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October 19, 2023

Saba Qamar Wiki, Height, Age, Boyfriend, Family, Biography & More

Saba Qamar is a Pakistani actress, model, and television anchor. She is one of the most popular and highest-paid actresses in Pakistan. She is known for her role as Ruqsana Inayat in the Pakistani TV show Jinnah Ke Naam (2009) and Meeta Batra in the Bollywood film Hindi medium (2017).

Wiki/Biography

Saba Qamar was born on Thursday, 5 April 1984 (age 39 years; as of 2023) in Hyderabad, Pakistan. She pursued her early education in Gujranwala and then later moved to Lahore to complete her education. In childhood, Saba never thought of becoming an actress, it was her mother’s friend who took her to the ATV office to see the shooting, that got her a chance to act.

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 7″
Weight (approx.): 54 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Body Measurements (approx.): 34-26-34

Family

Saba Qamar belongs to a Sindhi Syed family in Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan.

Parents & Siblings

Saba Qamar’s father passed away in her childhood. She has 3 elder brothers, 1 sister, Nazia, Qamar and a younger brother, Raheem Qamar, who passed away on 15 November 2022.
Saba Qamar with her mother

Husband

Saba Qamar is unmarried.

Relationships/Affairs

In 2021, Saba Qamar was engaged to Azeem Khan, a Pakistani businessman and blogger, but she called off the engagement after Azeem Khan was accused of sexual harassment. Saba Qamar announced the breakup through her Instagram account. In response to her announcement, Azeem Khan took to his Instagram and posted that he takes the full responsibility for the breakup.
Saba Qamar’s Instagram post
In an interview, Saba revealed that she had never met Azeem Khan in her life and was connected to him only through phone.
Azeem Khan
In 2020, Saba Qarmar uploaded the second video on her YouTube channel, The Chay Show featuring Saba Qamar, in which she talked about being in an abusive relationship for 8 years.

Religion

Saba Qamar follows Islam.

Signature

Career

Modelling 

Saba Qamar made her debut in the industry with the music video Boliyan from the album Nachan Main Audhay Naal by Abrar-ul-Haq, in 2004. Saba Qamar has appeared in many music videos for songs like Jeevan Daan (2018) by Shuja Haider, Qabool (2021) by Bilal Saeed, and Kabhi Mai Kabhi Tum (2022) by Asim Azhar.
Saba Qamar in a still from the music video of Boliyan

Television

Saba Qamar made her television debut with the Pakistani TV series Mein Aurat Hoon (2005) on PTV Home in 2005. In Mein Aurat Hoon (2005), she played the role of Rubina. Her next role on TV came with the Urdu comedy television serial, Sussar In Law (2005), in 2005. In 2006, she appeared in multiple PTV shows including Kahin Tum Kahin Hum, Taqdeer, Phool, and Dhoop Mein Andhera Hai. In 2006, she also starred in the Aqal Bari Ya Bhains starring Shamil Khan on TV One Pakistan.
Saba Qamar in a still from Dhoop Mein Andhera Hai (2006)
In 2007, Qamar appeared in ATV’s series Khuda Gawah which was the remake of the 1992 Indian film Khuda Gawah starring Amitabh Bachchan and Sridevi. In 2008, Saba appeared in four PTV serials including Chubhan, Na Janay Kyun, and Bint-e-Adam. In 2009, Saba played the role of Ruqsana Inayat in the Pakistani historical drama Jinnah Ke Naam (2009) on PTV Home, after which she got a lot of media attention and became a popular name in the Pakistani industry and also received a nomination for Best TV Actress (Terrestrial) at the Lux Style Awards. Saba has acted in more than 70 television shows including Hum Tu Karain Kamal (2009), Half Light (2009), Kanpur Se Katas Tak (2010), Main Chand Si (2011), Khalida Ki Walida (2011), Shikwa Na Shikayat (2012), Bunty I Love You (2013), Bay Emaan Mohabbat (2014), Kaisay Tum Se Kahoon (2015), Mein Sitara (2016), Manto (2017), and Sar-e-Rah (2023). In 2023, Saba acted in a Pakistani drama Yehi Waqt Ha, a show for creating the awareness about preventability of polio.
Saba Qamar in a still from the show Yehi Waqt Ha (2023)
Saba Qamar in a still from the show Jinnah Ke Naam
Saba Qamar has also appeared in many telefilms like Pyar Mein Twins (2012), Dil Diyan Gallan (2018), Love Ki Khichdi (2012), and Hangor S-131 (2021).

Films

Saba Qamar made her debut in Lollywood with the film Manto (2015), a biographical drama film based on the life of Pakistani writer Sadat Hassan Manto. Saba played the role of Noor Jehan, a Pakistani playback singer and actress in the film. The film was not well received, but Saba’s portrayal of Noor Jehan was liked by the audience and she won a nomination at the ARY Films Awards for Best Supporting Actress. Later, the film was adapted into a television series named Main Manto with the same cast in 2017 and aired on Geo TV.
Saba Qamar as Noor Jehan in the film Manto (2015)
In 2016, Saba appeared in a travel romantic comedy film Lahore Se Aagey (2016), directed by Wajahat Rauf. Qamar played the role of Tara Ahmed, a rock star, opposite Yasir Hussain. In the same year, the film became one of the highest-grossing Pakistani films of all time.
Saba Qamar in a still from Lahore Se Aagey (2016)
After success in the Pakistani film industry, Qamar was offered many Bollywood films like Once Upon a Time in Mumbai (2012) and Heroine (2012) but declined all the offers. In 2017, she appeared in the Bollywood film Hindi Medium (2017), opposite Irrfan Khan and received a lot of recognition worldwide. Saba Qamar has appeared in many films including Ghabrana Nahi Hai (2022), Kamli (2022), and 8969 (2016).
Saba in Hindi Medium (2017)

Web series

Saba Qamar made her debut on OTT with the film Naina Ki Sharafat (2022) and has also acted in several web series and films like Yehi Waqt Hai (2023) and Mrs and Mr Shameem (2022).
Saba Qamar in a still from Mrs and Mr Shameem (2022)

Other works

Saba Qamar hosted a Pakistani political satire show, Hum Sab Umeed Se Hain, from the years 2009 to 2015. In 2020 she started her own YouTube channel with the name “Saba Qamar Official, ” where she often uploads vlogs and also hosts guests to converse with on social issues.
Saba Qamar’s YouTube channel
Saba Qamar has made special appearances in many shows and films including Hera Pheri and Company (2015), Faseel-e-Jaan Se Aagay (2011), Shareek-e-Hayat (2014), and Timmy G (2012).

Tattoo

Saba Qamar has a tattoo on the back of her neck, with her name written in the Thai language.
Saba Qamar’s tattoo

Controversy

An arrest warrant was issued against Saba Qamar

In April 2021, there was an arrest warrant issued against Saba Qamar in a case registered against her and others for shooting a dance video at a historical mosque in Lahore. The arrest warrant was issued because she did not appear at the court hearings of her case of 2020.
Saba Qamar in a still from the music video of Qabool Hai
In 2020, a case was registered under section 295 of the Pakistan Penal Code for alleged ‘desecration’ of Masjid Wazir Khan. The case was registered against Saba Qamar and Bilal Saeed, Pakistani singer and music producer, for shooting a music video at the Mosque. Both Saba Qamar and Bilal Saeed faced a lot of criticism and received many death threats for this and they apologised publicly for it. Saba Said,
It was the music video featuring a Nikah (marriage) scene. It was neither shot with any sort of playback music nor has it been edited to the music track.”
The court cancelled the arrest warrants and ordered the collection of security bonds of Rs. 30,000 and ordered both the accused to appear in person. On 9 May 2022, both Saba Qamar and Bilal Saeed were acquitted of the charges.

Awards, Honours, Achievements

  • In 2011, she won the Best Actress (Jury) Award at the PTV Awards for her Pakistani serial Tinkay (2009).
  • In 2011, she won the Best Actress (Viewers) Award at the PTV Awards for her Pakistani serial Tinkay (2009).
  • In 2011, she won the Best Supporting Actress at the Pakistan Media Awards for her Pakistani TV series Dastaan (2010).
  • In 2011, she won the Best Actress (Jury) Award at the PTV Awards for the TV series Tera Pyar Nahi Bhoole (2011).
  • In 2012, she was honoured with Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, a state-organised honour of Pakistan, by the Pakistani government.
  • In 2013, she won the Best Actress Award at the Pakistan Media Awards for the Pakistani drama Pakistan Maat (2011-2012).
  • In 2015, she won the Best Actress Award at the Hum Awards for the Pakistani drama series Bunty I Love You (2014).
  • In 2016, she won the Best Supporting Actress at the Galaxy Lollywood Awards for the Pakistani Film Manto (2015).
  • In 2016, she was honoured with Pride of Performance, Pakistan’s highest national literary award.
  • In 2017, she won the Best Actress Award at the Nigar Awards for the Pakistani film Lahore Se Aagey (2016).
  • In 2017, she won the Best Actress Award at the ARY Viewers Choice Awards for the Pakistani serial Besharam (2016).
  • In 2017, she won the Best Actress Award at the IPPA Awards for the Pakistani serial Besharam (2016).
  • In 2018, she won the Breakthrough Performance of the Year Award at the Masala! Awards for the Bollywood film Hindi Medium (2017).
  • In 2018, she won the Best Female Debut Award at the Bollywood Film Journalist’s Awards for the Bollywood film Hindi Medium (2017).
  • In 2018, she won the Best Actor (Female) Award at the IPPA Awards for the Pakistani TV series Baaghi (2017).
  • In 2018, she won the Best Television Actress Award at the 17th Lux Style Awards for the Pakistani TV series Baaghi (2017).
  • In 2018, she won the Breakthrough Performance of the Year Award at the Masala! Awards for the Pakistani TV series Baaghi (2017).
  • In 2018, she won the Icon Of The Year Award at the National Icon Awards 2018.
  • In 2021, she won the All-Time Favorite Superstar Award at the Hello Magazine Awards.
  • In 2022, she won the Best Female Actor Award at the Indus Valley International Film Festival for the Pakistani film Kamli (2022).
  • In 2022, she won the Best Actress Of The Year Award at the Sunday Special Icon Awards for the Pakistani film Kamli (2022).
  • In 2022, she won the Best Actress Award at the Pakistani Cinema Awards 2022 for the Pakistani film Kamli (2022).
  • In 2023, she won the Outstanding Contribution To USAID-Funded Drama award at the USAID Awards for the Pakistani television miniseries Sar-e-Rah.
  • In 2023, she won the Best Film Actress Award at the 22nd Lux Style Awards for the Pakistani film Kamli (2022).

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Facts/Trivia

  • Saba Qamar considers Abdul Sattar Edhi, a Pakistani humanitarian, as her hero.
  • In 2017, Saba Qamar made her name on the list of Top Bollywood Debutantes by Eastern Eye, a British weekly newspaper, for her role of Meeta Batra in the Bollywood film Hindi Medium (2017).
    Saba Qamar in a still from the film Hindi Medium (2017)
     
  • Saba Qamar is one of the Pakistani actresses to appear in a Bollywood film after the 2016 Uri attacks, due to which the Indian Motion Picture Producers Association (IMPPA) and the Film Producers Guild of India banned Pakistani artists from working in India.
  • In 2018, Saba was nominated for the Best Actress Award at the Filmfare Awards for the Bollywood film Hindi Medium (2017) and became the only Pakistani actor to be nominated for Filmfare Awards.
  • In August 2023, the UAE government gave Saba a golden visa to the UAE.
    Saba Qamar receiving her golden visa
     
  • Saba Qamar is a dog lover and has a dog named Dinoo.
    Saba Qamar with her dog
     
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