Zaira Wasim: A look at her journey from Bollywood stardom, quitting acting, to announcing her Nikaah
Actress Zaira Wasim recently announced her Nikaah along with a few glimpses from the ceremony through an Instagram post on October 17, 2025. The Dangal actress had surprised everyone by quitting her acting career in Bollywood back in 2019. Let us take a look at the former actress' life, career and everything.
Zaira Wasim's Nikaah Former actress Zaira Wasim, best known for her work in films like Dangal and The Sky is Pink, surprised her fans as she announced her Nikaah with a rare Instagram post on October 17, 2025. She shared two pictures- one showed her signing the nikah nama, while the next one featured the newly-wed couple watching the moon with their backs facing the camera.
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Early life Zaira Wasim was born on 23 October 2000 in the Downtown area of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India, into a Kashmiri Muslim family. Her parents are Zahid and Zarqa Wasim; her father worked as an executive manager at J&K Bank in Srinagar and passed away in 2024, while her mother is a teacher.
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Acting Career At the age of 15, Zaira made her acting debut in the highly regarded 2016 movie Dangal, marking the beginning of her career. She received widespread recognition and appreciation for her innate acting abilities for her portrayal of young Geeta Phogat.
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Breakthrough and Success After Dangal, Zaira starred in Secret Superstar (2017), further solidifying her status as one of Bollywood's most promising young talents with her performance as a rising singer. She gained a devoted fan base and multiple accolades for her early success.
Stellar Bollywood Career Zaira went on to play a very crucial role in the 2019 film The Sky Is Pink, co-starring Priyanka Chopra, Farhan Akhtar and Rohit Saraf. Directed by Shonali Bose, the film was a biographical drama based on the real life of late Aisha Kaur Chaudhary. Zaira was highly praised for her versatile acting and close portrayal of Aisha in the film.
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Decision to Quit Acting Despite her rising career, Zaira shocked fans by announcing her decision to quit acting in 2019, citing personal beliefs and a desire to focus on her spiritual and mental well-being. She expressed that she wanted to live a life away from the pressures and limelight of the film industry.
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Legacy and Achievements Despite having a short career in Bollywood, Zaira Wasim made a lasting impression with her genuine performances and wise perspective. She has also been the recipient of several prestigious awards, including a Filmfare Award and a National Film Award. In 2017, she was also honoured with the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (formerly known as the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement).
