Samiya Mumtaz
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Samiya Mumtaz سمیعہ ممتاز | |
|---|---|
 Samiya Mumtaz in 2010 | |
| Born | Samiya Mumtaz 1970 Karachi,Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Known for | Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan Dukhtar Moor Sadqay Tumhare Ali Ki Ammi |
| Relatives | See Mumtazullah Khan family |
Samiya Mumtaz (Template:Lang-ur) (born 1970, Karachi), is a Pakistani film and television actress. She has performed in several TV dramas.[1][2]
Personal life
She is married and has two children. Her father is the architect, Kamil Khan Mumtaz.[3] She is also the grandniece of veteran actresses Uzra Butt and Zohra Sehgal.[2]
Career
She first appeared in Shahid Nadeem's directed drama serial "Zard Dopehar" (The Yellow Noon) aired on PTV in 1995. She is also notable for her recent performance in drama serials like Yariyan and Maaye Ni. She also started off as a theater personality and then moved to television. She is praised for her lead role in Meri Zaat Zara-e-Benishan, which is claimed to be the most successful drama serial.
Mumtaz made her film debut with a family drama film Moor directed by Jami, which is set for a 2014 release. In 2014 she also starred in a drama thriller film Dukhtar which will be released on August 14, 2014, Afia Nathaniel wrote and directed the film.[4] She won the awards for 'Best Actor in a Negative Role' and 'Most Impactful Character' in Mohammed Ehteshamuddin's Sadqay Tumhare at the 3rd Servis HUM Awards held on 9 April 2015 in Dubai World Trade Centre. Her best works include Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan and her negative role in Sadqay Tumhare. She also gained more popularity from her show Ali Ki Ammi which aired on Geo Entertainment.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Zinda Bhaag | Urdu/Punjabi | cameo appearance |
| 2014 | Dukhtar | Urdu/Pashto | |
| 2015 | Moor | Urdu/Pashto | |
| 2016 | Jeewan Hathi | Urdu | upcoming film |
Television
- Meri Zaat Zara-e-Benishan[2]
- Yariyan[5]
- Haal-e-Dil[6]
- Zard Dopehar[7]
- Maaye Ni
- Zindagi Teray Bina
- Ranjish Hi Sahi
- Do Saal Ki Aurat
- Sadqay Tumhare
- Patjhad Ke Baad
- Ali Ki Ammi
- Udaari
Awards & nominations
| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Dukhtar | 14th Lux Style Awards | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2015 | Sadqay Tumhare | Hum Award | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Won |
| Best Actor in a Impactful Character |
References
- ^ "Meeting Samiya". The Friday Times.com. 5 December 2014. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
- ^ a b c "Thetube: Death, drama and destruction". Pakistan TV Drama .com. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
- ^ Samiya Mumtaz Family, Pictures and Age Style. Retrieved 30 May 2013
- ^ "Geo Films acquires latest Pakistani independent film Dukhtar". thenews.com.pk. June 24, 2014. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
- ^ "Posts tagged Samiya Mumtaz". Pakistan TV Drama.com. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
- ^ "Haal-e-Dil". Pakistan TV Drama.com. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
- ^ "Zard Dopehar". Pakistan TV Drama.com. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
External links
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