# Saba Hameed

Saba Hameed (Urdu: صبا حميد) is a Pakistani actress and director.
She is one of the most popular actresses of Pakistan. She was one of the most successful actress of 1980s and 1990s. She got early recognition with her role of Sumbul in sitcom Family Front which broadcast for five years. Her recent recent roles are in the TV drama series Kahin Deep Jaley, Mere Humsafar and Fitoor.

## Early life

Saba was born in Lahore, Pakistan, to writer and columnist Hameed Akhtar and Saadia, a film producer. She studied at the Lahore College for Women University. Her siblings include three sisters, with Huma and Lalarukh having also been actresses, and one brother.

## Career

Saba Hameed started her four-decade-long career as an actress in 1978 on television and also worked in theatre from the mid-1980s to the mid-1990s. Saba has portrayed mother's role in many dramas & telefilms.

## Personal life

Saba Hameed was previously married to Syed Pervaiz Shafi, with whom she had two children: a daughter, actress and singer Meesha Shafi, and a son, Faris Shafi. She is currently married to actor Waseem Abbas. Actor Ali Abbas is Waseem Abbas's son from his first marriage. Saba's two younger sisters, Huma Hameed and Lalarukh Hameed are both actresses. Lalarukh worked in dramas Mata-e-Gharoor, Andhera Ujala, Wafa, Dasht-E-Tanhai and Hazaron Raaste.

## Filmography
### Television series

| Year | Drama | Role | Channel |
| 1978 | Dheleez | Nazi | PTV |
| 1979 | Band Darwazay | Aiman | PTV |
| 1980 | Teesra Kinara | Salma | PTV |
| 1980 | Cinderella Aur Sakina | Sakina | PTV |
| 1984 | Ik Hasrat e Tameer | Seema | PTV |
| 1984 | Andhera Ujala | Rubi | PTV |
| 1984 | Status | Sahira | PTV |
| 1984 | Dukhon Ki Chadar | Naila | PTV |
| 1985 | Saahil | Neeli | PTV |
| 1985 | Apnay Log | Kulsoom | PTV |
| 1985 | Asaan Se Baat | Heer | PTV |
| 1986 | Rassi Ki Zanjeer | Farzana | PTV |
| 1986 | Waqt | Afroz | PTV |
| 1986 | Show Time | Herself | PTV |
| 1986 | Inn Sey Miliay | Mehngai | PTV |
| 1986 | Hazaroon Khwahishain | Hina | PTV |
| 1987 | Aasman | Tahira | PTV |
| 1988 | Band Gali | Seemi | PTV |
| 1989 | Neelay Hath | Parveen | PTV |
| 1991 | Patt Jharr | Fariha | PTV |
| 1993 | Nangey Paon | Roohi | PTV |
| 1994 | Sannata | Kulsoom | PTV |
| 1994 | Surkh Batti | Sikandara | PTV |
| 1995 | Hamam Mein | Farkhanda | PTV |
| 1995 | Uncle Sargam Show | Malika | PTV |
| 1995 | Nashaib | Kausar | PTV |
| 1995 | Teen Bata Teen | Saba | PTV |
| 1995 | Uraan | Neelam | PTV |
| 1996 | Ranjish | Kulsoom | PTV |
| 1996 | Heera Mann | Taj Bibi | PTV |
| 1997 | Family Front | Sumbal | PTV |
| 1998 | Neeli Chidiya | Sumaira | PTV |
| 1999 | Girah | Rashida | PTV |
| 2000 | Tere Ishq Mein | Anaya | PTV |
| 2002 | Duniya Dari | Samia | PTV |
| 2005 | Chandpur Ka Chandoo | Mehrunnisa | PTV |
| 2006 | Gharoor | Kalsoom | PTV |
| 2007 | Aas | Zareena | PTV |
| 2007 | Thodi Door Saath Chalo | Saira's mother | Hum TV |
| 2009 | Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat | Rabia Ahmed | Geo Entertainment |
| 2010 | Milay Kuch Yun | Tehmina | ARY Digital |
| 2010 | Dolly Ki Ayegi Baraat | Rabia Ahmed | Geo Entertainment |
| 2010 | Barish Ke Aansoo | Areej's mother | Geo TV |
| 2010 | Angoori | Angoori | TV One |
| 2010 | Main Abdul Qadir Hoon | Meera | Hum TV |
| 2010 | Dastaan | Rasheeda | Hum TV |
| 2010 | Qaid-e-Tanhai | Aliya | Hum TV |
| 2011 | Kala Jadoo | Shireen | ARY Digital |
| 2011 | Mastana Mahi | Aleen's mother | Hum TV |
| 2011 | Anokha Ladla | Muniro | PTV Home |
| 2011 | Band Khirkyon Kay Peechay | Attiya | TV One |
| 2011 | Takkay Ki Ayegi Baraat | Rabia Ahmed | Geo Entertainment |
| 2012 | Din Dhallay | Faiza | PTV |
| 2012 | Aks | Shahbano | Hum TV |
| 2012 | Vanee | Amber | Geo TV |
| 2012 | Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat | Rabia Ahmed | Geo Entertainment |
| 2012 | Man Jali | Zareena | Geo Entertainment |
| 2012 | Thakan | Zubaida | Ary Digital |
| 2012 | Ik Tamanna Lahasil Si | Ruqaiyya | Hum TV |
| 2012 | Aik Nayee Cinderella | Meher | Geo Entertainment |
| 2012 | Band Khirkyon Kay Peechay | Attiya | TV One |
| 2013 | Qarz | Rehmat | ARY Digital |
| 2013 | Pyaray Afzal | Ruqaiya Subanullah | ARY Digital |
| 2013 | Meri Dulari | Bibi Jan | Geo TV |
| 2013 | Tanhai | Faiz's mother | Hum TV |
| 2013 | Dil e Muztar | Sila's mother | Hum TV |
| 2014 | Kaisay Kahoon | Begum | PTV |
| 2014 | Socha Na Tha | Faryal | Geo TV |
| 2014 | Bikhra Mera Naseeb | Hina' Mother | Geo Entertainment |
| 2014 | De Ijazat Jo Tu | Sarmad's mother | Hum TV |
| 2014 | Tum Meray Hi Rehna | Rania's Mother | Hum TV |
| 2015 | Dilfareb | Razia | Geo Entertainment |
| 2015 | Tumhari Natasha | Natasha's mother | Hum TV |
| 2015 | Guzaarish | Batool | ARY Digital |
| 2015 | Mein Adhuri | Zubaida Mansoor | ARY Digital |
| 2016 | Mann Mayal | Minahil's mother | Hum TV |
| 2016 | Deewana (TV series) | Shamma | Hum TV |
| 2016 | Dil Lagi | Zulekha | ARY Digital |
| 2017 | Khuda Mera Bhi Hai | Mah Gull's mother | ARY Digital |
| 2017 | Muqabil | Parisa's mother | ARY Digital |
| 2017 | Aisi Hai Tanhai | Pakeeza's mother | ARY Digital |
| 2017 | Faisla | Maryam's mother | ARY Digital |
| 2017 | Laal Ishq | Mehrunissa | A-Plus Entertainment |
| 2017 | Khan | Rahat | Geo Entertainment |
| 2018 | Lashkara | Nasreen | ARY Digital |
| 2018 | Baba Jani | Najeeba | Geo Entertainment |
| 2018 | Aatish | Sheheryar's mother | Hum TV |
| 2019 | Meray Mohsin | Khursheed Begum | Geo Entertainment |
| 2019 | Bhool | Bano | ARY Digital |
| 2019 | Choti Choti Batain | Shaista | Hum TV |
| 2019 | Kahin Deep Jaley | Zeeshan's mother | Geo TV |
| 2019 | Ghalati | Zaitoon | ARY Digital |
| 2020 | Dushman e Jaan | Fiza | ARY Digital |
| 2020 | Prem Gali | Shireen | ARY Digital |
| 2020 | Ghisi Piti Mohabbat | Aziza Sultan | ARY Digital |
| 2020 | Bandhay Aik Dor Say | Zakia | Geo TV |
| 2020 | Raja Ki Raji | Haya's mother | ARY Digital |
| 2021 | Mujhe Wida Kar | Sultana | ARY Digital |
| 2021 | Fitoor | Aneesa | Geo TV |
| 2021 | Berukhi | Shah Bano | ARY Digital |
| 2021 | Amanat | Firdous | ARY Digital |
| 2021 | Sinf-e-Aahan | Mahjabeen's mother | ARY Digital |
| 2021 | Bisaat | Noor | Hum TV |
| 2022 | Mere Humsafar | Shahjahan Raees Ahmed | ARY Digital |
| 2023 | College Gate | Catherine | Green Entertainment |
| 2023 | Honey Moon | Shakila | Green Entertainment |
| 2023 | Jaisay Aapki Marzi | | ARY Digital |
| 2023 | Kalank | Shahana | Geo Entertainment |
| 2024 | Dil Ka Kya Karein | Aliya | Green Entertainment |
| 2024 | Noor Jahan | Noor Jahan | ARY Digital |
| 2024 | Ghair | Tehzeeb | ARY Digital |
| 2024 | Sunn Mere Dil | Farzana Naamdar | Geo TV |

### Telefilms

| Year | Title | Role |
| 2013 | Abhi Tou Main Jawan Hoon | Tanveer |
| 2022 | Neelofer Tsunami | Ansa's mother |
| 2022 | Aunty Allergy | Zubaida |
| 2023 | Tamak Toiyan | Beena's mother |
| 2024 | Achari Mohabbat | Sikandar's mother |

### Film

| Year | Movie | Role |
| 2007 | Mein Ek Din Laut Kay Aaoon Ga | Mrs. Haroon |
| 2012 | Hazar Ka Note | Husnara |
| 2015 | Good Morning Karachi | Rafina's mother |
| 2015 | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani | Madame |
| 2017 | Punjab Nahi Jaungi | Firdous Khagga |
| 2019 | Kaaf Kangana | Amma |

## Awards and recognition
### Nigar Awards

| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
| 1987 | Nigar Award | Best Actress | Won | Aasman | |

### PTV Awards

| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
| 2000 | PTV Award | Best Actress | Won | Family Front | |
| 2023 | PTV Icon Awards | National Icon Awards | Won | Herself | |

### Government Awards

| Year | Award | Category | Result | Presented by | Ref. |
| 2012 | Pride of Performance | Arts | Won | Award by the President of Pakistan | |

### Lux Style Awards

| Year | Ceremony | Category | TV Play | Result |
| 2002 | 1st Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actress | N/A | Nominated |
| 2005 | 4th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actress (Satellite) | Woh Tees Din | Nominated |
| 2007 | 6th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actress (Satellite) | Tere Ishq Mein | Nominated |
| 2007 | 6th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actress (Terrestrial) | Gharoor | Nominated |
| 2008 | 7th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actress (Satellite) | Vanee | Nominated |
| 2013 | 12th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actress (Satellite) | Man Jali | Nominated |
| 2015 | 14th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actress | Pyarey Afzal | Nominated |