Jia Ali – Pakistani Runway Model and Film Actress from Lahore

Jia Ali is a celebrated Pakistani runway model and film actress originally from Lahore. With a career spanning over three decades, she is recognized as one of Pakistan’s most enduring fashion icons. Jia entered the modeling industry in the early 1990s and quickly established herself as a top model in Pakistan’s fashion industry.

Early Life and Entry into Modeling

Born on 8 September 1972 in Lahore, Punjab, Jia completed her education at St Mary’s High School before entering showbiz. She began her career in makeup artistry at a local beauty salon, Depilex, before being discovered at age 19 for a modeling assignment with Wrangler Jeans. This opportunity launched her modeling career and led to her appearing in fashion shoots and ramp shows nationwide.

Professional Runway Modeling and Campaign Work

As a runway model, Jia Ali walked for top Pakistani brands and appeared on magazine covers. Known for her striking presence on the ramp, she also featured in commercial campaigns, notably for Wrangler. Her long-standing modeling portfolio spans print and runway, earning respect in the Pakistani fashion industry.

Transition to Film and Television Acting

Jia Ali expanded her career into film and television from the late 1990s. She starred in the 1997 Urdu film Deewane Tere Pyar Ke and continued with productions like Ghar Kab Aao Gay, Love Mein Ghum, and Saya-e-Khuda-e-Zuljalal. On television, she featured in popular dramas including Kaghaz Kay Phool, Meer Abru, and Pukaar.

Personal Life and Public Recognition

Jia Ali belongs to a Christian family in Lahore and is one of five children. Her brother, Munna Mushtaq, is a prominent fashion photographer. In May 2021, she married Hong Kong–based cricket coach and businessman Imran Idrees in a private ceremony at Lahore’s Badshahi Mosque, marking a new chapter in her public life.

Legacy and Impact in the Pakistani Fashion Industry

With a career stretching over 30+ years, Jia Ali is considered a pioneer in the Pakistani fashion industry. Her contributions span runway modeling, commercial advertising, film, and television. She is widely regarded as a style icon whose presence helped elevate Pakistani modeling talent on both national and regional levels.

Filmography and Selected Works

• Films: Deewane Tere Pyar Ke, Ghar Kab Aao Gay, Love Mein Ghum, Saya-e-Khuda-e-Zuljalal
• Television Dramas: Kaghaz Kay Phool, Meer Abru, Pukaar, Band Khirkyon Kay Peechay, Hum Tehray Gunahgaar