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Born on January 6, 1988 in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, Mehwish Hayat is a singer, actor and model. As of 2026, Mehwish Hayat is 38 years old. Awards on record include Member of the Order of Excellence (2019) and Lux Style Awards.
My Take
Mehwish Hayat fascinates me precisely because she crossed lanes so fluidly, from singing and modeling into leading film roles. Pakistani cinema rarely reaches Japanese audiences, which makes performers like her quietly important: she carries a national charm that travels. Breaking out with Jawani Phir Nahi Ani and then anchoring Actor in Law shows she has real screen presence, not just glamour. What I respect most is the state honor she received, a sign she is valued beyond entertainment. I find myself rooting for performers who become a friendly face for an underrepresented industry, and she fits that role beautifully.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mehwish Hayat
- Name (Japanese)
- メーウィッシュ・ハヤト
- Reading
- めーうぃっしゅ・はやと
- Born
- January 6, 1988 (age 38)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dragon
- Origin
- Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
- Occupation
- singer / actor / model
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2019 Member of the Order of Excellence
- Lux Style Awards
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Mehwish Hayat born?
Born January 6, 1988 (age 38).
Where is Mehwish Hayat from?
Mehwish Hayat is from Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
What does Mehwish Hayat do?
Mehwish Hayat works as singer, actor, model.
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