Marina Khan

In today's world, Marina Khan has taken a leading role in society, generating a significant impact in different areas of daily life. Since its emergence, Marina Khan has generated endless debates, criticisms, and reflections, becoming a topic of interest for different sectors and disciplines. Its influence has transcended borders and has become a fundamental part in decision-making, in the construction of identity, in the development of technology, and in the creation of new forms of communication. In this article, we will explore the many facets of Marina Khan and its relevance in contemporary society.

This article is about the actress. For the lawn bowler, see Marina Khan (bowls).
Marina Khan
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Khan in 2012
Born (1962-12-26) 26 December 1962 (age 62)
Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan
Occupations
Years active1982–present
Known forTanhaiyaan
as Sanya Ahmed
Dhoop Kinare
as Dr. Zoya Ali Khan
SpouseJalil Akhtar (m. 1989)

Marina Khan (born 26 December 1962)[1][2] is a Pakistani television and film actress, director, and producer.[1] She is one of the most popular actresses of her time and was one of the most successful actresses of 1980s and 1990s.[3] Her television shows include Tanhaiyaan (1985), Dhoop Kinare (1987), Kohar (1991), Nijaat (1993), Tum Se Kehna Tha (1995) and Tanha (1997). She went into hiatus in mid-2000s and made comeback on-screen with Tanhaiyan Naye Silsile (2012) which was the sequel to her debut series, Tanhaiyan. Khan made her film debut with a title role in the 2016 drama Lala Begum.[4]

Early life and family

Marina Khan was born on 26 December 1962 in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.[1] Her father Rehmat Khan came from a Pashtun family from Tank district, Dera Ismail Khan, while her mother Anna Rehmat was of English descent but settled in Peshawar. She is the granddaughter of Nawab of Tank Nawab Qutubdin Khan. Her father worked for the Pakistan Air Force and the family had to relocate almost every two years depending upon his job assignment. Marina and Kehkashan Awan were childhood friends since their junior school days and both of them went to the Karachi College.[1] In an interview, Khan said that due to constant relocation she did not have long-term childhood friends.[1]

Acting career

Television career

Khan made her acting debut in a PTV series Nishan-e-Haider, and appeared in the episode paying tribute to Rashid Minhas Shaheed, Pakistan's national hero from the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971. Her breakthrough performance came in 1985 with the hit series Tanhaiyaan, where she played the lively and materialistic yet sensitive Sanya.[5] Khan has fondly referred to Tanhaiyaan as her "all-time favorite" project, crediting it for introducing her to the audience.[6]

The massive popularity of Tanhaiyaan led to the star cast reuniting for another series, the medical drama Dhoop Kinarey, which aired on PTV. Khan played the role of Dr. Zoya Ali Khan, a carefree and young doctor, in the series. Both her iconic portrayals in Tanhaiyaan and Dhoop Kinarey were featured in an article by The Express Tribune in 2021, highlighting Haseena Moin's empowered female characters of the 80s.[7]

Khan's subsequent projects showcased her versatility as a television personality. She took on directing and production roles, and even hosted her own cooking show. In 2007-2008, she hosted the show Marina Mornings on ARY Digital.[5][4]

In 2014, Marina Khan played Michelle, a Jackson Heights-based Pakistani-Christian restaurant owner, in Jackson Heights. Her performance was praised by Sadaf Siddique of Dawn, who described her as "a pleasure to watch."[8]

In 2018, Khan portrayed strict maternal roles in several projects, including Kaif-e-Baharan, Noor ul Ain, and Qaid. She also appeared as a superstitious mother in Dil Kiya Karay.[9][10] Her performance in the horror-drama Bandish was also praised.[11]

In 2020, Khan played an emotionally charged older mother in the family drama Aulaad.[6]

Film career

In 2016, Khan appeared in Mehreen Jabbar's short film Lala Begum, premiered at the Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival. Played the titular role, Khan depicted a bitter lady in the film.[12] The following year, she made a cameo appearance in Punjab Nahi Jaungi and had recurring roles in the 2018 releases Na Maloom Afraad 2 and Parwaaz Hai Junoon.[13][14] Khan played a loveable maternal role in the 2022 release Yaara Vey.[15]

Filmography

Television series

Year Title Role Director Notes Ref(s)
1982 Nishan-e-Haider Farhat Episode "Rashid Minhas Shaheed" [3]
1985 Tanhaiyaan Sanya Ahmed [16][5][6]
1986 Show Time Herself
1987 Ehsas Miss Saima [3][5][6]
1987 Dhoop Kinare Dr. Zoya Ali Khan [16][5][6]
1989 Kaliyan Herself
1991 Kohar Shamin [6]
1992 Parosi Roshan Ara "Munni" [6]
1993 Nijaat Tanya [6]
1995 Yun Chaha Tha Magar Naira
1995 Tum se Kehna Tha Hira Adaptation of While You Were Sleeping
Bewafaiyan Rubab [3]
1997 Khaali Haath Jiya [3]
1997 Tanha Ramsha
1999 Kaise Kahoon Hina [3]
2000 Tum Hi To Ho Jenny [3][6]
2009 Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat  — Yes [17]
2010 Dolly ki Ayegi Baraat  — Yes [17]
2011 Takkay ki Ayegi Baraat Dr Fariha Hashim Yes [17]
2012–2013 Tanhaiyan Naye Silsilay Sanya Ahmed Yes [6][18]
2012 Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat  — Yes
2014–2015 Jackson Heights Michelle [8]
2017 Dhund Humaira Episodes 5,6 [19]
2018 Kaif-e-Baharan Shaista Fatima
Noor-ul-Ain Khizar's mother
2018–2019 Qaid Sofia
2019 Dil Kiya Karay Romaisa [20]
Cheekh Herself Special appearance in series promo [20]
Bandish Madiha Junaid
Gustakh Ishq Pari's mother
2020 Munafiq Sabiha Begum
Dil Ruba Ghazala
2020–21 Aulaad Zakiya [21]
2021 Pardes  — Yes [17]
2021-22 Mein Hari Piya Fawad's mother
2022 Mushkil  — Yes [22]
2024 Yahya Sabra [23]

Telefilm

Year Title RoleRef(s)
1996 Farar Natasha [3]
1999 Abba, Amma Aur Ali Misha [3]
2002 Mere Dost Teacher
Lamha Meher
2018 Hum Chale Aaye Nusrat [24]

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2016 Lala Begum Meher / Lala Begum[4]
2017 Punjab Nahi Jaungi Lady In Restaurant Special appearance
2018 Na Maloom Afraad 2 Sona (Parri's mother)
Parwaaz Hai Junoon Sania's mother
2019 Parey Hut Love Herself Cameo [25]
Superstar Laila Khan [26]
2021 Khel Khel Mein Mrs. Haque [27]
2022 Tich Button Pammi [17]
2022 Yaara Vey Soni [28]
2023 Teri Meri Kahaniyaan — Director; "Pasoori" [29]

Reality shows

Year Show Role Channel Notes
1988 Yes Sir No Sir Guest PTV
1999 Kahani Corner Host PTV
2006 Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar Guest ARY Digital Special
2007–2008 Marina Mornings[4] Host ARY Digital Rise & Shine, Summer
2009 Always Girls Can Host Broadcast syndication
Nestle Nesvita Women of Strength '09 Guest Broadcast syndication
Kaun Banegi Cooking Queen Judge Indus TV
2011 Utho Jago Pakistan Guest Geo TV
2009 The Shareef Show Guest Geo TV
2018 Breaking Weekend Guest ARY Zindagi
2017 Mazaaq Raat Guest Dunya TV
2020 Bol Nights with Ahsan Khan Guest BOL Network
Good Morning Pakistan Guest ARY Digital

Awards and recognition

Year Award Category Result Title Ref.
1986 Nigar Award Best TV Actress Won Tanhaiyaan [30]
2002 1st Lux Style Awards Best Television Actress Nominated —
1987 PTV Award Best Actress Won Dhoop Kinare [31]
2023 Lux Style Awards Lux Changemaker's Award Won Contribution to Media Industry [32]

See also

References

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  2. ^ "13 Famous Pakistanis born in December". The Nation newspaper. 14 December 2015. Archived from the original on 14 December 2024. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i Muhammad Ali (17 November 2017). "Eleven ignored dramas of Marina Khan". The Nation. Archived from the original on 18 November 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  4. ^ a b c d Fouzia Mapara (16 March 2019). "Morning inspiration! (Marina Khan)". Aurora Magazine (Dawn Group of Newspapers). Archived from the original on 3 June 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d e "Profile of Marina Khan". Vidpk.com website. Archived from the original on 15 March 2017. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Muhammad Ali (7 August 2020). "In Conversation with Marina Khan". The Friday Times newspaper. Archived from the original on 14 December 2024. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
  7. ^ Hira Hyder (26 March 2021). "From Haseena Moin's empowered female characters of the 80s to the damsels in distress of today". The Express Tribune.
  8. ^ a b Sadaf Siddique (24 November 2014). "Jackson Heights review: Zooming into South Asian immigrant life". Dawn newspaper. Archived from the original on 31 January 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
  9. ^ "Sarmad Khoosat and Abdullah Seja pair up for Noorul Ain". Daily Times. 30 September 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  10. ^ Buraq Shabbir (8 September 2019). "From Tanhaiyaan to Dil Kiya Karey". The News International.
  11. ^ Sheeba Khan (25 March 2019). "Review: 17 episodes in, TV drama Bandish keeps getting scarier". DAWN Images.
  12. ^ "Lala Begum Screening at Canadian Film Festival". Newsline. 26 July 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
  13. ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (19 June 2017). "Marina Khan will make her film debut with 'Na Maloom Afraad 2'". Images. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  14. ^ Shabbir, Buraq. "Parwaaz Hai Junoon trailer shows the human side of fighter pilots". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  15. ^ "To the producers of 'Yaara Vey', all I can say is shame on you: Marina Khan". The Express Tribune. 2 August 2022.
  16. ^ a b Bisma Ahmad (13 March 2015). "Old but not forgotten: Top 10 Pakistani dramas to re-watch now". Dawn. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
  17. ^ a b c d e "Marina Khan to make directorial comeback with TV serial". Daily Jang. 5 March 2021. Archived from the original on 14 December 2024. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  18. ^ "'Tanhaiyan' actors make a comeback with sequel". The Express Tribune. 20 October 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2012.
  19. ^ Muhammad Ali (20 August 2017). "Tonight's episode of Dhund will feature Marina Khan as the protagonist". The Nation. Archived from the original on 7 November 2022.
  20. ^ a b "Upcoming plays of 2019". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  21. ^ "Aulaad: A heart touching social drama with superstars". The Nation. 18 December 2020. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  22. ^ "Saboor Aly, Khushhal Khan's 'Mushkil' poster revealed". Daily Times. 17 July 222. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
  23. ^ "'Yahya' starts on Geo TV today". The News International. 1 November 2024. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
  24. ^ "Mehreen Jabbar, Mohammad Ahmad and Marina Khan: The M trio reunite". The Nation. 25 June 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  25. ^ Maliha Rehman (7 January 2019). "Parey Hut Love is a lighthearted love story with lots of subliminal layers, says Asim Raza". Dawn Images. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
  26. ^ "Mahira Khan, Bilal Ashraf's on-screen chemistry in 'Superstar's latest track is leaving fans awestruck". The News International. 20 July 2019. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
  27. ^ "'Khel Khel Mein' releasing on November 19". Daily Times. 30 October 2021.
  28. ^ Staff, DAWN (19 September 2019). "Sami Khan's Yaara Vey is coming out soon". Images. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  29. ^ "Nadeem Baig, Nabeel Qureshi and Marina Khan set to direct upcoming film 'Teri Meri Kahaniyaan'". Business Recorder. 13 May 2023. Archived from the original on 14 June 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  30. ^ "نگار ایوارڈز برائے سال 1986". Nigar Weekly (in Urdu). Golden Jubilee Number: 297. 2000.
  31. ^ "Star & Style Season 3 | Dhoop Kinare Special Show". Pakistan Television Corporation. 19 June 2023.
  32. ^ "And the winners are: Yumna Zaidi becomes LSA's most award winning female actor for TV". The Express Tribune. 8 October 2023.
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