Marina Khan
Marina Khan | |
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ﻣﺎﺭﯾﻨﮧ ﺧﺎﻥ | |
Born | [1] | 26 December 1962
Occupations | |
Years active | 1982–present |
Known for | Tanhaiyaan as Sanya Ahmed Dhoop Kinare as Dr. Zoya Ali Khan |
Spouse | Jalil Akhtar (m. 1989) |
Marina Khan (born 26 December 1962) is a Pakistani television and film actress, director, and producer.[1] She is one of the most popular actresses of her time and was one of the most successful actresses of 1980s and 1990s.[2] Her television shows include Tanhaiyaan (1985), Dhoop Kinare (1987), Kohar (1991), Nijaat (1993), Tum Se Kehna Tha (1995) and Tanha (1997). She left the industry in mid-2000s and made a comeback from Tanhaiyan Naye Silsile (2012) which was the sequel to her debut series Tanhaiyan. Khan made her film debut with a title role in the 2016 movie Lala Begum.[3]
Early life and family
Khan was born in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 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. Marina and Kehkashan Awan were childhood friends since their junior school days and both of them went to same the Karachi College.[1] In an interview, Khan said that due to constant relocation she did not have long-term childhood friends.[1]
Acting career
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. 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 and appearing 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).
Filmography
Television series
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network | Ref(s) |
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1982 | Nishan-e-Haider - Rashid Minhas Shaheed | Farhat | [17] | ||
1985 | Tanhaiyaan | Sanya Ahmed | [18] | ||
1986 | Show Time | Herself | |||
1987 | Ehsas | Miss Saima | [17] | ||
1987 | Dhoop Kinare | Dr. Zoya Ali Khan | [18] | PTV | |
1989 | Kaliyan | Herself | |||
1991 | Kohar | Shamin | |||
1992 | Parosi | Roshan Ara aka Munni | |||
1993 | Yes Sir, No Sir | Herself | |||
1993 | Nijaat | Tanya | |||
1995 | Yun Chaha Tha Magar | Naira | |||
1995 | Tum se Kehna Tha | Hira | Adaptation of While You Were Sleeping | ||
Bewafaiyan | Rubab | [17] | |||
1997 | Khaali Haath | Jiya | [17] | ||
1997 | Tanha | Ramsha (Shakeela Begum's niece) | |||
1999 | Kaise Kahoon | Hina | [17] | ||
2000 | Tum Hi To Ho | Jenny | [17] | ||
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 | [19] | |
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 | [20] | ||
Dil Ruba | Ghazala | ||||
2020–21 | Aulaad | Zakiya | [21] | ||
2021 | Pardes | — | Director | [22] | |
2021-22 | Mein Hari Piya | Fawad's mother | ARY TV | ||
2022 | Mushkil | — | Director | ||
2024 | Yahya | Sabra | GEO TV |
Telefilm
Year | Title | Role |
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1999 | Abba, Amma Aur Ali | Misha[17] |
2002 | Mere Dost | Teacher |
Lamha | Meher | |
2018 | Hum Chale Aaye | Nusrat |
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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1996 | Farar | Natasha | 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 | |||
2019 | Parey Hut Love | Herself | Cameo | [23] |
Superstar | Laila Khan | [24] | ||
2021 | Khel Khel Mein | Mrs. Haque | [25] | |
2022 | Tich Button | Pammi | [22] | |
2022 | Yaara Vey | Soni | [26] | |
2023 | Teri Meri Kahaniyaan | — | Director; "Pasoori" | [27] |
Reality shows
Year | Show | Role | Channel | Notes |
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1988 | Yes Sir No Sir | Guest | PTV | |
1999 | Kahani Corner | Host | PTV | |
2006 | Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar | Guest | ARY Digital | Special |
2007–2008 | Marina Mornings | Host | ARY Digital | Rise & Shine, Summer |
2009 | Always Girls Can | Host | Broadcast syndication | |
Nestle Nesvita Women of Strength '09 | Guest | Broadcast syndication | ||
Kaun Banegi Cooking Queen | Judge | Indus TV | ||
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 |
Awards and recognition
Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
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1986 | Nigar Award | Best TV Actress | Won | Tanhaiyaan | [28] |
2002 | 1st Lux Style Awards | Best Television Actress | Nominated | — | [29] |
1987 | PTV Award | Best Actress | Won | Dhoop Kinare | [30] |
2023 | Lux Style Awards | Lux Changemaker's Award | Won | Contribution to Media Industry | [31] |
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Personality Profile". PTV. Archived from the original on 8 April 2008. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
- ^ "Eleven ignored dramas of Marina Khan". The Nation. 17 November 2017.
- ^ a b "Morning inspiration!". Aurora Magazine. 16 March 2019. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
- ^ "SHAREEF SHOW MAREENA KHAN". YouTube.
- ^ Rewind with Samina Peerzada (18 July 2019), Marina Khan | The Stories Of Tanhaiyan and Dhoop Kinare | Part I | Rewind With Samina Peerzada, retrieved 20 July 2019
- ^ a b http://vidpk.com/p/82/Marina-Khan/ Archived 15 March 2017 at the Wayback Machine, Profile of Marina Khan, Retrieved 14 March 2017
- ^ "Lala Begum Screening at Canadian Film Festival". Newsline. 26 July 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
- ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (19 June 2017). "Marina Khan will make her film debut with 'Na Maloom Afraad 2'". Images. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
- ^ Shabbir, Buraq. "Parwaaz Hai Junoon trailer shows the human side of fighter pilots". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
- ^ "Mehreen Jabbar, Mohammad Ahmad and Marina Khan: The M trio reunite". The Nation. 25 June 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
- ^ Siddique, Sadaf (27 December 2014). "Jackson Heights review: On way to resolution". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
- ^ Ahmad, Fouzia Nasir (11 March 2018). "THE TUBE". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
- ^ "Sarmad Khoosat and Abdullah Seja pair up for Noorul Ain". Daily Times. 30 September 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
- ^ Khan, Saira (23 May 2018). "Exclusive: Zara Noor Abbas and Syed Jibran pair up for Wajahat Rauf's unusual story 'Qaid'". HIP. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
- ^ a b c Desk, Instep. "Upcoming plays of 2019". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
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has generic name (help) - ^ a b Khan, Sheeba (2 February 2019). "Review: This black magic TV drama is a Pakistani horror fan's delight". Images. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Eleven ignored dramas of Marina Khan". The Nation. 17 November 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
- ^ a b 'Old but not forgotten: Top 10 Pakistani dramas to re-watch now', Dawn newspaper, Published 13 March 2015, Retrieved 14 March 2017
- ^ "'Tanhaiyan' actors make a comeback with sequel". The Express Tribune. 20 October 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2012.
- ^ "Munafiq Episode, Munafiq Drama Cast, Munafiq Schedule, Munafiq OST". harpalgeo.tv. Retrieved 16 February 2020.
- ^ "Aulaad: A heart touching social drama with superstars". The Nation. 18 December 2020. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
- ^ a b Desk, Web (5 March 2021). "Marina Khan to make directorial comeback with TV serial". Daily Jang. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
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has generic name (help) - ^ Maliha Rehman (7 January 2019). "Parey Hut Love is a lighthearted love story with lots of subliminal layers, says Asim Raza". Dawn Images. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
- ^ "Mahira Khan, Bilal Ashraf's on-screen chemistry in 'Superstar's latest track is leaving fans awestruck". The News International. 20 July 2019. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
- ^ "'Khel Khel Mein' releasing on November 19". Daily Times. 30 October 2021.
- ^ Staff, DAWN (19 September 2019). "Sami Khan's Yaara Vey is coming out soon". Images. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
- ^ "Nadeem Baig, Nabeel Qureshi and Marina Khan set to direct upcoming film 'Teri Meri Kahaniyaan'". Business Recorder. 13 May 2023. Archived from the original on 14 June 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
- ^ "نگار ایوارڈز برائے سال 1986". Nigar Weekly (in Urdu). Golden Jubilee Number: 297. 2000.
- ^ "https://web.archive.org/web/20030715233432/http://www.luxstyleawards.com/winners/pastwinners.asp"
- ^ "Star & Style Season 3 | Dhoop Kinare Special Show". Pakistan Television Corporation. 19 June 2023.
- ^ "And the winners are: Yumna Zaidi becomes LSA's most award winning female actor for TV". The Express Tribune. 8 October 2023.
External links
- Marina Khan at IMDb