Samina Peerzada

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| native_name = ثمینہ پیرزادہ

| birth_name = Samina Butt

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1955|08|9}}{{cite web|url=http://filmsplusmovies.com/an-interview-with-pakistani-film-and-tv-actress-director-samina-pirzada/|title=An interview with Pakistani Film and TV Actress/Director Samina Pirzada|access-date=12 November 2023|archive-date=9 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150709081951/http://filmsplusmovies.com/an-interview-with-pakistani-film-and-tv-actress-director-samina-pirzada/|website=Filmplusmovies.com website|author=Mairas|url-status=dead}}

| birth_place = Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

| name = Samina Peerzada

| image =

| occupation = {{Hlist | Actress | Producer | Host | Model | Director | Activist}}

| style = Versatile

| yearsactive = 1974 – Present

| alma_mater = PECHS, Karachi

| education = Government College of Commerce & Economics

| known_for = Performance, Progress, Peace

| notable_works = Zindagi Gulzar Hai
Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan
Durr-e-Shehwar

| spouse = {{marriage|Usman Peerzada|1975}}

| children = 2

| relatives = Faizan Peerzada (brother-in-law)
Zara Peerzada (niece) (Late) Anwar Ul Haq Ansari (Father) MBuggi Ansari (Brother) Samina Zaman (Cousin)

| awards = Pakistan Television (PTV) Award (2011)
Nigar Awards in 1988 and 1990
Lux Style Awards in 2007
Lifetime Achievement Award at Beyond the Mango Film Festival in 2013
HUM Awards in 2013, 2014 and 2015

}}

Samina Peerzada ({{nee|Butt}}, Punjabi, {{Langx|ur|{{Nastaliq| ثمینہ پیرزادہ}}}}) is a Pakistani film and television actress, producer and director.{{cite web|url=https://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1147661|title=Top 5 iconic roles of Samina Peerzada|publisher=HIP|date=August 1, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1158763|title=Samina Peerzada speaks up against unnecessary bashing of celebs|publisher=HIP|date=August 2, 2020}} She was a popular model in 1970s. She is one of the most popular actress of her time and was one of the most successful actress of 1980s and 1990s.{{cite journal|title=ماڈل اور اداکارہ ثمینہ پیرزادہ اپنے ماڈلنگ اور اداکاری کے کیریئر کے بارے میں گفتگو کر رہی ہیں|website=Pakistan Television Corporation|page=277|date=2000}}

Early life

Samina was born into an educated Kashmiri family in Lahore, but after separation of her parents she was raised in Karachi, Sindh Pakistan. After graduating in commerce, she chose to pursue a career in acting. After many successful years of acting in television dramas and minor roles in television advertisements, Samina was cast in starring roles in several films.{{cite web|url=https://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1157906|title=Samina Ahmed Talks About Her Resilient Mother and Unfinished Manuscript in 'Rewind with Samina Peerzada'|publisher=HIP|date=August 3, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1157999|title=Nadia Jamil Speaks Up about Samina Peerzada's Show!|publisher=HIP|date=August 4, 2020}}

Career

Samina started her career as a model in 1974 and then she acted in several films including Nazdikiyan, Mukhra, Bazar-e-Husn, Shaadi Mere Shohar Ki and Bulandi.{{cite web|url=https://newslinemagazine.com/magazine/interview-samina-peerzada/ |title=Interview: Samina Peerzada|website=Newsline Magazine|date=August 2003|access-date=12 November 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1149790|title=What are Noor Hassan, Alishba Yousaf & Samina Peerzada up to? HIP finds out!|publisher=HIP|date=August 5, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1158665|title=MPTH finale to release across cinemas in Pakistan|publisher=HIP|date=August 11, 2020}}

She has traveled widely and has also performed in Oslo at The International Ibsen Festival.{{cite web|url=http://ibsen.nb.no/id/11237319.0|title=Samina Peerzada Ensemble|access-date=12 November 2023}} Her notable stage performances include productions such as Raaz-o-Niaz and Ibsen's A Doll's House.{{cite web|url=https://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1150446|title=Be Aib is all about mundane desires and your inner complexes|publisher=HIP|date=August 7, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1148746|title=iDreams' 'Khali Aasman' is about finding solace in 'unwanted relationships'|publisher=HIP|date=August 8, 2020}}

Television plays to her credit include Zindagi Gulzar Hai, Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan, Rehaai, Durr-e-Shahwar, Dastaan and Karobi.{{cite web|url=https://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1148230|title=Samina Peerzada's 'Bay Qasoor' to start on ARY Digital soon|publisher=HIP|date=August 6, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1150393|title=Here is why we're excited for Be Aib|publisher=HIP|date=August 9, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1152949|title=Rasm-e-Duniya needs to pick up pace|publisher=HIP|date=August 10, 2020}}

Her first Hollywood film, The Valley, released on 2 March 2018.{{cite news|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1061043/actor-alyy-khan-to-star-in-american-movie-the-valley/|title=Actor Aly Khan to star in American movie 'The Valley' (TV actor Samina Peerzada will also be making an appearance in the film)|newspaper=The Express Tribune newspaper|date=7 March 2016 |access-date=12 November 2023}} Alyy Khan, another actor from Pakistan is also starring in this film.{{cite web|url=https://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1154139|title=Rewind with Samina Peerzada|publisher=HIP|date=August 7, 2020}}

Peerzada made her directorial debut through Inteha, a critically acclaimed film addressing the social issue of marital rape. Subsequently, she directed the less well-received commercial film Shararat.

She is also the host of Rewind with Samina Peerzada on YouTube.{{cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/289733-rewinding-with-samina-peerzada|title=Rewinding with Samina Peerzada|website=The News International|date=November 23, 2022}}

Personal life

She married Usman Peerzada, a fellow media personality, in 1975. The couple have two daughters, Anum and Amal.{{cite web|url=http://www.pakistanherald.com/profile/usman-peerzada-639|title=Usman Peerzada profile|website=PakistanHerald.com website|access-date=12 November 2023|archive-date=3 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150703034003/http://www.pakistanherald.com/Profile/Usman-Peerzada-639|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|url=https://www.tribune.com.pk/story/164696/good-parenting-all-about-my-mother/|title=Good parenting: All about my mother|date=8 May 2011 |newspaper=The Express Tribune newspaper|access-date=12 November 2023}} Their younger daughter Amal is a miniature artist.{{cite web|url=http://www.thenews.com.pk/TodaysPrintDetail.aspx?ID=228489&Cat=5&dt=3/11/2010|title=Surrealistic paintings showcased|access-date=2 July 2015}}

Filmography

Actress

PTV drama series'Jaane Do'in 1980s opposite Behrouz Sabzwari

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Darya

|Wife

|1983

Year	Award	Category	Result	Title	Ref.
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1988	Nigar Award	Best Supporting Actress	{{Won}}	Mukhra
1990	Nigar Award	Best Supporting Actress	{{Won}}	Bulandi	{{cite web\|title=Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards\|url=https://www.desimoviesreviews.com/index.php/2017/11/24/pakistans-oscars-nigar-awards\|website=Desi Movies Reviews website\|access-date=12 November 2023\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150722111654/https://www.desimoviesreviews.com/index.php/2017/11/24/pakistans-oscars-nigar-awards\|archive-date=22 July 2015\|url-status=dead}}

Year	Award	Category	Result	Title	Ref.
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2011	16th PTV Awards	Best Compere	{{Won}}	Sunday Lounge	{{cite web\|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/653357/winners-of-the-16th-ptv-awards\|title=Winners of the 16th PTV Awards\|website=Dawn News\|date=18 February 2023}}

Year	Award	Category	Title	Result	Ref.
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2005 \|4th Lux Style Awards \|Best Television Actress (Satellite) \|*Ana* \|{{Nom}} \|[https://www.rewaj.pk/lux-style-awards-for-the-year-2004/] Rewaj.com
2007 \|6th Lux Style Awards \|Best Television Actress (Terrestrial) \|*Kath Putli* \|{{Won}} \|[https://tribune.com.pk/story/239961/lux-style-awards-a-trip-down-memory-lane/] The Express Tribune newspaper
2014 \|13th Lux Style Awards \|Best Television Actress (Satellite) \|*Rehaai* \|{{Nom}} \|{{cite news\|url=http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/entertainment/12-Aug-2014/nominees-announced-for-2014-lux-style-awards\|url-status=dead\|title=Nominees announced for 2014 Lux Style awards \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819125919/http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/entertainment/12-Aug-2014/nominees-announced-for-2014-lux-style-awards\|archive-date=19 August 2014\|newspaper=Daily Times newspaper\|access-date=12 November 2023}}

Year	Award	Category	Result	Title	Ref.
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2013	Beyond the Mango Film Festival	Lifetime Achievement Award	{{Won}}	{{N/A}}

Year	Award	Category	Result	Title	Ref.
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2013	1st Hum Awards	rowspan="2"\|Best Supporting Actress	{{Won}}	Roshan Sitara	{{cite web\|title=Winner List of 2nd Hum Awards\|url=http://showbizspice.com/winner-list-of-2nd-hum-tv-awards-2014/\|publisher=Showbiz Spice\|date=30 March 2014\|access-date=12 November 2023\|url-status=usurped\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140403141351/http://showbizspice.com/winner-list-of-2nd-hum-tv-awards-2014/\|archive-date=3 April 2014}}
2014	2nd Hum Awards	{{Won}}	Zindagi Gulzar Hai	{{Cite web\|access-date=2021-01-26\|publisher=web.pk website\|url=https://ww.web.pk/2013/first-hum-tv-awards-red-carpet-winners-list/\|title=First Hum TV Awards Red Carpet : Winners List\|date=17 March 2013 }}
2015	3rd Hum Awards	Hum Honorary Television Award	{{Won}}	{{N/A}}

Year	Award	Category	Result	Title	Ref.
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2013	4th Pakistan Media Awards	Best Supporting Actress	{{Nom}}	Zindagi Gulzar Hai	{{cite web\|title=4th Pakistan Media Awards Nominations\|url=http://www.hamaralink.com/2013/12/4th-pakistan-media-awards-nominations.html\|publisher=Pakistan Mirchi Music website\|work=Ahsanat Ulain\|date=27 December 2013\|access-date=12 November 2023\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131227134822/http://www.hamaralink.com/2013/12/4th-pakistan-media-awards-nominations.html\|archive-date=2013-12-27\|url-status=dead}}

Year	Award	Category	Result	Title	Ref.
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2018	CPACT Awards	Best Iconic Couple Award	{{Won}}	{{N/A}}	{{cite web\|url=https://www.urdupoint.com/en/showbiz/usman-samina-peerzada-receive-best-iconic-co-423684.html#:~:text=Usman%2C%20Samina%20Peerzada%20Receive%20Best%20Iconic%20Couple%20Award%20In%20Canada,-Mahnoor%20Sheikh%20(%40&text=The%20award%20was%20presented%20to%20them%20by%20Canadian%20Minister%20Jocelin%20Dumas.\|title=Usman, Samina Peerzada Receive Best Iconic Couple Award In Canada\|website=UrduPoint\|date=January 2, 2023}}

Samina Peerzada

Early life

Career

Personal life

Filmography

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Awards and recognition

=Nigar Awards=

=PTV Awards=

=Lux Style Awards=

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