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Samina Peerzada
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| ثمینہ پیرزادہ | |
| Born |
Samina Butt
9 August 1955 |
| Education | Government College of Commerce & Economics |
| Alma mater | PECHS, Karachi |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 1974 – Present |
| Known for | Performance, Progress, Peace |
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Notable work
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Zindagi Gulzar Hai Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan Durr-e-Shehwar |
| Style | Versatile |
| Spouse(s) |
Usman Peerzada
(m. 1975) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Faizan Peerzada (brother-in-law) Zara Peerzada (niece) (Late) Anwar Ul Haq Ansari (Father) MBuggi Ansari (Brother) Samina Zaman (Cousin) |
| Awards | Pakistan Television (PTV) Award (2011) Nigar Awards in 1988 and 1990 Lux Style Awards in 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award at Beyond the Mango Film Festival in 2013 HUM Awards in 2013, 2014 and 2015 |
Samina Peerzada (née Butt) is a famous Pakistani actress, producer, and director. She was also a popular model in the 1970s. Samina is known as one of the most successful actresses from the 1980s and 1990s. She has made a big impact in both films and television.
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Early Life and Education
Samina was born in Lahore, Pakistan. Her family was from Kashmir. She grew up in Karachi, Sindh. After finishing her studies in business, Samina decided to become an actress. She started with small roles in TV ads and dramas. Soon, she began getting lead roles in movies.
Samina's Amazing Career
Samina Peerzada started her career as a model in 1974. Later, she acted in many films. Some of her well-known movies include Nazdikiyan, Mukhra, and Bulandi.
She has traveled a lot for her work. She even performed in Oslo, Norway, at The International Ibsen Festival. Her stage plays include Raaz-o-Niaz and A Doll's House.
Samina has starred in many popular TV shows. These include Zindagi Gulzar Hai, Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan, and Durr-e-Shahwar.
She also acted in a Hollywood film called The Valley. It was released in 2018. Another Pakistani actor, Alyy Khan, was also in this movie.
Samina has also worked as a director. She directed the film Shararat. She also hosts a show on YouTube called Rewind with Samina Peerzada.
Her Personal Life
Samina Peerzada married Usman Peerzada in 1975. He is also a well-known person in media. They have two daughters named Anum and Amal. Their younger daughter, Amal, is a talented miniature artist.
Samina's Work in Films and TV
Samina Peerzada has acted in many TV dramas and films. She has also directed movies.
TV Series as an Actress
| Drama | Role | Year | Broadcasting Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darya | Wife | 1983 | PTV | |
| Zard Dopehar | Zaitoon | 1995 | PTV | |
| Wafa Kay Mausam | Mother | 2001 | PTV | |
| Sheeshay Ka Mahal | 2002 | PTV | ||
| Thori Si Mohabbat | Leading Lady | 2004 | Geo TV | |
| Ana | Sadiqa | 2004 | PTV | |
| Dil, Diya, Dehleez | Sheher Bano | 2006 | Hum TV | Based on a novel. |
| Tere Aajaney Se | 2006 | TV ONE | ||
| Ishq Ki Inteha | 2009 | Geo TV | Nominated for Best TV Serial. | |
| Thori Door Sath Chalo | 2009 | Hum TV | ||
| Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan | Tai Amma | 2009 | Geo TV | A very popular serial. |
| Noorpur Ki Rani | Anna | 2009 | Hum TV | |
| Tair-e-Lahooti | 2009 | Hum TV | ||
| Mohabbat Kaun Rokay | 2009 | ARY Digital | ||
| Dil Ki Dehleez Par | 2009 | PTV | ||
| The Ghost | 2009 | Hum TV | ||
| Dil-e-Nadan | 2009 | Geo TV | ||
| Kalmoohi | Aasiya | 2010 | PTV | |
| Natak Mandi | 2010 | PTV | ||
| Bebak | 2010 | Hum TV | ||
| Dastaan | Bibi/Saleha | 2010 | Hum TV | Based on a novel about Pakistan's independence. |
| Kafir | Mehwish | 2011 | ARY Digital | |
| Pani Jaisa Piyar | Arfa | 2011 | Hum TV | |
| Koi Lamha Gulab Ho | 2011 | Hum TV | ||
| Rangeelpur | Mother | 2011 | PTV | |
| Mera Naseeb | Salima | 2011 | Hum TV | |
| Kuch Khwab Thay Meray | Annie | 2011 | ARY Digital | |
| Durr-e-Shahwar | Durr-e-Shahwar | 2012 | Hum TV | A show about challenges women face after marriage. |
| Shehr-e-Zaat | Naani/Amma | 2012 | Hum TV | |
| Roshan Sitara | Roshan Ara's mother | 2012 | Hum TV | |
| Zindagi Gulzar Hai | Rafia (Kashaf's Mother) | 2012 | Hum TV | Won a Hum Award for Best Supporting Actress. |
| Ghaao | Mahjabeen | 2012 | Geo TV | |
| Rehaai | Sumaira | 2013 | Hum TV | Plays a supportive mother-in-law. |
| Kuch Is Tarah | 2013 | PTV | ||
| Chaar Chaand | Mother | 2013 | Geo TV | |
| Meri Beti | Airaj's Grandmother | 2013 | ARY Digital | |
| Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain | Mother | 2014 | Hum TV | Episode: Wida Na Karna Maa. |
| Kaanch | 2014 | ARY Digital | ||
| Adhura Milan | Noor-ul-Ain | 2014 | A-Plus Entertainment | |
| Neelum Kinaray | 2015 | Hum TV | ||
| Judai | 2016 | ARY Digital | ||
| Beqasoor | 2016 | ARY Digital | ||
| Aap Ke Liye | Nishat Malik | 2016 | ARY Digital | |
| Bay Aib | Sadaf | 2016 | Urdu1 | |
| Saanp Seerhi | Mother | 2017 | Express Entertainment | |
| Rasm E Duniya | Elder Sister-in-Law | 2017 | ARY Digital | |
| Ghanti | Wife | PTV | ||
| Hissar | wife | PTV | ||
| Karb | wife | PTV | ||
| Kathputli | Wife | PTV | ||
| Musafirkhana | Lady passenger | PTV | ||
| Doosra Chehra | PTV | |||
| Jab Jab Dil Milay | PTV | |||
| Mallika-e-Alam | PTV | |||
| Saahil | Sajida | PTV | ||
| Raat | PTV | |||
| Chakkar-e-Azam | PTV | |||
| Fishaar | PTV | |||
| Hisaar | PTV | |||
| Karobi | PTV | |||
| Panah | PTV | |||
| Jaane Do | PTV | |||
| Balaa | Shama | 2018 | ARY Digital |
Telefilms as an Actress
| Telefilm | Role | Year | Broadcasting Network |
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| Climax | Elderly Lady Lover | 2009 | Hum TV |
| Band Bajj Gaya | Elderly Lady | 2010 | ARY Digital |
| Lunch With Lubna | Mad Lady | 2012 | Hum TV |
| Zindagi Ab Bhi Muskurati Hai | Mother | 2013 | Hum TV |
| Lakeerain | Mother | 2013 | Express Entertainment |
| Chor Babul Ka Ghar | Mother | 2013 | ARY Digital |
| Noor (Musical Telefilm) | Elderly lady | 2017 | Urdu1 |
Films as an Actress
| Film | Role | Year | Notes |
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| The Blood of Hussain | Lisa (General's daughter) | 1980 | Released in the UK in 1981. |
| Kala Dhanda Goray Log | 1981 | ||
| Shaadi Mere Shohar Ki | Leading Lady | 1986 | |
| Mukhra | Nadeem's sister | 1988 | A Punjabi film. |
| Bazar-e-Husn | 1988 | ||
| Jangju Goreelay | 1990 | ||
| Bulandi | Mother | 1990 | |
| Nazdeekiyan | Samina Pirzada | 1991 | |
| Pabandi | 1992 | ||
| Khwahish | 1993 | Also known as The Wish. | |
| Zar Gul | Nawab's Wife | 1997 | |
| The Valley | Didi | 2017 | A Hollywood film. |
| Motorcycle Girl | Zeinth's Mother | 2018 | A Pakistani film. |
| Huey Tum Ajnabi | Indira Ghandhi | 2023 |
Films Directed by Samina
| Films | |||
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| Film | Role | Year | Notes |
| Zar Gul | Director, writer, Nawab's Wife | 1997 | |
| Inteha | Director, Producer | 1999 | Samina Peerzada's first film as a director. |
| Shararat | Director | 2003 | |
Awards and Special Recognition
Samina Peerzada has won many awards for her work. Her first film as a director, Inteha, won nine national awards. She received a Lifetime Achievement Award in the UK in 2013. This was at the Beyond the Mango Film Festival.
She won the Hum Award for Best Supporting Actress two years in a row. This was in 2013 for Roshan Sitara and in 2014 for Zindagi Gulzar Hai. In 2015, Hum TV gave her a Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Television. This was at the 3rd Hum Awards in Dubai.
Nigar Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
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| 1988 | Nigar Award | Best Supporting Actress | Won | Mukhra | |
| 1990 | Nigar Award | Best Supporting Actress | Won | Bulandi |
PTV Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
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| 2011 | 16th PTV Awards | Best Compere | Won | Sunday Lounge |
Lux Style Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Title | Result | Ref. |
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| 2005 | 4th Lux Style Awards | Best Television Actress (Satellite) | Ana | Nominated | |
| 2007 | 6th Lux Style Awards | Best Television Actress (Terrestrial) | Kath Putli | Won | |
| 2014 | 13th Lux Style Awards | Best Television Actress (Satellite) | Rehaai | Nominated |
Mango Film Festival
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
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| 2013 | Beyond the Mango Film Festival | Lifetime Achievement Award | Won | N/A |
Hum Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
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| 2013 | 1st Hum Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won | Roshan Sitara | |
| 2014 | 2nd Hum Awards | Won | Zindagi Gulzar Hai | ||
| 2015 | 3rd Hum Awards | Hum Honorary Television Award | Won | N/A |
Pakistan Media Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
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| 2013 | 4th Pakistan Media Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | Zindagi Gulzar Hai |
CPACT Canada Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
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| 2018 | CPACT Awards | Best Iconic Couple Award | Won | N/A |
See also
- List of Pakistani actresses
