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Salma Zafar

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Salma Zafar
Born (1965-08-10) 10 August 1965 (age 59)
Karachi, Pakistan
EducationUniversity of Karachi
Occupations
  • Actress
  • Writer
  • Producer
  • Singer
Years active1983 – present
SpouseTariq Mehmood (Divorced)
Children2
ParentZafar Khursheed (father)[1]

Salma Zafar is a Pakistani actress.[2] She is known for her roles in dramas Yeh Zindagi Hai, Kaash Main Teri Beti Na Hoti, Humsafar and Zebaish.[3]

Early life

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Salma was born on 10 August 1965 in Karachi, Pakistan.[2] She completed her studies from University of Karachi.[4] She started acting in theater.[5][6][7]

Career

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Salma then appeared in dramas on PTV such as Aahat, Nijaat, Khala Kulsum Ka Kumba, Paadash, Bewafaiyan and Tumse Kehna Tha.[8][9][10] She was noted for her role in drama Lyari Express on PTV.[11][12] She also appeared in the drama Yeh Zindagi Hai and Yeh Zindagi Hai Season 2 as Saeeda which was the longest-running television series.[2][13] Since then she has appeared in dramas Ghar Damad, Mera Kiya Qasoor, Aslam Bahi & Company, Rishtey Kachay Dhagoon Se and Bubbly Kya Chahti Hai.[14][15][16][17]

Personal

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She was married to Tariq Mehmood for 22 years. They are divorced and have two daughters.[2] Salma's father Zafar Khursheed was a music composer who composed tunes for advertisements Tullo Oil and Lipton Tea.[1][18] Salma's father died in 1970s when she was young.[19][20][21]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Network
1985 Paadash Zubaida PTV
1988 Mirat-ul-Uroos Kifayat PTV
1991 Aahat Rajjo Masi PTV
1991 Kohar Shamin's mother PTV
1993 Nijaat Masi Taqdeera PTV[22]
1995 Tumse Kehna Tha Shamim PTV
1995 Bewafaiyan Sumaiya PTV
1996 Dada Girl Mariam PTV
1998 Eid Vs Mubarak Tehreem PTV
1998 Such Much Maryam PTV
2008 Lyari Express Tabbasum PTV
2008 Yeh Zindagi Hai Saeeda Geo TV
2009 Haroon To Piya Teri Amara PTV
2009 Yeh Kaisi Mohabbat Hai Abida Geo TV
2009 Aashti Akila's mother Hum TV
2010 Khala Kulsum Ka Kumba Kulsum PTV
2010 Thodi Dur Saath Chalo Farah Hum TV
2010 Mere Angney Main Naima Hum TV
2011 Kaash Main Teri Beti Na Hoti Zulekha Geo TV
2011 Mera Na Khuda Koi Nahi Sohaila PTV
2011 Sanjha Shasta Hum TV
2011 Humsafar Sherish Hum TV
2012 Mann Se Poocho Momina TV One
2012 Pak Villa Sumaira Geo TV
2013 Khelo Pyar Ki Bazi Farheen TV One
2013 Yeh Zindagi Hai Season 2 Saeeda Geo TV
2014 Raayegaan Bilquis Express Entertainment
2014 Haal-e-Dil Simmi's mother ARY Digital
2015 Kaanch Ki Guriya Tasneem Geo TV
2015 Saas Bahu Shehnaz Geo Entertainment[23]
2016 Aslam Bahi & Company Salma Aapa Express Entertainment
2017 Rishtey Kachay Dhagoon Se Amna A-Plus
2017 Bubbly Kya Chahti Hai Jamila ARY Digital
2018 Ghar Damad Rani PTV
2019 Mera Kiya Qasoor Durdana A-Plus
2019 Master Kitchen Herself Urdu 1[24]
2020 Zebaish Sania Hum TV
2021 Jannat Chordi Meinay Mariam's mother SAB TV
2021 Paposh Nagar Ki Neelam Amma Jan Express Entertainment
2023 Ahsaas Rajida Express Entertainment
2023 Lyari Say Keamari Shakila's mother PTV
2023 Kancha Chowk Sultana Mun TV
2023 Mein Kahani Hun Nazo Express Entertainment
2024 Lawaris Zartaj Aur Life
2024 Radd Khalida ARY Digital

Telefilm

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Year Title Role
1998 Dada Giri Amma
2006 Bhaid Bhaao Sarah
2007 Ek Adhuri Si Maa Guriya's mother
2007 Cactus's Flower Maakhi
2014 Sudha Ki Kalha Mamatin Gi
2016 Aashiq Colony Mukhtara
2017 Uff Yeh Parosi Fahmida
2018 Dil Pe Mat Le Yaa Mumtaz
2022 Babar Eunuch
2023 Mummy Jee Mummy

Film

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Year Title Role
2008 Jannat Samina

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Result Title Ref.
2008 7th Lux Style Awards Best TV Actress Terrestrial Nominated Lyari Express [25]

References

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  1. ^ a b "'انسان بدلتا ہے' وہ یادگار فلم، جس نے چاکلیٹی ہیرو وحید مراد کو بہ طور فلم ساز متعارف کرایا'". Daily Jang News. 18 June 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d "Interview With Salma Zafar and Naeema Garaj". ARY News. 5 November 2020.
  3. ^ "'Zebaish' takes social media by storm". Daily Times. 6 November 2020.
  4. ^ "Actress Salma Zafar". 13 November 2020.
  5. ^ "Exclusive Interview With Salma Zafar". ARY News. 4 November 2020.
  6. ^ South and Southeast Asia Video Archive Holdings, Issue 5. University of Wisconsin--Madison. p. 56.
  7. ^ "Interesting conversation with Salma Zafar and Rauf Lala". ARY News. 18 November 2020.
  8. ^ "Salma Zafar". Archived from the original on 4 December 2012. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
  9. ^ "جویریہ سعود نے اداکارہ سلمی ظفر کے الزامات مسترد کردئیے". Daily Pakistan. 21 November 2021.
  10. ^ Accessions List, South Asia, Volume 12. Library of Congress Office, New Delhi. p. 58.
  11. ^ "Artists remember Lehri". Dawn News. 7 November 2020.
  12. ^ "پیسے مارنے کا الزام، اداکارہ جویریہ سعود بھی میدان میں آگئیں، ایسی بات بتادی کہ معاملہ ہی الٹ گیا". Daily Pakistan. 2 December 2021.
  13. ^ "Javeria and Saud did not pay my Rs 1 crore: Salma Zafar". Daily Times. 6 October 2020.
  14. ^ "After Salma Zafar, Sherry Shah also demands her due money from Javeria and Saud". Dunya News. 7 October 2020.
  15. ^ The Herald, Volume 40, Issues 8-10. Pakistan Herald Publications. p. 1.
  16. ^ "Salma Zafar accuses Javeria and Saud for fraud and non-payment of her dues". Mag The Weekly. 5 October 2020.
  17. ^ "ٹی وی ڈراموں کی چند مقبول مائیں". Daily Jang News. 20 June 2022.
  18. ^ "Actress, Model Sherry Shah criticises JJS Productions over non-payment". The Nation. 8 November 2020.
  19. ^ "Hamare Mehman with Naeema Garaj, Rauf Lala and Salma Zafar". ARY News. 3 November 2020.
  20. ^ "Javeria Saud to take legal action against Salma Zafar". Samaa News. 11 November 2020.
  21. ^ "Salma Zafar accuses Javeria, Saud Qasmi of fraud". Samaa News. 12 November 2020.
  22. ^ Pakistan & Gulf Economist, Volume 12, Issues 27-39. Economist Publications. p. 8.
  23. ^ "SYNOPSIS: 'SAAS BAHU'". Ebuzztoday. 1 November 2020.
  24. ^ "Master Kitchen with Amaara and Salma Zafar". YouTube. 10 November 2020.
  25. ^ "10 years of LSA". Lux. Archived from the original on 2 June 2012. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
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