Sarah Khan
Sarah Khan (Urdu: سارہ خان ), also known as Sarah Falak is a Pakistani actress who appears in Urdu-language television series.[3] Khan's portrayal as headstrong antagonist Miraal in Sabaat established Khan as a leading actress in the Pakistani entertainment industry. Khan made her screen debut with a supporting role in the 2012 Hum TV's television serial Badi Aapa,[4] and followed it with brief roles in several successful television series.
Sarah Khan | |
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Born | [1] | 14 July 1992
Nationality | Pakistani |
Education | University of Karachi |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2012–present |
Known for | Alvida Mohabbat Aag Si Sabaat Raqs e Bismil |
Spouse(s) | Falak Shabir (m. 2020) |
Children | Alyana Falak |
Relatives | Noor Zafar Khan (sister) |
She rose to prominence with the role of a selfish opportunist in the Moomal-produced romantic drama Alvida (2015).[4] Khan then played a headstrong housewife in the mystery drama Mohabbat Aag Si (2015), which earned her a Hum Award for Best Supporting Actress. She subsequently garnered wide recognition and public appreciation for portraying leading roles in the romantic drama Tumhare Hain, the black magic-based romance Nazr-e-Bad (both 2017), and the horror drama Belapur Ki Dayan (2018), which earned her a Best Actress nomination at Hum Awards. Further praise came for her performance in the mystery drama Band Khirkiyan (2018),[5][6][7][8] Raqs e Bismil (2020) and Laapata (2021).
Early life and career
Sarah was born in Medina, Saudi Arabia to a Lebanese mother and a Pakistani father.[9]
Khan made her acting debut as a supporting role in 2012, Badi Aapa aired on Hum TV, where she played the role of the daughter of the main characters. Next, she appeared in a telenovela serial Mirat-ul-Uroos which was broadcast on Geo TV in the same year. She played the featuring role of Humna alongside Mehwish Hayat, Mikaal Zulfiqar, Ahsan Khan, Samina Ahmad, and Ayesha Khan.
Khan followed it with supporting roles in much successful television series. Her breakthrough came with a negative character of a selfish opportunist in 2015 in the romantic drama Alvida with Sanam Jung, and Imran Abbas Naqvi. The drama was aired on Hum TV and she also got nomination for this act. In the same year, she gave a wonderful performance in the drama Mohabbat Aag Si and got an award for best actor in a supporting role. She played the role of a brave housewife, Saba as a supporting actress along with Azfar Rehman. In 2014, she appeared in a soap series Bhool with Sanam Chaudhry, Behroze Sabzwari, and Fazila Qazi. The drama was based on some political intrigue and received several awards, including a Hum Award for Best Actress Popular for her. In 2018 she did a role in Belapur Ki Dayan, where she was the Dayan in the drama along with Adnan Siddiqui and Ammar Khan. She is at present busy in shooting of Meri Jaan Pahle Aap which is expected to release this year.
Personal life
Khan married Pakistani singer and songwriter Falak Shabir in July 2020.[10][11][12] On 8 October 2021, Shabir announced the birth of their daughter.[13]
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2012 | Badi Aapa | Sharmeen | |
Mirat-ul-Uroos | Javeria (Joey ) | ||
2013 | Gohar-e-Nayab | Sara | |
Ek Kasak Reh Gayi | |||
2014 | Bhool | Humaima | |
Ghar Aik Jannat | |||
Sultanat-e-Dil | Anushey | ||
2015 | Alvida | Farisa | Nominated—Hum Award for Best Supporting Actress |
Maana Ka Gharana | Saman | Cameo appearance | |
Mohabbat Aag Si | Saba | Hum Award for Best Supporting Actress | |
Naraaz | Feriha | ||
2016 | Mein Kaise Kahoon | Saman | |
Tum Mere Ho | Aana | ||
Dekho Chaand Aaya | Chand | ||
Ahsas | Hina | ||
2017 | Tumhare Hain | Aania | |
Mohabbat.pk | Fariya | ||
Nazr-e-Bad | Maham | ||
Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain 2 | Khushed | Episode: "Ghairat Mand" | |
Yaar-e-Bewafa | Amna | ||
2018 | Belapur Ki Dayan | Tasha | Nominated—Hum Award for Best Actress Popular |
Karamat e Ishq | Sana | ||
Ustani Jee | Zainab | Episode 9 | |
Mere Bewafa | Azra | ||
Band Khirkiyan | Suboohi | ||
2019 | Mere Humdam | Warda | |
Deewar-e-Shab | Gaiti Ara | ||
2020 | Sabaat | Miraal | |
Raqs e Bismil | Zohra | ||
2021 | Laapata | Falak | |
2022 | Hum Tum | Maha Qutub ud din |
References
- "Mom-to-be Sarah Khan celebrates her 29th birthday in style with hubby Falak Shabbir". Geo News. 14 July 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- "Sarah Khan shares loved-up photos with husband Falak Shabir from wedding ceremony". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2021-09-09.
- "Female newcomers ruling Pakistan entertainment industry". www.pakistantoday.com.pk. Retrieved 2018-04-30.
- "Don't believe anything until I say it myself: Sarah Khan on marriage rumours". Express Tribune. 24 October 2019. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
- "WATCH: Celebrities Agha Ali and Sara Khan address engagement rumours". ARYNEWS. 2017-09-13. Retrieved 2018-04-30.
- "Love, reflections on life in Mere Bewafa". The Nation. 2018-06-07. Retrieved 2018-06-24.
- "Actors Sarah Ali Khan and Aagha Ali look regal as bride and groom". Business Recorder. 2018-05-02. Retrieved 2018-07-30.
- Khan, Saira (2018-11-17). "HIP Exclusive: Sarah Khan To Star With Syed Jibran In 'Meray Hum Dum'". HIP. Retrieved 2019-01-25.
- "28 Pakistani Actors Who Hold Dual Citizenship". Lens. April 28, 2020.
- "Congratulations in order for Sarah Khan as she gets engaged to singer Falak Shabir".
- "Wedding festivities of Sarah Khan, Falak Shabbir begin". The Express Tribune. 2020-07-16. Retrieved 2020-12-30.
- Haq, Irfan Ul (2020-07-21). "Falak Shabir says he proposed to Sarah Khan right after their second meeting". Images. Retrieved 2020-12-30.
- Images Staff (2021-10-08). "Sarah Khan and Falak Shabir announce the birth of a healthy baby girl". Images. Retrieved 2021-10-09.