Samiya Mumtaz

Samiya Mumtaz
سمیعہ ممتاز

Samiya Mumtaz in 2010
Born Samiya Mumtaz
1970
Karachi,Pakistan
Nationality Pakistani
Occupation Actress
Years active 1995–present
Known for Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan
Dukhtar
Moor
Sadqay Tumhare
Ali Ki Ammi
Relatives See Mumtazullah Khan family

Samiya Mumtaz (Urdu: سمیعہ ممتاز) (born 1970, Karachi), is a Pakistani film and television actress. She has performed in several TV dramas.[1][2]

Personal life

She is married and has two children. Her father is the architect, Kamil Khan Mumtaz.[3] She is also the grandniece of veteran actresses Uzra Butt and Zohra Sehgal.[2]

Career

She first appeared in Shahid Nadeem's directed drama serial "Zard Dopehar" (The Yellow Noon) aired on PTV in 1995. She is also notable for her recent performance in drama serials like Yariyan and Maaye Ni. She also started off as a theater personality and then moved to television. She is praised for her lead role in Meri Zaat Zara-e-Benishan, which is claimed to be the most successful drama serial.

Mumtaz made her film debut with a family drama film Moor directed by Jami, which is set for a 2014 release. In 2014 she also starred in a drama thriller film Dukhtar which will be released on August 14, 2014, Afia Nathaniel wrote and directed the film.[4] She won the awards for 'Best Actor in a Negative Role' and 'Most Impactful Character' in Mohammed Ehteshamuddin's Sadqay Tumhare at the 3rd Servis HUM Awards held on 9 April 2015 in Dubai World Trade Centre. Her best works include Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan and her negative role in Sadqay Tumhare. She also gained more popularity from her show Ali Ki Ammi which aired on Geo Entertainment.

Filmography

Films

Year Film Language Notes
2013 Zinda Bhaag Urdu/Punjabi Role As : Cameo
2014 Dukhtar Urdu/Pashto Role As : Allah Rakhi, Genre: Drama-Thriller

Directed by: Afia Nathaniel Produced by : Afia Nathaniel and Muhammad Khalid Ali Written by: Afia Nathaniel Cast: Samiya Mumtaz, Mohib Mirza, Saleha Aref, Asif Khan, Ajab Gul, Samina Ahmad Music by: Sahir Ali Bagga and Peter Nashel

2015 Moor Urdu/Pashto Role As :- Palwasha, Genre:- Family/Drama Film

Directed by: Jami , Produced by: Nadeem H. Mandviwalla, Written by: Jami & Nazira Ali Screenplay by: Jami, Story by: Jami, Nazir Ali, Eman-Binte Syed Cast: Hameed Sheikh, Samiya Mumtaz, Music by: Strings

Television

Awards & nominations

Year Work Award Category Result
2015 Dukhtar 14th Lux Style Awards Best Actress Nominated
2015 Sadqay Tumhare Hum Award Best Actor in a Negative Role Won
Best Actor in a Impactful Character

References

  1. "Meeting Samiya". The Friday Times.com. 5 December 2014. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 "Thetube: Death, drama and destruction". Pakistan TV Drama .com. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
  3. Samiya Mumtaz Family, Pictures and Age Style. Retrieved 30 May 2013
  4. "Geo Films acquires latest Pakistani independent film Dukhtar". thenews.com.pk. June 24, 2014. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
  5. "Posts tagged Samiya Mumtaz". Pakistan TV Drama.com. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
  6. "Haal-e-Dil". Pakistan TV Drama.com. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
  7. "Zard Dopehar". Pakistan TV Drama.com. Retrieved 2012-08-04.

External links

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