Saheefa Jabbar Khattak (Urdu: صحیفہ جبار خٹک; born 1 October 1988) is a Pakistani model turned actress. After receiving an award for Best Emerging Model at Lux Style Awards and Hum Awards, Khattak ventured into acting by playing the leading lady in the 2018 television serials Teri Meri Kahani and Beti. Both of which earned her critical acclaim.[2][3][4]
Saheefa Jabbar Khattak | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 October 1988[1] |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Alma mater | Beaconhouse National University |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2017 – present |
| Spouse |
Khawaja Khizer (m. 2018) |
Personal life
editKhattak was born into a Pathan family in Khanewal, Punjab. Khattak grew up in Lahore with her parents and a younger brother.[5] She holds BS in Business Economics from Beaconhouse National University Lahore.[6][7] In December 2017, she married Khawaja Khizer Hussain. According to Khattak, she met him during her university days. They married in an Islamic wedding ceremony.[8] The ceremony was held at Lahore, Pakistan.[9][10][11]
Career
editKhattak started her career as a fashion model and appeared in several television commercials. She is noted for her short hair looks on the ramp.[12][13] After receiving an award for Best Emerging Talent at Lux Style Awards and Hum Awards, she move on to acting and made her debut with Momina Duraid's Teri Meri Kahani, where she played a lead character of Deena opposite Azfar Rehman and Saboor Aly. The serial ran for 36 Episodes on Hum TV.[14][15] It was followed by another lead role in ARY Digital's social drama Beti.[16] An Idream Entertainment's production, Beti was a critical and commercially hit. Her role as Mariam was praised by critics.[17][18] She then portrayed a young to old woman who faces hardships of her single mistake in melodrama Bhool.[19]
In 2024, she returned to television after four years in Green Entertainment's Ramadan special Rafta Rafta as a feisty and haughty landlady.[20]
Television
edit| † | Denotes serial that has not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Teri Meri Kahani | Deena | |
| 2018–2019 | Beti | Mariyam | |
| 2019 | Bhool | Aiman | |
| 2019 | Choti Choti Batain | Hania | Story "Wajah Tum Ho" |
| 2020 | Log Kya Kahenge | Meerab | [21] |
| 2024 | Rafta Rafta | Savera |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Lux Style Awards | Best Emerging Talent | Won[22] |
| 2018 | Hum Style Awards | Best Rising Star | Won[23] |
References
edit- ^ "I don't want to die an ordinary death: Saheefa Jabbar Khattak". The Express Tribune. 25 July 2018. Retrieved 15 December 2018.
- ^ "Saheefa Jabbar Khattak expresses discomfort on sexualising kids". The Express Tribune. 17 January 2018. Retrieved 15 December 2018.
- ^ "Model Saheefa Jabbar Khattak encourages women to be comfortable in their own skin". Daily Times. 3 July 2018. Retrieved 15 December 2018.
- ^ NewsBytes. "Saheefa Jabbar Khattak opens up about her anxiety issue". The News International. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
- ^ "No, I don't belong in the kitchen: Saheefa Jabbar Khattak". The Express Tribune. 4 December 2017. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
- ^ Sarfaraz, Iqra. "Saheefa Jabbar Khattak". The News International. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
- ^ Shirazi, Maria. ""I am a bold person who has no filters"". The News International. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
- ^ "Saheefa Jabbar Khattak's wedding outfit is on display and here is why". Daily Pakistan Global. 7 February 2018. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
- ^ "Saheefa Jabbar Khattak: Breaking stereotypes | Pakistan Today". Pakistan Today. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
- ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (4 December 2017). "5 questions with (then) bride-to-be Saheefa Jabbar". DAWN. Retrieved 17 December 2018.
- ^ "Style anatomy: Saheefa Jabbar Khattak". The Express Tribune. 26 March 2017. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
- ^ Instep (16 December 2018). "BEAUTY STATION! "I'm obsessed with the no-make look!"". The News on Sunday. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
- ^ "Pakistani model Saheefa Khattak bashed for her new hairstyle". The Express Tribune. 24 August 2017. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
- ^ NewsBytes. "Saheefa Jabbar Khattak on her TV debut, Teri Meri Kahani". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
- ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (16 January 2018). "Saheefa Jabbar Khattak is gearing up for her drama debut". DAWN. Retrieved 15 December 2018.
- ^ NewsBytes. "Saheefa Jabbar says her next TV play is "empowering"". The News International. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
- ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (28 November 2018). "Saheefa Jabbar talks about why new drama 'Beti' is close to her heart". DAWN. Retrieved 15 December 2018.
- ^ "Saheefa Jabbar Khattak, Fahad Mirza to star in serial about female infanticide". The Express Tribune. 8 June 2018. Retrieved 15 December 2018.
- ^ Shirazi, Maria. "Saheefa Jabbar to play Saboor Aly's mother in her next, Bhool". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ Irfan Ul Haq (20 February 2024). "Saheefa Jabbar Khattak is returning to TV after a four-year hiatus". images.dawn.com. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ Shirazi, Maria. "Saheefa Jabbar shares details of next drama, Log Kya Kahainge". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
- ^ Images Staff (21 February 2018). "Who won big at Lux Style Awards 2018?". Images. Retrieved 17 December 2018.
- ^ "Winners list of QMobile Hum Style Awards 2017". Daily Pakistan Global. 22 October 2017. Retrieved 17 December 2018.