Saba Faisal
Saba Faisal | |
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| Born | 31 January 1960 |
| Education | University of Lahore |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1981–present |
| Spouse | Faisal Saeed (m. 1984) |
| Children | 3 |
Saba Faisal (Punjabi, Urdu: صبا فیصل; 31 January 1960) is a Pakistani actress and former news anchor.[1] In her career spanning more than four decades, she has appeared in several acclaimed television serials, theatre dramas, plays and films, mainly in Urdu language.[2][3]
Early life
Saba Faisal was born in Lahore, and completed her studies at the University of Lahore.[4]
Career
In 1981, Faisal 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 an announcer which she did for three years later. She was selected for Khabarnama at 9p.m., the main news bulletin of the day at PTV. Saba also hosted some programs, and then worked as a sports commentator. Later, she acted in some PTV dramas in the mid-1990s. She simultaneously continued working as a newscaster until the early 2000s, then she exclusively focused on her acting career and has worked in more than 100 dramas.[4]
Personal life
Faisal is married to her cousin Faisal Saeed and has three children. Saba's sons, Arsalan and Salman, and daughter, Sadia, are models and actors.[5][4]
Filmography
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Tum Jo Miley | Sadiqa | Hum TV | |
| Sirf Tumhare Liye | Javeria | PTV | ||
| 2010 | Mera Saaein | Wajahat's sister | ARY Digital | |
| 2011 | Kountry Luv | Muniza | A-Plus TV | |
| Tera Pyar Nahi Bhoole | Ansa | PTV | ||
| Pal Bhar Mein | Alina | |||
| 2012 | Ek Tamanna Lahasil Si | Beena | Hum TV | |
| Durr-e-Shehwar | Safia | |||
| Mil Ke Bhi Hum Na Mile | Nazri Beigum | Geo TV | ||
| Humsafar | Maimoona | Hum TV | ||
| Pathjar Ke Baad | Azra | A-Plus TV | ||
| Na Kaho Tum Mere Nahi | Bano Aapa | Hum TV | ||
| 2013 | Heer Ranjha | Heer's mother | PTV Home | |
| Mirat-ul-Uroos | Rafia | Geo TV | ||
| Rukhsaar | Fahida | |||
| Pyarey Afzal | Irsa Ibrahim | ARY Digital | [6] | |
| 2014 | Parvarish | Dil Awaiz | [7] | |
| Shehr-e-Ajnabi | Ufaq's Mother | A-Plus TV | ||
| Ishq Parast | Khadija | ARY Digital | ||
| Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain | Various (Anthology) | Hum TV | ||
| Meri Subah Ka Sitara | Sitara's mother | A-Plus TV | ||
| Dil Awaiz | Momina | PTV | ||
| 2015 | Mere Khuda | Surahya | Hum TV | |
| Karb | Sabiha | |||
| Tere Mere Beech | Nighat | |||
| Tum Mere Paas Raho | Tabish's mother | |||
| Nikah | Nadeem's mother | |||
| Guzaarish | Zain's mother | ARY Digital | ||
| Dumpukht - Aatish-e-Ishq | Khala | A-Plus TV | [8] | |
| Sangat | Aisha's mother | Hum TV | [9] | |
| 2016 | Mera Yaar Miladay | Fahad's mother | ARY Digital | |
| Main Kamli | Maria | Aaj Entertainment | ||
| Be Aitbaar | Uzma | Hum TV | ||
| Zara Yaad Kar | Aneesa Begum | |||
| Jaan'nisar | Erum | PTV Home | [10] | |
| Ishq Nachaya | Sakina | Express TV | ||
| 2017 | Mushrik | Ammi | A-Plus TV | |
| Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai | Kaneez Begum | Geo TV | [11] | |
| Is Chand Pay Dagh Nahin | Shagufta | A-Plus TV | ||
| Dil-e-Jaanam | Qudsia | Hum TV | ||
| Iss Khamoshi Ka Matlab | Rakhshanda | Geo TV | ||
| Rani | Nafeesa | [12] | ||
| Titli | Naila's mother | Urdu 1 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Soteli | Iffat | ARY Digital | [15] | |
| 2018 | Ishq Tamasha | Rushna's mother | Hum TV | [16] |
| Pukaar | Amna | ARY Digital | [17] | |
| Lashkara | Maryam | [18] | ||
| Lamhay | Hashir's grandmother | Hum TV | [19] | |
| Dukh Kam Na Honge | Amma | A-Plus TV | ||
| Doosra Sach | Recurring in Episode "Be Hissi" | TV One | ||
| Ishq Na Kariyo Koi | Faisal and Rehan's mother | Express TV | [20] | |
| 2019 | Khaas | Kanwal | Hum TV | [21] |
| Bewaja | Aliya | Bol TV | [22] | |
| Hasad | Sadiqa | ARY Digital | [23] | |
| Abgeenay | Amna | Geo TV | [24] | |
| Shahrukh Ki Saliyan | Shahrukh's aunt | [25] | ||
| Kahin Deep Jaley | Khadija | [26] | ||
| Thora Sa Haq | Rabia | ARY Digital | ||
| Ishq Zaat | Alia | LTN Family | ||
| Ghalati | Nafeesa | ARY Digital | ||
| 2020 | Bandhay Aik Dor Say | Razia | Geo TV | |
| Ghisi Piti Mohabbat | Farida | ARY Digital | ||
| Bin Baadal Barsaat | Shayan's mother | Express Entertainment | ||
| 2021 | Qayamat | Rashid's mother | Geo TV | |
| Pehli Si Muhabbat | Aslam's mother | ARY Digital | ||
| Raqeeb Se | Masood's wife | Hum TV | ||
| Ishq Hai | Nafisa | ARY Digital | ||
| Baddua | Junaid's mother | |||
| 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 | |||
| Tinkay Ka Sahara | Hammad's mother | Hum TV | ||
| Taqdeer | Fahmida | ARY Digital | [28] | |
| 2023 | Samjhota | Munazzah | ||
| Chand Tara | Raazia | Hum TV | ||
| Sar-e-Rah | Anjum | ARY Digital | ||
| Mujhay Qabool Nahin | Nudrat | Geo TV | ||
| Zulm | Rakhshanda | Hum TV | ||
| Rah-e-Junoon | Mahjabeen | |||
| Standup Girl | Kabir's mother | Green Entertainment | ||
| Khaie | Husna Bano | Geo Entertainment | ||
| 2024 | Pagal Khana | Anila | Green Entertainment | |
| Sultanat | Sajida | Hum TV | ||
| Be Rung | Fakhra | |||
| 2025 | Dil Wali Gali Mein | Durrana Siddiqui | [29] | |
| Aas Paas | Seemab | Geo Entertainment | ||
| Mein Manto Nahin Hoon | Naseeba | ARY Digital | ||
| Tan Man Aur Tum | TBA | Green Entertainment | [30] |
Telefilm
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Tameez Uddin Ki Badtameez Family | Saima | ARY Digital |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Rangreza | Aapa | [31] |
| 2019 | Kaaf Kangna | Begum | |
| 2021 | Bhoot Bangla | Amma | Horror film |
| 2022 | Ruposh | Zunaira's mother | Telefilm |
| Love Life Ka Law | Maya's mother | ||
| London Nahi Jaunga | Chaudrani |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | PTV Award | Best Newscaster | Won | Khabarnama | [32] |
| 2011 | 11th Lux Style Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | Pal Bhar Mein | [33][34] |
| 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