Salma was born on 10 August 1965 in Karachi, Pakistan.[2] She completed her studies from University of Karachi.[4] She started acting in theater on stage plays and dramas.[5][6][7]
Career
Salma then appeared in dramas on PTV such as Aahat, Nijaat, Khala Kulsum Ka Kumba, Paadash, Bewafaiyan and Tumse Kehna Tha.[8][9][10] She was noted for her role in drama Lyari Express on PTV.[11][12] She also appeared in the drama Yeh Zindagi Hai and Yeh Zindagi Hai Season 2 as Saeeda which was the longest-running television series.[2][13] Since then she appeared in dramas Ghar Damad, Mera Kiya Qasoor, Aslam Bahi & Company, Rishtey Kachay Dhagoon Se and Bubbly Kya Chahti Hai.[14][15][16][17]
Personal
She was married to Tariq Mehmood for 22 years. They are divorced and have two daughters.[2] Salma's father Zafar Khursheed was a music composer who composed tunes for advertisements Tullo Oil and Lipton Tea.[1][18] Salma's father died in 1970s when she was young.[19][20][21]