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Sakina Samo

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. After an extended break, Sakina returned to the screen in 2000 to act, produce and direct several award-winning dramas. In 2011, she received the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz in recognition of her work in the Pakistani entertainment industry. 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 which will be releasing in 2020.


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Born:
Mar 1, 1960
Movie/TV Credits:
7
First Appeared:
In the series Aansoo 2000-01-01
Latest Project:
Movie Only Love Matters 2023-10-27
Known For
Poster of Chupan Chupai
Poster of Aseer Zadi
Poster of Mera Naseeb
Poster of Zip Bus Chup Raho
Filmography
Movie Only Love Matters Pihu (Voice) 2023-10-27
Movie Chupan Chupai Babar's mother 2018-04-10
Series Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila Aapa 2017-11-08
Series Aseer Zadi Amna 2013-08-19
Series Mera Naseeb Habiba / Phupi Ammi 2011-04-01
Series Zip Bus Chup Raho Gypsy 2011-01-24
Series Aansoo 2000-01-01