Biography
Who is Samiya Mumtaz?
Early life and background
Samiya Mumtaz was born in Karachi, Pakistan. Her father, Kamil Khan Mumtaz, works as an architect and author. Her mother, Khawar Mumtaz, served as chairperson of the National Commission on the Status of Women for three terms ending in 2019. The family has strong connections to advocacy and intellectual work, as her mother was part of the Women's Action Forum.
Her family history includes well-known figures in literature and research. Her aunt, Kausar S. Khan, is a researcher and member of the Women's Action Forum in Karachi. Also, the writer Ismat Chugtai was a great-aunt to her mother.
Television acting career
Samiya Mumtaz began her career performing in musical shows and minor roles within television serials for Pakistan Television Corporation. She secured her first major adult role in the Shahid Nadeem drama Zard Dopehar, which aired in 1995. While she was working as a talk show host, author Umera Ahmed noticed her and cast her in the lead role for the television adaptation of the book Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishaan.
This 2009 series earned her a nomination for Best Television Actress at the 10th Lux Style Awards. She also appeared in the drama Yaariyan. Another role included a selfless mother in the show Maaye Ni, where she acted alongside Sami Khan and Fahad Mustafa. In the romantic series Sadqay Tumhare, she played an abusive character named Rasheeda, which earned her a Hum Award.
Later, she took the title role of Maryam in the show Ali Ki Ammi. She also played a supportive mother in the social drama Udaari. In 2022, she portrayed Zarsanga in the mystery show Sang-e-Mah, a character inspired by Gertrude.
Film and web series work
Samiya Mumtaz entered the film industry in 2014 with a role in the drama thriller Dukhtar, written and directed by Afia Nathaniel. She continued her film career in 2015 by starring in the family drama Moor, directed by Jami.
Her upcoming projects include a web series based on the life of Fatima Jinnah. She will play the titular role in this production, which is directed by Danial K Afzal.
Birthday and age
Samiya Mumtaz was born on September 5, 1970, which makes Samiya 56 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Samiya shares the date with 34 other famous people.
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