Sahiba Afzal is a Pakistani film and TV actress and producer. She is the daughter of Nisho and Inam Rabbani.[2][3] She has appeared in several movies in Pakistan, including Hero (1992), Hathi Meray Sathi (1993), Munda Bigra Jaey (1995), Chor Machaye Shor (1996), Lur Da Sheitan (1996), Yawa Gunah Bala Sahi (1996), Ham To Chalay Susral (1996) and Munafiq (2013).[4]

Sahiba Afzal
Born
Madiha Ahmad

(1976-08-05) 5 August 1976 (age 48)
Occupations
Years active1992 - present
Spouse
(m. 1998)
Children2
Parent(s)Nisho (mother)
Inam Rabbani (Father)
RelativesHamza Pasha (brother)
AwardsNigar Award (1998)[1]

Early life

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She was born Madiha, daughter of actress Nisho.[3]

Career

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Sahiba started her career as a leading actress but ended in supporting roles. Her debut film was "Mohabbat k Sodager", released in 1992. Sahiba's first superhit film was Hero in 1992 with her future husband Jan Rambo and Izhar Qazi. Sahiba's well known films include Hero (1992), Hathi Mere Sathi (1993), Khazana (1995), Munda Bigra Jaye (1995), Mamla Garbar Hai (1996), Hum To Chalay Susral (1996), Chor Machaye Shor (1996), Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere (1997), Zever (1998). She has worked in both Urdu and Punjabi movies.[5] She acted in many films in the 1990s but took a break after marrying fellow actor Afzal Khan, who is popularly known as Jan Rambo for his resemblance to John Rambo, the character played by Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone.[6] Later, Sahiba appeared in a few TV dramas with her husband.[7]

Personal life

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Sahiba married fellow actor Jan Rambo (Afzal Khan) and took a break from the industry. They have two sons.[7] Sahiba's eldest son Ahsan Afzal Khan started acting as well and he made his debut in 2023 in the comedy drama Heer Da Hero on Geo Entertainment.[8]

Filmography

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Television series

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Year Title Role Network
1995 Hip Hip Hurray Season 1 Herself STN
1996 Hip Hip Hurray Season 2 Herself STN
2012 Ik Doojay K Liay Sahiba PTV
2012 Pak Villa Zoni Geo Entertainment
2015 Yeh Chahtein Yeh Ranjishein Eman PTV
2016 Chand Aur Chanda Chanda ATV
2017 Boltay Afsanay - Khushboo Dilnasheen TV One
2017 Rani Faryal Geo TV
2021 Thora Sa Pyar Rabia SAB TV
2023 Gunjal Bano Aur Life
2023 Mohabbat Ki Aakhri Kahani Sitara Express Entertainment
2023 Saas Nahi Raas Saima Mun TV
2024 Pagal Khana Ruqayya Green Entertainment
2024 Aafat Mehak Geo TV

Telefilm

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Year Title Role
2021 Uff Yeh Biwiyan (reloaded) Zaibmara
2021 Bakra Aik Qassaie Do Nida
2021 Bhoot Suzanne
2022 Kanpain Tang Rahi Hain Falak[9]
2024 Tamanna Ki Aarzu Tamanna

Film

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Year Film Language
1992 Mohabbat Ke Saudagar Punjabi / Urdu
1992 Police Story Urdu
1992 Ishq Rehna Sada Urdu
1992 Hero Punjabi / Urdu
1992 Babra Punjabi
1993 Guru Chela Punjabi / Urdu
1993 Saudagar Punjabi / Urdu[10]
1993 Prince Urdu / Punjabi[11]
1993 No Babby No Punjabi / Urdu
1993 Haathi Mere Saathi Urdu
1994 Sanam Bewafa Punjabi / Urdu
1994 Actor Urdu / Punjabi[12]
1994 Beta Urdu
1994 Puttar Jeere Blade Da Punjabi / Urdu
1994 Khubsurat Shaitan Urdu[13]
1994 Traffic Jam Punjabi[14]
1995 Khazana Urdu[15]
1995 Munda Bigra Jaye Urdu
1995 Panah Urdu
1996 Love 95 Urdu[16]
1996 Munda Tera Deevana Urdu
1996 Chor Machaye Shor Punjabi
1996 Maamla Garbar Hai Urdu
1996 Yawa Gunah Bala Sahi Pashto
1996 Ham To Chale Susral Urdu
1996 Miss Istambul Urdu
1996 Munda Shararti Pashto
1996 Raja Sahab Urdu
1996 Cheez Bari Hai Mast Mast Urdu
1996 Iqtadar Punjabi
1996 Jeetay Hain Shaan Se Urdu
1996 Mehndi Urdu
1996 Aao Pyar Karen Urdu[17]
1997 Hum Kisi Se Kam Nahin Urdu
1997 Kuri Munda Razi Punjabi
1997 Main Khilari Tu Anari Urdu
1997 Najaiz Urdu
1997 Khuda Janay Urdu
1997 Raja Pakistani Urdu
1997 Karishma Urdu
1997 Jan Jan Pakistan Urdu
1997 Karam Data Punjabi / Urdu
1997 Barsat Ki Raat Urdu
1997 Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere Urdu
1997 Dever Deevanay Urdu
1997 Sukhan Punjabi
1998 Insaf Ho To Aisa Urdu
1998 Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa Urdu
1998 Zewar Urdu
1998 Khal Nayak Urdu
1998 Sahab Bibi Aur Tawaif Urdu
1998 Doli Saja K Rakhna Urdu
1998 Muhafiz Urdu
1999 Chand Babu Urdu
1999 Ishq Zinda Rahe Ga Urdu
1999 Dil Mein Chupa K Rakhna Urdu
2000 Dil Se Na Bhulana Urdu
2000 Mr Fraudiye Urdu
2008 Pekhawer Kho Pekawer day, Kana Pashto
2008 Rab day, Mal Sha Pashto
2008 Zargeye May Sho Pagal Pashto
2008 Sarkari Raj Punjabi
2011 Neyyat Safa Manzil Asan Pasho
2011 Sabar May Tamam Sho Pashto
2011 Angaar Pashto
2012 Har Dam Khair Pashto
2013 Munafiq Pashto
2015 I Love You Too Pashto
2015 Malang Pa Dua Rang Pashto
2016 Saya e Khuda e Zuljalal Urdu
2017 Dus Khushi Ba Mane Pashto
2017 Zakhmona Pashto
2018 The Donkey King Urdu
2019 De Te Loafari Wei Pashto
2019 Handani Gandageer Pashto

Awards and recognition

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Year Award Category Result Title Ref.
1995 STN Awards Best New Talent Won Hip Hip Hurray Season 1 [18]
1996 STN Awards Best Talent Won Hip Hip Hurray Season 2 [18]
1998 Nigar Award Best Supporting Actress Won Zewar [1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards". Desi Movies Reviews. Archived from the original on 22 July 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  2. ^ "نشو جو کبھی بلقیس تھیں". Daily Sunday Magazine. 10 February 2024.
  3. ^ a b "2019: The year of old school Lollywood comebacks". Galaxy Lollywood. 22 March 2020.
  4. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 342. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  5. ^ http://www.citwf.com/person369936.htm, actress Sahiba on C.I.T.W.F. website, Retrieved 28 December 2015
  6. ^ "Sahiba: 'I have missed the big screen'". The Express Tribune. 1 March 2014.
  7. ^ a b "Sahiba made an appearance in Good Morning Pakistan with her family". BOL News. 18 April 2022.
  8. ^ "Sahiba & Rambo's Son Ahsan Khan Debut In Ramadan Play". BOL Entertainment. 17 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  9. ^ "Projects Lined Up For Eid That Will Keep You Entertained". Something Haute. 2 May 2022.
  10. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 337. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  11. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 337. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  12. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 340. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  13. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 340. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  14. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 341. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  15. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 341. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  16. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 222. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  17. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 346. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  18. ^ a b "ہپ ہپ ہارے ایوارڈز جیتنے والوں کی فہرست". STN. 6 October 2023.
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