Samina Ahmad
Biography
Samina Ahmad is a Pakistani television actress, stage performer, television producer, and television director who was born in Karachi, Pakistan. She also works in film. She began her career with serious plays on the Pakistan Television Corporation, but she later became widely known for comedy plays such as Akkar Bakkar, Taal Matol, Alif Noon, and Such Gup. Her other comedic acting credits include Family Front and Side Order. Her transition to comic roles proved highly rewarding, establishing her as a top media personality in Pakistan and one of the successful actresses of the 1970s and 1980s. Additionally, she was cast in the television series Ms. Marvel along with Ali Alsaleh and Vardah Aziz.
Career overview
Samina Ahmad is a Pakistani film and television actress, stage performer, television producer, and television director. She was born in Karachi, Pakistan, with sources noting her birth date as either February 11, 1950, or March 20, 1950. She is recognized as one of the most popular actresses of her time and was among the most successful actresses of the 1970s and 1980s.
She began her career working on serious plays broadcast by the Pakistan Television Corporation. Later in her career, she transitioned to comedic roles, which proved to be highly rewarding and helped her quickly become a top media person in Pakistan. Among her notable comedy works are Akkar Bakkar, Taal Matol, Alif Noon, Such Gup, and the comedy drama Family Front. She also acted in a television comedy titled Side Order.
In addition to her extensive work in Pakistani television and stage, she was cast in unknown roles alongside actors Ali Alsaleh and Vardah Aziz in the series Ms. Marvel. With a career spanning multiple decades and various production roles, Ahmad maintains a substantial body of work encompassing acting, directing, and producing.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
39 titles- Nikammay (2026)
- Aas Paas (2025) as Aneeqa Begum
- Mohabbat Satrangi (2024)
- Baby Baji (2023) as Rashida Begum aka Baby Baji
- Ms. Marvel (2022) as Sana
- Kaala Doriya (2022) as Tabassum Jahan
- Waiting (2022) as Salma Kanwal
- Shehnai (2021) as Bakht’s grandmother
- Meray Humsafar (2021) as Riffat
- Dhoop Ki Deewar (2021) as Dadi
- Baddua (2021)
- Bikhray Moti (2020)
- Do Bol (2019) as Firdous
- Sherdil (2019)
- Suno Chanda (2018) as Mumtaz Begum (Bi Jaan)
- Load Wedding (2018) as Raja's Mother
- Malkin (2017) as Nafisa
- Rewind with Samina Peerzada (2017) as Herself
- The Courtyard (2017) as Zaitoon Bano
- Kathputli (2016) as Sheraz's mother
- Gul-E-Rana (2015) as Jazba Aapi
- Maikey Ko Dedo Sandes (2015)
- Main Dewani (2014) as Nano
- Dukhtar (2014) as Rukhsana
- Aise Jalay Jiya (2013) as Aman
- Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat (2012) as Mehrunnisa
- Akhri Barish (2011)
- Dastaan (2010) as Orphanage Caretaker
- Dolly Ki Ayegi Baraat (2010) as Mehr-un-Nisa
- Kis Ki Aayegi Baraat (2009) as Mehr Un Nisa
- Bol Meri Machli (2009)
- Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat (2009) as Mehr-un-Nisa
- Lux Style Awards (2002) as Self
- Kollege Jeans (1999) as Cameo
- Family Front (1997) as Nusrat
- Angar Wadi (1994) as Dr hajra's Mother
- Naraaz (1985)
- Khak Aur Khoon (1979)
- Jo Bachay Hain Sang Samait Lo
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Samina Ahmad best known for?
Samina Ahmad is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Baby Baji (2023), Ms. Marvel (2022), All the Brothers Were Valiant (1953), Scars of Dracula (1970).
When and where was Samina Ahmad born?
Samina Ahmad was born on February 11, 1950 in Karachi, Pakistan.
How many credits does Samina Ahmad have?
Samina Ahmad has accumulated over 39 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2026.
What is Samina Ahmad's background in cinema and television?
Samina Ahmad is a Pakistani television actress, stage performer, television producer, and television director who was born in Karachi, Pakistan. She also works in film. She began her career with serious plays on the Pakistan Television Corporation, but she later became widely known for comedy plays such as Akkar Bakkar...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Ms. Marvel (2022) as Sana — aged about 72
- Baby Baji (2023) as Rashida Begum aka Baby Baji — aged about 73
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