Reema Khan

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| name = Reema Khan

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| native_name = {{Nastaliq|ریما خان}}

| native_name_lang = ur

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1971|10|27}}

| birth_place = Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

| birth_name = Sameena Khan {{Nastaliq|ثمینہ خان}}

| citizenship = Pakistani{{Cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1670327/4-indian-cinema-no-identity-theyre-simply-copying-hollywood-reema-khan/|title=Indian cinema has no identity; they're simply copying Hollywood: Reema Khan|date=27 March 2018|website=The Express Tribune}}

| occupation = {{Hlist | Actress | producer | host | director}}

| years_active = 1985 - present

| spouse = {{marriage|S. Tariq Shahab|2011}}

| children = Ali Shahab

| awards = Pride of Performance by the President of Pakistan (2019)

| website = [https://web.archive.org/web/20101208021756/http://www.reemakhan.info/ www.reemakhan.info]

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Reema Khan ({{langx|ur|{{Nastaliq|ریما خان}}}}) born Sameena Khan ({{langx|ur|{{Nastaliq|ثمینہ خان}}}}),{{Cite news|url=https://arynews.tv/en/famous-celebrities-their-real-names/|title=Fact check: 20 famous celebrities and their real names|date=2018-08-21|work=ARYNEWS|access-date=2018-11-14|language=en-US}} known mononymously as Reema, is a Pakistani television host and former stage dancer, Lollywood film actress, director, and producer. Khan was one of the leading film actresses in Pakistan during the 1990s.{{Cite news|url=https://gulfnews.com/life-style/celebrity/desi-news/reema-khan-poised-for-a-comeback-1.2164546|title=Reema Khan poised for a comeback?|last=tabloid!|first=Usman Ghafoor, Special to|date=2018-01-29|work=GulfNews|access-date=2018-05-31}} She has appeared in more than 200 films since making her debut in 1990 and has been recognised by Pakistan film critics for her acting.{{cite web|title=Reema Khan is Pakistan's Aishwarya Rai|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Reema-Khan-is-Pakistan-s-Aishwarya-Rai/Article1-419191.aspx|work=Hindustan Times|access-date=13 August 2023|date=8 June 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723235229/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Reema-Khan-is-Pakistan-s-Aishwarya-Rai/Article1-419191.aspx|archive-date=23 July 2011}}

She received the Pride of Performance Award in 2019 for her contributions to Pakistani cinema.{{Cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1182150|title=8 artists including Mehwish Hayat and Babra Sharif receive civil awards on Pakistan Day|author=Images Staff|date=2019-03-24|website=Images|language=en|access-date=2019-07-27}}

Early life and career

Reema was born as Sameena Khan in Lahore on 27 October 1971 to a Qizilbash family.{{Cite web|url=http://dailypakistan.com.pk/culture/27-Oct-2016/467505|title=ریما خان آج 45 ویں سالگرہ منائے گی|date=27 October 2016|website=Daily Pakistan}} In 1985, she appeared as a child actress in the film Qismat. She was first spotted in 1990 by the Pakistani film director Javed Fazil, who offered her the leading role in his film Bulandi.

Personal life

Reema Khan married Pakistani-American cardiologist Tariq Shahab in November 2011. On 24 March 2015, Khan gave birth to her first son.{{Cite web|title=Reema and Dr Tariq Shahab celebrate 8 years together |url=https://www.samaa.tv/lifeandstyle/2019/11/reema-and-dr-tariq-shahab-celebrate-8-years-together/|access-date=2020-12-05|website=Samaa TV|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/858162/reema-blessed-with-baby-boy/|title=Reema blessed with baby boy|date=24 March 2015|website=The Express Tribune (newspaper)|access-date=13 August 2023}} Her second son was born on 20 August 2024.

Filmography

Awards and recognition

Year	Award	Category	Result	Title	Ref.
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1993	Nigar Award	Best Actress	{{Won}}	Haathi Mere Saathi	{{cite web \|title=Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards \|url=https://www.desimoviesreviews.com/index.php/2017/11/24/pakistans-oscars-nigar-awards \|website=The Hot Spot Film Reviews website \|access-date=13 August 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200613171619/https://www.desimoviesreviews.com/index.php/2017/11/24/pakistans-oscars-nigar-awards/ \|archive-date=13 June 2020\|date=24 November 2017 \|url-status=dead}}
1998	Nigar Award	Best Actress	{{Won}}	Nikah
2000	Nigar Award	Special Awards	{{Won}}	Mujhe Chand Chahiye
2004	Lux Style Awards	Best TV Actress (Satellite)	{{Won}}	Yaad To Ayengye
2005	Lux Style Awards	Best Film	{{Won}}	Koi Tujh Sa Kahan
2005	Lux Style Awards	Best Film Actress	{{Won}}	Koi Tujh Sa Kahan	[https://tribune.com.pk/story/239961/lux-style-awards-a-trip-down-memory-lane/ Lux Style Awards: A trip down memory lane] The Express Tribune (newspaper), Published 26 August 2011, Retrieved 13 August 2023
2014	AAM Partner Award	America Abroad Media Award	{{Won}}	Reema Khan's America	{{cite web\|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1141580#:~:text=WASHINGTON%3A%20Pakistani%20actor%2C%20Reema%20Khan,Khan's%20America%2C%20local%20media%20reported.\|title=Reema wins US award, asks India to allow Pakistani films in cinemas\|website=Dawn News\|date=November 20, 2022}}
2019	Pride of Performance	Award by the President of Pakistan	{{Won}}	Herself
2023	Lux Style Awards	The Youngest Lifetime Achievement Award	{{Won}}	Contribution to Media Industry	{{cite web\|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2439761/and-the-winners-are-yumna-zaidi-becomes-lsas-mos-award-winning-female-actor-for-tv\|title=And the winners are: Yumna Zaidi becomes LSA's most award winning female actor for TV\|website=The Express Tribune\|date=October 8, 2023}}