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Zaira Wasim

Zaira Wasim is an Indian former actress known for her work in Hindi films.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Zaira Wasim is an Indian former actress known for her work in Hindi films. She rose to prominence with her debut in Dangal (2016) and later appeared in Secret Superstar (2017) and The Sky Is Pink (2019). She announced her retirement from acting in 2019.

Early life and background

Zaira Wasim was born in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on 23 October 2000. She began her career as a teenager and worked primarily in Hindi cinema.

Film career

She debuted in Dangal, portraying the younger version of wrestler Geeta Phogat. She later starred in Secret Superstar and appeared in The Sky Is Pink, which was her last film role.

Awards and recognition

Wasim received several honours for her acting, including a National Film Award and a Filmfare Award. She was also awarded the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar in 2017.

Retirement from acting

In 2019, Wasim announced that she was leaving the film industry. Sources describe her as a former actress after this announcement.

Key facts

  • Made her film debut as young Geeta Phogat in Dangal (2016).
  • Appeared in Secret Superstar (2017) in a lead role.
  • Her final film appearance was The Sky Is Pink (2019).
  • She won a National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for Dangal.
  • She announced her retirement from the film industry in 2019.
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Canadian context

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Zaira Wasim?
Zaira Wasim is an Indian former actress who worked in Hindi films and became known for Dangal, Secret Superstar, and The Sky Is Pink.
What was Zaira Wasim’s debut film?
Her debut film was Dangal (2016), in which she played young Geeta Phogat.
What awards has Zaira Wasim won?
She won a National Film Award and a Filmfare Award, and she also received the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar in 2017.
When did Zaira Wasim retire from acting?
She announced her retirement from the film industry in 2019.
What was Zaira Wasim’s last film?
Her last film appearance was in The Sky Is Pink (2019).

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zaira_Wasim
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, filmography, awards, and retirement announcement.
  2. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/person/zaira-wasim/umc.cpc.4xaf1ab91pqvezto60r1zfmf8
    Supports: Former actress description, award recognition, debut film, and Hindi film work.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7621668/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, and credits including Dangal, Secret Superstar, and The Sky Is Pink.