Zaira Wasim began her acting career at the age of 15 with Dangal (2016), where she portrayed young Geeta Phogat. The film became the highest-grossing Indian movie worldwide, and her performance earned her widespread acclaim. She followed this with Secret Superstar (2017), playing an aspiring singer, which also became a global success and cemented her reputation as one of the most promising young talents in Bollywood.
Despite her achievements, including a National Film Award, a Filmfare Award, and the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar in 2017, Zaira announced her retirement from acting in 2019. She stated that her career conflicted with her faith and personal peace. Since then, she has maintained a low profile, focusing on her personal life and beliefs away from the spotlight.