Sanam Jung
Sanam Jung Qassam | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 September 1988 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, television presenter |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Spouse | Syed Abdul Qassam Jafri (m. 2016) |
| Children | 1 |
Sanam Jung (Urdu: صنم جنگ) is a Pakistani actress and television presenter.[2] She is known for her leading roles in the popular television Dil e Muztar (2013), Mohabat Subh Ka Sitara Hai (2013), Mere Humdum Mere Dost (2014) and Alvida (2015). From 2016–18, she worked as a host for the morning show Jago Pakistan Jago for Hum TV.
Career[edit]
Jung started her career as a video jockey on Play TV in 2008, while studying for her undergrad in Business Administration (Banking and Finance) from the Institute of Business Management, but then moved to AAG TV in 2010 during her MBA (Finance) from College of Business Management.[2]
Jung 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. She then appeared in Alvida again with Imran Abbas Naqvi in 2015.[2][3][4]
From 2014, till 30 November 2018, she was the host of Jago Pakistan Jago on Hum TV.[2] Jung made her comeback with Mein Na Janoo in 2019 which was a joint venture between MD Productions and Cereal Production of Adnan Siddiqui. 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.[5]
Television[edit]
| Year | Serial | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Dil e Muztar | Sila | Hum TV | Hum Award for Best Television Sensation Female Nominated–Hum Award for Best Onscreen Couple Popular |
| 2013 | Muhabbat Subha Ka Sitara Hai | Rumaisa | Hum TV | Nominated–Hum Award for Best Onscreen Couple Popular |
| 2014 | Mere Humdum Mere Dost | Umm-e-Aimen | Urdu 1 | |
| 2015 | Alvida | Haya | Hum TV | Hum Award for Best Onscreen Couple |
| 2019 | Mein Na Janoo | Saira | Hum TV | |
| 2020 | Qarar | Maya | Hum TV | |
| 2023 | Pyari Mona | Mona | Hum TV | |
| 2023 | Dhoka | Kainat | ARY Digital |
Telefilm[edit]
| Year | Serial | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Gher Aaye Mehmaan | Ainy | Hum TV | |
| 2013 | Dulha Mein Le Ke Jaungi | Aisha | ARY Digital | |
| 2021 | Hona tha pyar | Hania | Hum TV |
Show host[edit]
| Year | Show | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–16 2017–18 |
Jago Pakistan Jago | Host | Hum TV | Morning show[2][6] |
| 2015 | 3rd Hum Awards | Host | Hum TV | Awards show[7] |
| 2022 | Akhri Khilari Kon | Host | Bol TV | Game show[8] |
References[edit]
- ^ "Sanam Jang Gets Hitched". The News International. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f Samiuddin, Shahrezad. "The girl with the golden touch". Dawn. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
- ^ Nawaz, Farman (2 January 2015). "14 Pakistani dramas that ruled our television screens in 2014". Express Tribune.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Rabab to star alongside Muneeb Butt and Mikaal Zulfiqar in 'Qarrar'". Daily Times. 8 July 2020. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ "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.
 | This article about a Pakistani actor is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |