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Sakina Samo | |
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 Samo, on set during production of her first feature film | |
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| Nationality | British, Pakistani |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Director |
| Years active | 1982-present |
| Website | sakinasamo |
Sakina Samo (Sindhi : سڪینہ سمو) is a Pakistani actress, producer, and director. [1]
Sakina Samo began her acting career in regional television plays and radio dramas in Pakistan. Her breakthrough screen performance in Deewarain, a social drama examining honor killings in Pakistani society, saw her receive the first of her best actress nominations. Sakina continued to deliver performances that amassed both critical and commercial acclaim. [2] After an extended break, Sakina returned to the screen in 2000 to act, produce, and direct several award-winning dramas. [3] In 2011, she received the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz in recognition of her work in the Pakistani entertainment industry. [4] 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 (English: Waiting) which will be released in 2022. [5] [6] [7] [8]
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Won | Pride of Performance | Arts Category |
| 2011 | Won | Tamgha-e-Imtiaz | Services to Entertainment Industry |
| 2005 | Won | The 1st Indus Drama Awards | Best Director Serial and Best TV Serial Award |
| 1990 | Won | PTV Home Awards | Best Actress in Drama Category for 'Marvi' |
| 1989 | Nominated | PTV Home Awards | Best Actress in Drama Category for 'Kak Mahal' |
| 1985 | Nominated | PTV Home Awards | Best Actress in Drama Category for 'Major Sarwar Shaheed' |
| 1985 | Won | PTV Home Awards | Best Actress in Drama Category for 'Jungle' |
| 1984 | Nominated | PTV Home Awards | Best Actress in Drama Category for 'Dewarain' |
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