Sakina Samo


Sakina Samo is a Pakistani actress, producer, and director.

Career

Sakina Samo began her acting career in regional plays on Pakistan Television and dramas on Radio Pakistan. Her breakthrough screen performance in Deewarain, a social drama examining honor killings in Pakistani society, saw her receive the first of her best actress nominations. Sakina continued to deliver performances that amassed both critical and commercial acclaim. After an extended break, Sakina returned to the screen in 2000 to act, produce, and direct several award-winning dramas. In 2011, she received the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz in recognition of her work in the Pakistani entertainment industry. In 2014, she directed her fifth collaboration with Pakistani writer Umera Ahmad, Mohabat Subh Ka Sitara Hai which has received both critical and commercial acclaim. Most recently, she directed and produced her first feature film, Intezaar, which was released countrywide in August 2022.

Filmography

YearTitleRole
1983DewarainActor
1985Major Sarwar ShaheedActor
1986JungleActor
1987Choti Si DuniyaActor
1987Pani Pay Likha ThaActor
1988KhalishActor
1988WadiActor
1988RubyActor
1989Hawa Ki BetiActor
1989Kak MahalActor
1990MarviActor
1990AandhiActor
2000AansooActor
2001MuhabbateinActor
2001Aur Zindagi Badalti HaiActor
2003Ishq AatishDirector, producer, actor
2004Wujood-e-LaraibDirector, producer, actor
2004Lost Half (Maa Aur Mamta)Actor
2006SaoudaActor
2008ShazadiActor
2008Amar BailDirector
2010Wafa Kaisi Kahan Ka IshqActor
2010Kaun Qamar AraDirector
2010AngooriActor
2011QurbatActor
2011Zip - Bus Chup RahoActor
2011Mera NaseebActor
2012AnjaamActor
2012Sarey Mausam Apnay HainActor
2013Mahi Aye GaActor
2013Aseer ZadiActor
2013Gohar-e-NayabDirector
2014Mohabat Subh Ka Sitara HaiDirector
2014Main Na Manoo HaarActor
2015InthihaActor
2015Aye ZindagiActor
2015Tumhare SiwaDirector
2015Ab Kar Meri RafugariActor
2016Dil BanjaaraActor
2017Nazr-e-BadActor
2017Ghari Do GhariActor
2017Dar Si Jaati Hai SilaActor
2020IntezaarDirector, producer
2020Log Kya KahengeActor
2021DobaaraActor
2022Inaam e MohabbatActor
2024Dil Pe DastakActor
2025Qarz e JaanActor

Awards

YearResultAwardCategory
2020WonPride of PerformanceArts Category
2011WonTamgha-e-ImtiazServices to Entertainment Industry
2005WonThe 1st Indus Drama AwardsBest Director Serial and Best TV Serial Award
1990WonPTV Home AwardsBest Actress in Drama Category for 'Marvi'
1989PTV Home AwardsBest Actress in Drama Category for 'Kak Mahal'
1985PTV Home AwardsBest Actress in Drama Category for 'Major Sarwar Shaheed'
1985WonPTV Home AwardsBest Actress in Drama Category for 'Jungle'
1984PTV Home AwardsBest Actress in Drama Category for 'Dewarain'