Summary
Sakina Samo (Sindhi: سڪینہ سمو) is a Pakistani actress, producer, and director.[1]
Sakina Samo | |
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 Samo, on set during production of her first feature film | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | British, Pakistani |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Director |
| Years active | 1982-present |
| Website | sakinasamo |
Career edit
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 edit
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Dewarain | Actor |
| 1985 | Major Sarwar Shaheed | Actor |
| 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 |
| Aandhi | Actor | |
| 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 | |
| 2020 | Intezaar | Director, producer |
| Log Kya Kahenge | Actor | |
| 2021 | Dobaara | Actor |
| 2022 | Inaam e Mohabbat | Actor |
Awards edit
| 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' |
References edit
- ^ "Most people are okay with downtrodden women on TV: Sakina Samo". Images. 5 October 2015. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
- ^ "Sakina's pearls of wisdom - DAWN.COM". 24 March 2012.
- ^ "Last Page (Mag the Weekly, Pakistan's Most Popular English Weekly Magazine)". Archived from the original on 31 October 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ "The News International: Latest News Breaking, Pakistan News".
- ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (11 June 2019). "Sakina Samo's pulling out all the stops for her debut feature film". Images. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
- ^ Mirza, Muhammad Umer (12 June 2019). "Sakina Samo Revealed Official Poster For Her Film 'Inteezar'". Celebdhaba. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
- ^ Staff, 1nfluence (13 June 2019). "'I don't label my film as commercial or art cinema', says Sakina Samoo". 1nfluence Media. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Intezaar". Sakina Samo. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
External links edit
- Sakina Samo at IMDb