Yumna Zaidi wins best actress award

Nayab-Naam Yaad Rakhna highlights a female cricketer's struggles, earning global recognition at prestigious festivals


News Desk February 26, 2025
Photo: @yumnazaidiofficial on Instagram

Listen to article

Actress Yumna Zaidi, who made her transition from television to film, has garnered multiple accolades for her debut film 'Nayab - Naam Yaad Rakhna'. The film has earned international recognition, with the actress receiving praise for her outstanding performance.

At the South Asian International Film Festival in Florida, 'Nayab - Naam Yaad Rakhna' was selected for the Best Feature Film award. Yumna Zaidi herself won the Best Actress award for her role in the film.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by South asian international film festival florida (@saiff_florida)

This follows the success the film achieved at the Cannes Film Festival last year, where it won two prestigious awards.

Released on January 26 of the previous year, 'Nayab - Naam Yaad Rakhna' tells the story of a female cricketer, who faces numerous challenges due to her gender in the male-dominated world of cricket. The film portrays her relentless passion for the sport and the obstacles she must overcome.

 

Yumna Zaidi's performance continues to shine, bringing a new wave of attention to Pakistani cinema on the global stage.

COMMENTS

Replying to X

Comments are moderated and generally will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive.

For more information, please see our Comments FAQ