Sanam Jung
Sanam Jung Qassam | |
|---|---|
| صنم جنگ | |
| Born | Sanam Jung 30 September 1988 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Model, Host, VJ |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Spouse | Syed Abdul Qassam Jafri (m.2016)[1] |
| Children | Alaya Jafri |
Sanam Jung (Template:Lang-ur) is a Pakistani actress, model and former television host and VJ.[2] She made her television debut with Hum TV's popular series Dil e Muztar in (2013).
Career
Jung started her career as a VJ on Play TV in 2008, while studying for her BBA (Banking and Finance), but then moved to AAG TV in 2010 during her MBA (Finance).[2] She made her acting debut in Dil e Muztar on Hum TV opposite Imran Abbas Naqvi, Sarwat Gilani, Aijaz Aslam, and Saba Hameed. In 2013, she appeared in Mohabat Subh Ka Sitara Hai opposite Meekal Zulfiqar and Adeel Hussain.[2] She next appeared in Mere Humdum Mere Dost with Adnan Siddiqui and Hareem Farooq.[3] She then appeared in Alvida again with Imran Abbas Naqvi in 2015 .[2]
From 2014, till 30 November 2018, she was the host of Jago Pakistan Jago on Hum TV.[2]
Sanam made her comeback with Mein Na Janoo in 2019 which was a joint venture between MD Productions and Cereal Production of Adnan Siddiqui. It is directed by Furqan Khan for Hum Tv and also stars Zahid Ahmed (actor) and Affan Waheed. Sanam did a negative character for the first time in Qarar as Maya in 2020 with Mikaal Zulfiqar, Rabab Hashim, and Muneeb Butt on Hum TV.
Sanam Jung will now be appearing in Pyari Mona as the titular character, alongside Adeel Hussain for Hum TV. The drama is set to tackle body issues and conventional beauty standards set by society.
Sanam will also be starring in the upcoming Ary drama Ab Nahi Milenge Hum. Directed by Kashif Saleem, alongside Affan Waheed, Agha Ali and Komal Meer
Television
| Year | Serial | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Dil e Muztar | Sila | Hum TV | (TV Debut) Hum Award for Best Television Sensation Female[2] |
| 2013 | Muhabbat Subha Ka Sitara Hai | Rumaisa | Hum TV | (Lead Role) |
| 2014 | Mere Humdum Mere Dost | Umm-e-Aimen | Urdu 1 | (Lead Role) [3] |
| 2015 | Alvida | Haya | Hum TV | (Lead Role) Hum Award for Best Onscreen Couple[2] |
| 2019 | Mein Na Janoo | Saira | Hum TV | (Lead Role) |
| 2020 | Qarar | Maya | Hum TV | (Lead Role) |
| 2023 | Pyari Mona | Mona | Hum TV | (Lead Role)[4] |
| 2023 | Ab Nahi Milenge Hum | TBA | ARY Digital | (Lead Role)[4] |
Telefilm
| Year | Serial | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Gher Aaye Mehmaan | Ainy | Hum TV | (Telefilm) |
| 2013 | Dulha Mein Le Ke Jaungi | Aisha | ARY Digital | (Telefilm) |
| 2021 | Hona tha pyar | Hania | HUM TV | (Telefilm) |
Show host
| Year | Show | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–16 2017–30 Nov 2018 | Jago Pakistan Jago | Host | Hum TV | Morning show [2][5] |
| 2015 | 3rd Hum Awards | Host with Hamza Ali Abbasi | Hum TV | Awards show [6] |
| 2022 | Akhri Khilari Kon | Host | Bol TV | Game show[7] |
References
- ^ "Sanam Jang Gets Hitched". The News International. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Samiuddin, Shahrezad. "The girl with the golden touch". Dawn. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
- ^ a b Nawaz, Farman (2 January 2015). "14 Pakistani dramas that ruled our television screens in 2014". Express Tribune.
- ^ a b "Sanam Jung's latest drama serial addresses the problem of fat-shaming". Daily Pakistan. 16 November 2022. Archived from the original on 16 November 2022.
- ^ "Sanam Jung just revealed the sweetest photos of her baby girl". DAWN Images. 7 February 2017. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
- ^ Zubair, Hamna (10 April 2015). "What went down at the HUM TV Awards this year". Dawn News.
- ^ "Sanam Jung to host gameshow Akhri Khilari Kon inspired by British series The Weakest Link". Dawn Images. 27 August 2022.
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