Samina Ahmad
Samina Ahmad | |
|---|---|
| Born | Samina Ahmad 11 February 1950 |
| Occupation(s) | Television actress, producer, presenter, director |
| Years active | 1980-present |
| Spouse | Film director late Fareed Ahmad (died in 1993) |
| Awards | Pride of Performance (2011) |
Samina Ahmad is a Pakistani television actress, stage performer, television producer and television director.[2] Currently, she is playing the role of zaitoon bano in the series Aangan on ARY Digital.
Early life and career
She had started her career with serious plays on Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV), however she is known for comedy plays like Akkar Bakkar, Taal Matol, Alif Noon and Such Gup. She also acted in the famous comedy drama Family Front. She has recently acted in another TV comedy named Side Order. Her switch to the comic roles proved to be highly rewarding for her, and she quickly became a top media person in Pakistan.[1] When asked in an interview about what she values most in life ? ... Her prompt reply was, "Humanity".[2]
As a TV director
She was a programmes director at Alhamra Arts Council in Lahore while also performing on the television. In 1997, she launched her own television company named as Samina Ahmad Productions which produced the widely-popular TV drama Family Front.[1]
Filmography
Films
- Load Wedding (2018)
- Dukhtar (2014) (as Rukhsana)[3]
- Naraaz (1984)
Television
Some of her well-known TV dramas are:
- Bol Meri Machlee
- Chand Parosa
- Side Order
- HooBahoo
- Husan Ara Kaun
- Dhoop Mein Sawan
- Talluq
Awards and nominations
| Year | Title | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 'Naraaz | Nigar Award | 'Best Supporting Actress[5] | Won |
| 1999 | Herself | PTV Awards | Best Director Award by PTV.[2][1] | Won |
| 2005 | Herself | The 1st Indus Drama Awards | Best Actress Sitcom in a Leading Role | Won |
| 2011 | Herself | Pride of Performance | Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan | Won |
References
- ^ a b c d "Profile of Samina Ahmad". Vidpk.com. Retrieved 3 Oct 2016.
- ^ a b c http://www.mag4you.com/spotlight/spotlight.asp?title=Samina+Ahmed&content_id=5118&bhsh=1024&bhsw=1280&bhiw=1259&bhih=851&bhqs=1#postadcontent, Profile of Samina Ahmad on mag4you.com website, Retrieved 13 Sep 2016
- ^ http://www.citwf.com/film504356.htm, Dukhtar (2014) film and Samina Ahmad (actress) on Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website, Retrieved 13 Sep 2016
- ^ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3222308/, Samina Ahmad's filmography and as TV actress on IMDb website, Retrieved 13 Sep 2016
- ^ http://www.janubaba.com/c/forum/topic/20869/Lollywood/Nigar_Awards__Complete_History, Samina Ahmad's 'Best Supporting Actress' Nigar Award info listed on janubaba.com website, Retrieved 3 Oct 2016
External links
- Samina Ahmad at IMDb
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- Nigar Award winners
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