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 (English: Waiting), which was released countrywide in August 2022.

Filmography

Awards

Year Result Award Category2020 Pride of Performance Arts Category 2011 Tamgha-e-Imtiaz Services to Entertainment Industry 2005 The 1st Indus Drama Awards Best Director Serial and Best TV Serial Award 1990 PTV Home Awards Best Actress in Drama Category for 'Marvi' 1989 PTV Home Awards Best Actress in Drama Category for 'Kak Mahal' 1985 PTV Home Awards Best Actress in Drama Category for 'Major Sarwar Shaheed' 1985 PTV Home Awards Best Actress in Drama Category for 'Jungle' 1984 PTV Home Awards Best Actress in Drama Category for 'Dewarain'