television. She has won multiple honours, including a Lux Style Award out of thirteen nominations and five Hum Awards. The Pakistani government also honoured her with the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz. Sajal Alyโs net worth ranges between PKR 168 andย 201 crore.
Her career started with the sitcom Nadaaniyaan, which was followed by a significant part in the serial opera Mehmoodabad Ki Malkain. She began playing supporting parts in several TV shows until she debuted and received positive reviews for the 2013 thriller Nanhi, which led to her first nomination for a Lux Style Award for Best TV Actress. Her performances in the family drama Sannata (2013โ14) and Khuda Dekh Raha Hai (2015) got her nominated for Best TV Actress at the Lux Style Awards and garnered additional recognition.
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Sajal debuted in Bollywood in the thriller Mom with the late Sri Devi and Adnan Siddiqui. Moreover, she recently worked in a British comedy romance called What’s Love Got to Do With It?
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Mehwish Hayat
Mehwish Hayat is best known for her roles in cinematic gems like Actor in Law (2016) andย Jawani Phir Nahi Ani (2015). Since then, Mehwish has starred in three of Pakistan’s highest-grossing comedies: London Nahi Jaunga (2022), Load Wedding (2018), and Punjab Nahi Jaungi (2017). Herย net worth exceeds PKR 168 crore.
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Hayat’s career took a major turn in 2012 when she was nominated for Best Actress at the Lux Style Awards for the romantic drama series Meray Qatil Meray Dildar.
In 2019, Hayat received the Lux Style Award and Tamgha-e-Imtiaz from the Pakistani government.
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Hania Aamir
Hania Aamir made her television debut in Titli (2017) and later starred in the love drama Anaa. Her acting career on the big started with the comedy flick Janaan (2016). She also starred in the 2020 romantic drama Ishqiya, the combat-war movie Parwaaz Hai Junoon (2018) and the comedy Na Maloom Afraad 2 (2017). Mere Humsafar (2022) helped Hania become even more popular, while Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum (2024), a romantic drama, won her plaudits. She was nominated for the Lux Style Award for Best TV Actress for the former. Hania Aamirโs net worth is over PKR 144 crore.
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Yumna Zaidi
Yumna Zaidi is a Pakistani actress well-known for her roles in romantic and social dramas. She has won two Hum Awards and five Lux Style Awards. Yumna’s exceptional acting has won her accolades for her excellent roles in Bakhtawar, Pyar Ke Sadqay, and Tere Bin. Yumna has always been praised for portraying emotionally charged characters in dramas. Nayab (2024), directed by Umair Nasir Ali, featured her in the title character of an aspiring cricket player, marking her cinematic debut. Yumna Zaidiโs net worth is more than PKR 134 crore.
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Iqra Aziz
Pakistani actress Iqra Aziz Hussain is well-known for her role as the girl next door in social comedies.ย Among her many honours are four Hum Awards and three Lux Style Awards. In 2014, Aziz debuted as an actress in Kissey Apna Kahein. The 2015 drama Muqaddas featured her in her first leading role. She has since made appearances in several noteworthy television series, such as Khuda Aur Muhabbat 3 (2021), Raqeeb Se, Qurban (2018) and Choti Si Zindagi (2016).
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Known for her humorous portrayal of Ajiya Nazakat in Suno Chanda (2018), Iqra received praise and won the Lux Style Award for Best TV Actress and the Hum Award for Bestย Popular Actress. She made her name in the 2018 social comedy-drama Ranjha Ranjha Kardi, for which she received the Lux Style Award for Best Actress Critics Choice. Iqra Aziz has a net worth of around PKR 134 crore.
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Saba Qamar
Pakistani actress Saba Qamar Zaman is one of Pakistan’s most well-known and well-paid actresses. In addition to receiving two Lux Style Awards and a Hum Award, she received other honours from the Pakistani government, including Tamgha-e-Imtiaz in 2012 and Pride of Performance in 2016. Her net worth is estimated to be between PKR 101 and 134 crore.
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After gaining favourable media attention in the historical drama Jinnah Ke Naam, Qamar succeeded in several television shows. For these roles, she was nominated for Best Actress. In addition, she starred in the romantic comedy Lahore Se Aagey (2016), the biographical film Manto (2015) and the Hindi-language educational drama Hindi Medium (2017), for which she was nominated for a Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
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Sanam Saeed
Sanam Saeed is a Pakistani actress and former model who gained significant recognition in South Asia for her role as Kashaf Murtaza in Zindagi Gulzar Hai (2013). She also won multiple awards, including a Lux Style Award for Best Actress, for her roles as Ruhina Behroze Khan in the family drama Diyar-e-Dil (2015). Critics also praised her role as Zara in the comedy-drama Cake (2018). Sanam, a graduate of theatre and film studies, became the lead in several critically acclaimed television shows after making her acting debut in the 2010 romance Daam. Sanam Saeedโs net worth is over PKR 101 crore.
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Given the numbers, Maya Ali is the richest Pakistani actress. She is well-known for herย engaging skills in Pakistani dramas such as Sunn Mere Dil among others. Ayeza Khan is the second richest Pakistani actress after Maya Ali. In addition to them, other actresses with large fan bases and net worth include Sajal Aly, Mahira Khan, Mehwish Hayatย and Hania Amir.
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