Friday 23 December 2011

Veena Malik

Veena Malik, born Zahida Malik) is a Pakistani actress, model and comedienne. Over a span of ten years, she has worked with news channels and in movies, garnering accolades and acclaim for her performances. Malik has since established herself as a leading actress of Urdu cinema. She is also known for her various social causes, most notably as a representative of the World Health Organization. Veena Malik was born in Rawalpindi in the province of Punjab, to Ali Malik, and his wife, Zeenat Malik. Her father, a former Pakistani army soldier, was opposed to her starting a career as an actress. She holds a BA in Sociology, Psychology and Persian.