Saba Qamar
Saba Qamar | |
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| Born | Saba Qamar Zaman April 5, 1984 Hyderabad, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Saba Qamar Zaman (Template:Lang-ur; born 5 April 1984) is a Pakistani film and television actress.[1][2][3][4]
Early life and Career
Born in Hyderabad and raised in Gujranwala, Qamar moved to Lahore to pursue further studies. In Lahore, she made her debut in PTV Home drama Main Aurat Hoon (2004).[5] Qamar made her debut in the TV series Main Aurat Hoon.[5] She won the PTV award for the best TV actress in both public and jury choice categories in the 16th Annual PTV awards on 23 July 2011 for her role in Tinkay.[6] She bagged the Best TV Actress trophy for her role as Suraiya in Dastaan at the first Pakistan Media Awards (2010), and was also the recipient of the Best TV Actress trophy in both the public and jury choice categories at the 16th annual PTV Awards (2011). She has won the award for best actress at the 17th Annual PTV Awards (2012) for her role in Tera Pyar Nahin Bhoole.[5]
In 2014, she made her film debut in movie Main Manto directed by Sarmad Sultan Khoosat.[7] She appeared in the spin-off to Karachi Se Lahore called Lahore Se Aagey.[8] It was announced that she will make her debut in Bollywood in Hindi Medium opposite Irrfan Khan.[9][10]
Filmography
Films
| † | Denotes films that are in production |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Aina | Rita | Telefilm |
| 2015 | Manto | Noor Jehan[7] | |
| 2016 | Lahore Se Aagey | Tara[8] | |
| 8969† | Motia | Post Production[11] | |
| TBA | Kambakht† | Alia | |
| 2017 | Hindi Medium | TBA | Scheduled to release on 31st March 2017[12] |
Selected television work
- Main Aurat Hoon[5] as Bilqees
- Bint e Adam[5] as Zainab
- Unbiyanable[5] as Aimen
- Dhoop Mein Andhera Hai[5] as Sonia
- Jinnah Ke Naam[5] as Fatima
- Dastaan[5] as Suraya
- Uraan[13] as Ayesha
- Maat[5][14] as Saman
- Thakan[5] as Sadaf
- Pani Jaisa Piyar[5]as Sana
- Yahan Pyar Nahi Hai[5] as Haleema
- Tinkay[5] as Zarish
- Na Kaho Tum Mere Nahi[5]as Mehreen
- Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi[5] as Gul-e-Rana
- Izteraab[15] as Dua
- Jaanam[5] as Sania
- Bunty I Love You[16] as Dania
- Sannata[5] as Seerat
- Digest Writer[17] as Farida (Rashk-e-Hina)
- Kaisay Tum Se Kahoon[17] as Anumta
- Sangat[17] as Ayesha (Aashi)
- Tera Pyar Nahi Bhoole[5] as Rabia
- Main Chand Si[5] as Mahnoor
- Jo Chalay Toh Jaan Se Guzar Gaye[5] as Mariam
- Main Sitara[18] as Suraiya/Sitara
- Besharam[19] as Mishal
- S.H.E as Bajirao Mastani
- Shehryar Shehzadi[5] as Sarwat
- Hum Sab Umeed Se Hain[5] as Host
See also
References
- ^ "Toss up: Saba Qamar".
- ^ "An actor needs to be shameless in front of the camera: Saba Qamar".
- ^ "5 Pakistani actresses we'd love to see on the big screen". Express Tribune. February 17, 2015.
- ^ "Had I been involved in money laundering I'd be in jail: Saba Qamar". Express Tribune. April 22, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w "First person: Scent of a woman". April 21, 2013.
- ^ "16th PTV Awards ceremony honours artists". Pakistan Today. 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2012-09-08.
- ^ a b "Must watch: Literary genius Manto comes to life in much-awaited biopic". Dawn News. August 7, 2015.
- ^ a b "MOVIE REVIEW: Lahore Se Aagey". Samaa TV. November 12, 2016.
- ^ "Did you know? Saba Qamar just wrapped up her Bollywood debut in Delhi".
- ^ "First Look: Irrfan Khan and Pakistani beauty Saba Qamar in 'Hindi Medium'". Times Of India. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
- ^ "Did you know? The Kambakht trailer is out!". The Express Tribune. 8 February 2014. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
- ^ "'Hindi Medium' to release in March next year". IANS. Times Of India. November 23, 2016.
- ^ "Uraan On Geo". Geo TV.
- ^ "Pakistani dramas: highlights of 2012". Dawn. Retrieved 30 March 2014.
- ^ "Izteraab Program".
- ^ "5 Pakistani actresses we'd love to see on the big screen". Express Tribune. February 17, 2015.
- ^ a b c "Crossing Border:Saba Qamar to make Bollywood debut opposite Irrfan Kahn". Daily Border. April 11, 2016.
- ^ "Mein Sitara: Serial on Lollywood's golden era a dark horse among Pakistani dramas". Express Tribune. April 1, 2016.
- ^ "Is Besharam worth your time?". Express Tribune. May 13, 2016.
External links
- Saba Qamar at IMDb
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