Zahida Malik, better known as
Veena Malik, is a Pakistani actress, TV host, reality television personality and model who has appeared in Pakistani and Bollywood films. Veena made her film debut in 2000 with Sajjad Gul's
Tere Pyar Mein. In 2002, she starred in Akbar Khan's
Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa and
Sassi Punno and later played roles in female-centric films such as
Koi Tujh Sa Kahan (2005),
Mohabbatan Sachiyan (2007),
Kyun Tum Se Itna Pyar Hai (2005),
Kabhi Pyar Na Karna (2008) and
Ishq Beparwaah (2008). In 2012, she was seen in Bollywood with a comedy film,
Daal Mein Kuch Kaala Hai. The following year, she appeared in the comedy-drama
Zindagi 50-50,
Supermodel and the Kannada film
Dirty Picture: Silk Sakkath Maga. She also appeared in 2014 horror film
Mumbai 125 KM 3D. She was a contestant on
Bigg Boss in 2010.