Following the Pahalgam attack on April 22 that claimed the lives of 26 tourists, several top Pakistani actresses also faced a social media crackdown for making defamatory remarks about India in response to its downgraded Pakistan policies. India banned the social media handles of top Pakistani actresses, including Hania Aamir, Mahira Khan, Sajal Aly, and Iqra Aziz. These actors had massive followers among Indian users. Dananeer Mobeen is another Pakistani actor with a significant fan base in India. Let us look at the massive net worth they possess.
Hania Aamir
Hania Aamir is a Pakistani YouTuber, model, influencer, and actress known for her work in Urdu television and films. She began her acting career with the comedy film Janaan and made her television debut with Titli, later gaining popularity through the romantic drama Anaa. She was very active on Instagram with 18M Followers.
Her net worth is estimated to be over 43 crore PKR (Pakistani Rupees), attributed to her earnings from acting, brand endorsements, and event appearances. She reportedly charges between Rs. 3 to 4 lakh per episode. Her success in hit dramas like Mere Humsafar and Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum has significantly contributed to her popularity and income.
Mahira Khan
Born in Karachi, this 36-year-old actress is a true powerhouse of talent, known for delivering hit after hit in the industry. But do you know how much this stunning star charges per project? According to various Pakistani media outlets, Mahira charges between 3 to 5 lakh rupees per episode for a television serial. She has 12M Followers on her Instagram profile. India also banned her account as part of measures taken against Pakistan following the brutal killing of 26 tourists in Pahalgam. In addition to these Instagram handles, the government banned over 16 YouTube channels for posting provocative and communally sensitive content, spreading false and misleading narratives, and disseminating misinformation against India, its Army, and security agencies in the wake of the tragic Pahalgam terror attack.
Sajal Aly
“At 31, Sajal Aly ranks among the highest-paid actresses in Pakistan. She works primarily in television and films as both an actress and model. Over the years, she has won several accolades, including five Hum Awards and a Lux Style Award out of thirteen nominations. The Government of Pakistan also honoured her with the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz. Sajal Aly gained widespread fame for her role in the Pakistani drama Humsafar. Various sources estimate her net worth to be around Rs 50 to 60 crore. Recently, India banned her Instagram account. She currently has 11 million followers on the platform.
She began her career with Geo TV’s sitcom Nadaaniyaan (2009) and later rose to prominence with a leading role in the soap opera Mehmoodabad Ki Malkain (2011).
Iqra Aziz
At 27, Iqra Aziz Hussain has established herself as a versatile Pakistani actress, portraying a range of characters in Urdu television—from social dramas to comedic ‘girl-next-door’ roles. She has earned several accolades, including three Lux Style Awards and four Hum Awards. Aziz began her acting career in 2014 with Kissey Apna Kahein. Audiences widely recognize her for her remarkable performance in Suno Chanda. Various reports estimate her net worth to be around Rs 40 crore.
Dananeer Mobeen
Audiences and media currently regard 24-year-old Dananeer Mobeen as the most trending Pakistani actress. Dananeer Mobeen is a remarkable actress and a famous social media influencer. She became famous through her popular viral video ‘Pawri Ho Ri Hay’. She has so far appeared in three famous TV dramas, Sinf-e-Aahan, Mohabbat Gumshuda Meri, and Very Filmy. She has a fan following of 5.1 million on Instagram. Her net worth is estimated to be around Rs 0.1 crore (1 million).
Pahalgam attack
On April 22, a group of heavily armed terrorists came out from a forested area and attacked a group of people on the Baisaran grasslands near Pahalgam. The attack killed 26 people, including 25 tourists. The attack reminded many of the peak of terrorism in India during the 1990s and 2000s, and experts considered it the deadliest in the country since the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.
