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===Film career===
===Film career===
Qamar's debut film was ''[[Aina (2013 film)|Aina]]'' (2013) opposite [[Faysal Qureshi (actor)|Faysal Qureshi]] for which she was nominated for Best Actress at Tarang Housefull Awards.<ref name="pride"/> She established herself as a leading actress of [[Lollywood|Urdu cinema]] for portraying the singer [[Noor Jehan]] in the acclaimed biographical drama ''[[Manto (2015 film)|Manto]]'' (2015).<ref name="manto">{{cite web|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1198981|title=Must watch: Literary genius Manto comes to life in much-awaited biopic|last=|first=|date=August 7, 2015|website=DAWN|publisher=Dawn News|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref> Directed by [[Sarmad Khoosat]] and produced by [[Babar Javed]] under [[A&B Entertainment]], the film was made on a big budget and performed poorly at the box office with a lifetime collection of Rs5.05 [[crore]], however it was critically praised and also earned her a nomination at the [[ARY Film Awards|ARY Films Awards]] for Best Supporting Actress.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficedetail.com/view_post.php?value=5945|title=Home - Box Office Detail|website=Box Office Detail}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=manto-lives-in-sarmad-khoosats-darkly-perfect-biopic-a-great-writer-gets-his-due|url=http://images.dawn.com/news/1173852/manto-lives-in-sarmad-khoosats-darkly-perfect-biopic-a-great-writer-gets-his-due|publisher=[[Dawn News]]|accessdate=19 October 2015}}</ref> The film was also adapted as a [[TV-series]] in 2017 titled ''[[Main Manto]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1179406|title=TV drama Manto shows an artist besieged by opposition on all sides|last=Siddique|first=Sadaf|date=2018-02-08|website=Images|language=en|access-date=2018-12-21}}</ref>
Qamar's debut film was ''[[Aina (2013 film)|Aina]]'' (2013) opposite [[Faysal Qureshi (actor)|Faysal Qureshi]] for which she was nominated for Best Actress at Tarang Housefull Awards.<ref name="pride"/> She established herself as a leading actress of [[Lollywood|Urdu cinema]] for portraying the singer [[Noor Jehan]] in the acclaimed biographical drama ''[[Manto (2015 film)|Manto]]'' (2015).<ref name="manto">{{cite web|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1198981|title=Must watch: Literary genius Manto comes to life in much-awaited biopic|last=|first=|date=August 7, 2015|website=DAWN|publisher=Dawn News|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref> Directed by [[Sarmad Khoosat]] and produced by [[Babar Javed]] under [[A&B Entertainment]], the film was made on a big budget and performed poorly at the box office with a lifetime collection of Rs5.05 [[crore]], however it was critically praised and also earned her a nomination at the [[ARY Film Awards|ARY Films Awards]] for Best Supporting Actress.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficedetail.com/view_post.php?value=5945|title=Home - Box Office Detail|website=Box Office Detail}}</ref><ref name=aryfilm>{{Cite news|url=https://arynews.tv/en/ary-film-awards-2016-nominations-out/|title=ARY Film Awards 2016 nominations are out! - ARYNEWS|last=|first=|date=2016-02-07|work=[[ARY News]]|access-date=2018-11-16|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=manto-lives-in-sarmad-khoosats-darkly-perfect-biopic-a-great-writer-gets-his-due|url=http://images.dawn.com/news/1173852/manto-lives-in-sarmad-khoosats-darkly-perfect-biopic-a-great-writer-gets-his-due|publisher=[[Dawn News]]|accessdate=19 October 2015}}</ref> The film was also adapted as a [[TV-series]] in 2017 titled ''[[Main Manto]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1179406|title=TV drama Manto shows an artist besieged by opposition on all sides|last=Siddique|first=Sadaf|date=2018-02-08|website=Images|language=en|access-date=2018-12-21}}</ref>


Later she played a rockstar Tara in the travel comedy ''[[Lahore Se Aagey]]'' (2016). The film was the second installment in [[Karachi Lahore (film series)]] and ranks among the [[List of highest-grossing Pakistani films|highest-grossing Pakistani films]] of all time with a gross of Rs21.60 crore.<ref name="lsa">{{cite web|url=https://www.samaa.tv/entertainment/2016/11/movie-review-lahore-se-aagey/|title=MOVIE REVIEW: Lahore Se Aagey|last=|first=|date=November 12, 2016|website=[[Samaa TV]]|publisher=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dekhnews.com/entertainment/lahore-se-aagey-total-box-office-collection/|title=Lahore Se Aagey Total Box Office Collection 13th / 14th Day Worldwide Earning Report|last=|first=|date=2016-11-23|work=Dekh News|access-date=2018-11-16|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://arynews.tv/en/ary-film-awards-2016-nominations-out/|title=ARY Film Awards 2016 nominations are out! - ARYNEWS|last=|first=|date=2016-02-07|work=[[ARY News]]|access-date=2018-11-16|language=en-US}}</ref> In the same year, she made a special appearance in the psycho–thriller ''[[8969]]''.<ref name="Dawn8969">{{Cite news|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1176548|title=Saba Qamar&#39;s upcoming release 8969 is &#39;the biggest mistake of her career&#39;|last=Alavi|first=Omair|date=2016-11-08|work=DAWN|access-date=2018-11-16|language=en-US}}</ref>
Later she played a rockstar Tara in the travel comedy ''[[Lahore Se Aagey]]'' (2016). The film was the second installment in [[Karachi Lahore (film series)]] and ranks among the [[List of highest-grossing Pakistani films|highest-grossing Pakistani films]] of all time with a gross of Rs21.60 crore.<ref name="lsa">{{cite web|url=https://www.samaa.tv/entertainment/2016/11/movie-review-lahore-se-aagey/|title=MOVIE REVIEW: Lahore Se Aagey|last=|first=|date=November 12, 2016|website=[[Samaa TV]]|publisher=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dekhnews.com/entertainment/lahore-se-aagey-total-box-office-collection/|title=Lahore Se Aagey Total Box Office Collection 13th / 14th Day Worldwide Earning Report|last=|first=|date=2016-11-23|work=Dekh News|access-date=2018-11-16|language=en-US}}</ref> In the same year, she made a special appearance in the psycho–thriller ''[[8969]]''.<ref name="Dawn8969">{{Cite news|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1176548|title=Saba Qamar&#39;s upcoming release 8969 is &#39;the biggest mistake of her career&#39;|last=Alavi|first=Omair|date=2016-11-08|work=DAWN|access-date=2018-11-16|language=en-US}}</ref>


She made her debut in the [[Hindi film industry]], in [[Saket Chaudhary]]'s film ''[[Hindi Medium]]'' (2017), opposite [[Irrfan Khan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1177420/you-cant-judge-someones-capabilities-based-on-the-language-they-know-shares-saba-qamar|title=You can't judge someone's capabilities based on the language they know, shares Saba Qamar|last=Staff|first=Images|date=13 April 2017|website=DAWN|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|accessdate=6 August 2017}}</ref> The film became a [[sleeper hit]] in [[India]]<ref name="boi">{{Cite web|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=3526|title=Hindi Medium - Movie|website=[[Box Office India]]|access-date=2017-07-28}}</ref> and [[China]] with a collection of ₹334.36 crore.<ref name="bollywoodlife">{{cite news|url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/irrfan-khans-hindi-medium-beats-the-first-day-collections-of-dangal-and-bajrangi-bhaijaan-in-china/|title=Irrfan Khan's Hindi Medium BEATS the first day collections of Dangal and Bajrangi Bhaijaan in China|last=Tripathi|first=Rajat|date=|work=Bollywood Life|accessdate=4 April 2018}}</ref> Her performance in the film was praised by critics. A reviewer for ''[[The Times of India]]'' wrote, "Saba, as the dominating wife is sheer delight onscreen".<ref>{{Citation|title=Hindi Medium Review {4/5}: This class isn’t part of the usual Bollywood curriculum, and we suggest that you sign up for it. Admissions open to all.|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/hindi-medium/movie-review/58716386.cms|access-date=2018-12-20}}</ref> In a scathing review, Sreehari Nair of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' labelled the film "fascinatingly frustrating" and called Qamar "natural actress, sexual daring".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-hindi-medium-is-a-fascinatingly-frustrating-film/20170518.htm|title=Review: Hindi Medium is a fascinatingly frustrating film|last=|first=|date=|website=[[Rediff.com]]|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2018-12-20}}</ref> Qamar also received nominations for [[Screen Award for Best Female Debut|Best Female Debut]] at [[Screen Awards]], [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]] at [[Filmfare Awards]] and declared top Bollywood debutant of 2017 by ''[[Eastern Eye]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1611918/4-saba-qamar-nominated-best-actor-female-upcoming-filmfare-awards/|title=Saba Qamar nominated for Best Actor (Female) at upcoming Filmfare Awards|date=2018-01-18|website=The Express Tribune|language=en-US|access-date=2018-12-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2017/12/24/mahira-khan-saba-qamar-lead-bollywoods-debutantes-list-of-2017/|title=Mahira Khan, Saba Qamar lead Bollywood’s debutantes list of 2017 {{!}} Pakistan Today|last=|first=|date=|website=Pakistan Today|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2018-12-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/bollywood/best-bollywood-debut-2017|title=Take a Look at the Newcomers Who Made a Mark In 2017|last=|first=|date=|website=[[The Quint]]|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2018-12-20}}</ref>
She made her debut in the [[Hindi film industry]], in [[Saket Chaudhary]]'s film ''[[Hindi Medium]]'' (2017), opposite [[Irrfan Khan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1177420/you-cant-judge-someones-capabilities-based-on-the-language-they-know-shares-saba-qamar|title=You can't judge someone's capabilities based on the language they know, shares Saba Qamar|last=Staff|first=Images|date=13 April 2017|website=DAWN|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|accessdate=6 August 2017}}</ref> The film became a [[sleeper hit]] in [[India]]<ref name="boi">{{Cite web|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=3526|title=Hindi Medium - Movie|website=[[Box Office India]]|access-date=2017-07-28}}</ref> and [[China]] with a collection of ₹334.36 crore.<ref name="bollywoodlife">{{cite news|url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/irrfan-khans-hindi-medium-beats-the-first-day-collections-of-dangal-and-bajrangi-bhaijaan-in-china/|title=Irrfan Khan's Hindi Medium BEATS the first day collections of Dangal and Bajrangi Bhaijaan in China|last=Tripathi|first=Rajat|date=|work=Bollywood Life|accessdate=4 April 2018}}</ref> Her performance in the film was praised by critics. A reviewer for ''[[The Times of India]]'' wrote, "Saba, as the dominating wife is sheer delight onscreen".<ref>{{Citation|title=Hindi Medium Review {4/5}: This class isn’t part of the usual Bollywood curriculum, and we suggest that you sign up for it. Admissions open to all.|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/hindi-medium/movie-review/58716386.cms|access-date=2018-12-20}}</ref> In a scathing review, Sreehari Nair of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' labelled the film "fascinatingly frustrating" and called Qamar "natural actress, sexual daring".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-hindi-medium-is-a-fascinatingly-frustrating-film/20170518.htm|title=Review: Hindi Medium is a fascinatingly frustrating film|last=|first=|date=|website=[[Rediff.com]]|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2018-12-20}}</ref> Qamar also received nominations for [[Screen Award for Best Female Debut|Best Female Debut]] at [[Screen Awards]], [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]] at [[Filmfare Awards]] and declared top Bollywood debutant of 2017 by ''[[Eastern Eye]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1611918/4-saba-qamar-nominated-best-actor-female-upcoming-filmfare-awards/|title=Saba Qamar nominated for Best Actor (Female) at upcoming Filmfare Awards|date=2018-01-18|website=The Express Tribune|language=en-US|access-date=2018-12-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2017/12/24/mahira-khan-saba-qamar-lead-bollywoods-debutantes-list-of-2017/|title=Mahira Khan, Saba Qamar lead Bollywood’s debutantes list of 2017 {{!}} Pakistan Today|last=|first=|date=|website=Pakistan Today|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2018-12-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/bollywood/best-bollywood-debut-2017|title=Take a Look at the Newcomers Who Made a Mark In 2017|last=|first=|date=|website=[[The Quint]]|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2018-12-20}}</ref>
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Saba Qamar
Qamar at the 2017 Masala Awards
Born
Sabahat Qamar Zaman

(1984-04-05) 5 April 1984 (age 40)
Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
Occupation(s)Actress, Presenter
Years active2004–present
Known forPakistani Dramas
AwardsTamgha-e-Imtiaz (2012)[1]
HonoursPride of Performance

Saba Qamar (born Sabahat Qamar Zaman on April 5, 1984)[2][3] is a Pakistani film and television actress. One of Pakistan's most popular and highest paid actresses, Qamar is the recipient of several accolades, including the Lux Style Award, Hum Award, and a Filmfare Award nomination. Qamar made her acting debut with a role in the television series Mein Aurat Hoon (2005).[4]

The 2010 pre partition drama Dastaan proved to be Qamar's first success in which she played the parallel female lead, earning her the Pakistan Media Award, and starring roles in the drama Pani Jaisa Piyar and the romantic comedy Thakan (both 2011) established her as a leading actress in Urdu television. She earned wide critical praise for her portrayal of a manipulative and self-obsessed women in the 2011 romantic series Maat, a middle class girl in the 2011 series Jo Chale To Jaan Se Guzar Gaye, a character Sarwat in the 2012 telenovela Shehryar Shehzadi, and as orphan in the 2013 drama Kaash Aisa Ho. Khan's greatest commercial success came with the 2016 rom-com Lahore Se Aagey. Internationally, she received critical acclaim for her portrayal in the comedy-drama Hindi Medium (2017), which ranks among the highest-grossing Indian films of all time and earned her the nomination for Filmfare Best Actress Award

Early life

Qamar was born on 5 April 1985 into a Sindhi family in Hyderabad, Sindh. She lost her father in a very young age and spent most of her childhood in Gujranwala with her grandmother. She got her early education in Gujranwala then moved to Lahore to pursue further studies. Her family is settled in Karachi.[1]

Career

2004–08: Debut in television

File:Mawra Hocane.jpg
Qamar with Mawra Hocane behind the sets of Yahan Pyar Nahin Hai

Qamar made her debut in the PTV Home TV series Mein Aurat Hoon.[1][5][6] The series was shot in Lahore. It was followed by several classic PTV series including Chaap (2005), Unbiyaanable (2005), and Dhoop Mein Andhera Hai (2006).[1][7] In 2007, Qamar appeared in ATV's Khuda Gawah which was the remake of 1992 Indian film of the same name and Jinnah Ke Naam.[1][8] She has played the role of Fatima Jinnah and the series was a tribute to the founder of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Though the series failed commercially, Qamar received a nomination for Best TV Actress (Terrestrial) at the Lux Style Awards. In an earlier interview with The Express Tribune, Qamar confessed, “For me, acting is being able to express the feelings, emotions and expressions of different people and characters”.[9]

Establishing with Dastaan (2010–15)

In 2010, She appeared in a supporting role of Surraya in Hum TV's pre partition television series Dastaan, an adaptation of Razia Butt's novel Bano.[10][11] She was seen opposite Ahsan Khan, Sanam Baloch and Fawad Khan. Series proved to be the break-through for her and she won the Best TV Actress trophy at the Pakistan Media Awards (2010).[1][5][6] She won the PTV Awards for the best TV actress in both public and jury choice categories at the 16th Annual PTV awards, held on 23 July 2011 for her role in Tinkay.[1]Tinkay also earned her a nomination for Best Television Actress at Lux Style Awards.[1] This was followed by a supporting role in the PTV Home's social drama on women, Bint e Adam. Her role in the series was of a rich brat who falls for a boy from poor background, and marries him against her cruel father's wishes. Bint e Adam was a major critical and commercial hit, however, critics noted that her role was "limited" from an acting point of view.[1][2][6]

She then appeared in Sarmad Khoosat's Pani Jaisa Piyar where she played the character of Sana who has been engaged to Adarsh, the son of her mother's best friend ever since she was a child. Adarsh, however, has been unaware of this engagement, as his parents thought that he needed to focus more on his education than wedding plans. It was followed by a role in PTV's Tera Pyar Nahi Bhoole.[1][5] She was paired opposite Ahsan Khan in both the series. Both of which garnered her Lux Style Award nominations for Best Television Actress.[1][12] Later she appeared in Maat where she played the role of selfish, self-obsessed Saman opposite Adnan Siddiqui and Aamina Sheikh.[13] The series was critically and commercially hit and became the thirteen highest-rated Pakistani television series and also garnered her Pakistan Media Awards for Best Actress.[5][11][4][14][15]

The following year, Qamar collaborated with Sami Khan in Geo TV's three projects Jo Chale To Jaan Se Guzar Gaye (2011), Tere Ik Nazar (2011) and Main Chand Si (2011).[16] She has appeared in Ameen Iqbal's Thakan (2012) where she played the role of Sadaf who works extremely hard like a machine day and night to run her family but no one except her grandfather feels sympathy for her or even cares about her.[12][17][18][19][20] It was followed by the leading roles in Amna Nawaz Khan's Na Kaho Tum Mere Nahi (2012) and Faiza Iftikhar's Yahan Pyar Nahin Hai (2012).[11][15][21] The later of which earned her a nomination for Best Actress at Hum Awards. She gained wider recognition for portraying a range of characters in the serials Kaash Aisa Ho (2013), Sannata (2013), Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi (2013), Jaanam (2014), Bay Emaan Mohabbat (2014), Bunty I Love You (2015), Izteraab (2015), Digest Writer (2015), Kaisay Tum Se Kahoon (2015), and Sangat (2015), some of which garnered her several Best Actress nominations and awards.[1][5][6][11][16][22] Qamar won her first Hum Awards for the Best TV Actress for her role as Diana in Bunty I Love you, at the 3rd Hum Awards.[23]

2016–present

File:Saba Qamar and Zahid Ahmed.jpg
Qamar with co-star Zahid Ahmed and director Fahim Burney in 2016

In 2016, Qamar played the role of Surraya (Sitara) in Seema Taher Khan's Mein Sitara (serial based on lollywood golden era) along with Mekaal Zulfiqar and appeared as Mishal in Farooq Rind's Besharam opposite Zahid Ahmed.[5][17][24][25][26][27] The later was a commercially and critically hit.[26][28][29] Sadaf Haider of The Express Tribune praised her saying, “Qamar is in great form as Mishi and plays her with restraint and quiet power; a welcome relief from the wounded women she has played of late”.[26] During the 16th Lux Style Awards, the series earned 5 nominations including Qamar for Best TV actress.[30] She was also nominated for her projects Mein Sitara and Lahore Se Aagey in Best Actress category.[30]

In 2017, Qamar appeared in Farooq Rind's biographical drama series Baaghi, in the role of Pakistani controversial figure Qandeel Baloch.[31] The series was a critical and commercial success, becoming one of the highest-grossing Pakistani drama of 2017.[32] Qamar's performance was widely praised by the critics and her portrayal of the actress and singer was applauded even before its release. Neeha of The Nation wrote, "Without a doubt, Qamar has done an outstanding job",[33] whereas reviewer from The Express Tribune said she "slayed the social media star with such finesse".[34] The series earned her a Lux Style Awards for Best Actress (Television) and IPPA Awards for Best Actress.[35][36][37]

Film career

Qamar's debut film was Aina (2013) opposite Faysal Qureshi for which she was nominated for Best Actress at Tarang Housefull Awards.[5] She established herself as a leading actress of Urdu cinema for portraying the singer Noor Jehan in the acclaimed biographical drama Manto (2015).[38] Directed by Sarmad Khoosat and produced by Babar Javed under A&B Entertainment, the film was made on a big budget and performed poorly at the box office with a lifetime collection of Rs5.05 crore, however it was critically praised and also earned her a nomination at the ARY Films Awards for Best Supporting Actress.[39][40][41] The film was also adapted as a TV-series in 2017 titled Main Manto.[42]

Later she played a rockstar Tara in the travel comedy Lahore Se Aagey (2016). The film was the second installment in Karachi Lahore (film series) and ranks among the highest-grossing Pakistani films of all time with a gross of Rs21.60 crore.[43][44] In the same year, she made a special appearance in the psycho–thriller 8969.[45]

She made her debut in the Hindi film industry, in Saket Chaudhary's film Hindi Medium (2017), opposite Irrfan Khan.[46] The film became a sleeper hit in India[47] and China with a collection of ₹334.36 crore.[48] Her performance in the film was praised by critics. A reviewer for The Times of India wrote, "Saba, as the dominating wife is sheer delight onscreen".[49] In a scathing review, Sreehari Nair of Rediff.com labelled the film "fascinatingly frustrating" and called Qamar "natural actress, sexual daring".[50] Qamar also received nominations for Best Female Debut at Screen Awards, Best Actress at Filmfare Awards and declared top Bollywood debutant of 2017 by Eastern Eye.[51][52][53]

Earlier, Qamar was also offered a Hindi film opposite Randeep Hooda and supporting roles in Once Upon a Time in Mumbai (2012) and Heroine (2012) which she declined.[54]

In 2018, Qamar appeared in three short films Moomal Rano, Dil Diyan Gallan, and Iss Dil Ki Essi Ki Tessi out of which Moomal Rano was a critically successful while the other two were average. Moomal Rano was also nominated for Best film at the 2018 European festival.[55][56][57]

Other work

In 2009 Qamar joined a political satire Hum Sab Umeed Se Hain as a host and presenter where she did the Parody of politicians and actors. The show was extremely popular and was at the number one spot in ratings in Pakistan. She quit the show and was replaced by Meera in 2013.[58] In May 2018, she showcased golden bridal couture for designer Nilofer Shahid. She was showstopper for Rimple and Harpreet Narula’s first Pakistan show on ‘Shaan-E-Pakistan’.[59][60][61] On 10 December 2018, She walked the ramp for designer Uzma Babar's collection Umsha on Bridal Couture Week.[62][63][64]

In the media

Qamar is considered one of the nation's most popular and highest-paid actresses.[2][4] Throughout her career, she has received several accolades including Lux Style Awards, Hum Awards, Pakistan Media Awards, PTV Awards and a Filmfare Awards nomination.[5]

In 2012, Government of Pakistan honoured her with Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, the fourth-highest decoration given to civilians in Pakistan based on their achievements.[1] In 2016, She received Pride of Performance in recognition of meritorious work in the fields of arts.[5] Qamar has supported charitable organisations for various causes. In June 2018, she did a special appearance in Shuja Haider's music video "Jeevan Daan" to raised awareness against child abuse.[65][66] The song was socially relevant and highlights issues concerning children and women.[67] In August 2018, Qamar expressed in an interview, “I encourage and urge people to invest in good education as it will shape the future of our children and our society”.[5] On Independence Day in 2018, Daily Times named Qamar "Pride of Pakistan".[5]

Filmography

Key
† Denotes film / series that have not yet been released

Films

Year Film Role Director Notes
2013 Aina Rita Sarmad Khoosat Remake of the 1977 movie Aina[5]
2015 Manto Noor Jehan Sarmad Khoosat [68]
2016 Lahore Se Aagey Taraa Ahmed Wajahat Rauf [69]
2016 8969 Motia Azeem Sajjad [45]
2017 Hindi Medium Meeta Batra Saket Chaudhary [70]
2018 Moomal Rano Nigar Siraj ul Haque Short film [71]
2018 Dil Diyan Gallan Raniya Faheem Burney Television film[72]
2018 Iss Dil Ki Essi Ki Tessi Samana (Sam) Ahsan Talish Television film[73]
TBA Kambakht TBA Hamza Ali Abbasi Filming[74]

Television

Year Title Role
2005 Mein Aurat Hoon
2005 Chaap
2005 Bint e Adam Zainab
2005 Unbiyaanable Aimen
2006 Dhoop Mein Andhera Hai Kiran
2007 Khuda Gawah
2007 Jinnah Ke Naam Fatima Jinnah
2009 Mishaal Hiba Rashid
2010 Dastaan Suraiya Saleem
2010 Uraan Ayesha Aleem
2011 Tinkay Zarish
2011 Pani Jaisa Piyar Sana
2011 Maat Saman
2011 Jo Chale To Jaan Se Guzar Gaye Zulfi Roshni Shah
2011 Main Chand Si Irsa
2011 Tera Pyar Nahi Bhoole Zartash
2011 Tere Ik Nazar Nida
2012 Thakan Sadaf
2012 Na Kaho Tum Mere Nahi Mehreen
2012 Yahan Pyar Nahin Hai Haleema
2012 Shehryar Shehzadi Sarwat
2013 Kaash Aisa Ho Afra
2013 Sannata Rukayya
2013 Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi Gul-e-Rana
2014 Jaanam Falak
2014 Bunty I Love You Dania
2014 Shareek-e-Hayat Recurring
2014 Izteraab Zara
2014 Digest Writer Farida/Rashk-e-Hina
2014 Bay Emaan Mohabbat Dania Naeem
2015 Kaisay Tum Se Kahoon Anumta
2015 Sangat Ayesha/Aashi
2016 Mein Sitara Suraiya/Sitara
2016 Besharam Mishal Tahir Malik
2017 Baaghi Fouzia Azeem
2017 Main Manto Noor Jehan
2019 Cheekh TBA[75]

Other appearances

Year Title Role Notes
2009–2013, 2015 Hum Sab Umeed Se Hain As Host/Presenter Political Satirical Show[1]
2013 Timmy G herself Guest appearance
2014 Tonite With HSY Herself Appeared as Guest with Adnan Siddiqui[76]
2015 SHE Baji Rao Mastani Comedy Sitcom
2016 Mazaaq Raat Herself for the promotion of Lahore Se Aagey
2018 Jeevan Daan Herself Music video[77]

Awards and nominations

Year Content Award Category Result
2010 Jinnah Ke Naam Lux Style Awards Best TV Actress (Terrestrial) Nominated[78]
2011 Tinkay PTV Awards Best Actress Jury Won[79]
Best Actress Viewers Won[79][80]
Lux Style Awards Best TV Actress (Terrestrial) Won
Dastaan Pakistan Media Awards Best Supporting Actress Won[6]
2012 Tera Pyar Nahi Bhoole PTV Awards Best Actress Jury Won[81]
Best Actress Viewers Nominated[81]
Lux Style Awards Best TV Actress (Terrestrial) Won
Pani Jaisa Pyar Satellite Best TV Actress Won
2013 Aina Tarang Housefull Awards Best Actress Nominated
Best On Screen Couple Nominated
Yahan Pyar Nahin Hai Hum Awards Best Actress Nominated
Maat Pakistan Media Awards Best Actress Won[82]
Hum Awards Best Actress Nominated
Lux Style Awards Satellite Best TV Actress Nominated
2014 Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi Hum Awards Best Actress Nominated
Best Actress Popular Nominated
2015 Sannata Lux Style Awards Satellite Best TV Actress Nominated[83]
Bunty I Love You Hum Awards Best Actress Won[23]
Best Actress Popular Nominated[84]
Most Impactful Character Nominated
Digest Writer Best Actress Nominated
Best Actress Popular Nominated
2016 Sangat Hum Awards Best Actress Nominated[85]
Best Actress Popular Nominated
Manto ARY Film Awards Best Supporting Actress Nominated[40]
Galaxy Lollywood Awards Best Supporting Actress Won[86]
— Pride of Performance Contribution to arts Honorary
2017 Lahore Se Aagey Galaxy Lollywood Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role Female Nominated[87]
Best Dance Performance (along with Yasir Hussain) Nominated[87]
Best On Screen Couple (along with Yasir Hussain) Nominated[87]
Lux Style Awards Best Actress Film Nominated[30]
Nigar Awards Best Actress Nominated[88]
IPPA Awards Best Actress film Nominated[89]
Mein Sitara Lux Style Awards Best Television Actress Nominated[30]
Besharam Best Television Actress Nominated[30]
ARY Viewers Choice Awards Best Couple (along with Zahid Ahmed) Nominated
Best Actress Won[90]
2018 Hindi Medium Star Screen Awards Most Promising Newcomer - Female Nominated
Masala! Awards Breakthrough Performance of the Year Won[91]
Filmfare Awards Best Actress Nominated[92]
Bollywood Film Journalist's Awards Best Female Debut Won[93]
Baaghi Lux Style Awards Best TV Actress Won [35]
IPPA Awards Best Actor Female Drama Won [36]

See also

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