Sarah Khan
Sarah Khan | |
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Born | [1] | 14 July 1992
Education | University of Karachi |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2012–present |
Spouse |
Falak Shabir (m. 2020) |
Children | 1 (Alyana) |
Relatives | Noor Zafar Khan (sister) |
Sarah Khan (Urdu: سارہ خان, born 14 July 1992) also known as Sarah Falak (Urdu: سارہ فلک) is a Pakistani actress who appears in Urdu-language television series.[3] She made her acting debut with a supporting role in 2012 Hum TV's serial Badi Aapa and followed by other brief roles in several series.[4] Khan is best known for her portrayal as Miraal in Hum TV's drama Sabaat.
She rose to prominence with the role of Farisa in the Moomal-produced romantic Alvida (2015)[4] and later on appeared as Saba in the mystery drama Mohabbat Aag Si (2015), which earned her a Hum Award for Best Supporting Actress. She subsequently garnered wide recognition for portraying leading roles in the romantic drama Tumhare Hain, the black magic-based Nazr-e-Bad (both 2017), Belapur Ki Dayan (2018), which earned her a Best Actress nomination at Hum Awards. Further praise came for her performance in the mystery drama Band Khirkiyan (2018),[5][6][7][8] Raqs e Bismil (2020) and Laapata (2021).
Early life and career
Khan was born in Medina, Saudi Arabia to a Lebanese mother and a Pakistani father.[9] She has two sisters and one brother, including Noor Zafar Khan who is also an actress, Aisha Khan, and Hamza.
Khan made her acting debut as a supporting role in 2012, Badi Aapa aired on Hum TV, where she played the role of the daughter of the main characters. Next, she appeared in a telenovela serial Mirat-ul-Uroos which was broadcast on Geo TV in the same year. She played the featuring role of Humna alongside Mehwish Hayat, Mikaal Zulfiqar, Ahsan Khan, Samina Ahmad, and Ayesha Khan.
Khan followed it with supporting roles in much successful television series. Her breakthrough came with a negative character of a selfish opportunist in 2015 in the romantic drama Alvida with Sanam Jung, and Imran Abbas Naqvi. The drama was aired on Hum TV and she also got nomination for this act. In the same year, she gave a wonderful performance in the drama Mohabbat Aag Si and got an award for best actor in a supporting role. She played the role of a brave housewife, Saba as a supporting actress along with Azfar Rehman. In 2014, she appeared in a soap series Bhool with Sanam Chaudhry, Behroze Sabzwari, and Fazila Qazi. She was recognized as one of the BBC's 100 women of 2014.[10]
The drama was based on some political intrigue and received several awards, including a Hum Award for Best Actress Popular for her. In 2018 she did a role in Belapur Ki Dayan, where she was the Dayan in the drama along with Adnan Siddiqui and Ammar Khan. Khan received appreciation and gained critical acclaim for portraying Zohra in Raqs e Bismil.[11]
Personal life
Khan married Pakistani singer and songwriter Falak Shabir in July 2020.[12][13][14] On 8 October 2021, Shabir announced the birth of their daughter.[15]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2012 | Badi Aapa | Sharmeen | Debut |
Mirat-ul-Uroos | Javeria | ||
2013 | Gohar-e-Nayab | Sara | |
Ek Kasak Reh Gayi | Chudana khan | ||
2014 | Bhool | Humaima | |
Sultanat-e-Dil | Anushey | ||
2015 | Alvida | Farisa | |
Mohabbat Aag Si | Saba | ||
Naraaz | Feriha | ||
2015 | Mumkin | Mayra | |
2016 | Mein Kaise Kahoon | Saman | |
Tum Meri Ho | Aana | ||
Dekho Chaand Aaya | Chand | ||
Ahsas | Hina | ||
2017 | Tumhare Hain | Aania | |
Mohabbat.pk | Fariya | ||
Nazr-e-Bad | Maham | ||
Yaar-e-Bewafa | Amna | ||
2018 | Belapur Ki Dayan | Tasha | |
Karamat e Ishq | Sana | ||
Mere Bewafa | Azra | ||
Band Khirkiyan | Suboohi | ||
2019 | Mere Humdam | Warda | |
Deewar-e-Shab | Gaiti Ara | ||
2020 | Sabaat | Miraal | |
Raqs e Bismil | Zohra | ||
2021 | Laapata | Falak | |
2022 | Hum Tum | Maha Qutub-ud-Din | |
2022–2023 | Wabaal | Anum |
Special appearance
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2015 | Maana Ka Gharana | Saman | Cameo appearance |
2017 | Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain 2 | Khushed | Episode: "Ghairat Mand" |
2018 | Ustani Jee | Zainab | Episode 9 |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
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2015 | Hum Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Alvida | Nominated | |
2016 | Best Supporting Actress | Mohabbat Aag Si | Won | ||
2018 | Best Actress Popular | Belapur Ki Dayan | Nominated | ||
2022 | 8th Hum Awards | Best Actress Viewer's Choice | Raqs e Bismil | Nominated | [16] |
Best Onscreen Couple with Imran Ashraf | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Mom-to-be Sarah Khan celebrates her 29th birthday in style with hubby Falak Shabbir". Geo News. 14 July 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ^ "Sarah Khan shares loved-up photos with husband Falak Shabir from wedding ceremony". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2021-09-09.
- ^ "Female newcomers ruling Pakistan entertainment industry". www.pakistantoday.com.pk. Retrieved 2018-04-30.
- ^ a b "Don't believe anything until I say it myself: Sarah Khan on marriage rumours". Express Tribune. 24 October 2019. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
- ^ "WATCH: Celebrities Agha Ali and Sara Khan address engagement rumours". ARYNEWS. 2017-09-13. Retrieved 2018-04-30.
- ^ "Love, reflections on life in Mere Bewafa". The Nation. 2018-06-07. Retrieved 2018-06-24.
- ^ "Actors Sarah Ali Khan and Aagha Ali look regal as bride and groom". Business Recorder. 2018-05-02. Retrieved 2018-07-30.
- ^ Khan, Saira (2018-11-17). "HIP Exclusive: Sarah Khan To Star With Syed Jibran In 'Meray Hum Dum'". HIP. Retrieved 2019-01-25.
- ^ "28 Pakistani Actors Who Hold Dual Citizenship". Lens. April 28, 2020.
- ^ "Who are the 100 Women 2014?". BBC News. 2014-10-26. Retrieved 2022-12-18.
- ^ Rehan, M. (July 17, 2022). "Sarah Khan Wiki, Bio, Age, Net Worth, Height & Family". Written Updatez. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
- ^ "Congratulations in order for Sarah Khan as she gets engaged to singer Falak Shabir".
- ^ "Wedding festivities of Sarah Khan, Falak Shabbir begin". The Express Tribune. 2020-07-16. Retrieved 2020-12-30.
- ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (2020-07-21). "Falak Shabir says he proposed to Sarah Khan right after their second meeting". Images. Retrieved 2020-12-30.
- ^ Images Staff (2021-10-08). "Sarah Khan and Falak Shabir announce the birth of a healthy baby girl". Images. Retrieved 2021-10-09.
- ^ "8th Hum Awards 2022 Nominations List, Host, Tickets". Showbizhut. 3 September 2022. Retrieved September 3, 2022.