Marina Khan

Marina Khan (born 26 December 1962) is a Pakistani television and film actress, director, and producer. She is one of the most popular actresses of her time and was one of the most successful actresses of the 1980s and 1990s.

Early life and family Marina Khan was born on 26 December 1962 in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. Khan has fondly referred to the series as her "all-time favorite" project, crediting it for introducing her to the audience.

The massive popularity of Tanhaiyaan led to the star cast reuniting for another series, the medical-drama Dhoop Kinarey, which aired on PTV. Khan played the role of Dr. Zoya Ali Khan, a carefree and young doctor, in the series.

Khan's subsequent television projects featured her in different roles as a television personality. She took on directing and production roles, and even hosted her own cooking show. In 2007-2008, she hosted the talk show Marina Mornings on ARY Digital. In 2019, her performance of a devoted housewife in the horror-drama Bandish was acclaimed critically. In 2020, Khan played an emotionally charged older mother in the family-drama Aulaad. The following year, she made a cameo appearance in Punjab Nahi Jaungi and had recurring roles in the 2018 releases Na Maloom Afraad 2 and Parwaaz Hai Junoon. Khan played a loveable maternal role in the 2022 release Yaara Vey.

Personal life Marina married Jalil Akhtar, a producer and director, in 1989.

Filmography

Films Television

Telefilms YearTitleRoleRef(s) 1996 Farar Natasha

Reality shows Year Show Role Channel Notes 1988 Yes Sir No Sir Guest PTV 1999 Kahani Corner Host PTV 2006 Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar Guest ARY Digital Special 2007–2008 Marina Mornings 2002 1st Lux Style Awards Best Television Actress 1987 PTV Award Best Actress Dhoop Kinare 2023 22nd Lux Style Awards Lux Changemaker's Award Contribution to Media Industry