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]
Salma Zafar | |
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Born | (1965-08-10) 10 August 1965 (age 57) Karachi, Pakistan |
Education | University of Karachi |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1983 – present |
Spouse | Tariq Mehmood (Divorced) |
Children | 2 |
Parent | Zafar Khursheed (father)[1] |
Salma was born in 1965 on 10th August in Karachi, Pakistan.[2] She completed her studies from University of Karachi.[4] She started acting in Theater on stage plays and dramas.[5][6][7]
Salma then appeared in dramas on PTV such as Aahat, Nijaat, Khala Kulsum Ka Kumba, Paadash, Bewafaiyan and Tumse Kehna Tha.[8][9] She was noted for her role in drama Lyari Express on PTV.[10][11] 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][12] Since then she appeared in dramas Ghar Damad, Mera Kiya Qasoor, Aslam Bahi & Company, Rishtey Kachay Dhagoon Se and Bubbly Kya Chahti Hai.[13][14][15][16]
She was married to Tariq Mehmood after 22 years, they divorced and has two daughters.[2] Salma's father Zafar Khursheed was a music composer who composed tunes for advertisements Tullo Oil and Lipton Tea.[17] Salma father died in 1970s when she was young.[18][19][20]
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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1985 | Paadash | Zubaida | PTV |
1988 | Mirat Ul Uroos | Kifayat | PTV |
1991 | Aahat | Rajjo | PTV |
1993 | Nijaat | Masi Taqdeera | PTV[21] |
1995 | Tumse Kehna Tha | Shamim | PTV |
1995 | Bewafaiyan | Sumaiya | PTV |
1996 | Dada Girl | Mariam | PTV |
1998 | Eid Vs Mubarak | Tehreem | 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[22] |
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[23] |
2020 | Zebaish | Sania | Hum TV |
2021 | Jannat Chordi Meinay | Mariam's mother | SAB TV |
2021 | Paposh Nagar Ki Neelam | Amma Jan | Express Entertainment |
Year | Title | Role |
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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 |
Year | Title | Role |
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2008 | Jannat | Samina |
Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
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2008 | 7th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actress Terrestrial | Nominated | Lyari Express | [24] |