Reema Khan (Urdu: ریما خان) born Sameena Khan (Urdu: ثمینہ خان)[4] , known mononymously as Reema, is a Pakistani television host and former stage dancer, Lollywood film actress, director and producer. Khan was one of the leading film actresses in Pakistan during 1990s.[5] She has appeared in more than 200 films since making her debut in 1990 and has been recognised by Pakistan and Indian film critics for her acting.[6] She received the Pride of Performance Award in 2019 for her contributions to Pakistani cinema.[3]
Reema Khan | |
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ریما خان | |
| Born | Sameena Khan، ثمینہ خان (1971-10-27) 27 October 1971 (age 51) Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Citizenship | Pakistani[1] |
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| Years active | 1985 - present |
| Spouse | S. Tariq Shahab (m. 2011) |
| Children | Ali Shahab[2] |
| Awards | Pride of Performance by the President of Pakistan (2019)[3] |
| Website | www.reemakhan.info |
Reema was born as Sameena Khan[7] in Lahore on 27 October 1971.[8] In 1985, she appeared as a child actress in film Qismat. She was first spotted in 1990 by the Pakistani film director Javed Fazil, who offered her the leading role in his film Bulandi.[8]
Reema Khan married Pakistani-American cardiologist S. Tariq Shahab (Urdu: سرجن طارق شہاب) in November 2011. On 24 March 2015, Khan gave birth to her son, Azlan.[9][2]
| Year | Film | Language | Cast |
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| 2005 | Koi Tujh Sa Kahan | Urdu | Moammar Rana, Reema Khan, Nadeem Baig, Veena Malik and Babrak Shah |
| 2011 | Love Mein Ghum | Urdu | Reema Khan, Jia Ali, Ali Saleem, Javed Sheikh, Afzal Khan, Nabeel Khan, Araida and Johnny Lever |
| Year | Production | Role | Notes |
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| 2011 | Tarang ("Hero Bannay Ki Tarang Sahi Jodi Ki Talaash") | Herself | ARY Digital |
| 2012 | Ye Ghar Aap Ka Hua | Herself | Geo TV Production[10] |
| 2012 | Raati Masha Tola | Zeenat | Opposite Imran Abbas Aired on PTV Home. Telefilm |
| 2012 | Yaad To Ayengey | Herself | Geo TV Production |
| 2013 | Reema ka America | Herself | A Abroad Media |
| 2018 | Croron Mein Khel | Herself | Gameshow |
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
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| 1993 | Nigar Award | Best Actress | Won | Haathi Mere Saathi | [11] |
| 1998 | Nigar Award | Best Actress | Won | Nikah | [11] |
| 2000 | Nigar Award | Special Awards | Won | Mujhe Chand Chahiye | [11] |
| 2019 | Pride of Performance | Award by the President of Pakistan | Won | Herself | [3] |
| 2004 | Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actress (Satellite) | Won | Yaad To Ayengye | [12] |
| 2005 | Lux Style Awards | Best Film | Won | Koi Tujh Sa Kahan | [13] |
| 2005 | Lux Style Awards | Best Film Actress | Won | Koi Tujh Sa Kahan | [14] |
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Hosts of the Lux Style Awards ceremonies | |
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| General | |
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| National libraries | |