Sarah Khan

Sarah Khan
Born (1992-07-14) 14 July 1992 (age 31)[1]
Medina, Saudi Arabia
EducationUniversity of Karachi
OccupationActress
Years active2012–present
Spouse
Falak Shabir
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(m. 2020)​
[2]
Children1 (Alyana)
RelativesNoor 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
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
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
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

  1. ^ "Mom-to-be Sarah Khan celebrates her 29th birthday in style with hubby Falak Shabbir". Geo News. 14 July 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Sarah Khan shares loved-up photos with husband Falak Shabir from wedding ceremony". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2021-09-09.
  3. ^ "Female newcomers ruling Pakistan entertainment industry". www.pakistantoday.com.pk. Retrieved 2018-04-30.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "WATCH: Celebrities Agha Ali and Sara Khan address engagement rumours". ARYNEWS. 2017-09-13. Retrieved 2018-04-30.
  6. ^ "Love, reflections on life in Mere Bewafa". The Nation. 2018-06-07. Retrieved 2018-06-24.
  7. ^ "Actors Sarah Ali Khan and Aagha Ali look regal as bride and groom". Business Recorder. 2018-05-02. Retrieved 2018-07-30.
  8. ^ Khan, Saira (2018-11-17). "HIP Exclusive: Sarah Khan To Star With Syed Jibran In 'Meray Hum Dum'". HIP. Retrieved 2019-01-25.
  9. ^ "28 Pakistani Actors Who Hold Dual Citizenship". Lens. April 28, 2020.
  10. ^ "Who are the 100 Women 2014?". BBC News. 2014-10-26. Retrieved 2022-12-18.
  11. ^ Rehan, M. (July 17, 2022). "Sarah Khan Wiki, Bio, Age, Net Worth, Height & Family". Written Updatez. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
  12. ^ "Congratulations in order for Sarah Khan as she gets engaged to singer Falak Shabir".
  13. ^ "Wedding festivities of Sarah Khan, Falak Shabbir begin". The Express Tribune. 2020-07-16. Retrieved 2020-12-30.
  14. ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (2020-07-21). "Falak Shabir says he proposed to Sarah Khan right after their second meeting". Images. Retrieved 2020-12-30.
  15. ^ Images Staff (2021-10-08). "Sarah Khan and Falak Shabir announce the birth of a healthy baby girl". Images. Retrieved 2021-10-09.
  16. ^ "8th Hum Awards 2022 Nominations List, Host, Tickets". Showbizhut. 3 September 2022. Retrieved September 3, 2022.

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