All About Saba Qamar: Biography,Husband,Age,Dramas,Family And Many More

Saba Qamar’s full name is Saba Qamar Zaman. She was born on April 5, 1984. Qamar is a Pakistani actress who mainly appears in Urdu films and television shows. She is among Pakistan’s most well-known and highest-paid actresses. She has received two Lux Style Awards and a Hum Award; the Government of Pakistan recognized her with Tamgha-e-Imtiaz in 2012 and Pride of Performance in 2016.

Qamar’s performance in the 2017 biographical plays Baaghi and Main Manto on Fouzia Azeem and Noor Jehan and as a hard-minded woman in the 2019 courtroom drama Cheekh.  The first brought her a Lux Style Award for Best TV Actress.  She also appears on national popular personality lists. 

Apart from performing, Qamar supports various humanitarian projects, speaks out on problems affecting women and children, and travels on stage shows and concert tours. She has played host and comedian on the political satire Hum Sab Umeed Se Hain (2009–2015).  She keeps her privacy. However, media scrutiny of her off-screen life is somewhat heavy.

Saba Qamar Biography

Pakistani heroin and Actress Saba Qamar first received positive media attention for the role of Ruqsana Inayat in the historical drama Jinnah Ke Naam (2009). This breakthrough was followed by further success in several television series, including the pre-partition drama Dastaan, the melodrama Uraan (both 2010), the romantic dramas Maat and Pani Jaisa Piyar (both 2011), the socio Thakan (2012), thriller Sannata, the romantic Bunty I Love You (both 2013), family drama Digest Writer (2014), crime thriller Sangat (2015) and Besharam (2016), receiving Best Actress nominations for these. 

She has also starred in the Indian Hindi-language educational drama Hindi Medium (2017), romantic comedy Lahore Se Aagey (2016), and biographical film Manto (2015), for which she was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.In 2021, the same year, Qamar performed as a model for the music videos Begum Shak Karti Hai and Chingaariyan, respectively, for Abrar-ul-Haq and Mustafa Zahid.

Along with the International Day of the Girl Child, on October 11, Qamar was named UNICEF’s first National Ambassador for Child Rights in Pakistan. Focusing on advancing the rights and welfare of children in Pakistan, this role represents a significant turning point in her advocacy activities.

Early Life

Saba Qamar faced significant challenges before entering into an acting career as she was born in Hyderabad, Sindh. As her father died earlier, her grandmother took care of him in Gujranwala, Punjab. She also credits her grander mother for her courage and determination in upbringing her acting career, starting at the age of 19 years when she went on a friend shooting set where the lead actress was absent. She was asked to play the role, and she did that role in a very creative way, which sparked her acting skills. Before acting, she did no modeling shows, and  in 2004,1st supporting role in the drama serial Main Aurat Hoon.

Education

Pakistani heroin and actress Saba Qamar Zaman did her schooling at the school in Gujranwana, where she used to live with her grandmother. Then, she moved to Lahore for further studies and earned a bachelor’s in arts at the Lahore College for Women’s University. This helped Saba Qamar enhance her acting skills.

Family

Saba Qamar comes from a very conservative family background. She lost her father at an early age. Her father, Mr Zaman, had a heavy impact on her life. After her father’s death, her mother, Mrs. Zaman, moved with her children from Hyderabad to Gujranwala. Also, it is noted that she spent most of her childhood in Gurjanrwana; her mother, despite suffering from Hepatitis C, raised her children very well. Her older sister’s name is  Nazia. She is very supportive of Saba, while her  younger brother named Raheem, also known as Munna and he passed away in passed away on November 15, 2022.

Personal Life

Saba Qamar’s personal life is very complex and complicated. She remained in relation for a long time with a businessman named Dino for about eight years, but he cheated on her. There was a rumor that she was in a relationship with Pakistani actor Hamza Ali Abbasi in 2014, but she never accepted it and has denied it until today. Then, in 2021, she engaged with blogger and entrepreneur Azeem Khan, but he was accused of sexual harassment. Due to this, she also distanced herself from Imran Ashraf’s show; she stated verses from Sufi poet Baba Bulleh Shah, saying that everyone needs companionship.

Facts About Saba Qamar

1. her Full Name is Saba Qamar Zaman
2. Her date of Birth is April 5, 1984
3. Her place of Birth is Gujranwala, Pakistan
4. her Height is 5′ 5¼″ (1.66 m)
5. She Debuted in the television series Mein Aurat Hoon* in 2005.
6. She was recognized for her role in the drama name Dastaan (2010)
7. her Notable Dramas are Maat (2011), Pani Jaisa Piyar (2011), and Baaghi (2017), where she portrayed Qandeel Baloch and Cheekh (2019), playing the role of Mannat, a woman seeking justice.
8. In the film she debuted with the movie Manto (2015); in that movie, she portrayed Noor Jehan.
9. she did moview in Bollywood Debut film name Hindi Medium (2017) alongside Irrfan Khan, for that she which earned her a Filmfare nomination.
10. she also did Lahore Se Aagey in (2016), Kamli in (2022)
11. she is one of Pakistan’s highest-paid actresses and has received several awards, including Four Lux Style Awards, Tamgha-e-Imtiaz from the Pakistani government in 2012, Pride of Performance Award in 2016
12. She graduated from the University of Gujrat with a Bachelor’s degree in Arts
13. she has two siblings, Raheem and Nazia.
14. She is also Actively involved in humanitarian projects and advocates for women’s and children’s issues.
15. Her net worth is approximately $3 million.

Saba Qamar Acting Career

Early Career

In 2004

Saba Qamar Began her career in 2004 with the PTV television serial Mein Aurat Hoon, Qamar. She then starred opposite Bilal Qureshi in the telefilm Ishq, directed by Dilawar Malik for Geo Entertainment. Later that year, she starred as Boliyan’s model for the Abrar-ul-Haq music video from the Nachan Main Audhay Naal award-winning CD.

In 2005

Qamar led ATV’s Chaap opposite Sami Khan in 2005. She later filled in for Sophia Mirza in the comedy-drama Sussar In Law as Tania. She had guest appearances in Hera Pheri & Company as Sonia in Episodes 40-41 and the Punjabi anthology series Jag Beeti in Episode Faisla for PTV.

In 2006

She starred in several venerable PTV shows in 2006, including Kahin Tum Kahin Hum, Phool, Apno Ka Sath, and Dhoop Mein Andhera Hai. Later, she performed minor roles for PTV in Gharoor and Taqdeer and Geo Entertainment in Banjar. She was teamed in Banjar and Gharoor with Ahsan Khan. Later, Qamar played Sana Hamdani in her first and only starring part opposite Fawad Khan on PTV.

In 2007

In 2007, Saba Qamar starred in two main ATV serials, Khuda Gawah, a remake of a 1992 Indian film of the same name, and Muhabbat Ab Nahi Hogi. Later in the same year, Qamar starred in PTV’s Unbiyaanable, Maamo and No.1, and Aaj TV’s Mirch Masala starring Veena Malik and Shamil Khan.

In 2008

For ATV in 2008, Qamar featured in the melodrama Woh Subha Kab Aayegi, the comedy series Not Responding, and Nawab Manzil. She then filled four supporting roles for PTV: Chubhan, Na Janay Kyun, Phool Aur Kantey, and Bint-e-Adam. Played by Ahsan Khan, her part in the social drama Bint-e-Adam was that of a privileged brat who falls in love with a boy from a low background and marries him against her cruel father’s wishes. Although Bint e Adam was a significant financial and critical success, others pointed out that her acting performance was “limited.”

In 2009

In 2009, She starred in the biographical drama Jinnah Ke Naam, produced by PTV Home under Tariq Mairaj’s direction. She performed as Ruqsana Inayatullah, and the show paid homage to Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan. In a previous interview with The Communicate Tribune, Qamar revealed, “For me, acting is being able to express the feelings, emotions, and expressions of different people and characters.”

The same year, Qamar starred in two Geo Entertainment serials, Teri Ik Nazar and Nadia Naam Ki Larki. She then completed PTV Home serials Hum Tu Karain Kamal, Mishaal, and Tinkay. Held on 23 July 2011 for her performance in Tinkay, she received the PTV Awards for the best TV actress in both popular and jury choice categories.

Breakthrough

In 2009

Saba Qamar starred in the supporting role of Surraya in Hum TV’s pre-partition television series Dastaan, a Razia Butt adaption. She was seen across from Sanam Baloch, Fawad Khan, and Ahsan Khan. The series was her breakthrough; she took home the Best TV Actress trophy from the Pakistan Media Awards (2010). She later performed the lead role of Pooja Mohan Das in Indus Vision’s partition-inspired drama Kanpur Se Katas Tak.

Later, Qamar starred in two A-Plus shows, Rait Kay Dairay, Aankh Salamat, and Andhay Log. She next starred in the social drama Uraan and the soap Chaand Ki Goud Mein for Geo Entertainment. Later, Qamar starred opposite Shamil Khan in the PTV Home serial Lahore Junction and ATV’s Amar Bel opposite Kashif Mehmood and Ghao opposite Sami Khan. Later the same year, Qamar acted as blind girl Naila Habib in Geo Entertainment’s Taaluq anthology series.

Notable Television Projects

In 2011

Saba Qamar starred Sana, a character in Sarmad Khoosat’s love serial Pani Jaisa Pani (2011), who has been engaged to Adarsh, the son of her mother’s best friend, ever since she was a child. Adarsh, though, has yet to learn about this involvement since his parents believed he should concentrate more on his studies than on wedding preparations.

A part in PTV’s Tera Pyar Nahi Bhoole came next. She was teamed opposite Ahsan Khan across the show. She later portrayed characters in PTV Home’s serials Khalida Ki Walida, Main Aisa Kyun Hoon, Nazar, and Two In One. She starred in Maat later that year as the self-obsessed Saman opposite Adnan Siddiqui and Aamina Sheikh. The show won her the Pakistan Media Award for Best Actress and was both a critical and financial triumph, ranking twelfth among Pakistani television programs.

Qamar worked with Sami Khan on two projects that same year, Jo Chale To Jaan Se Guzar Gaye and Main Chand Si, garnering more accolades. She subsequently starred as Vaneeza in the Hum TV Eid telefilm Balay Ki Balli. Later, she starred opposite Saleem Sheikh in the A-Plus comedy Ghar Ki Baat Hai. Finally, she appeared as Neelofar in the Faseel-e-Jaan Se Aagay anthology series on PTV Home in Episode Matti Ka Qarz.

In 2012

Qamar next starred as Sadaf in Ameen Iqbal’s Thakan (2012), a character who works nonstop like a machine day and night to run her family, but none except her grandfather feels pity for her or even cares about her. She later starred in ARY Digital’s two Eid Telefilms, Love Ki Kichri and Pyaar Mein Twins. Leading parts in the Amna Nawaz Khan-written Na Kaho Tum Mere Nahi (2012) and Faiza Iftikhar’s Yahan Pyar Nahin Hai (2012). The latter qualified for a Best Actress nomination at the Hum Awards. She starred in another PTV Home series, Bhool. Shot in 2008, it was delayed and finally released in 2012. Shehryar Shehzadi(2012),spe cial appearance in ARY Digital’s Timmy G (2012).

In 2013

In 2013, she worked on several projects, including Kaash Aisa Ho (2013), Miss Fire (2013), Sannata(2013), and Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi, some of which attracted her several best actress nominations. At the third Hum Awards, Qamar received her first for Best TV Actress for her Diana role in Bunty I Love You.

In 2014

Following two years of underwhelming serials, Saba Qamar’s career started to look better in 2014; she starred in six dramas: Jaanam, Bay Emaan Mohabbat, Na Katro Pankh Mere in her first time teaming with Danish Taimoor, Bunty I Love You, Izteraab, and Digest Writer. Though the family drama Bunty I Love You (a story about a girl who got married aged 17 to a much older man and later dreams of living a free life after his death) was Qamar’s first critical success since Maat, the romantic drama Jaanam (alongside Adnan Siddiqui) and the romance Bay Emaan Mohabbat (alongside Agha Ali and Adnan Shah Tipu) received little praise.

Under the direction of Siraj-ul-Haque, the show garnered generally positive reviews. A reviewer from Daily Pakistan thought it, together with Digest Writer, was “one of the best performances of Qamar.” The show got five nominations at the Hum Awards, including Qamar for Best Actress. She then cropped up in Izteraab. Her role as the working lady did not go well; even with a strong cast, narrative, production house, and promotions, the drama became a massive critical and financial disaster. She later appeared for HUM TV’s Wajahat Rauf, who directed the anthology series Shareek-e-Hayat.

In 2019

Saba Qamar starred in the drama Cheekh, directed by Badar Mehmood. In that drama, she worked with co-actors Bilal Abbas Khan as Wajih, Emmad Irfani as Shayaan, Azekah Daniel as Haya, and Aijaz Aslam as Yawar. In that drama, she played the role of Mannat, a powerful and courageous woman who wants justice for her friend Nayab. Her acting in the drama made the drama the highest-rated show of the year. Qamar starred as a headstrong girl fighting for justice in the crime thriller Cheekh in 2019. It is regarded as both a commercial and critical blockbuster.

Drama List

Saba Qamar Career In Films

In 2013

In 2013, working opposite Faysal Queshi, Qamar appeared in the 2013 television film Aina. The public loved the remake of the 1977 film with the same name, and she was nominated for the Best Actress trophy at the Tarang Housefull Awards.

In 2015

In 2015, Qamar starred in three series. She first got back together in the comedy series S.H.E alongside Muhammad Younis Butt and Fawad Wyne, performing as lady S.H.O Bajirao Mastani. She then acted with Adeel Chaudhry in Kaisay Tum Se Kahoon, directed by Fahim Burney, which chronicles reincarnated star-crossed lovers.

She was appearing in Momina Duraid’s production third straight. The critics appreciated her performance even if the show failed in viewership. Along with Zahid Ahmed, Kiran Haq, and Sonia Mishal, Qamar worked with Mikaal Zulfiqar for the third time in Kashif Nisar’s Sangat, portraying Aisha, a rape survivor who struggled when her husband learned he was not the biological father of a daughter they already had. At the Hum Awards, the show got her nominated for Best Actress in both the Jury and Popular divisions.

Saba Qamar debuted in Lollywood as the leading actress in the highly praised biographical movie Manto (2015). Under Sarmad Khoosat’s direction, the big-budget film performed poorly at the box office, with a lifetime collection of Rs 5.05 million, but it was critically praised. Qamar’s performance as the singer Noor Jehan won her a nomination at the ARY Films Awards for Best Supporting Actress. Later, the movie was turned into a television series using the same cast in 2017 called Main Manto, which aired on Geo TV.

In 2016

With Mekaal Zulfiqar earning a Best Actress nomination, Qamar portrayed a struggling actress in the period drama Mein Sitara (a series based on the Hollywood golden age) in 2016 and showed up as Mishal in Farooq Rind’s Besharam across from Zahid Ahmed. The latter was a critically and commercially successful production.”Qamar is in great form as Mishi and plays her with restraint and quiet power; a welcome relief from the wounded women she has played of late”; Sadaf Haider of The Express Tribune lauded her.

In the 2016 travel comedy Lahore Se Aagey, Qamar performed a rockstar opposite Yasir Hussain. With a worldwide revenue of Rs 21.60 million, the picture, a follow-up to the comedy Karachi Se Lahore, ranks among the highest-grossing Pakistani films. Nigar Awards for Best Film Actress. Later that year, she starred in the psycho-thriller 8969, a critical and financial disaster.

In 2017

Pakistani heroin and actress Saba Qamar refused an Indian film with Randeep Hooda and supporting roles in Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2012) and Heroine (2012). Relations between India and Pakistan grew sour following the 2016 Uri attack; the Indian Motion Picture Producers Association (IMPPA) and the Film Producers Guild of India barred Pakistani artists from working in India until the matter settled. Her first film in Hindi was the comedy-drama Hindi Medium (2017), in which Qamar starred as the lead female character of Meeta Batra, a nouveau riche opposite Irrfan Khan.

The picture received favorable critical reviews. The Times of India’s reviewer said, “Saba, as the dominating wife, is pure delight onscreen.” Sreehari Nair of Rediff.com termed Qamar a “natural actress, sexual daring” and rated the movie “fascinatingly frustrating.” With approximately Rupee 334.36 million globally, most of which came from the Chinese box office, the film was made. Qamar got multiple Best Actress nods at many award events, including Filmfare. Eastern Eye declared Qamar Eastern Eye’s top Bollywood debutante in 2017.

Working in the biographical drama series Baaghi in 2017, Qamar portrayed Pakistani controversial figure Qandeel Baloch. Rising to become among the most-grossing Pakistani dramas in 2017, the series was both a critical and financial triumph. Critics gave Qamar’s performance excellent marks, and her rendition of the actress and singer was appreciated even before the movie came out. While a reviewer from The Express Tribune claimed she “slayed the social media star with such finesse,” Neeha of The Nation commented, “Without a doubt, Qamar has done an outstanding job.” Her shows earned her the IPPA Awards for Best Actress and the Lux Style Awards for Best Actress (Television).

In 2018

In 2018, Saba Qamar did three short films. She first teamed with Ahsan Khan on Siraj-ul-Haque director Moomal Rano. Made in line with the Zeal For Unity project, the film aims to overcome cultural gaps between India and Pakistan. It was nominated for Best Film at the 2018 European Festival and received positive reviews generally. It debuted on the digital portal Zee5. She later starred as Raniya in Fahim Burney’s Dil Diyan Gallan, starring Zahid Ahmed. Then, she was teamed in the telefilm Iss Dil Ki Essi Ki Tessi with Farhan Saeed for the first time. Later, Qamar starred as a model for Shuja Haider’s two music videos, Funn Mitti Se and Jeewan Daan.

In 2020

SabaQamar narrated Zara Abid’s debut short film, Sikka, on Qissa Nagri’s YouTube channel in 2020. She later worked on the music video Qubool alongside Bilal Saeed, who also directed. Qamar played Naheed Ahmed Tasnim in the telefilm Hangor S-131 broadcast on ARY Digital.

In 2022

After five years from films, Qamar returned in 2022 with Sarmad Khoosat’s Kamli and Saqib Khan’s Ghabrana Nahi Hai. Among Kamli’s many honors for Qamar were the IVIF and Lux Style Awards for Best Film Actress. She then got compliments for playing Maya Nisar in ARY Digital’s widespread criminal thriller Fraud, along with Ahsan Khan and Mikaal Zulfiqar. Qamar debuted OTT with Zee5 critical and commercially successful web series Mrs. and Mr. Shameem and Urduflix Original Naina Ki Sharafat in the same year. She later starred as Asim Azhar’s music video Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum’s model opposite Fahad Mustafa.

In 2023

Qamar portrayed taxi driver Rania in the short series Sar-e-Rah, earning the Best Actress award by USAID in 2023. I Dream Entertainment created it with USAID, Haroon Shahid, Kiran Haq, and Agha Mustafa Hassan. She starred in Yehi Waqt Hai’s YouTube short series, and in the same year, she teamed up with the Pakistan Polio Eradication Program on polio awareness.

Playing antagonist Gul Meher in Express Entertainment’s mini-series Gunah directed by Adnan Sarwar alongside Juggan Kazim, Rabia Butt, and Sarmad Khoosat, she won great praise. Next, working with Green Entertainment on three projects, Qamar produced the social drama Pagal Khana, the crime mystery Serial Killer, and the classic romance drama Tumhare Husn Ke Naam.

Filmography

Telefilms

Awards And Nominations

Saba Qamar has received 21 awards, where 59 times she was nominated for various awards on various platforms. Here is the detailed table showing her film career.

Saba Qamar Other Projects

Host At Hum Sab Umeed Se Hain

Joining the political satire program Hum Sab Umeed Se Hain as a host and presenter in 2009, Qamar also parodied politicians and actors. The program was number one in Pakistan’s ratings and was quite popular. She chose to leave the program, and Meera filled it out in 2013.

Modeling And Other Projects

She dressed as Rani Padmavati in a photo session for Mahid Khawar’s “Padmavat” in January 2018. She showed designer Nilofer Shahid a golden bridal couture in May 2018. She was the showstopper for the first Pakistan performance by Rimple and Harpreet Narula on Shaan-E-Pakistan. During Bridal Couture Week, she walked the ramp for designer Uzma Babar’s collection UMSha on December 10, 2018. Among the several products Qamar was an ambassador for were Lux Pakistan, Sunsilk, Dalda, Ufone, and Tapal.

National And International Recognitions

Saba Qamar is considered among the country’s most popular and highest-paid actresses. Following the popularity of Mein Sitara and Hindi Medium, critics praised her as among Pakistan’s best actresses.She has won various honors over her career, including Lux Style Awards, Hum Awards, Pakistan Media Awards, PTV Awards, and a Filmfare Award nomination.

The government of Pakistan awarded her Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, the fourth-highest honor bestowed upon Pakistani citizens based on their achievements in 2012. She was honored with the Pride of Performance in 2016 for her exceptional artistic contributions.

Work For Charitable Organizations

Apart from her performance, Qamar has helped non-profit groups for several purposes. She is active in various humanitarian projects and is outspoken about problems affecting women and children. She made a memorable cameo in Shuja Haider’s song video “Jeeven Daan” in June 2018 to draw attention to child abuse.

The song’s social relevance emphasizes problems with mothers and children. Qamar stated in an interview in August 2018, “I encourage and urge people to invest in good education as it will shape the future of our children and our society.” Daily Times hailed Qamar as the “Pride of Pakistan” on Independence Day in 2018.

Saba Qamar Youtube Channel

She launched her YouTube channel in April 2020 and produced mini-series Isolation based on COVID-19 lockdown conditions. After The Chay Show. Chaska Media, Kab Samjho Gay, shattering the stereotype, Chingariyan with Mustafa Zahid, music video Ek Adhuri Love Story Eid 2023 unique Ka Din, Khala Ki Jaan and Jins.

She then raised her hands for gathering COVID relief money for transgender populations under Ali Zafar’s charitable trust, “Ali Zafar Foundation,” for underprivileged minorities. Through her YouTube channel, Qamar shared about her relationship, in which she was involved for eight years and split from him. She classified it as an abusive relationship.

Social Media Handles

Instagram

She has 6.1 million followers on Instagram and follows 292 people.

Facebook

She has 1.1 million followers on Facebook, and she follows only UNICEF Pakistan.

Twitter

On Twitter, she has 208.4k followers, and she follows 27 people.

Youtube

She has 221k subscribers on YouTube. Her YouTube channel name is Saba Qamar Official.

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