Saba Hameed (Urdu: صبا حميد) is a Pakistani actress and director.
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| Born | Saba Hameed Akhtar 21 June 1957 |
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| Years active | 1978–present |
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| Parent | Hameed Akhtar (father) |
| Relatives | Huma Hameed (sister) |
| Honours | Pride of Performance (2012) |
| Website | www |
She is one of the finest and most popular actresses of Pakistan. She was one of the most successful actress of 1980s and 1990s.[1] She got early recognition with her role of Sumbul in sitcom Family Front which broadcast for five years.[2] Her recent recent roles are in the TV drama series Kahin Deep Jaley, Mere Humsafar and Fitoor.
Early life
editSaba was born in Lahore, Pakistan, to writer and columnist Hameed Akhtar and Saadia, a film producer.[3] She studied at the Lahore College for Women University.[3] Her siblings include three sisters, with Huma and Lalarukh having also been actresses, and one brother.
Career
editSaba Hameed started her four-decade-long career as an actress in 1978 on television and also worked in theatre from the mid-1980s to the mid-1990s.[4] Saba has portrayed mother's role in many dramas & telefilms.[4]
Personal life
editSaba Hameed was previously married to Syed Pervaiz Shafi, with whom she had two children: a daughter, actress and singer Meesha Shafi, and a son, Faris Shafi.[5][6][4] She is currently married to actor Waseem Abbas.[5] Actor Ali Abbas is Waseem Abbas's son from his first marriage. Saba's two younger sisters, Huma Hameed and Lalarukh Hameed are both actresses. Lalarukh worked in dramas Mata-e-Gharoor, Andhera Ujala, Wafa, Dasht-E-Tanhai and Hazaron Raaste.[5]
Filmography
editTelevision series
edit| Year | Drama | Role | Director | Channel |
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| 1978 | Dheleez | Nazi | PTV | |
| 1979 | Band Darwazay | Aiman | PTV | |
| 1980 | Teesra Kinara[7] | Salma | PTV | |
| Cinderella Aur Sakina | Sakina | PTV | ||
| 1984 | Ik Hasrat e Tameer | Seema | PTV | |
| Andhera Ujala | Rubi | PTV | ||
| Status | Sahira | PTV | ||
| Dukhon Ki Chadar | Naila | PTV | ||
| 1985 | Saahil | Neeli | PTV | |
| Apnay Log | Kulsoom | PTV | ||
| Asaan Se Baat | Heer | PTV | ||
| 1986 | Rassi Ki Zanjeer | Farzana | PTV | |
| Waqt | Afroz | PTV | ||
| Show Time | Herself | PTV | ||
| Inn Sey Miliay | Mehngai | PTV | ||
| Hazaroon Khwahishain | Hina | PTV | ||
| 1987 | Aasman | Tahira | PTV | |
| 1988 | Band Gali | Seemi | PTV | |
| 1989 | Neelay Hath | Parveen | PTV | |
| 1991 | Patt Jharr | Fariha | PTV | |
| 1993 | Nangey Paon | Roohi | PTV | |
| 1994 | Sannata | Kulsoom | PTV | |
| Surkh Batti | Sikandara | PTV | ||
| 1995 | Hamam Mein | Farkhanda | PTV | |
| Uncle Sargam Show | Malika | PTV | ||
| Nashaib | Kausar | PTV | ||
| Teen Bata Teen | Saba | PTV | ||
| Uraan | Neelam | PTV | ||
| 1996 | Ranjish | Kulsoom | PTV | |
| Heera Mann | Taj Bibi | PTV | ||
| 1997 | Family Front[6] | Sumbal | PTV | |
| 1998 | Neeli Chidiya | Sumaira | PTV | |
| 1999 | Girah | Rashida | PTV | |
| 2000 | Tere Ishq Mein | Anaya | PTV | |
| 2002 | Duniya Dari | Samia | PTV | |
| 2005 | Chandpur Ka Chandoo | Mehrunnisa | PTV | |
| 2006 | Gharoor | Kalsoom | PTV | |
| 2007 | Aas | Zareena | PTV | |
| Thodi Door Saath Chalo | Saira's mother | Hum TV | ||
| 2009 | Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat | Rabia Ahmed | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2010 | Milay Kuch Yun | Tehmina | ARY Digital | |
| Dolly Ki Ayegi Baraat | Rabia Ahmed | Geo Entertainment | ||
| Barish Ke Aansoo | Areej's mother | Geo TV | ||
| Angoori | Angoori | TV One | ||
| Main Abdul Qadir Hoon | Meera | Hum TV | ||
| Dastaan | Rasheeda | |||
| Qaid-e-Tanhai | Aliya | |||
| 2011 | Kala Jadoo | Shireen | ARY Digital | |
| Mastana Mahi | Aleen's mother | Hum TV | ||
| Anokha Ladla | Muniro | PTV Home | ||
| Band Khirkyon Kay Peechay | Attiya | TV One | ||
| Takkay Ki Ayegi Baraat | Rabia Ahmed | Geo Entertainment | ||
| 2012 | Din Dhallay | Faiza | PTV | |
| Aks | Shahbano | Hum TV | ||
| Vanee | Amber | Geo TV | ||
| Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat | Rabia Ahmed | Geo Entertainment | ||
| Man Jali | Zareena | |||
| Thakan | Zubaida | Ary Digital | ||
| Ik Tamanna Lahasil Si[6] | Ruqaiyya | Hum TV | ||
| Aik Nayee Cinderella | Meher | Geo Entertainment | ||
| Band Khirkyon Kay Peechay | Attiya | TV One | ||
| 2013 | Qarz | Rehmat | ARY Digital | |
| Pyaray Afzal | Ruqaiya Subanullah | |||
| Meri Dulari | Bibi Jan | Geo TV | ||
| Tanhai | Faiz's mother | Hum TV | ||
| Dil e Muztar | Sila's mother | |||
| 2014 | Kaisay Kahoon | Begum | PTV | |
| Socha Na Tha | Faryal | Geo TV | ||
| Bikhra Mera Naseeb | Hina' Mother | Geo Entertainment | ||
| De Ijazat Jo Tu | Sarmad's mother | Hum TV | ||
| Tum Meray Hi Rehna | Rania's Mother | |||
| 2015 | Dilfareb | Razia | Geo Entertainment | |
| Tumhari Natasha | Natasha's mother | Hum TV | ||
| Guzaarish | Batool | ARY Digital | ||
| Mein Adhuri | Zubaida Mansoor | |||
| 2016 | Mann Mayal | Minahil's mother | Hum TV | |
| Deewana (TV series) | Shamma | |||
| Dil Lagi[8] | Zulekha | ARY Digital | ||
| 2017 | Khuda Mera Bhi Hai | Mah Gull's mother | ||
| Muqabil | Parisa's mother | |||
| Aisi Hai Tanhai[8] | Pakeeza's mother | |||
| Faisla | Maryam's mother | |||
| Laal Ishq[8] | Mehrunissa | A-Plus Entertainment | ||
| Khan | Rahat | Geo Entertainment | ||
| 2018 | Lashkara | Nasreen | ARY Digital | |
| Baba Jani | Najeeba | Geo Entertainment | ||
| Aatish[8] | Sheheryar's mother | Hum TV | ||
| 2019 | Meray Mohsin | Khursheed Begum | Geo Entertainment | |
| Bhool | Bano | ARY Digital | ||
| Choti Choti Batain | Shaista | Hum TV | ||
| Kahin Deep Jaley | Zeeshan's mother | Geo TV | ||
| Ghalati | Zaitoon |  |
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| 2020 | Dushman e Jaan | Fiza | ||
| Prem Gali | Shireen | |||
| Ghisi Piti Mohabbat | Aziza Sultan | |||
| Bandhay Aik Dor Say | Zakia | Geo TV | ||
| Raja Ki Raji | Haya's mother | ARY Digital | ||
| 2021 | Mujhe Wida Kar | Sultana | ||
| Fitoor | Aneesa | Geo TV | ||
| Berukhi | Shah Bano | ARY Digital | ||
| Amanat | Firdous | |||
| Sinf-e-Aahan | Mahjabeen's mother | |||
| Bisaat | Noor | Hum TV | ||
| 2022 | Mere Humsafar | Shahjahan Raees Ahmed | ARY Digital | |
| 2023 | College Gate | Catherine | Green Entertainment | |
| Honey Moon | Shakila | |||
| Jaisay Aapki Marzi | 
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| Kalank | Shahana | Geo Entertainment | ||
| 2024 | Dil Ka Kya Karein | Aliya | Green Entertainment | |
| Noor Jahan | Noor Jahan | ARY Digital | ||
| Ghair | Tehzeeb | ARY Digital | ||
| Sunn Mere Dil | Farzana Naamdar | Geo TV |
Telefilms
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Abhi Tou Main Jawan Hoon | Tanveer |
| 2022 | Neelofer Tsunami | Ansa's mother |
| 2022 | Aunty Allergy | Zubaida |
| 2023 | Tamak Toiyan | Beena's mother |
| 2024 | Achari Mohabbat | Sikandar's mother |
Film
edit| Year | Movie | Role |
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| 2007 | Mein Ek Din Laut Kay Aaoon Ga | Mrs. Haroon |
| 2012 | Hazar Ka Note | Husnara |
| 2015 | Good Morning Karachi | Rafina's mother |
| Jawani Phir Nahi Ani | Madame | |
| 2017 | Punjab Nahi Jaungi | Firdous Khagga |
| 2019 | Kaaf Kangana | Amma |
Awards and recognition
editNigar Awards
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
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| 1987 | Nigar Award | Best Actress | Won | Aasman | [9] |
PTV Awards
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
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| 2000 | PTV Award | Best Actress | Won | Family Front | [10] |
| 2023 | PTV Icon Awards | National Icon Awards | Won | Herself | [11] |
Government Awards
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result | Presented by | Ref. |
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| 2012 | Pride of Performance | Arts | Won | Award by the President of Pakistan | [12] |
Lux Style Awards
edit| Year | Ceremony | Category | TV Play | Result |
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| 2002 | 1st Lux Style Awards[13] | Best TV Actress | N/A | Nominated |
| 2005 | 4th Lux Style Awards[14] | Best TV Actress (Satellite) | Woh Tees Din | |
| 2007 | 6th Lux Style Awards | Tere Ishq Mein | ||
| Best TV Actress (Terrestrial) | Gharoor | |||
| 2008 | 7th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actress (Satellite) | Vanee | |
| 2013 | 12th Lux Style Awards[15] | Man Jali | ||
| 2015 | 14th Lux Style Awards[16] | Best TV Actress | Pyarey Afzal |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "مدرز ڈے اسپیشل: ایسے کردار جن سے ماں کی یاد آئے!". Voice of America. 11 August 2023.
- ^ "THE ICON INTERVIEW: DOING IT THE SABA HAMEED WAY". Dawn (newspaper). 24 September 2023. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Hameed Akhtar passes away (father of Saba Hameed) | Newspaper". Dawn. 18 October 2011. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
- ^ a b c Pakistani mother-daughter celebrities who are too good to be ignored Business Recorder (newspaper), Published 21 April 2018, Retrieved 6 April 2019
- ^ a b c Basharat, Rabia (10 October 2013). "Saba Hameed's Talented Family Tree". Reviewit.pk website. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
- ^ a b c Coke Studio and 'The Reluctant Fundamentalist' changed my life: Meesha Shafi Dawn (newspaper), Published 17 November 2014, Retrieved 6 April 2019
- ^ Saba Hameed in 'Teesra Kinara' (1988 film) on bfi.org.uk website Retrieved 6 April 2019
- ^ a b c d Filmography of Saba Hameed on IMDb website Retrieved 6 April 2019
- ^ "نگار ایوارڈز برائے سال 1987". Nigar Weekly (in Urdu). Golden Jubilee Number: 297. 2000.
- ^ "PTV World Awards", PTV (News), archived from the original on 18 January 2022, retrieved 22 February 2022
- ^ "Icon Awards 2023: All You Need to Know About the Government's Initiative". Galaxy Lollywood. 9 October 2023.
- ^ "Civil awards: Pride of the nation - The Express Tribune (newspaper)". 15 August 2011. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
- ^ "..::LUX Style Awards 2003::." 15 July 2003. Archived from the original on 15 July 2003. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ khan, Athar (14 October 2003). "LUX Style Awards for the year 2004". Rewaj | Women Lifestyle. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ "12th Lux Style Awards 2013 Pictures and Winner's List | DesiFreeTV.com". 18 January 2017. Archived from the original on 18 January 2017. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ "https://www.ebuzztoday.com/14th-lux-style-awards-2015-announces-nominees-in-24-categories/"