Syeda Mehrbano Kazim, recognized by her stage name Juggun "Jay" Kazim, is a versatile actress hailing from Pakistan and Canada. She has made her mark in the entertainment industry, excelling as a television host, and garnering significant acclaim for her work.. She boasts an impressive career that spans both Pakistani and Canadian film industries and proudly serves as the brand ambassador for Garnier Fructis Pakistan.

Personal Life:

 Juggan Kazim was born into a Kashmiri Punjabi Muslim family in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Her family includes an elder sister and a younger brother, and she shares familial ties with prominent figures such as her uncle, Raza Kazim, a lawyer and advocate for the arts, and the renowned journalist Nasim Zehra, who happens to be her aunt.

Juggan faced her parents' separation when she was just a year old. Her father, Syed Abbas Kazim, allowed her to work as a child model, viewing it as an endearing endeavor, despite her family's reservations about pursuing acting. Her father held conservative beliefs about women, while her mother, Ghazala Saigol, adopted more modern perspectives.

Her educational journey led her to Kinnaird College and then King's College, Canada, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Media. Juggan Kazim further bolstered her qualifications by obtaining a Cisco Certified Network Associate certification.

In December 2004, after returning from Canada to Pakistan, Juggan Kazim entered into marriage with Ahmed Tajik, whom she met at a friend's wedding. However, after a little over a year of marriage marked by incidents of domestic abuse, she bravely chose to leave, taking their two-month-old son, Hamza, with her. Notably, the father is not involved in raising their son, a mutual decision influenced by Juggan's own experiences growing up with divorced parents. Their family expanded once again on 9 October 2020 with the arrival of their daughter, Noor Bano.

Juggan Kazim is proficient in Urdu, English, and Punjabi languages.

Career:

Juggan Kazim's journey into media began at the young age of four when she appeared in advertisements for various products, including Samsonite, during 1985–86. At the age of fourteen, she made her debut in a commercial play, directed by her best friend Mashal Peerzada. Her professional career, marked by her use of the name "Juggan Kazim," commenced in Toronto when Sutherland Models recruited her as a model. Juggan made her notable feature film debut in the lead role as "Gugan" in Gaurav Seth's film "Pink Ludoos," opposite Shaheen Khan. Juggan Kazim hosted her television show at the young age of 16, and it was during this time that she left Pakistan to pursue her passion for acting in North America. Throughout her career, she has appeared in various stage productions in her hometown and Toronto. One of her recent endeavors was playing the lead and title role in "Tara," produced by Rasik Arts under the direction of Sally Jones. She primarily focuses on print modeling, acknowledging that her height of 5 feet 2 inches makes her feel "a bit awkward" on the runway. Following two music videos with Sutherland, she was approached by Newton Landry Management, who continue to represent her in Canada.

Upon returning to Pakistan, Juggan Kazim began her television hosting career with the show "Beanbag," which she both conceived and wrote. Since then, she has hosted numerous shows for various Pakistani networks. In March 2010, Kazim was appointed as L'Oréal's "Brand Ambassador" for their Garnier brand of hair and skincare products in Pakistan.Notably, in 2010, Juggan received the Best Supporting Actress Award for her role in "Meri Unsuni Kahani" at the Pakistan Media Awards.

In March 2011, Juggan Kazim starred alongside Shaan Shahid in Altaf Hussain's Lollywood film "Khamosh Raho." As of 6 March 2011, Hussain intended to release the film in Pakistan on 10 June 2011. She is also set to star opposite Mohib Mirza, Sanam Baloch, and Sunita Marshall in Mirza's upcoming film "Silent Cinema."

Since 2011, she has been the host of the show.

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