Sakina Samo
| Sakina Samo | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Sakina Samo Sehwan Sharif |
| Residence | London, UK |
| Nationality | British, Pakistani |
| Occupation | Actress, Director |
| Years active | 1982-Present |
Sakina Samo is an award winning actress, producer and director.
Career
Sakina Samo began her career acting 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.[1] After an extended break, Sakina returned to the screen in 2000 to act, produce and direct several award-winning dramas.[2] In 2011, She received the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz in recognition of her work in the Pakistani entertainment industry.[3] Most recently she has directed her fifth collaboration with Pakistani writer Umera Ahmad, Mohabat Subh Ka Sitara Hai which has received both critical and commercial acclaim.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Dewarain | Actor | |
| 1985 | Jungle | Actor | |
| 1985 | Major Sarwar Shaheed | Actor | |
| 1987 | Choti Si Dunya | Actor | |
| 1987 | Pani Pay Likha Tha | Actor | |
| 1988 | Khalish | Actor | |
| 1988 | Wadi | Actor | |
| 1988 | Ruby | Actor | |
| 1989 | Hawa Ki Beti | Actor | |
| 1989 | Kak Mahal | Actor | |
| 1990 | Marvi | Actor | |
| 2000 | Aansoon | Actor | |
| 2001 | Muhabbatein | Actor | |
| 2001 | Aur Zindagi Badalti Hai | Actor | |
| 2003 | Ishq Aatish | Director, Producer, Actor | |
| 2004 | Wujood-e-Laraib | Director, Producer, Actor | |
| 2004 | Lost Half (Maa Aur Mamta) | Actor | |
| 2006 | Saouda | Actor | |
| 2008 | Shazadi | Actor | |
| 2010 | Keysi Wafa Kahanka Ishq | Actor | |
| 2010 | Kaun Qamar Ara | Director | |
| 2010 | Angoori | Actor | |
| 2011 | Qurbat | Actor | |
| 2011 | Zip - Bus Chup Raho | Actor | |
| 2011 | Mera Naseeb | Actor | |
| 2012 | Anjaam | Actor | |
| 2012 | Sarey Mausam Apnay Hain | Actor | |
| 2013 | Mahi Aye Ga | Actor | |
| 2013 | Aseer Zaadi | Actor | |
| 2013 | Goher e Nayab | Director | |
| 2014 | Mohabat Subh Ka Sitara Hai | Director | |
| 2014 | Main Na Manoo Haar | Actor | |
| 2015 | Inthiha | Actor | |
| 2015 | Untitled Feature Film Project | Director, Producer | |
| 2015 | Aye Zindagi | Actor | |
| 2015 | Tumhare Siwa | Director |
Awards
| Year | Result | Award | 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’ |