# Saba Faisal

Saba Faisal (Punjabi, Urdu: صبا فیصل; 31 January 1960) is a Pakistani actress and former news anchor. In her career spanning more than four decades, she has appeared in several acclaimed television serials, theatre dramas, plays and films, mainly in Urdu language.

## Early life

Saba Faisal was born in Lahore, and completed her studies at the University of Lahore.

## Career

In 1981, Faisal and some of her friends visited PTV Lahore Centre, and there, a director noticed her and convinced her to audition for newscasting, which she did but was selected as an announcer which she did for three years later. She was selected for Khabarnama at 9p.m., the main news bulletin of the day at PTV. Saba also hosted some programs, and then worked as a sports commentator. Later, she acted in some PTV dramas in the mid-1990s. She simultaneouly continued working as a newscaster until the early 2000s, then she exclusively focused on her acting career and has worked in more than 100 dramas.

## Personal life

Faisal is married to her cousin Faisal Saeed and has three children. Saba's sons, Arsalan and Salman, and daughter, Sadia, are models and actors.

## Filmography
### Television series

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2009 | Tum Jo Miley | Sadiqa | Hum TV |
| 2009 | Sirf Tumhare Liye | Javeria | PTV |
| 2010 | Mera Saaein | Wajahat | ARY Digital |
| 2011 | Kountry Luv | Muniza | A-Plus TV |
| 2011 | Tera Pyar Nahi Bhoole | Ansa | PTV |
| 2011 | Pal Bhar Mein | Alina | PTV |
| 2012 | Ek Tamanna Lahasil Si | Beena | Hum TV |
| 2012 | Durr-e-Shehwar | Safia | Hum TV |
| 2012 | Mil Ke Bhi Hum Na Mile | Nazri Beigum | Geo TV |
| 2012 | Humsafar | Maimoona | Hum TV |
| 2012 | Pathjar Ke Baad | Azra | A-Plus TV |
| 2012 | Na Kaho Tum Mere Nahi | Bano Aapa | Hum TV |
| 2013 | Heer Ranjha | Heer's mother | PTV Home |
| 2013 | Mirat-ul-Uroos | Rafia | Geo TV |
| 2013 | Rukhsaar | Fahida | Geo TV |
| 2013 | Pyarey Afzal | Irsa Ibrahim | ARY Digital |
| 2014 | Parvarish | Dil Awaiz | ARY Digital |
| 2014 | Shehr-e-Ajnabi | Ufaq's Mother | A-Plus TV |
| 2014 | Ishq Parast | Khadija | ARY Digital |
| 2014 | Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain | Various (Anthology) | Hum TV |
| 2014 | Meri Subah Ka Sitara | Sitara's mother | A-Plus TV |
| 2014 | Dil Awaiz | Momina | PTV |
| 2015 | Mere Khuda | Surahya | Hum TV |
| 2015 | Karb | Sabiha | Hum TV |
| 2015 | Tere Mere Beech | Nighat | Hum TV |
| 2015 | Tum Mere Paas Raho | Tabish's mother | Hum TV |
| 2015 | Nikah | Nadeem's mother | Hum TV |
| 2015 | Guzaarish | Zain's mother | ARY Digital |
| 2015 | Dumpukht - Aatish-e-Ishq | Khala | A-Plus TV |
| 2016 | Mera Yaar Miladay | Fahad's mother | ARY Digital |
| 2015 | Sangat | Aisha's mother | Hum TV |
| 2016 | Main Kamli | Maria | Aaj Entertainment |
| 2016 | Be Aitbaar | Uzma | Hum TV |
| 2016 | Zara Yaad Kar | Aneesa Begum | Hum TV |
| 2016 | Jaan'nisar | Erum | PTV Home |
| 2016 | Ishq Nachaya | Sakina | Express TV |
| 2017 | Mushrik | Ammi | A-Plus TV |
| 2017 | Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai | Kaneez Begum | Geo TV |
| 2017 | Is Chand Pay Dagh Nahin | Shagufta | A-Plus TV |
| 2017 | Dil-e-Jaanam | Qudsia | Hum TV |
| 2017 | Iss Khamoshi Ka Matlab | Rakhshanda | Geo TV |
| 2017 | Rani | Nafeesa | Geo TV |
| 2017 | Titli | Naila's mother | Urdu 1 |
| 2017 | Bedardi Saiyaan | Maya | Geo TV |
| 2017 | Baaghi | Fauzia's mother | Urdu 1 |
| 2017 | Pagli | Zakiya | Hum TV |
| 2017 | Is Chand Pe Dagh Nahin | Mehnaz | A-Plus TV |
| 2017 | Soteli | Iffat | ARY Digital |
| 2018 | Ishq Tamasha | Rushna's mother | Hum TV |
| 2018 | Pukaar | Amna | ARY Digital |
| 2018 | Lashkara | Maryam | ARY Digital |
| 2018 | Lamhay | Hashir's grandmother | Hum TV |
| 2018 | Dukh Kam Na Honge | Amma | A-Plus TV |
| 2018 | Doosra Sach | Recurring in Episode "Be Hissi" | TV One |
| 2018 | Ishq Na Kariyo Koi | Faisal and Rehan's mother | Express TV |
| 2019 | Khaas | Kanwal | Hum TV |
| 2019 | Bewaja | Aliya | Bol TV |
| 2019 | Hasad | Sadiqa | ARY Digital |
| 2019 | Abgeenay | Amna | Geo TV |
| 2019 | Shahrukh Ki Saliyan | Shahrukh's aunt | Geo TV |
| 2019 | Kahin Deep Jaley | Khadija | Geo TV |
| 2019 | Thora Sa Haq | Rabia | ARY Digital |
| 2019 | Ishq Zaat | Alia | LTN Family |
| 2019 | Ghalati | Nafeesa | ARY Digital |
| 2020 | Bandhay Aik Dor Say | Razia | Geo TV |
| 2020 | Ghisi Piti Mohabbat | Farida | ARY Digital |
| 2020 | Bin Baadal Barsaat | Shayan's mother | Express Entertainment |
| 2021 | Qayamat | Rashid's mother | Geo TV |
| 2021 | Pehli Si Muhabbat | Aslam's mother | ARY Digital |
| 2021 | Raqeeb Se | Masood's wife | Hum TV |
| 2021 | Ishq Hai | Nafisa | ARY Digital |
| 2021 | Baddua | Junaid's mother | ARY Digital |
| 2021 | Dil-e-Momin | Zehra | Geo Entertainment |
| 2022 | Yeh Na Thi Hamari Qismat | Sajida | ARY Digital |
| 2022 | Baarwan Khiladi | Shaista | Express Entertainment |
| 2022 | Badzaat | Laila | Geo Entertainment |
| 2022 | Pyar Deewangi Hai | Saima | ARY Digital |
| 2022 | Habs | Qudsia | ARY Digital |
| 2022 | Tinkay Ka Sahara | Hammad's mother | Hum TV |
| 2022 | Taqdeer | Fahmida | ARY Digital |
| 2023 | Samjhota | Munazzah | ARY Digital |
| 2023 | Chand Tara | Raazia | Hum TV |
| 2023 | Sar-e-Rah | Anjum | ARY Digital |
| 2023 | Mujhay Qabool Nahin | Nudrat | Geo TV |
| 2023 | Zulm | Rakhshanda | Hum TV |
| 2023 | Rah-e-Junoon | Mahjabeen | Hum TV |
| 2023 | Standup Girl | Kabir's mother | Green Entertainment |
| 2023 | Khaie | Husn Bano | Geo Entertainment |
| 2024 | Pagal Khana | Anila | Green Entertainment |
| 2024 | Sultanat | Sajida | Hum TV |
| 2024 | Be Rung | Fakhra | Hum TV |
| 2025 | Aas Paas | Seemab | Geo Entertainment |
| 2025 | Dil Wali Gali Mein | Durdana | Hum TV |

### Telefilm

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2021 | Tameez Uddin Ki Badtameez Family | Saima | ARY Digital |

### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2018 | Rangreza | Aapa | |
| 2019 | Kaaf Kangna | Begum | |
| 2021 | Bhoot Bangla | Amma | Horror film |
| 2022 | Ruposh | Zunaira's mother | Telefilm |
| 2022 | Love Life Ka Law | Maya's mother | Telefilm |
| 2022 | London Nahi Jaunga | Chaudrani | |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title |
| 1998 | PTV Award | Best Newscaster | Won | Khabarnama |
| 2011 | 11th Lux Style Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | Pal Bhar Mein |
| 2017 | 5th Hum Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | Zara Yaad Kar |