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Sanam Chaudhry is a Pakistani former actress and model who had appeared in Urdu television series and films. She made her acting debut in a supporting role in Mazung De Meena Sheena (2012).[1] Then, Sanam gained popularity and critical acclaim for her performances in Aasmanon Pay Likha (2013) and Zindagi Tujh Ko Jiya (2016). She is a Hum Awards recipient.[2][3]

She made her film debut in Jackpot (2018).[4] Sanam, also received made her appearances in successful series Ghar Titli Ka Par (2017),[5] Ab Dekh Khuda Kya Karta Hai (2018), Haiwan (2018) and Meer Abru (2017).[6] In August 2021, Chaudhry retired from her acting.[7][8]

Early and personal life

Sanam was born in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and she received her graduation in University of Central Punjab.[citation needed] She has a younger sister named Zaib Chaudhry, who is also an actress. On November 27 2019, Chaudhry married singer Somee Chohan.[9] On 5 October 2020, Chohan announced the birth of their son.[10][11]

Career

Early work and established actress (2012–2019)

Sanam Chaudhry made her television debut through Mazung De Meena Sheena in a supporting role.[12] In 2013, she portrayed a rich, arrogant girl in melodramatic series Aasmanon Pay Likha alongside Sheheryar Munawar and Sajal Aly the series received critical praise. Then, she made her debut as lead actress in Bhool opposite Sarah Khan and Shehroz Sabzwari and latter she received nomination in Hum Award for Best Soap actress.[13]

In 2014, she appeared in the romantic series Mere Meherbaan[14] along with Ayeza Khan and Aagha Ali. Then, chaudhry portrayed as a rich affluent girl in tragedy series Tere Mere Beech with Noor Hassan Rizvi.[15] In 2016, she played as a kind-hearted woman in Zindagi Tujh Ko Jiya opposite Furqan Qureshi, for which she won Hum Award for Best Soap actress.[16]

Sanam became established after portraying as a cunning girl Anji in betrayal friendship series Ghar Titli Ka Par[17] opposite Aiman Khan and Shahzad Sheikh also her performance well-received by audience and gained immense popularity.[18] In 2018, she played as an antagonistic tomboy in Rubaru Tha Ishq[19] opposite Danish Taimoor and Ushna Shah and portrayed as an innocent Maryam in the spiritual series Ab Dekh Khuda Kya Karta Hai alongside Humayun Ashraf and Danish Taimoor in their second collaboration after Ru Baru Ishq Tha. The series also gained more viewership from critics.[20]

In 2018, she appeared in social awareness series Haiwaan opposite Wahaj Ali and Faysal Quraishi also, she garnered nomination for ARY Digital Social Media Drama Awards for Best Actress.[21] Finally, she portrayed as a middle-class girl in Meer Abru[22] along with Noor Hassan Rizvi in their third on-screen appearance and sanam’s acting received positive reviews from audiences.[23][24]

Other work and media image

Sanam is also portrayed in various telefilms and appeared as guest in shows. In 2016, she was featured third in “Most Beautiful Faces of 2016”. In 2019, chaudhry was placed in “Top 10 Pakistani Drama Actors” list for her performance in Meer Abru. In 2020, she was featured in “Most Memorable Female Characters” list for her performance in Ghar Titli Ka Par and Meer Abru.

Filmography

TV series

Year Title Role Network Ref Notes
2012 Mazung De Meena Sheena Misha TV One [25] Debut series
2013–2014 Ishq Hamari Galiyon Mein Sitara Hum TV [26]
Aasmanon Pay Likha Natasha Aaliyan Geo Entertainment
2014 Bhool Hira Hum TV [27] Debut as lead actress
Mere Meherbaan Iraj Nazi [28]
2014–2015 Khata Rabiya ARY Digital [29]
Chhoti Saira Geo Entertainment [30]
2015 Nikah Zara Hum TV [31]
Inteha Aiza Express Entertainment
2015–2016 Tere Mere Beech Hareem Hum TV [32]
2016 Zindagi Tujh Ko Jiya Maryam [33]
Kathputli Mehrunnisa [34]
Meher Aur Meherban Muzna Urdu 1 [35]
Mujhe Bhi Khuda Ne Banaya Hai Nihaal A-Plus Entertainment [36]
2017 Shiza Shiza ARY Digital
2017–2018 Badnaam Minahil Afraaz Yazdani [37]
Bedardi Saiyaan Hania Geo Entertainment [38]
Bohtan Saba Noor A-Plus Entertainment [39]
Ghar Titli Ka Par Anjum Sehr (Anji) Geo Entertainment [40]
2018 Rubaru Tha Ishq Ayaan [41]
2018–2019 Ab Dekh Khuda Kya Karta Hai Maryam Naseer [42]
Haiwaan Momina ARY Digital [43]
Noor Bibi Seema Geo Entertainment [44]
2019 Meer Abru Abru Ahmed Hum TV

Telefilms and Special appearances

Year Title Role Network Ref Notes
2014 Dulha Bana Bakra Sana Geo Entertainment [45] Telefilm
2014 Shareek-e-Hayat Zara Hum TV Episode: “Saraab”
2016 Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain Zubia Hum TV Episode: “Jhalli”
2017 Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain Meena Hum TV Episode: “Taxi Driver”

Films

Year Title Role Ref. Notes
2018 Jackpot Chandni [46] Debut film
2024 Ishq 2020 Sana [47]

Awards and nominations

Year Work Category Result Ref.
Lux Style Awards
2012 N/a Best Model of the Year (Female) Nominated [48]
2016 N/a Best Dressed Female Nominated
2019 Ghar Titli Ka Par Best TV Actress – Viewer’s Choice Nominated [49]
2019 Ab Dekh Khuda Kya Karta Hai Best TV Actress – Critics’ Choice Nominated
Hum Awards
2015 Bhool Best Soap Actress Nominated [50]
2017 Zindagi Tujh Ko Jiya Best Soap Actress Won [51]
Pakistan Media Awards
2019 Ghar Titli Ka Par Best Actress in Negative Role Nominated [52]
ARY Digital Social Media Drama Awards
2019 Haiwan Best Actor Female (Serial) Nominated [53]

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