# Salma Zafar

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

## Early life

Salma was born on 10 August 1965 in Karachi, Pakistan. She completed her studies from University of Karachi. She started acting in theater.

## Career

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

## Personal

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

## Filmography
### Television

| 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 |
| 1994 | Aitraf | Police woman | PTV |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | Main Kaun Hoon | Sunera's mother | SET Entertainment |
| 2024 | Radd | Khalida | ARY Digital |

### Telefilm

| 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

| Year | Title | Role |
| 2008 | Jannat | Samina |

## Awards and nominations

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