Samina Peerzada (born Butt in Punjabi and Urdu) is a Pakistani film and television actress, producer, and director.
Samina was born in Lahore to an educated Kashmiri Butt family, but was raised in Karachi, Sindh Pakistan. She decided to pursue a career in acting after graduating in commerce. Samina was cast in starring roles in several films after many successful years of acting in television dramas and minor roles in television commercials.
Samina began her modeling career in 1974 and went on to appear in several films, including Nazdikiyan, Mukhra, Bazar-e-Husn, Shaadi Mere Shohar Ki, and Bulandi.
She has traveled extensively and has also performed at the International Ibsen Festival in Oslo. Among her notable stage performances are Raaz-o-Niaz and Ibsen's A Doll's House.
Zindagi Gulzar Hai, Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan, Rehaai, Durr-e-Shahwar, Dastaan, and Karobi are among her television credits.
The Valley, her first Hollywood film, was released on March 2, 2018. Another Pakistani actor, Alyy Khan, also appears in this film.
Inteha, a critically acclaimed film addressing the social issue of marital rape, marked Peerzada's directorial debut. She went on to direct the less successful commercial film Shararat.
She also hosts the YouTube show Rewind with Samina Peerzada.
Personal life
In 1975, she married Usman Peerzada, another media personality. Anum and Amal are the couple's two daughters. Amal, their younger daughter, is a miniature artist.
Actress
| Drama | Role | Year | Broadcasting Network | Additional Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darya | Wife | 1983 | PTV | Plays the role of a runaway (city) wife who finds protection, acceptance, respect, love and boundless affection from simple village folks making a lifelong bond by marrying into the tribe. |
| Zard Dopehar | Zaitoon | 1995 | PTV | Zaytoon |
| Wafa Kay Mausam | Mother | 2001 | PTV | |
| Sheeshay Ka Mahal | 2002 | PTV | ||
| Thori Si Mohabbat | Leading Lady | 2004 | Geo TV | |
| Ana | Sadiqa | 2004 | PTV | |
| Dil, Diya, Dehleez | Sheher Bano | 2006 | Hum TV | Dil, Diya, Dehleez is a drama which is based on the novel of same name by Riffat Siraj |
| Tere Aajaney Se | 2006 | TV ONE | ||
| Ishq Ki Inteha | 2009 | Geo TV | Nominated for Best TV Serial | |
| Thori Door Sath Chalo | 2009 | Hum TV | ||
| Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan | Tai Amma | 2009 | Geo TV | Meri Zaat is the most-viewed serial on Geo TV to date. |
| Noorpur Ki Rani | Anna | 2009 | Hum TV | |
| Tair-e-Lahooti | 2009 | Hum TV | ||
| Mohabbat Kon rokay | 2009 | ARY Digital | ||
| Dil Ki Dehleez Par | 2009 | PTV | ||
| The Ghost | 2009 | Hum TV | ||
| Dil-e-Nadan | 2009 | Geo TV | ||
| Kalmoohi | Aasiya | 2010 | PTV | |
| Natak Mandi | 2010 | PTV | ||
| Bebak | 2010 | Hum TV | ||
| Dastaan | Bibi/Saleha | 2010 | Hum TV | Dastaan is based on a novel on the independence of Pakistan written by Razia Butt |
| Kafir | Mehwish | 2011 | ARY Digital | |
| Pani Jaisa Piyar | Arfa | 2011 | Hum TV | |
| Koi Lamha Gulab Ho | 2011 | Hum TV | ||
| Rangeelpur | Mother | 2011 | PTV | |
| Mera Naseeb | Salima | 2011 | Hum TV | |
| Kuch Khwab Thay Meray | Annie | 2011 | ARY Digital | |
| Durr-e-Shahwar | Durr-e-Shahwar | 2012 | Hum TV | A phenomenal show that explores the difficulties faced by women after marriage |
| Shehr-e-Zaat | Naani/Amma | 2012 | Hum TV | |
| Roshan Sitara | Roshan Ara's mother | 2012 | Hum TV | |
| Zindagi Gulzar Hai | Rafia (Kashaf's Mother) | 2012 | Hum TV | Hum Award for Best Supporting Actress. Plays the role of a mother every one of us would want to have. |
| Ghaao | Mahjabeen | 2012 | Geo TV | |
| Rehaai | Sumaira | 2013 | Hum TV | Plays the role of a mother(in-law) every married lady would want to have, supportive, sensitive and always defending the rights and aspirations of daughter-in-law(s). |
| Kuch Is Tarah | 2013 | PTV | ||
| Chaar Chaand | Mother | 2013 | Geo TV | |
| Meri Beti | Airaj's Grandmother | 2013 | ARY Digital | |
| Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain | Mother | 2014 | Hum TV | Episode: Wida Na Karna Maa |
| Kaanch | 2014 | ARY Digital | ||
| Adhura Milan | Noor-ul-Ain | 2014 | A-Plus Entertainment | |
| Neelum Kinaray | 2015 | Hum TV | ||
| Judai | 2016 | ARY Digital | ||
| Beqasoor | 2016 | ARY Digital | ||
| Aap Ke Liye | Nishat Malik | 2016 | ARY Digital | Plays the role of a crafty elder sister. |
| Bay Aib | Sadaf | 2016 | Urdu1 | Plays the role of a high headed and very haughty lady. |
| Saanp Seerhi | Mother | 2017 | Express Entertainment | Plays the role of a loving Mother. |
| Rasm E Duniya | Elder Sister-in-Law | 2017 | ARY Digital | Plays the role of a family matriarch. |
| Ghanti | Wife | PTV | ||
| Hissar | Wife | PTV | ||
| Karb | Wife | PTV | ||
| Kathputli | Wife | PTV | ||
| Musafirkhana | Lady passenger | PTV | ||
| Doosra Chehra | PTV | |||
| Jab Jab Dil Milay | PTV | |||
| Mallika-e-Alam | PTV | |||
| Saahil | PTV | |||
| Raat | PTV | |||
| Chakkar-e-Azam | PTV | |||
| Fishaar | PTV | |||
| Hisaar | PTV | |||
| Karobi | PTV | |||
| Panah | PTV | |||
| Jaane Do | PTV |
| Telefilm | Role | Year | Broadcasting Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climax | Elderly Lady Lover | 2009 | Hum TV |
| Band Bajj Gaya | Elderly Lady | 2010 | ARY Digital |
| Lunch With Lubna | Mad Lady | 2012 | Hum TV |
| Zindagi Ab Bhi Muskurati Hai | Mother | 2013 | Hum TV |
| Lakeerain | Mother | 2013 | Express Entertainment |
| Chor Babul Ka Ghar | Mother | 2013 | ARY Digital |
| Noor (Musical Telefilm) | Elderly lady | 2017 | Urdu1 |
| Film | Role | Year | Additional Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blood of Hussain | Lisa (General's daughter) | 1980 | Released in February 1981 in the UK. Banned in Pakistan. |
| Shaadi Mere Shohar Ki | Leading Lady | 1986 | |
| Mukhra | Nadeem's sister | 1988 | Punjabi film |
| Bazar-e-Husn | 1988 | ||
| Bulandi | Mother | 1990 | |
| Nazdeekiyan | Samina Pirzada | 1991 | |
| Pabandi | 1992 | ||
| Khwahish | 1993 | aka The Wish (International: English title) | |
| Zar Gul | Nawab's Wife | 1997 | |
| The Valley | Didi | 2017 | Hollywood film |
| Motorcycle Girl | Zeinth's Mother | 2018 | Pakistani film |
| Films | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Film | Role | Year | Additional Notes |
| Zar Gul | Director, writer, Nawab's Wife | 1997 | |
| Inteha | Director, Producer | 1999 | The movie was Samina Peerzada's debut directorial attempt |
| Shararat | Director | 2003 | |
Samina Peerzada's directorial debut Inteha received nine national awards. She was also conferred with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Beyond the Mango Film Festival held in Bradford, UK, in November 2013. She consecutively won the Hum Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2013 and 2014 forRoshan Sitara and Zindagi Gulzar Hai.She was decorated with the Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Television by Hum TV at the 3rd Hum Awards held in Dubai in April 2015.
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Nigar Award | Best Supporting Actress | Won | Bulandi |
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 16th PTV Awards | Best Compere | Won | Sunday Lounge |
| Year | Award | Category | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4th Lux Style Awards | Best Television Actress (Satellite) | Ana | Nominated |
| 2007 | 6th Lux Style Awards | Best Television Actress (Terrestrial) | Kath Putli | Won |
| 2014 | 13th Lux Style Awards | Best Television Actress (Satellite) | Rehaai | Nominated |
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Beyond the Mango Film Festival | Lifetime Achievement Award | Won |
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1st Hum Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won | Roshan Sitara |
| 2014 | 2nd Hum Awards | Won | Zindagi Gulzar Hai | |
| 2015 | 3rd Hum Awards | Hum Honorary Television Award | Won | — |
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 4th Pakistan Media Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | Zindagi Gulzar Hai |
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | CPACT Awards | Best Iconic Couple Award | Won |
| Body Measurements | 36-29-38 inches |
| Bodytype | Hourglass |
| Height | 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 55 kg (120 lbs) |
| Waist | 29 inches |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Shoe Size | 8 (US) |
| Nickname | Samina |
| Gender | Female |
| Age | 77 years old (in 2023) |
| Date of Birth | August 9, 1945 |
| Full Name | Samina Peerzada |
| Profession | Actress, Producer, Director |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Birthplace | Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Religion | Islam |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Qualification: P.E.C.H.S.
College: Government College of Commerce & Economics
Profession: Actress, Producer, Director
Known For: Zindagi Gulzar Hai
Debut: The Blood of Hussain
Net Worth: USD $500,000 Approx
Father: Moinuddin Butt
Mother: Almas Butt
Brother: Faizan, Salman
Sister: None
Marital Status: Married
Husband: Usman Peerzada (m. 1975)
No. of Children: 2
Son: None
Daughter: Anum Peerzada, Amal Peerzada
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