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Salma Zafar | |
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| Born | 10 August 1965 |
| Education | University of Karachi |
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| Years active | 1983 – present |
| Spouse | Tariq Mehmood (Divorced) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent | Zafar Khursheed (father)[1] |
Salma Zafar is a Pakistani actress.[2] She is known for her roles in dramas Yeh Zindagi Hai, Kaash Main Teri Beti Na Hoti, Humsafar and Zebaish.[3]
Early life
[edit]Salma was born on 10 August 1965 in Karachi, Pakistan.[2] She completed her studies from University of Karachi.[4] She started acting in theater.[5][6][7]
Career
[edit]Salma then appeared in dramas on PTV such as Aahat, Nijaat, Khala Kulsum Ka Kumba, Paadash, Bewafaiyan and Tumse Kehna Tha.[8][9][10] She was noted for her role in drama Lyari Express on PTV.[11][12] She also appeared in the drama Yeh Zindagi Hai and Yeh Zindagi Hai Season 2 as Saeeda which was the longest-running television series.[2][13] Since then she has appeared in dramas Ghar Damad, Mera Kiya Qasoor, Aslam Bahi & Company, Rishtey Kachay Dhagoon Se and Bubbly Kya Chahti Hai.[14][15][16][17]
Personal
[edit]She was married to Tariq Mehmood for 22 years. They are divorced and have two daughters.[2] Salma's father Zafar Khursheed was a music composer who composed tunes for advertisements Tullo Oil and Lipton Tea.[1][18] Salma's father died in 1970s when she was young.[19][20][21]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Paadash | Zubaida | PTV |
| 1988 | Mirat-ul-Uroos | Kifayat | PTV |
| 1991 | Aahat | Rajjo Masi | PTV |
| 1991 | Kohar | Shamin's mother | PTV |
| 1993 | Nijaat | Masi Taqdeera | PTV[22] |
| 1995 | Tumse Kehna Tha | Shamim | PTV |
| 1995 | Bewafaiyan | Sumaiya | PTV |
| 1996 | Dada Girl | Mariam | PTV |
| 1998 | Eid Vs Mubarak | Tehreem | PTV |
| 1998 | Such Much | Maryam | PTV |
| 2008 | Lyari Express | Tabbasum | PTV |
| 2008 | Yeh Zindagi Hai | Saeeda | Geo TV |
| 2009 | Haroon To Piya Teri | Amara | PTV |
| 2009 | Yeh Kaisi Mohabbat Hai | Abida | Geo TV |
| 2009 | Aashti | Akila's mother | Hum TV |
| 2010 | Khala Kulsum Ka Kumba | Kulsum | PTV |
| 2010 | Thodi Dur Saath Chalo | Farah | Hum TV |
| 2010 | Mere Angney Main | Naima | Hum TV |
| 2011 | Kaash Main Teri Beti Na Hoti | Zulekha | Geo TV |
| 2011 | Mera Na Khuda Koi Nahi | Sohaila | PTV |
| 2011 | Sanjha | Shasta | Hum TV |
| 2011 | Humsafar | Sherish | Hum TV |
| 2012 | Mann Se Poocho | Momina | TV One |
| 2012 | Pak Villa | Sumaira | Geo TV |
| 2013 | Khelo Pyar Ki Bazi | Farheen | TV One |
| 2013 | Yeh Zindagi Hai Season 2 | Saeeda | Geo TV |
| 2014 | Raayegaan | Bilquis | Express Entertainment |
| 2014 | Haal-e-Dil | Simmi's mother | ARY Digital |
| 2015 | Kaanch Ki Guriya | Tasneem | Geo TV |
| 2015 | Saas Bahu | Shehnaz | Geo Entertainment[23] |
| 2016 | Aslam Bahi & Company | Salma Aapa | Express Entertainment |
| 2017 | Rishtey Kachay Dhagoon Se | Amna | A-Plus |
| 2017 | Bubbly Kya Chahti Hai | Jamila | ARY Digital |
| 2018 | Ghar Damad | Rani | PTV |
| 2019 | Mera Kiya Qasoor | Durdana | A-Plus |
| 2019 | Master Kitchen | Herself | Urdu 1[24] |
| 2020 | Zebaish | Sania | Hum TV |
| 2021 | Jannat Chordi Meinay | Mariam's mother | SAB TV |
| 2021 | Paposh Nagar Ki Neelam | Amma Jan | Express Entertainment |
| 2023 | Ahsaas | Rajida | Express Entertainment |
| 2023 | Lyari Say Keamari | Shakila's mother | PTV |
| 2023 | Kancha Chowk | Sultana | Mun TV |
| 2023 | Mein Kahani Hun | Nazo | Express Entertainment |
| 2024 | Lawaris | Zartaj | Aur Life |
| 2024 | Radd | Khalida | ARY Digital |
Telefilm
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Dada Giri | Amma |
| 2006 | Bhaid Bhaao | Sarah |
| 2007 | Ek Adhuri Si Maa | Guriya's mother |
| 2007 | Cactus's Flower | Maakhi |
| 2014 | Sudha Ki Kalha | Mamatin Gi |
| 2016 | Aashiq Colony | Mukhtara |
| 2017 | Uff Yeh Parosi | Fahmida |
| 2018 | Dil Pe Mat Le Yaa | Mumtaz |
| 2022 | Babar | Eunuch |
| 2023 | Mummy Jee | Mummy |
Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Jannat | Samina |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actress Terrestrial | Nominated | Lyari Express | [25] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "'انسان بدلتا ہے' وہ یادگار فلم، جس نے چاکلیٹی ہیرو وحید مراد کو بہ طور فلم ساز متعارف کرایا'". Daily Jang News. 18 June 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Interview With Salma Zafar and Naeema Garaj". ARY News. 5 November 2020.
- ^ "'Zebaish' takes social media by storm". Daily Times. 6 November 2020.
- ^ "Actress Salma Zafar". 13 November 2020.
- ^ "Exclusive Interview With Salma Zafar". ARY News. 4 November 2020.
- ^ South and Southeast Asia Video Archive Holdings, Issue 5. University of Wisconsin--Madison. p. 56.
- ^ "Interesting conversation with Salma Zafar and Rauf Lala". ARY News. 18 November 2020.
- ^ "Salma Zafar". Archived from the original on 4 December 2012. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
- ^ "جویریہ سعود نے اداکارہ سلمی ظفر کے الزامات مسترد کردئیے". Daily Pakistan. 21 November 2021.
- ^ Accessions List, South Asia, Volume 12. Library of Congress Office, New Delhi. p. 58.
- ^ "Artists remember Lehri". Dawn News. 7 November 2020.
- ^ "پیسے مارنے کا الزام، اداکارہ جویریہ سعود بھی میدان میں آگئیں، ایسی بات بتادی کہ معاملہ ہی الٹ گیا". Daily Pakistan. 2 December 2021.
- ^ "Javeria and Saud did not pay my Rs 1 crore: Salma Zafar". Daily Times. 6 October 2020.
- ^ "After Salma Zafar, Sherry Shah also demands her due money from Javeria and Saud". Dunya News. 7 October 2020.
- ^ The Herald, Volume 40, Issues 8-10. Pakistan Herald Publications. p. 1.
- ^ "Salma Zafar accuses Javeria and Saud for fraud and non-payment of her dues". Mag The Weekly. 5 October 2020.
- ^ "ٹی وی ڈراموں کی چند مقبول مائیں". Daily Jang News. 20 June 2022.
- ^ "Actress, Model Sherry Shah criticises JJS Productions over non-payment". The Nation. 8 November 2020.
- ^ "Hamare Mehman with Naeema Garaj, Rauf Lala and Salma Zafar". ARY News. 3 November 2020.
- ^ "Javeria Saud to take legal action against Salma Zafar". Samaa News. 11 November 2020.
- ^ "Salma Zafar accuses Javeria, Saud Qasmi of fraud". Samaa News. 12 November 2020.
- ^ Pakistan & Gulf Economist, Volume 12, Issues 27-39. Economist Publications. p. 8.
- ^ "SYNOPSIS: 'SAAS BAHU'". Ebuzztoday. 1 November 2020.
- ^ "Master Kitchen with Amaara and Salma Zafar". YouTube. 10 November 2020.
- ^ "10 years of LSA". Lux. Archived from the original on 2 June 2012. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
External links
[edit]- Salma Zafar on Facebook
- Salma Zafar at IMDb