Marina Khan

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Marina Khan
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Marina Khan in 2012.jpeg
Khan in 2012
Born (1962-12-26) 26 December 1962 (age 62)
Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan
Occupations
Years active1982–present
Known for Tanhaiyaan
as Sanya Ahmed
Dhoop Kinare
as Dr. Zoya Ali Khan
SpouseJalil Akhtar (m. 1989)

Marina Khan (born 26 December 1962) [1] [2] is a Pakistani television and film actress, director, and producer. [1] She is one of the most popular actresses of her time and was one of the most successful actresses of the 1980s and 1990s. [3] Her television shows include Tanhaiyaan (1985), Dhoop Kinare (1987), Kohar (1991), Nijaat (1993), Tum Se Kehna Tha (1995) and Tanha (1997). She went into hiatus in mid-2000s and made comeback on-screen with Tanhaiyan Naye Silsile (2012) which was the sequel to her debut series, Tanhaiyan. Khan made her film debut with a title role in the 2016 drama Lala Begum . [4]

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Early life and family

Marina Khan was born on 26 December 1962 in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. [1] Her father Rehmat Khan came from a Pashtun family from Tank district, Dera Ismail Khan, while her mother Anna Rehmat was of English descent but settled in Peshawar. She is the granddaughter of Nawab of Tank Nawab Qutubdin Khan. Her father worked for the Pakistan Air Force and the family had to relocate almost every two years depending upon his job assignment. Marina and Kehkashan Awan were childhood friends since their junior school days and both of them went to the Karachi College. [1] In an interview, Khan said that due to constant relocation she did not have long-term childhood friends. [1]

Acting career

Marina Khan made her debut in a PTV drama in honor of Rashid Minhas Shaheed, Pakistan's national hero from the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971. She received her real breakthrough from the drama serial Tanhaiyaan in 1985. "Marina Khan rose to fame with Tanhaiyaan, which became a tremendous hit amongst Pakistani audiences." [5] However, later Marina took up directing and production as parts of her profession and also had her own cooking show. [5]

Her most recent appearances includes Jackson Heights (2014), [6] Kaif-e-Baharan (2018),Noor-ul-Ain (2018), [7] Qaid (2018), Dil Kiya Karey (2018), [8] Bandish (2019) [9] and Aulaad (2020–21).

She hosted the show Marina Mornings (2007–08) on ARY Digital. [4] In 2016 she appeared in Mehreen Jabbar's short film Lala Begum. The film was premiered at Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival on 6 August 2016 under the Zeal for Unity banner. [10] She later made a cameo appearance in Punjab Nahi Jaongi (2017) and appeared in reoccurring roles in Na Maloom Afraad 2 (2018), and Parwaaz Hai Junoon (2018). [11] [12] In the same year she appeared in Mehreen Jabbar's Eid telefilm Hum Chale Aaye. [13] As for television, Khan is currently active in Urdu television industry and appearing in various television dramas. Her most recent appearances includes Jackson Heights (2014), [14] Kaif-e-Baharan (2018), [15] Noor-ul-Ain (2018), [16] Qaid (2018), [17] Dil Kiya Karey (2018), [8] Bandish (2019) [9] and Aulaad (2020–21).

Personal life

Marina married Jalil Akhtar, a producer and director, in 1989. [18]

Filmography

Television series

YearTitleRoleDirectorNotesRef(s)
1982Nishan-e-HaiderFarhatEpisode "Rashid Minhas Shaheed" [3]
1985 Tanhaiyaan Sanya Ahmed [19] [5] [20]
1986Show TimeHerself
1987EhsasMiss Saima [3] [5] [20]
1987 Dhoop Kinare Dr. Zoya Ali Khan [19] [5] [20]
1989 Kaliyan Herself
1991 Kohar Shamin [20]
1992 Parosi Roshan Ara "Munni" [20]
1993 Nijaat Tanya [20]
1995Yun Chaha Tha MagarNaira
1995 Tum se Kehna Tha HiraAdaptation of While You Were Sleeping
BewafaiyanRubab [3]
1997Khaali HaathJiya [3]
1997 Tanha Ramsha
1999Kaise KahoonHina [3]
2000Tum Hi To HoJenny [3] [20]
2009 Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat  —Check-green.svg [21]
2010 Dolly ki Ayegi Baraat  —Check-green.svg [21]
2011 Takkay ki Ayegi Baraat Dr Fariha HashimCheck-green.svg [21]
2012–2013 Tanhaiyan Naye Silsilay Sanya AhmedCheck-green.svg [20] [22]
2012 Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat  —Check-green.svg
2014–2015 Jackson Heights Michelle [23]
2018 Kaif-e-Baharan Shaista Fatima
Noor-ul-Ain Khizar's mother
2018–2019 Qaid Sofia
2019 Dil Kiya Karay Romaisa [8]
Cheekh HerselfSpecial appearance in series promo [8]
Bandish Madiha Junaid
Gustakh IshqPari's mother
2020 Munafiq Sabiha Begum
Dil Ruba Ghazala
2020–21AulaadZakiya [24]
2021 Pardes  —Check-green.svg [21]
2021-22 Mein Hari Piya Fawad's mother
2022Mushkil —Check-green.svg [25]
2024YahyaSabra
2025DastakCheck-green.svg [26]
2025Tan Man Aur TumCheck-green.svg [27]

Telefilm

YearTitleRoleRef(s)
1996 Farar Natasha [3]
1999Abba, Amma Aur AliMisha [3]
2002Mere DostTeacher
LamhaMeher
2018Hum Chale AayeNusrat [28]

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)
2016 Lala Begum Meher / Lala Begum [4]
2017 Punjab Nahi Jaungi Lady In RestaurantSpecial appearance
2018 Na Maloom Afraad 2 Sona (Parri's mother)
Parwaaz Hai Junoon Sania's mother
2019 Parey Hut Love HerselfCameo [29]
Superstar Laila Khan [30]
2021 Khel Khel Mein Mrs. Haque [31]
2022 Tich Button Pammi [21]
Yaara VeySoni [32]
2023 Teri Meri Kahaniyaan —Director; "Pasoori" [33]
2025 Love Guru

Reality shows

YearShowRoleChannelNotes
1988Yes Sir No SirGuest PTV
1999Kahani CornerHost PTV
2006Dil Pe Mat Le YaarGuest ARY Digital Special
2007–2008Marina Mornings [4] Host ARY Digital Rise & Shine, Summer
2009Always Girls CanHost Broadcast syndication
Nestle Nesvita Women of Strength '09GuestBroadcast syndication
Kaun Banegi Cooking QueenJudgeIndus TV
2011Utho Jago PakistanGuest Geo TV
2009 The Shareef Show Guest Geo TV
2018Breaking WeekendGuest ARY Zindagi
2017 Mazaaq Raat Guest Dunya TV
2020Bol Nights with Ahsan KhanGuest BOL Network
Good Morning PakistanGuest ARY Digital

Awards and recognition

YearAwardCategoryResultTitleRef.
1986 Nigar Award Best TV ActressWon Tanhaiyaan [34]
2002 1st Lux Style Awards Best Television ActressNominated—
1987 PTV Award Best ActressWon Dhoop Kinare [35]
2023 Lux Style Awards Lux Changemaker's AwardWonContribution to Media Industry [36]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Marina Khan - Profile". PTV (Pakistani TV channel). Archived from the original on 8 April 2008. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
  2. ↑ "13 Famous Pakistanis born in December". The Nation newspaper. 14 December 2015. Archived from the original on 14 December 2024. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Muhammad Ali (17 November 2017). "Eleven ignored dramas of Marina Khan". The Nation. Archived from the original on 18 November 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Fouzia Mapara (16 March 2019). "Morning inspiration! (Marina Khan)". Aurora Magazine (Dawn Group of Newspapers). Archived from the original on 3 June 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 http://vidpk.com/p/82/Marina-Khan/ Archived 15 March 2017 at the Wayback Machine , Profile of Marina Khan, Retrieved 14 March 2017
  6. ↑ Siddique, Sadaf (27 December 2014). "Jackson Heights review: On way to resolution". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  7. ↑ "Sarmad Khoosat and Abdullah Seja pair up for Noorul Ain". Daily Times. 30 September 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  8. 1 2 3 4 "Upcoming plays of 2019". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  9. 1 2 Khan, Sheeba (2 February 2019). "Review: This black magic TV drama is a Pakistani horror fan's delight". Images. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  10. ↑ "Lala Begum Screening at Canadian Film Festival". Newsline . 26 July 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
  11. ↑ Haq, Irfan Ul (19 June 2017). "Marina Khan will make her film debut with 'Na Maloom Afraad 2'". Images. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  12. ↑ Shabbir, Buraq. "Parwaaz Hai Junoon trailer shows the human side of fighter pilots". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  13. ↑ "Mehreen Jabbar, Mohammad Ahmad and Marina Khan: The M trio reunite". The Nation. 25 June 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  14. ↑ Siddique, Sadaf (27 December 2014). "Jackson Heights review: On way to resolution". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  15. ↑ Ahmad, Fouzia Nasir (11 March 2018). "THE TUBE". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  16. ↑ "Sarmad Khoosat and Abdullah Seja pair up for Noorul Ain". Daily Times. 30 September 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  17. ↑ Khan, Saira (23 May 2018). "Exclusive: Zara Noor Abbas and Syed Jibran pair up for Wajahat Rauf's unusual story 'Qaid'". HIP. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  18. ↑ "Marina Khan says child-free life with husband Jalil Akhtar allows them 'to go wherever they want'". The Express Tribune. 19 May 2024.
  19. 1 2 Bisma Ahmad (13 March 2015). "Old but not forgotten: Top 10 Pakistani dramas to re-watch now". Dawn. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
  20. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Muhammad Ali (7 August 2020). "In Conversation with Marina Khan". The Friday Times newspaper. Archived from the original on 14 December 2024. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
  21. 1 2 3 4 5 "Marina Khan to make directorial comeback with TV serial". Daily Jang . 5 March 2021. Archived from the original on 14 December 2024. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  22. ↑ "'Tanhaiyan' actors make a comeback with sequel". The Express Tribune. 20 October 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2012.
  23. ↑ Sadaf Siddique (24 November 2014). "Jackson Heights review: Zooming into South Asian immigrant life". Dawn newspaper. Archived from the original on 31 January 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
  24. ↑ "Aulaad: A heart touching social drama with superstars". The Nation . 18 December 2020. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  25. ↑ "Saboor Aly, Khushhal Khan's 'Mushkil' poster revealed". Daily Times. 17 July 222. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
  26. ↑ "'Yahya' starts on Geo TV today". The News International. 1 November 2024. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
  27. ↑ Desk, News (10 June 2025). "Danish Taimoor and Sajal Aly Drama Tan Man Aur Tum Announced". Brides & You. Retrieved 13 August 2025.{{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  28. ↑ "Mehreen Jabbar, Mohammad Ahmad and Marina Khan: The M trio reunite". The Nation. 25 June 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  29. ↑ Maliha Rehman (7 January 2019). "Parey Hut Love is a lighthearted love story with lots of subliminal layers, says Asim Raza". Dawn Images. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
  30. ↑ "Mahira Khan, Bilal Ashraf's on-screen chemistry in 'Superstar's latest track is leaving fans awestruck". The News International . 20 July 2019. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
  31. ↑ "'Khel Khel Mein' releasing on November 19". Daily Times. 30 October 2021.
  32. ↑ Staff, DAWN (19 September 2019). "Sami Khan's Yaara Vey is coming out soon". Images. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  33. ↑ "Nadeem Baig, Nabeel Qureshi and Marina Khan set to direct upcoming film 'Teri Meri Kahaniyaan'". Business Recorder. 13 May 2023. Archived from the original on 14 June 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  34. ↑ "نگار ایوارڈز برائے سال 1986". Nigar Weekly (in Urdu). Golden Jubilee Number: 297. 2000.
  35. ↑ "Star & Style Season 3 | Dhoop Kinare Special Show". Pakistan Television Corporation. 19 June 2023.
  36. ↑ "And the winners are: Yumna Zaidi becomes LSA's most award winning female actor for TV". The Express Tribune. 8 October 2023.
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