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Samiya Mumtaz[1][2] (Urdu: سمیعہ ممتاز) (born 1970, Karachi), is a Pakistani film and television actress. She has performed in several TV dramas.[3] Her accolades include two Hum Awards and three Lux Style Awards nominations.
Samiya Mumtaz | |
|---|---|
سمیعہ ممتاز | |
 Samiya Mumtaz in 2010 | |
| Born | Samiya Khan Mumtaz 5 August 1970 |
| Other names | Samia Mumtaz |
| Occupation | Film actress |
| Years active | 1988-present |
| Notable work | Sadqay Tumhare Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan Dukhtar Moor Udaari |
| Spouse | Farjad Nabi (husband) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent | Khawar Mumtaz (mother) |
| Relatives | Sheikh Abduallah (great-great-grand-uncle) Ismat Chughtai (great-great-aunt) Hamida Saiduzzafar (great-aunt) Rashid Jahan (great-aunt) Begum Khurshid Mirza (great-aunt) Zohra Sehgal (great-aunt) Uzra Butt (grand-aunt) Kiran Segal (cousin) Salman Haider (cousin) See Mumtazullah Khan family |
Early life
editMumtaz was born to Khawar and Kamil Khan Mumtaz. Her mother is a prominent women's rights activist, while her father is an architect.[4]
Career
editEarlier appeared in several musicals shows and in recurring roles in television serials of Pakistan Television Corporation, Mumtaz had her major role as an adult in Shahid Nadeem's directed drama serial Zard Dopehar aired in 1995.[5] While hosting a talk show, she was noticed by Umera Ahmed who choose her as the lead of the television adaptation of her book Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishaan.[6] Mumtaz played the role of an ill-fated woman in the eponymous series which aired from 2009–10 on Geo Entertainment , and earned her a nomination of Best Television Actress at the 10th Lux Style Awards. She is also notable for her performance in drama serials such as Yariyan. She also started off as a theater personality and then moved to television. Mumtaz has worked in drama serials such as Maaye Ni, Sadqay Tumhare, Ali Ki Ammi and Udaari.[7][8]
Mumtaz made her film debut in 2014 in a drama thriller film Dukhtar, written and directed by Afia Nathaniel.[9] She also starred in a family drama film Moor directed by Jami, released in 2015.[10] She will play the role of Fatima Jinnah in Danial K Afzal's upcoming web series based on her life.[11]
Personal life
editShe has two brothers and she is married to Farjad Nabi and has two children.[4]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Ref(s). |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Zard Dopehar | Sanyya | [8] |
| 2009 | Dil-e-Nadan | Farah | |
| Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan | Saba Kareem | [8] | |
| 2010 | Haal-e-Dil | Farah | |
| Yariyan | Rida | ||
| Daddy | Anya | ||
| 2011 | Maaye Ni | Sabiha | |
| 2012 | Pathjar Ke Baad | Hadiya | |
| Teri Raah Main Rul Gai | Zehra | ||
| 2013 | Ranjish Hi Sahi | Yumna | [12] |
| Zindagi Teray Bina | Samina | ||
| 2014 | Bay Emaan Mohabbat | Marya | |
| Do Saal Ki Aurat | Hajra | ||
| Sadqay Tumhare | Rasheeda | [13] | |
| 2015 | Ali Ki Ammi | Maryam Nadir | [7] |
| 2016 | Udaari | Sajida | [14] |
| Faltu Larki | Mah Para | ||
| 2017 | Chanar Ghati | Jahan Ara | |
| 2021 | Dil Na Umeed To Nahi | Najma | |
| 2022 | Sang-e-Mah | Zarsanga | |
| Mor Moharan | Almas | ||
| 2023 | Jindo | Bandi | |
| Wonderland | Narani Bi | ||
| Ishq Murshid | Zubaida Sikandar | ||
| Rang Badley Zindagi | Samina | ||
| 2024 | Zard Patton Ka Bunn | Hum TV[15] | |
| BOL Kahani | Rehana |
Telefilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Tum Miley Ho Yun | Aliya's mother | Hum TV |
Film
edit| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Zinda Bhaag | Urdu/Punjabi | Cameo[16] | |
| 2014 | Dukhtar | Allah Rakhi | Urdu/Pashto | [9][16] |
| 2015 | Moor | Palwasha | Urdu/Pashto | [10][16] |
| 2016 | Jeewan Hathi | Samiya | Urdu | [17] |
| 2019 | Zindagi Tamasha | Farkhanda | Urdu/Punjabi | [18] |
| 2022 | Kamli | Aalima | Urdu | Cameo |
| 2023 | Gunjal | Najma | Urdu |
Web series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Aagay Barho | Nadia | YouTube | [19] |
| 2021 | Dhoop Ki Deewar | Sunanda | ZEE5 | |
| Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam | Mai Malki | [20] | ||
| 2023 | Rukhsana | Rukhsana | Deikho | |
| Khoj | Officer Zainab | Shoq | [21] |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan | 10th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actress (Satellite) | Nominated |
| Mai Nee | 3rd Pakistan Media Awards | Best TV Actress | Nominated | |
| 2015 | Dukhtar | 14th Lux Style Awards | Best Film Actress | Nominated |
| 1st Galaxy Lollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role (female) | |||
| 2016 | Moor | 15th Lux Style Awards | Best Lead Actress in a Film | Nominated |
| 2nd Galaxy Lollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role (female) | |||
| 2015 | Sadqay Tumhare | 3rd Hum Awards | Best Performance in a Negative Role | Won |
| Most Impactful Character | ||||
| 2017 | Udaari | 5th Hum Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated |
| Most Impactful Character | ||||
| Jeewan Hathi | 3rd Galaxy Lollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role (female) |
References
edit- ^ NewsBytes. "Character posters of Sarmad Khoosat's Zindagi Tamasha unveiled". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
- ^ "Sarmad Khoosat reveals characters of his film 'Zindagi Tamasha'". Something Haute. 19 September 2019. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
- ^ "Meeting Samiya". The Friday Times.com. 5 December 2014. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
- ^ a b "Samiya Mumtaz Opens Up About Her Husband And Children". Pakistani Drama Story & Movie Reviews | Ratings | Celebrities | Entertainment news Portal | Reviewit.pk. 2 September 2023.
- ^ "Samiya Mumtaz". Daily Times (Interview). Interviewed by Saira Agha. 4 August 2021. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
- ^ "Samiya Mumtaz Discusses the Success of Meri Zaat Zarra e Benishan". Bol News. 29 December 2022. Archived from the original on 6 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Samiya Mumtaz stars in a play about love and loss in the time of war". Dawn Images. 17 November 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
- ^ a b c Saira Agha (4 August 2017). "Samiya Mumtaz". Archived from the original on 26 January 2021.
- ^ a b "New York Times:Dukhtar Review". New York Times. 8 October 2015. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
- ^ a b Hassan, Mehreen (6 June 2015). "5 things you need to know about Jami's upcoming film Moor". Dawn Images.
- ^ "Tired of same old scripts, Samiya Mumtaz sheds light on decision to play Fatima Jinnah". Tribune. 21 August 2023.
- ^ Nawaz, Farman (2 January 2015). "14 Pakistani dramas that ruled our television screens in 2014". Express Tribune Blogs.
- ^ Anwar, Zoya (18 October 2014). "'Sadqay Tumhare' was about personal growth: Adnan Malik". Dawn Images.
- ^ "Breaking new ground: there's more to Udaari than just child sexual abuse". Dawn Images. 20 May 2016.
- ^ Shehzad, Hiba (27 April 2024). "Zard Patton Ka Bunn Teaser 1 - A Blend Of Courage, Love, & Meaningful Narrative!". Fuchsia Magazine.
- ^ a b c Qamar, Sadia (20 September 2015). "Mother of all female protagonists". Express Tribune.
- ^ "Naseeruddin Shah's Upcoming Pakistan-film to Mock Media". ANI. Indian Express. 19 February 2016. Archived from the original on 20 February 2016.
- ^ "'Zindagi Tamasha' trailer is a grim glimpse of society". Daily Times. 1 October 2019.
- ^ "Samiya Mumtaz and Aijaz Aslam's web series 'Aagay Barho' released". Jang. 27 December 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
- ^ Images Staff (7 December 2021). "Countdown begins for Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam with a new teaser". DAWN Images. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ^ "Khoj trailer reveals dark cinematic mystery". Hum News. 7 September 2023. Archived from the original on 21 September 2023.