Savera Nadeem (Punjabi: سویرا ندیم) is a Pakistani actress, producer and director. Primarily known for her work in television, she also acted in theatre and films. Nadeem is the recipient of a Lux Style Award for Best Television Actress out of five nominations.
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Savera Arham Nadeem | |
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Born | 1974 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
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Years active | 1995–present |
Children | 2[1] |
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Relatives | Faryal Gohar (aunt) |
Savera Nadeem was born in 1974 to Kashmiri family in Lahore. Her father, Shahid Nadeem, is a prominent journalist. She has a Masters in English Literature from Kinnaird College, Lahore, and studied directing at the National School of Drama, Delhi. Nadeem also has a background in classical music.[2][3]
Savera Nadeem started acting when she was fifteen with her first drama, Kiran, being broadcast in 1989 on Pakistan television. She subsequently had the lead role in the drama serial Inkaar.[4][1][5]
Nadeem's first job as director was on Kal, a telefilm that shown on PTV and Geo TV. Subsequently, she directed thirteen episodes of Qurbaton Ke Silsilay, a drama shown on PTV.[2]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2015 | Good Morning Karachi | PJ | cameo[1] |
2015 | Manto | Taangay Wali | [1] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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Kiran | |||
Woh Chaar | [5] | ||
Inkaar | [5] | ||
Sawan | [5] | ||
Gharoor | [5] | ||
Janjaal Pura | [5] | ||
Dually Wed (aka Aurat Aur Char Dewari) | |||
Pulsaraat (Tele Film) | |||
Baji (Tele Film) | [5] | ||
Arzoo (Tele Film) | |||
2004 | Mahnoor | Kajal Bai | Telefilm |
2006 | Manzil | Somia | |
2010 | Diya Jalay | Nadia | [5] |
2010–11 | Qaid-e-Tanhai | Aisha | [5] |
Mera Saaein | Naima Malik | [5] | |
2012 | Mera Yaqeen | Maha | [6] |
2012–13 | Badi Aapa | Zubeida “Bari Aapa” | [1] |
2013 | Teri Berukhi | Aleena | |
2017 | Manto | Taangay Wali | |
Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain (season 2) | Meena | Anthony series; Episode 33 | |
Laut Ke Chalay Aana | Zainab | [7] | |
2017–18 | Meraas | Jahan Aara | [5] |
2018 | Nibah | Saiqa | |
2018–19 | Baba Jani | Sadia | [8] |
Haiwan | Azra | [9] | |
2019–20 | Meray Paas Tum Ho | Maham Sayed | Guest appearance[10] |
Tera Yahan Koi Nahin | Hawa | ||
2020 | Tum Ho Wajah | Sehba | |
Dikhawa | Anthology series; Episode 2 | ||
2022 | Wehem | Rukhsana Saleem |
Year | Title | Role | Platform | Notes |
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2021 | Dhoop Ki Deewar | Sarah's mother | ZEE5 |
Nadeem was the presenter of AAJ TV's morning show AAJ SUBH from 27 September 2010 to 16 September 2011.[2]
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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TBA | PTV Awards | Best Drama Actress | Inkaar | Won | [2] |
Ceremony | Category | Project | Result |
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3rd Lux Style Awards[11] | Best Television Actress | Ibn Aadam | Nominated |
7th Lux Style Awards | Best Television Actress (Satellite) | Shikwah | |
8th Lux Style Awards[12] | Milay Kuch Yun | ||
10th Lux Style Awards[13] | Diya Jalay | ||
11th Lux Style Awards[14] | Qaid-e-Tanhai | Won |