Saheefa Jabbar Khattak is a Pakistani model-turned-actress and entrepreneur, best known for her lead roles in television dramas such as Beti, Teri Meri Kahani, and Rafta Rafta. In 2026, she has drawn fresh nationwide attention — not for acting, but for a string of controversies tied to her restaurant ventures, including a viral hiring-preference remark that sparked ethnic backlash across Pakistani social media.
Quick Facts
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Saheefa Jabbar Khattak |
| Date of Birth | 1 October 1988 |
| Age | 37 (as of July 2026) — note: some celebrity-profile sites list her age inconsistently (26–33); Wikipedia and multiple news sources confirm the 1988 birth year, which this article follows [VERIFY: some tabloid sources may be outdated] |
| Birthplace | Khanewal, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Raised In | Lahore, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Ethnicity | Pashtun (Pathan) |
| Religion | Islam |
| Education | BS in Business Economics, Beaconhouse National University, Lahore |
| Profession | Model, Actress, Entrepreneur |
| Known For | Beti, Teri Meri Kahani, Rafta Rafta, Mooray Piya |
| Spouse | Khawaja Khizer Hussain (m. December 2017) |
| @saheefajabbarkhattak (~1 million followers) |
Who Is Saheefa Jabbar Khattak?
Saheefa Jabbar Khattak first rose to prominence as a fashion model in the mid-2010s, becoming known for her short pixie-cut hairstyle and bold ramp presence before she received an award for Best Emerging Model at the Lux Style Awards and Hum Awards, which opened the door to acting. She then ventured into acting by playing the leading lady in the 2018 television serials Teri Meri Kahani and Beti, both of which earned her critical acclaim.
In recent years she has become almost as well known for her outspoken social media presence and her entry into the restaurant business as for her acting work, making her a recurring subject of entertainment-news coverage in 2026.
Early Life & Family
Khattak was born into a Pashtun family in Khanewal, Punjab. She grew up in Lahore with her parents and a younger brother. Multiple profiles note that no one from her family has a connection to the media industry, and her parents have largely stayed out of the public eye. [VERIFY: parents’ names/occupations are not confirmed by any credible source and should not be published as fact.]
Education
She holds a BS in Business Economics from Beaconhouse National University, Lahore. She has said she met her future husband during her university years. Wikipedia
Career
Modeling (2015–2017)
Khattak entered the fashion industry around 2015, working with major Pakistani designers and appearing in television commercials before transitioning to acting. Her modeling work earned her the Best Emerging Talent/Model honors at both the Lux Style Awards and Hum Style Awards.
Television Debut and Breakthrough (2018)
She made her acting debut with Momina Duraid’s Teri Meri Kahani, playing the lead character Deena opposite Azfar Rehman and Saboor Aly, a serial that ran for 36 episodes on Hum TV. The same year, she took a lead role in ARY Digital’s social drama Beti, an Idream Entertainment production that was both a critical and commercial hit, playing a woman confronting her in-laws’ preference for sons.
Continued Acting and Hiatus (2019–2020)
She went on to star in Choti Choti Batain (2019) and Bhool (2019), before taking a four-year hiatus from acting starting in 2020, following her project Log Kya Kahenge, reportedly for personal reasons including mental health challenges.
Comeback (2024)
She returned to television in 2024 with the light-hearted comedy Rafta Rafta and the drama serial Mooray Piya. In Rafta Rafta, a Ramadan 2024 release on Green TV Entertainment, she starred opposite Zaviyar Ejaz as Savera, in a story centered on a financially strained couple.
Entrepreneurship and Food Business (2025–2026)
Since 2025, Khattak has pivoted heavily into the restaurant business in Lahore, operating outlets identified in press coverage as Roni’s Pizzeria and a café referred to inconsistently as “Picky Patty” or “Rick Patty” [VERIFY: exact spelling/branding conflicts across sources]. Her Instagram bio currently lists her as “CMO” of two food ventures, while a June 2026 Express Tribune report described her as taking on a COO role at a new food chain [VERIFY: title discrepancy between “CMO” self-description and “COO” as reported by media — both cannot be simultaneously accurate without clarification].
Major Awards & Recognition
- 2018 Lux Style Awards — Best Emerging Talent (Modeling) — Won
- 2018 Hum Style Awards — Best Rising Star — Won
- No further formal award wins or nominations have been publicly confirmed for her 2019–2024 acting projects.
Controversies
Khattak has been at the center of several public controversies in 2026, primarily connected to her restaurant business rather than her acting career:
Staff hiring remarks (March 2026): In an Instagram video promoting her café, Khattak said she preferred to hire Pashtun staff because she believed they were more trustworthy, remarks that quickly triggered a wave of criticism online, with many users calling the comments discriminatory and irresponsible given her public profile. The controversy intensified after an earlier resurfaced clip in which she was seen mocking a window cleaner on a shooting set, which drew additional charges of classism. Some public figures, including host Iffat Omar, publicly defended her right to express a personal opinion, while others called for a boycott of her businesses. Khattak did not issue a public response to the backlash at the time it was reported.
“Marketing strategy” backlash (March 2026): Days after publicly breaking down over what she described as fake negative reviews targeting her café, Khattak posted a follow-up video in which she appeared to suggest her emotional posts had been part of a marketing strategy, a remark that drew criticism from users who accused her of trivializing real struggles faced by business owners.
Lifestyle-comments backlash (May 2026): Khattak faced renewed criticism after sharing views on lifestyle and personal choices that circulated widely online, with many users calling her perspective unrealistic or difficult to relate to, though others defended her right to share personal opinions.
These incidents should be understood as public reactions to her statements on social media; none reflect a legal dispute or official finding, and are presented here as documented public controversy, not settled fact about her character.
Personal Life
Khattak married Khawaja Khizer Hussain in December 2017 in an Islamic ceremony in Lahore, after meeting him during her university years. Her husband is reported to have a connection to the Islamabad United cricket franchise [VERIFY: exact role unconfirmed]. Some 2026 sources reference the couple reuniting in Canada, though this has not been confirmed through primary reporting and should be treated as unverified. Khattak has spoken openly in past interviews about struggling with anxiety and depression, and has encouraged public conversation around mental health.
Saheefa Jabbar Khattak in 2026
2026 has been an eventful year for Khattak, marked more by her business ventures than acting. She has faced three separate rounds of public backlash — over staff hiring comments, an apparent marketing-strategy remark, and lifestyle commentary — while simultaneously expanding her food business, including a reported move into a COO/CMO-level role at a new food chain venture in June 2026. As of this writing, no new acting or drama projects have been publicly announced for her in 2026.
Dramas List
| Year | Drama | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Teri Meri Kahani | Deena | Hum TV |
| 2018 | Beti | Mariam | ARY Digital |
| 2019 | Choti Choti Batain | Hania | — |
| 2019 | Bhool | Aiman | — |
| 2020 | Log Kya Kahenge | Meerab | ARY Digital |
| 2024 | Rafta Rafta | Savera | Green TV Entertainment |
| 2024 | Mooray Piya | Somi | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who is Saheefa Jabbar Khattak?
She is a Pakistani model-turned-actress known for dramas like Beti and Teri Meri Kahani, who has more recently become known as a restaurant entrepreneur in Lahore.
2. How old is Saheefa Jabbar Khattak?
She was born on 1 October 1988, making her 37 as of 2026, based on Wikipedia and multiple news sources — though some celebrity-profile sites list conflicting ages.
3. Who is Saheefa Jabbar Khattak’s husband?
She is married to Khawaja Khizer Hussain, whom she wed in December 2017.
4. What dramas is Saheefa Jabbar Khattak known for?
Her best-known roles are in Beti, Teri Meri Kahani, Log Kya Kahenge, and her 2024 comeback projects Rafta Rafta and Mooray Piya.
5. Why is Saheefa Jabbar Khattak trending in 2026?
She has faced repeated social media backlash in 2026 over hiring-preference comments tied to her restaurant business and other controversial remarks online.
6. What businesses does Saheefa Jabbar Khattak own?
She is linked to Lahore-based food ventures including Roni’s Pizzeria and a café referred to as “Picky Patty” or “Rick Patty” in various reports, and has taken a leadership role (reported as COO/CMO) at a newer food chain.
7. What is Saheefa Jabbar Khattak’s net worth?
No reliable, verified net worth figure is publicly available; profile sites currently list this as “under review.” Any specific figure circulating online should be treated as unverified.
Last updated: July 2026
