Hania Aamir named to Forbes 30 under 30 Asia 2026 list
KARACHI: Actress Hania Aamir has achieved another major milestone after being included in the prestigious Forbes 30 under 30 Asia 2026 list in the Entertainment and Sports category.
Published annually by Forbes, the list recognizes outstanding individuals under the age of 30 from across Asia who have made significant contributions in their respective fields. This year, Pakistani filmmaker Saman Kamran was also named among the honorees.
Over the past decade, Hania Aamir has emerged as one of Pakistan’s leading television stars. Recently, she became the most-followed Pakistani woman on Instagram, surpassing 20 million followers, further highlighting her growing popularity at home and abroad.
Among her recent successes is the blockbuster drama series Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum. She is also set to appear in Pakistan’s first Netflix original series, Jo Bachay Hain Sang Samait Lo. In addition to her acting career, Hania serves as a National Goodwill Ambassador for UN Women in Pakistan.
Meanwhile, filmmaker Saman Kamran earned recognition for her work focusing on social and environmental issues. Her short film The Bed She Made was the only Pakistani film selected for the Boson International Short Film Festival, where it highlighted the challenges of climate change and reproductive health in Pakistan. She has also worked as an assistant director on the film Umro Ayyar: A New Beginning.
Last year, no Pakistani representative appeared in Forbes’ entertainment category. However, Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem secured a place on the list due to his exceptional achievements in sports.
Several other Pakistanis have previously been featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 rankings, including filmmaker Bushra Sultan, entrepreneur Zain Ahmad, artist Misha Japanwala, and singer Momina Mustehsan.
Hania Aamir’s inclusion in the globally recognized list is being widely celebrated by fans and industry figures, marking another significant achievement in her rapidly growing career.