Saba Faisal
Saba Faisal | |
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Born | |
Education | University of Lahore |
Occupations |
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Years active | 1981–present |
Spouse | Faisal Saeed (husband) |
Children | Sadia Faisal (daughter) Arsalan Faisal (son) Salman Faisal (son) |
Saba Faisal (Punjabi, Template:Lang-ur; 31 January 1960) is a Pakistani actress and former news anchor.[1] In her career more than a decade, she has appeared in several acclaimed television serials, theatre, plays and films mainly in Urdu language.[2][3]
Early life
Saba was born in Lahore and she completed her studies from University of Lahore.[4]
Career
In 1981 Saba and some of her friends visited PTV Lahore Centre and there a director noticed her and convinced her to audition for newscasting which she did but was selected as a annonucer which she did for three years later she was selected for Khabarnama at 9pm which she accepted. Saba also did hosting and hosted some programs then she worked as a sports commentator. Later she acted in some PTV dramas in mid 1990s but she continued to worked as newscaster till earlys 2000s then she started acting completely and has worked in more than one hundred dramas.[4]
Personal life
Saba is married to her cousin Faisal Saeed and has three children. Saba's both sons Arsalan, Salman are actors and models and her daughter Sadia Faisal is an actress and model.[5][4]
Filmography
Television series
Year | Title | Role | Network | Refs |
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2009 | Tum Jo Miley | Sadiqa | Hum TV | |
2009 | Sirf Tumhare Liye | Javeria | PTV | |
2010 | Mera Saaein | Wajahat | ARY Digital | |
2011 | Kountry Luv | Muniza | A-Plus TV | |
2011 | Tera Pyar Nahi Bhoole | Ansa | PTV | |
2011 | Pal Bhar Mein | Alina | PTV | |
2012 | Ek Tamanna Lahasil Si | Beena | Hum TV | |
2012 | Durr-e-Shehwar | Safia | Hum TV | |
2012 | Mil Ke Bhi Hum Na Mile | Nazri Beigum | Geo TV | |
2012 | Humsafar | Maimoona | Hum TV | |
2012 | Pathjar Ke Baad | Azra | A-Plus TV | |
2012 | Na Kaho Tum Mere Nahi | Bano Aapa | Hum TV | |
2013 | Heer Ranjha | Heer's mother | PTV Home | |
2013 | Mirat-ul-Uroos | Rafia | Geo TV | |
2013 | Rukhsaar | Fahida | Geo TV | |
2013 | Pyarey Afzal | Irsa Ibrahim | ARY Digital | [6] |
2014 | Parvarish | Dil Awaiz | ARY Digital | [7] |
2014 | Shehr-e-Ajnabi | Ufaq's Mother | A-Plus TV | |
2014 | Ishq Parast | Khadija | ARY Digital | |
2014 | Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain | Various (Anthology) | Hum TV | |
2014 | Meri Subah Ka Sitara | Sitara's mother | A-Plus TV | |
2014 | Dil Awaiz | Momina | PTV | |
2015 | Mere Khuda | Surahya | Hum TV | |
2015 | Karb | Sabiha | Hum TV | |
2015 | Tere Mere Beech | Nighat | Hum TV | |
2015 | Tum Mere Paas Raho | Tabish's mother | Hum TV | |
2015 | Nikah | Nadeem's mother | Hum TV | |
2015 | Guzaarish | Zain's mother | ARY Digital | |
2015 | Dumpukht - Aatish-e-Ishq | Khala | A-Plus TV | [8] |
2016 | Mera Yaar Miladay | Fahad's mother | ARY Digital | |
2015 | Sangat | Aisha's mother | Hum TV | [9] |
2016 | Main Kamli | Maria | Aaj Entertainment | |
2016 | Be Aitbaar | Uzma | Hum TV | |
2016 | Zara Yaad Kar | Aneesa Begum | Hum TV | |
2016 | Jaan'nisar | Erum | PTV Home | [10] |
2016 | Ishq Nachaya | Sakina | Express TV | |
2017 | Mushrik | Ammi | A-Plus TV | |
2017 | Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai | Kaneez Begum | Geo TV | [11] |
2017 | Is Chand Pay Dagh Nahin | Shagufta | A-Plus TV | |
2017 | Dil-e-Jaanam | Qudsia | Hum TV | |
2017 | Iss Khamoshi Ka Matlab | Rakhshanda | Geo TV | |
2017 | Rani | Nafeesa | Geo TV | [12] |
2017 | Titli | Naila's mother | Urdu 1 | |
2017 | Bedardi Saiyaan | Maya | Geo TV | |
Baaghi | Fauzia's mother | Urdu 1 | [13] | |
Pagli | Zakiya | Hum TV | [14] | |
Is Chand Pe Dagh Nahin | Mehnaz | A-Plus TV | ||
2017 | Soteli | Iffat | ARY Digital | [15] |
2018 | Ishq Tamasha | Rushna's mother | Hum TV | [16] |
2018 | Pukaar | Amna | ARY Digital | [17] |
2018 | Lashkara | Maryam | ARY Digital | [18] |
2018 | Lamhay | Hashir's grandmother | Hum TV | [19] |
2018 | Dukh Kam Na Honge | Amma | A-Plus TV | |
2018 | Doosra Sach | Recurring in Episode "Be Hissi" | TV One | |
2018 | Ishq Na Kariyo Koi | Faisal and Rehan's mother | Express TV | [20] |
2019 | Khaas | Kanwal | Hum TV | [21] |
2019 | Bewaja | Aliya | Bol TV | [22] |
2019 | Hasad | Sadiqa | ARY Digital | [23] |
2019 | Abgeenay | Amna | Geo TV | [24] |
2019 | Shahrukh Ki Saliyan | Shahrukh's aunt | Geo TV | [25] |
2019 | Kahin Deep Jaley | Khadija | Geo TV | [26] |
2019 | Thora Sa Haq | Rabia | ARY Digital | |
2019 | Ishq Zaat | Alia | LTN Family | |
2019 | Ghalati | Nafeesa | ARY Digital | |
2020 | Bandhay Aik Dor Say | Razia | Geo TV | |
2020 | Ghisi Piti Mohabbat | Farida | ARY Digital | |
2020 | Bin Baadal Barsaat | Shayan's mother | Express Entertainment | |
2021 | Qayamat | Rashid's mother | Geo TV | |
2021 | Pehli Si Muhabbat | Aslam's mother | ARY Digital | |
2021 | Raqeeb Se | Masood's wife | Hum TV | |
2021 | Ishq Hai | Nafisa | ARY Digital | |
2021 | Baddua | Junaid's mother | ARY Digital | |
2021 | Dil-e-Momin | Zehra | Geo Entertainment | |
2022 | Yeh Na Thi Hamari Qismat | Sajida | ARY Digital | |
Baarwan Khiladi | Shaista | Express Entertainment | ||
Badzaat | Laila | Geo Entertainment | [27] | |
Pyar Deewangi Hai | Saima | ARY Digital | ||
Habs | Qudsia | ARY Digital | ||
Tinkay Ka Sahara | Hammad's mother | Hum TV | ||
Taqdeer | Fahmida | ARY Digital | [28] | |
2023 | Samjhota | Munazzah | ARY Digital | |
Chand Tara | Raazia | Hum TV | ||
Sar-e-Rah | Anjum | ARY Digital | ||
Mujhay Qabool Nahin | Nudrat | Geo TV | ||
Zulm | Esha's mother | Hum TV | ||
Rah-e-Junoon | Mahjabeen | Hum TV | ||
Standup Girl | Green Entertainment | |||
Khaie | Husna Bano | Geo Entertainment |
Telefilm
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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2021 | Tameez Uddin Ki Badtameez Family | Saima | ARY Digital |
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2018 | Rangreza | Aapa | [29] |
2019 | Kaaf Kangna | Begum | |
2021 | Bhoot Bangla | Amma | Horror film |
2022 | Ruposh | Zunaira's mother | Telefilm |
Love Life Ka Law | Maya's mother | ||
2022 | London Nahi Jaunga | Chaudrani |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
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1998 | PTV Award | Best Newscaster | Won | Khabarnama | [30] |
2011 | 11th Lux Style Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | Pal Bhar Mein | [31][32] |
2017 | 5th Hum Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | Zara Yaad Kar |
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External links
- Saba Faisal at IMDb
- Saba Faisal on Instagram