Junaid Niazi

Some Lesser Known Facts About Junaid Niazi

• Junaid Niazi, a Pakistani actor and model, is most famous for his portrayal of Kaamil in the 2021 TV series “Sinf-e-Aahan,” which was broadcast on ARY Digital.

• Once he finished his degree, he travelled to Australia to continue his education. Following that, he made the choice to join the world of entertainment.

• He hails from a Muslim family, belonging to the Niazi tribe. ^[4]bolnews

• His mother sadly departed due to an illness.

• In the early stages of his career, Junaid held a job as a professional photographer.

• Before entering the acting scene, Junaid had experience in modelling for different brands and renowned fashion designers. He took part in various runway shows for different designers. Besides modelling, he also held a job.

• Among his other TV appearances are shows like “Paristan” (2022), “Hasrat” (2022), and “Baby Baji” (2023). In “Baby Baji,” he plays the role of Wasif.

• In November 2022, he appeared on the cover page of the magazine “HIP IN PAKISTAN” alongside Pakistani actress Areej Mohyudin.

  

• Junaid is into fitness and frequently goes to the gym to stay in shape.

  

• Junaid is an avid animal lover and frequently shares pictures with them on his social media accounts.

  

• In July 2022, Junaid faced criticism from his followers on his social media account when he posted a video with his daughter. The criticism arose because Junaid’s tattoos were visible in the video. Some of his fans criticized him for having tattoos, as they believe that getting tattoos is considered a sin and is strongly discouraged in Islamic culture. ^[5]reviewit.pk

• According to Junaid, the arrival of his daughter has brought a financial abundance to his life. Shortly after her birth, he began receiving project offers one after another.

• Junaid and his wife Shajiaa tied the knot just 10 days after they first met. Their marriage was arranged. Junaid had come to Pakistan from Australia for a break, and during his visit, his parents informed him that they were considering Shajiaa as a potential match. Initially, the plan was to have an engagement, but the families later decided to proceed directly with a nikah (Islamic marriage ceremony) instead of an engagement. ^[6]arynews

• In a 2023 interview, Junaid disclosed that he was without a job for six months after their marriage. During this time, it was his wife, Shajiaa, who provided significant financial support until he secured his first job.

• Junaid shared a touching story about a generous stranger who helped him make it to Pakistan in a critical time. When he was studying in Australia, he received a call from Pakistan informing him that his mother was seriously ill and he needed to return urgently. He hastily booked a flight to Pakistan, but upon reaching the airport, he realized he had forgotten his passport. In this moment of crisis, a flight attendant kindly delayed the flight for an hour, allowing him to retrieve his passport. Thanks to this act of kindness, he managed to get to Pakistan in time, although sadly, his mother did not survive. ^[7]reviewit.pk