Biography
Who is Sarah Khan?
Early life and family background
Sarah Khan was born in Medina, Saudi Arabia, on July 14, 1992. Her father was of Pakistani Pashtun descent from the Yusufzai tribe, and her mother was Lebanese. She grew up with two sisters and one brother. Her sister, Noor Zafar Khan, is also a professional actress in Pakistan. Sarah pursued her formal education at the University of Karachi.
On July 15, 2020, Sarah married the singer and lyricist Falak Shabir. The couple had a short engagement period before their wedding. Together, they have two daughters named Alyana Falak, born in 2021, and Rania Falak, born in 2026.
Acting career debut and early roles
Sarah Khan entered the acting industry in 2012 with a supporting role in the drama Badi Aapa. She worked alongside actors Savera Nadeem and Nauman Ijaz. That same year, she appeared in the telenovela Mirat-ul-Uroos, which aired on Geo Entertainment. She eventually moved from supporting parts to lead roles, with her first lead performance occurring in the series Saltanat-e-Dil opposite actors Sami Khan and Aleezay Rasul.
Her breakthrough moment arrived in 2015 with the romantic drama Alvida. She portrayed a character described as a selfish opportunist, a performance that earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the Hum Awards. Later that year, she played a housewife in the series Mohabbat Aag Si. This role resulted in a Hum Award win for Best Supporting Actress. Over the next few years, Sarah took on various leading roles, including parts in Tum Meri Ho, the black magic drama Nazr-e-Bad, Belapur Ki Dayan, and Mere Bewafa.
Professional achievements and recent work
In 2020, Sarah earned significant praise for her portrayal of the character Miraal in the drama series Sabaat. This performance led to her winning the PISA Award for Best Television Actress Popular. She continued her successful career with appearances in the series Raqs e Bismil alongside Imran Ashraf. In 2021, she played a badminton player in Laapata and later portrayed a psychology student in the Ramadan series Hum Tum in 2022.
Her recent television work includes the series Wabaal and the 2023 drama Namak Haram, where she collaborated with Imran Ashraf for a second time. In 2024, she starred in the romantic series Abdullahpur Ka Devdas. In 2025, she appeared as a doctor in the family series Sher, which starred Danish Taimoor. This series achieved a milestone by reaching 4 billion views. Beyond acting, Sarah has served as a brand ambassador for companies like Veet and Realme and launched a clothing line named Alyana in 2025. She also received the Pride of Performance award in Norway in 2022 for her contributions to Pakistani dramas.
Birthday and age
Sarah Khan was born on July 14, 1992, which makes Sarah 34 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Sarah shares the date with 43 other famous people.
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