Who is Samiya Mumtaz?
Biography & Early Life
Samiya
Mumtaz is a celebrated Pakistani actress known for her powerful performances in
both television dramas and films. Born on 5 September 1970 in Karachi, Sindh,
Pakistan, Samiya has built a reputation as one of the most versatile actresses
in Pakistani show business.
Birth
Place, Parents & Family
✅Birth place: Karachi, Pakistan.
✅Parents: Her father is Kamil Khan
Mumtaz, a noted architect and writer. Her mother is Khawar Mumtaz, a prominent
women’s rights activist and author.
✅Siblings: She has two brothers.
Education
& Early Interests
Details
about Samiya Mumtaz’s formal education are not fully documented in public
sources. However, she was raised in an intellectually stimulating environment,
thanks to her parents’ engagement in architecture, writing, activism and
academia. From an early age she developed interest in performance, theatre, and
dance.
She
trained in classical dance (including Bharatanatyam) and was part of theatre
groups before moving into television.
Zodiac
Sign
Given her
birthday, 5 September 1970, Samiya Mumtaz’s zodiac sign is Virgo.
Career
Beginnings:
Theatre & Television
✅Samiya Mumtaz started her artistic
journey with theatre, working in stage productions, including political and
socially oriented theatre groups like Ajoka Theatre.
✅Her television debut came in 1995, in
the PTV serial Zard Dopehar, directed by Shahid Nadeem.
✅She gained widespread recognition for
her lead role in Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan (2009‑10), adapted from a
novel by Umera Ahmed. That role earned her nomination for Best Television
Actress at the 10th Lux Style Awards.
Notable
Dramas & Roles
Some of
Samiya Mumtaz’s standout drama serials include:
✅Yariyan
✅Sadqay Tumhare (as Rasheeda, a negative / abusive
mother figure) – widely praised.
✅Ali Ki Ammi where she played the titular role of
Maryam.
✅Udaari, Maaye Ni, Sang‑e‑Mah
(as Zarsanga) among others.
Film
Career
✅Samiya made her film debut in 2014
with Dukhtar, a drama‑thriller directed by Afia Nathaniel.
✅She also starred in Moor
(2015), directed by Jami.
✅Other films include Jeewan Hathi.
Achievements,
Awards & Records
✅Her performance in Meri Zaat
Zarra-e-Benishan earned a nomination at Lux Style Awards.
✅She won a Hum Award for her
antagonistic role in Sadqay Tumhare.
✅Her role in Sang‑e‑Mah as
“Zarsanga” was also critically acclaimed.
✅Films she acted in (Dukhtar, Moor)
have been selected for or submitted in international festivals or as entries
for Pakistan in foreign film categories.
There is
no reliably published record that she holds official “records” (as in box
office or Guinness type), so that category is not confirmed.
Physical
Attributes: Height, Weight, Net Worth
✅Height: Approx 5 feet 6 inches.
✅Weight: Around 60‑62 kg according to
some sources. These figures are approximate and not officially confirmed.
✅Net Worth: Estimates vary widely. One
source claims around US$400,000, another reports much higher (several million).
These numbers are speculative and should be taken with caution.
Personal
Life: Marriage, Children, Family
✅Spouse: Samiya Mumtaz is married to Farjad
Nabi, who is a filmmaker.
✅Children: Reports say she has two
children (a son and a daughter).
✅Family life: She is known to be
private about many aspects of her personal life. Her parents are prominent
figures; her mother especially is well known in activism.
Scandals
& Controversies
There are no
well‑substantiated scandals or controversies publicly documented that are
widely accepted in credible sources about Samiya Mumtaz. Most coverage focuses
on her work, advocacy, and personal integrity. If you like, I can check news
archives to see if anything significant exists beyond rumours.
Contact,
Social Media Accounts & Management
Publicly
available info does not reliably list a contact phone number or private
personal contact. As with most actors of her stature, she likely has an agent
or management team for professional matters.
Social
media accounts:
✅She maintains a public profile on Facebook
and other platforms, though exact official handles should be confirmed.
✅Instagram and Twitter: she is active,
but since many fan‑made or unverified accounts exist, one should follow
verified badges.
Summary /
Top Lists
Top Dramas
of Samiya Mumtaz
- Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan
- Sadqay Tumhare
- Udaari
- Maaye Ni
- Sang-e-Mah
Top Films
of Samiya Mumtaz
✅Dukhtar
✅Moor
✅Jeewan Hathi
Net Worth
& Records (again)
Her net
worth is quite sufficient.
Conclusion
Samiya
Mumtaz remains a respected figure in Pakistani television and film. Her journey
from theatre to television to critically acclaimed films shows her versatility.
Her roles are often emotionally deep, socially relevant, and well received.
With prominent parents in intellectual & activist fields, she combines
talent with purpose.
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