Sabreen Hisbani Baloch (Urdu: سبرین حسبانی , Sindhi: صابرين حسباني) (Born 10 September 1978) is a Pakistani actress. She worked in an airline company in Pakistan as a flight attendant. She also has worked in several acclaimed drama serials including Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain, Nikhar Gaye Gulab Sare, Saat Pardon Mein, Sanjha, Aunn Zara , and LAA. With the former two earned her a widespread acclaim and recognition. She was nominated as a Best Supporting Actress at 3rd Hum Awards for Laa while she won the award at 4th Pakistan Media Awards for Aunn Zara in the same category.
Sabreen Hisbani صابرين حسباني | |
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 Hisbani in 2023 | |
| Born | 10 September 1978 Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
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| Alma mater | University of Karachi |
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| Years active | 2005-present |
| Notable work | Aunn Zara Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai Parchayee |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) |
| Spouse |
Hassan Zia (m. 2017) |
| Children | 1 |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Sanam Baloch (sister) Sindhyar Baloch (nephew) |
| Awards | Pakistan Media Awards |
In 2024, Sabreen Hisbani made her debut in live theatre with a Sindhi play titled Salgirah. The production explored the emotional landscape of a couple in a long-term marriage who, after years of routine, confront their unmet expectations and societal pressures. She performed in a sold-out show that received high praise from fans. The performance took place at the Arts Council Karachi on October 17, 2024. [1]
Early life
editSabreen was born on 10 September 1978, in Karachi to Maria Baloch. She is the sister of famous host Sanam Baloch, and Sabreen's mother was a Lok Sindhi singer. She has two sisters and two brothers. Her sister Sanam Baloch is an acclaimed actress.[2][3] She was a flight attendant for PIA then began her career in 2005 in the PTV drama serial Masuri, which gives her wide acclaim, she successfully established herself as an actress in industry. Since she has appeared in drama serials, sitcoms, telefims and has appeared on number of talk shows and programs. In addition she hosted the 17th PTV Karachi Center Awards.[4]
Career
edit2005-2012: Early acting roles
editSabreen made her acting debut in Masuri (2005) as a recurring role, for which she was nominated for the Lux Style Award for Best Television Actress. Later in 2008, she got a big breakthrough with the Geo TV Soap opera Meri Adhoori Mohabbat (2008) starring alongside Humayun Saeed. The soap became a massive hit in the networks history. For the next couple of years, Sabreen continued starring in telefilms, and recurring roles.
2013-2019: Mainstream success
editIn the 2013 series, Aunn Zara, Hisbani plays Nighat, Aunn's protective Phupho.[5] In the series, Sabreen plays a supporting role in an ensemble cast. Her performance was critically acclaimed and she won the Pakistan Media Award for Best Supporting Actress. The show earned her a respectful place in the industry. The same year, Sabreen would go on to do another massive hit Meri Beti (2013-2014) for ARY Digital.[6] Both Aunn Zara and Meri Beti would go on to be instant classics that are still known as some of Pakistan's best television shows.
In the 13 episode Hum TV Miniseries, Laa (2014), Sabreen potrayed Laila. The series was nominated for multiple awards, and Sabreen herself was nominated for the 2014 Hum Award for Best Supporting Actress. Later in the years Sabreen continued to star in series such as Mera Dard Na Janay Koi (2015-2016), Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai (2015-2016), and Mubarak Ho Beti Hui Hai (2017).
In 2017, Sabreen became a recurring role in Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai, and later that year, she starred in Gumrah (2017-2018) and Parchayee (2017-2018). Both shows were airing back-to-back on the same network, Hum TV. Both were very successful for the network and gained positive reviews from the audience.
On February 9, 2018, Sabreen's debut film, Azad (2018).[7] Azad is a melodrama film directed and written by Rehan Sheikh, who co-produced with Hasan Naeem under the production banner of Bling Studios and Roomi Films. The film features Sabreen Hisbani, Sanam Saeed, Salman Shahid, Rehan Sheikh, Nimra Bucha and Zahid Ahmed, and Sajjad Kishwar.
In early 2019, It was announced that Sabreen Hisbani and Alyy Khan were going to be starring in an upcoming Geo TV series, Saibaan. The first episode aired on March 3, 2019. Later that year, Mujhe Beta Chahiye was released on A-Plus TV. The series ended in December 2019.
In 2020, Sabreen made an Instagram account and shared posts that confirmed she had moved to Canada. She has stayed active on social media since then. Later in the year, It was rumored that Sabreen had left the industry overall and has moved on to persue other ventures. Sabreen continued to update fans on her life using Instagram for years after. [8]
2024-present: Media Comeback
editOn July 3, 2024, Sabreen Hisbani and Umer Alam shared a post on Instagram of them together. The caption reads, "Fortunate enough to share screen with Sabreen Hisbani. In our new Project for Hum TV, who’s making a comeback after 4 years, produced by MD Productions." [9][10]
The post confirms that Sabreen is returning to Pakistani Television in her new project for Hum TV. The title, characters, and full cast list is yet to be announced. Filming in currently underway in Karachi, Pakistan and the series is set to release later this year. [11][12]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Azad | Hum Films |
Television
edit| Year | Serial | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Bali | Lead Role | |
| 2005 | Masuri | Recurring Role | |
| 2008 | Meri Adhoori Mohabbat | Lead Role | |
| 2009 | Yeh Hindustan Wo Pakistan | Main Role | |
| Dohri | Main Role | ||
| Phir Kho Jaye Na | Main Role; ARY Digital serial | ||
| Tum Se Kaisey Kahoon | Main Role | ||
| 2010 | Bichernay Se Pehlay | Lead Role | |
| 2011 | Mohabbat Haar Mohabbat Jeet | Lead Role | |
| Kaafir | Recurring Role; ARY Digital serial | ||
| Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain | Episode: "Episode 20"; Hum TV Anthology series | ||
| 2012 | Hum Pay Jo Guzarti Hai | Main Role; Express Entertainment | |
| Saat Pardon Mein | Main Role; Har Pal Geo serial | ||
| Nikhar Gaye Gulab Sare | Main Role; Hum TV serial | ||
| Pathjar Ke Baad | Recurring Role; Urdu 1 serial | ||
| 2013 | Sanjha | Main Role; Hum TV serial | |
| Aunn Zara | Phuppo | Main Role; Won - Pakistan Media Award for Best Supporting Actress | |
| Meri Beti | Lead Role; Popular ARY Digital serial | ||
| 2014 | Soteli | Main Role; ARY Digital serial | |
| LAA | Laila | Lead Role; Nominated - Hum Award for Best Supporting Actress | |
| Pyar Hai Tu Mera | Lead Role; Hum Sitaray serial | ||
| Ek Mohabbat Ke Baad | Lead Role; ARY Digital serial | ||
| 2015 | Pathjar Ke Baad | Recurring Role; Urdu 1 serial | |
| Choti Si Ghalat Fehmi | Recurring Role; Daily soap on Hum TV | ||
| Tere Dar Per | Aqeela | Lead Role; ARY Digital series | |
| Judaai | Lead Role; Har Pal Geo serial | ||
| Mera Dard Na Janay Koi | Lead Role; daily soap on Hum TV | ||
| Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai | Main Role; Har Pal Geo serial | ||
| Dooriyan | Lead Role; Hum Sitaray serial | ||
| 2016 | Jiska Naam Hai Aurat | Lead Role; A-Plus TV and ATV (Pakistani TV channel) | |
| Izn-e-Rukhsat | Lead Role; Har Pal Geo | ||
| 2017 | Mubarak Ho Beti Hui Hai | Anila | Main Role; ARY Digital serial |
| Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai | Neelam | Recurring Role; Har Pal Geo | |
| Gumrah | Asma | Main Role; Hum TV | |
| Parchayee | Saba | Lead Role; Hum TV serial | |
| Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain (Season 2) | Munni's Mother | Episode: "Episode 20" on Hum TV | |
| Masoom | Arooba | Lead Role; Express Entertainment | |
| 2019 | Saibaan | Anum | Lead Role; Daily soap on Har Pal Geo |
| Mujhe Beta Chahiye | Rubina | Lead Role; A-Plus TV serial | |
| 2024 | BOL Kahani | Guest Role; Anthology series on BOL Network | Episode: "Kala Saya" on BOL Network |
| Mohabbat Reza Reza | Riffat | Lead Role; Hum TV serial | |
| Upcoming Green Entertainment Series | unannounced | Lead Role; Green Entertainment |
Television Film
edit| Year | Title | Production | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Nau Main Dariya | Main Role | |
| Tum Se Kaise Kahoon | |||
| Cheel | |||
| 2010 | Khurchan | ARY Digital Network | Lead Role |
| 2013 | Emaan | ||
| Patli Gali | Hum TV | ||
| Dilli Walay Dulhare Babu | ARY Digital Network | ||
| 2015 | Sare Zameen Per | TV One | Main Role |
| 2016 | Aashiq Colony | ARY Digital Network | |
| Van Waley Mehboob Bhai |
Music Videos
edit- "Ghum Jo Fasano" (2003), by Maria Baloch[13]
Theatre
edit| Year(s) | Production | Role | Location |
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| 2024 | Salgirah | Wife | Arts Council Karachi |
Awards and nominations
edit| Award | Year | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
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| Lux Style Awards | 2005 | Lux Style Award for Best Television Actress | Masuri | Nominated |
| Pakistan Media Awards | 2013 | Pakistan Media Award for Best Supporting Actress | Aunn Zara | Won |
| Hum Awards | 2015 | Hum Award for Best Supporting Actress | Laa | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "World Culture Festival: 'Salgirah' on marital complexities elicits emotions". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ "Sabreen Hisbani Biography, pictures". Showbiz. 2 October 2014. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
- ^ "Sabreen Hisbani Is Still Single: A Sister of Sanam Baloch". Magmedia. 5 April 2015. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
- ^ "PTV awards: A tribute to Sufi folk music". The Express Tribune. 14 November 2011. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
- ^ Dawn.com (27 September 2013). "'Aunn Zara' - A drama review". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ "Sabreen Hisbani: "Saba in Meri Beti is very much like me!"". pr24x7networkltd. 19 August 2016. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ "Pakistani feature-film 'Azad' lands in cinemas today". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ Sumiya (7 February 2022). "Sabreen Hisbani Biography, Husband, Daughter, & Drama List". Showbiz Magazine. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ Abdullah, Rao (3 July 2024). "Sabreen Hisbani Set to Make TV Comeback". BOL News. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ "Sabreen Hisbani Gears Up for TV Comeback - Details | Reviewit.pk". 3 July 2024. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ "Sabreen Hisbani's Mohabbat Reza Reza Teasers Impress Fans | Reviewit.pk". 10 October 2024. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ "Mohabbat Reza Reza". Hum TV. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ Ameet Kumar (10 June 2012). BUDHAYAN MA KHEN KHE GUM JO FASANO BY MARIA BALOCH. Retrieved 31 July 2024 – via YouTube.
External links
edit- Sabreen Hisbani on Facebook
- Sabreen Hisbani at PakistaniDramas
- Sabreen Hisbani on Instagram