Sakina Samo
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Sakina Samo | |
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 Samo, on set during production of her first feature film | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | British, Pakistani |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Director |
| Years active | 1982-Present |
| Website | sakinasamo.com |
Sakina Samo is a Pakistani actress, producer and director.[1] She was born on 1 March 1960.[2]
Career
Sakina Samo began her acting career in regional television plays and radio dramas in Pakistan. Her breakthrough screen performance in Dewarain, a social-drama examining honor killings in Pakistani society, launched Sakina into the public consciousness and saw her receive the first of many best actress nominations. Dewarain saw her earn recognition as the nation's leading character actress. Working alongside some of the best directors in the industry, Sakina continued to deliver performances that amassed both critical and commercial acclaim.[3] After an extended break, Sakina returned to the screen in 2000 to act, produce and direct several award-winning dramas.[4] In 2011, she received the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz in recognition of her work in the Pakistani entertainment industry.[5] In 2014, she directed her fifth collaboration with Pakistani writer Umera Ahmad, Mohabat Subh Ka Sitara Hai which has received both critical and commercial acclaim. Most recently, she directed and produced her first feature film, Intezaar (English: Waiting) which will be releasing in 2020.[6][7][8][9]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Dewarain | Actor |
| 1985 | Jungle | Actor |
| 1985 | Major Sarwar Shaheed | Actor |
| 1987 | Choti Si Duniya | Actor |
| 1987 | Pani Pay Likha Tha | Actor |
| 1988 | Khalish | Actor |
| 1988 | Wadi | Actor |
| 1988 | Ruby | Actor |
| 1989 | Hawa Ki Beti | Actor |
| 1989 | Kak Mahal | Actor |
| 1990 | Marvi | Actor |
| 2000 | Aansoo | Actor |
| 2001 | Muhabbatein | Actor |
| 2001 | Aur Zindagi Badalti Hai | Actor |
| 2003 | Ishq Aatish | Director, Producer, Actor |
| 2004 | Wujood-e-Laraib | Director, Producer, Actor |
| 2004 | Lost Half (Maa Aur Mamta) | Actor |
| 2006 | Saouda | Actor |
| 2008 | Shazadi | Actor |
| 2010 | Wafa Kaisi Kahan Ka Ishq | Actor |
| 2010 | Kaun Qamar Ara | Director |
| 2010 | Angoori | Actor |
| 2011 | Qurbat | Actor |
| 2011 | Zip - Bus Chup Raho | Actor |
| 2011 | Mera Naseeb | Actor |
| 2012 | Anjaam | Actor |
| 2012 | Sarey Mausam Apnay Hain | Actor |
| 2013 | Mahi Aye Ga | Actor |
| 2013 | Aseer Zadi | Actor |
| 2013 | Gohar-e-Nayab | Director |
| 2014 | Mohabat Subh Ka Sitara Hai | Director |
| 2014 | Main Na Manoo Haar | Actor |
| 2015 | Inthiha | Actor |
| 2015 | Aye Zindagi | Actor |
| 2015 | Tumhare Siwa | Director |
| 2015 | Ab Kar Meri Rafugari | Actor |
| 2016 | Dil Banjaara | Actor |
| 2017 | Nazr-e-Bad | Actor |
| 2017 | Ghari Do Ghari | Actor |
| 2017 | Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila | Actor |
| 2019 | Intezaar | Director, Producer |
Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Won | Tamgha-e-Imtiaz | Services to Entertainment Industry |
| 2005 | Won | The 1st Indus Drama Awards | Best Director Serial and Best TV Serial Award |
| 1990 | Won | PTV Home Awards | Best Actress in Drama Category for ‘Marvi’ |
| 1989 | Nominated | PTV Home Awards | Best Actress in Drama Category for ‘Kak Mahal’ |
| 1985 | Nominated | PTV Home Awards | Best Actress in Drama Category for ‘Major Sarwar Shaheed’ |
| 1985 | Won | PTV Home Awards | Best Actress in Drama Category for ‘Jungle’ |
| 1984 | Nominated | PTV Home Awards | Best Actress in Drama Category for ‘Dewarain’ |
References
- ^ "Most people are okay with downtrodden women on TV: Sakina Samo". Images. 2015-10-05. Retrieved 2017-01-04.
- ^ "Sakina Samo biography age height weight movies name affairs & pictures". Movies Platter. Retrieved 2020-06-05.
- ^ http://www.dawn.com/news/705320/sakinas-pearls-of-wisdom
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-10-31. Retrieved 2014-10-31.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-6-99206-President-confers-189-civil-awards
- ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (2019-06-11). "Sakina Samo's pulling out all the stops for her debut feature film". Images. Retrieved 2019-06-25.
- ^ Mirza, Muhammad Umer (2019-06-12). "Sakina Samo Revealed Official Poster For Her Film 'Inteezar'". Celebdhaba. Retrieved 2019-06-25.
- ^ Staff, 1nfluence (2019-06-13). "'I don't label my film as commercial or art cinema', says Sakina Samoo". 1nfluence Media. Retrieved 2019-06-25.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Intezaar". Sakina Samo. Retrieved 2019-06-25.
External links
- Sakina Samo at IMDb
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