Marina Khan (born 26 December 1962) is a Pakistani television and film actress, director and a producer.[1] She was one of the most popular actresses of the 80s.[2] Her television shows include Tanhaiyan (1986), Dhoop Kinare (1987), Kohar (1991), Nijaat (1993) and Tanha (1997). She left industry in mid 2000s and again made a comeback from Tanhaiyan Naye Silsile (2012) which was the sequel to her debut series Tanhaiyan of 1986. Khan made her film debut with titular role in 2016 movie Lala Begum.[3]
Marina Khan | |
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Born | (1962-12-26) 26 December 1962 (age 59)[1] |
Nationality | Pakistani |
Occupation |
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Years active | 1980s–present |
Known for | Tanhaiyaan as Sanya Ahmed Dhoop Kinare as Dr. Zoya Ali Khan |
Spouse | Jalil Akhtar (m. 1989) |
Khan was born in Peshawar, KPK province of Pakistan.[4] Her father Rehmat Khan came from a Pashtun family from Tank district, Dera Ismail Khan, while her mother Anna Rehmat was of English descent but settled in Peshawar. She is the granddaughter of Nawab of Tank Nawab Qutubdin Khan[5] Her father worked for the Pakistan Air Force and the family had to relocate almost every two years depending upon his job assignment. So she said in an interview, as a result of this situation, that she did not have long-term childhood friends.[1]
Marina Khan made her debut in a PTV drama in honor of Rashid Minhas Shaheed, Pakistan's national hero from the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971. Later, she received her real breakthrough from the drama serial Tanhaiyaan in 1985. "Marina Khan rose to fame with Tanhaiyaan, which became a tremendous hit amongst Pakistani audiences."[6] However, later Marina took up directing and production as parts of her profession and also had her own cooking show.[6]
Khan is currently settled in Karachi also remains the goodwill representative of World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). She hosted the show Marina Mornings (2007–08) on ARY Digital.[3] In 2016 she appeared in Mehreen Jabbar's short film Lala Begum. The film was premiered at Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival on 6 August 2016 under the Zeal for Unity banner.[7] She later made a cameo appearance in Punjab Nahi Jaongi (2017) and appeared in reoccurring roles in Na Maloom Afraad 2 (2018), and Parwaaz Hai Junoon (2018).[8][9] In the same year she appeared in Mehreen Jabbar's Eid telefilm Hum Chale Aaye.[10] As for television, Khan is currently active in Urdu television industry being appeared in various television dramas. Her most recent appearances includes Jackson Heights (2014),[11] Kaif-e-Baharan (2018),[12] Noor-ul-Ain (2018),[13] Qaid (2018),[14] Dil Kiya Karey (2018),[15] Bandish (2019)[16] and Aulaad (2020–21).
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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1996 | Farar | Natasha | Telefilm | [17] |
1999 | Abba, Amma Aur Ali | Misha | Telefilm | [17] |
2016 | Lala Begum | Meher / Lala Begum | ||
2017 | Punjab Nahi Jaungi | Lady In Restaurant | Special appearance | |
2018 | Na Maloom Afraad 2 | Sona (Parri's mother) | ||
Parwaaz Hai Junoon | Sania's mother | |||
Hum Chale Aaye | Nusrat | Telefilm | ||
2019 | Parey Hut Love | Herself | Cameo | [18] |
Superstar | Laila Khan | [19] | ||
2020 | Yaara Vey | TBA | Filming | [20] |
2021 | Khel Khel Mein | Mrs. Haque | [21] | |
2022 | Tich Button | TBA | Releasing 28 October | [22] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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1985 | Tanhaiyaan | Sanya Ahmed | [23] | |
1987 | Ehsas | Miss Saima | [17] | |
Dhoop Kinare | Dr. Zoya Ali Khan | [23] | ||
1991 | Kohar | Shamin | ||
1992 | Parosi | Roshan Ara aka Munni | ||
1993 | Nijaat | Tanya | ||
1994 | Rashid Minhas Shaheed | Farhat | [17] | |
1995 | Tum se Kehna Tha | Hira | Adaptation of While You Were Sleeping | |
Bewafaiyan | Rubab | [17] | ||
1997 | Khaali Haath | Jiya | [17] | |
1997–1999 | Tanha | Ramsha(Shakeela Begum's niece) | ||
1999 | Kaise Kahoon | [17] | ||
2000 | Tum hi Tou ho | |||
2009 | Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat | — | Director | |
2010 | Dolly ki Ayegi Baraat | — | Director | |
2011 | Takkay ki Ayegi Baraat | Dr Fariha Hashim | Director also | |
2012–2013 | Tanhaiyan Naye Silsilay | Sanya Ahmed | Director also | [24] |
2012 | Annie ki Ayegi Baraat | — | Director | |
2014–2015 | Jackson Heights | Michelle | ||
2018 | Kaif-e-Baharan | Shaista Fatima | ||
Noor-ul-Ain | Khizar's mother | |||
2018–2019 | Qaid | Sofia; Ashir's mother | ||
2019 | Dil Kiya Karay | Romaisa | [15] | |
Cheekh | Herself | Special appearance in series promo | [15] | |
Bandish | Madiha Junaid | [16] | ||
Gustakh Ishq | Pari's mother | |||
2020 | Munafiq | Sabiha Begum | [25] | |
Dil Ruba | Ghazala | |||
2020–21 | Aulaad | Zakiya | [26] | |
2021 | Pardes | Director | [22] | |
2021-22 | Mein Hari Piya | Fawad's mother | ||
2022 | Mushkil | Director |
Year | Show | Role | Channel | Notes |
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1988 | Yes Sir No Sir | Guest | PTV | |
2006 | Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar | Guest | ARY Digital | Special |
2007–2008 | Marina Mornings | Host | ARY Digital | Rise & Shine, Summer |
2011 | Utho Jago Pakistan | Guest | Geo TV | |
2009 | The Shareef Show | Guest | Geo TV | |
2018 | Breaking Weekend | Guest | ARY Zindagi | |
2017 | Mazaaq Raat | Guest | Dunya TV | |
2020 | Bol Nights with Ahsan Khan | Guest | BOL Network | |
Good Morning Pakistan | Guest | ARY Digital |
Ceremony | Category | Project | Result |
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1st Lux Style Awards[27]
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Best TV Actress | N/A | Nominated |