Sakina Samo

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Sakina Samo
SakinaSamo OnSet2019.jpg
Samo, on set during production of her first feature film
Born
Nationality British, Pakistani
Occupation(s) Actress, Director
Years active1982-present
Website sakinasamo.com

Sakina Samo (Sindhi : سڪینہ سمو) is a Pakistani actress, producer, and director. [1]

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Career

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]

Filmography

YearTitleRole
1983 Dewarain Actor
1985Major Sarwar ShaheedActor
1986 Jungle Actor
1987 Choti Si Duniya Actor
Pani Pay Likha Tha Actor
1988 Khalish Actor
Wadi Actor
Ruby Actor
1989 Hawa Ki Beti Actor
Kak Mahal Actor
1990 Marvi Actor
AandhiActor
2000 Aansoo Actor
2001 Muhabbatein Actor
Aur Zindagi Badalti Hai Actor
2003 Ishq Aatish Director, producer, actor
2004 Wujood-e-Laraib Director, producer, actor
Lost Half (Maa Aur Mamta) Actor
2006 Saouda Actor
2008 Shazadi Actor
Amar Bail Director
2010 Wafa Kaisi Kahan Ka Ishq Actor
Kaun Qamar Ara Director
Angoori Actor
2011 Qurbat Actor
Zip - Bus Chup Raho Actor
Mera Naseeb Actor
2012 Anjaam Actor
Sarey Mausam Apnay Hain Actor
2013 Mahi Aye Ga Actor
Aseer Zadi Actor
Gohar-e-Nayab Director
2014 Mohabat Subh Ka Sitara Hai Director
Main Na Manoo Haar Actor
2015 Inthiha Actor
Aye Zindagi Actor
Tumhare Siwa Director
Ab Kar Meri Rafugari Actor
2016 Dil Banjaara Actor
2017 Nazr-e-Bad Actor
Ghari Do Ghari Actor
Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila Actor
2020IntezaarDirector, producer
Log Kya Kahenge Actor
2021 Dobaara Actor
2022 Inaam e Mohabbat Actor
2024 Dil Pe Dastak Actor

Awards

YearResultAwardCategory
2020Won Pride of Performance Arts Category
2011Won Tamgha-e-Imtiaz Services to Entertainment Industry
2005Won The 1st Indus Drama Awards Best Director Serial and Best TV Serial Award
1990Won PTV Home Awards Best Actress in Drama Category for 'Marvi'
1989Nominated PTV Home Awards Best Actress in Drama Category for 'Kak Mahal'
1985Nominated PTV Home Awards Best Actress in Drama Category for 'Major Sarwar Shaheed'
1985Won PTV Home Awards Best Actress in Drama Category for 'Jungle'
1984Nominated PTV Home Awards Best Actress in Drama Category for 'Dewarain'

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