Sakina Samo

Born: 1960-03-01

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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Waiting

as Doctor
Released: 2022-08-19

This is the story of a family in waiting. Even amongst the despairing, often hopeless, lives...

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Only Love Matters

as Pihu (Voice)
Released: 2023-10-27

A young woman's discovery of a life-changing book reveals the unique life story of its intersex...

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Chupan Chupai

as Babar's mother
Released: 2018-04-10

Inept kidnappers need both luck and logic to stay one step ahead of the determined cop who is...

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Zip Bus Chup Raho

as Gypsy
First aired: 2011-01-24

The story is the emotional and traumatic journey of Parveen un Nisa, a woman living in a post...

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Mera Naseeb

as Habiba / Phupi Ammi
First aired: 2011-04-01

Two sisters, born at the same time to different mothers and brought up in the same environment,...

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Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila

as Aapa
First aired: 2017-11-08

A shying and fearing girl along with her mother are being victimized by funny-yet-clever...

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Aansoo

as uncredited
First aired: 2000-01-01

It is a story of two families as they recover from tragedies that have torn them apart. Two best...

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