Pakistani actress (born 1993)
Sana Javed
Born (1993-03-25 ) 25 March 1993 (age 31) [ 1] Nationality Pakistani Alma mater University of Karachi Occupation Actress Years active 2012–present Spouses Relatives Hina Javed (sister)
Sana Javed (Urdu : ثناء جاوید , born 6 June 1993) is a Pakistani actress who appears on Urdu television. She made her debut in 2012 with Shehr-e-Zaat and later on appeared in several serials. She received recognition after portraying the titular role in the romantic drama Khaani for which she received a nomination at the Lux Style Awards . Javed gained praise for her social-based dramas Ruswai and Dunk and the former earned her the PISA Award for Best Actress Critics.
Career
Sana Javed started her career as a young model and appeared in television commercials. She started acting with a supporting role in 2012 series Mera Pehla Pyar and made a small appearance in Shehr-e-Zaat in the same year.[ 3] [ 4] [ 5]
In 2016 Javed rose to prominence with the role of an antagonist in the Hum TV 's romantic drama Zara Yaad Kar opposite Zahid Ahmed and Yumna Zaidi .[ 6]
In 2017, Javed made her film debut with the socio-comedy film Mehrunisa V Lub U opposite Danish Taimoor .[ 7] In the same year she was signed for the lead role in Rangreza , alongside Bilal Ashraf , from which she opted herself out due to some reasons.[ 8] Subsequently, she garnered wide recognition and public appreciation for portraying a leading role as Khaani in the romantic drama Khaani .[ 9] She garnered critical acclaim for her portrayal,of Sameera a rape survivor in Ruswai and Pakistan International Screen Award for Best Television Actress Critics .[ 10] [ 11] [ 12]
In 2020, Javed was appointed the captain of the team Islamabad Dragons in the Jeeto Pakistan League , a Ramadan special reality show. Later that year, she starred in Dunk as a university student who falsely accuses her professor of sexual harassment. The series received negative reviews for its subject and portrayal, but her performance was praised.[ 13] [ 14]
Personal life
Sana Javed was born on 25 March 1993 in Jeddah , Saudi Arabia to Pakistani parents.[ 15] [ 16] [ 7] She paternally hails from Hyderabad Deccan with also some Kashmiri origin.[ 17] [ 18]
After completing school and college at the Pakistan International School in Jeddah , she moved to Lahore with her family and later graduated from the University of Karachi .[ 2] [ 6]
In October 2020, she married singer Umair Jaswal in a private Nikah ceremony at her home in Karachi .[ 19] Umair Jaswal divorced Sana Javed in 2023.[ 20]
On January 19, 2024, she married former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik at a ceremony at her home in Karachi. Both posted their wedding images on Instagram .[ 21]
Filmography
Telefilms
Television
Other appearances
Music videos
Year
Song
Singer(s)
Notes
Ref(s).
2015
"Khair Mangda"
Atif Aslam
[ 49]
2017
"Qubool Hai"
Various
For Nomi Ansari's wedding wardrobe
[ 50]
"Tere Bina"
Hina Nasrullah
[ 51]
2018
"Humein Pyaar Hai Pakistan Se"
Atif Aslam
[ 52]
Awards and nominations
References
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^ "Sana Javed for the 8th episode of Iftar Mulaqaat Archives – Entertainment, Fashion & Technology Updates" . www.trendinginsocial.com . 2 July 2016. Retrieved 31 March 2018 .
^ Talk Shows Central (28 June 2017), Mazaaq Raat 28 June 2017 | Mehrunisa V Lub U Movie Cast – tera baap aaya , retrieved 31 March 2018
^ "Sana Javed and Danish Taimoor in Jago Pakistan" . www.stylechunk.com . Retrieved 31 March 2018 .
^ a b "Female newcomers ruling Pakistan entertainment industry" . www.pakistantoday.com.pk . Retrieved 26 March 2018 .
^ a b "Sana Javed set to star alongside Danish Taimoor in debut film – The Express Tribune" . The Express Tribune . 27 September 2016. Retrieved 31 March 2018 .
^ Alveena Abid (2 August 2016). "Sana Javed opts out of debut film 'Rangreza' " . The Express Tribune . Retrieved 9 November 2017 .
^ "Sana Javed's strong character in 'Khaani' will surely inspire every woman – Daily Times" . Daily Times . 7 March 2018. Retrieved 12 April 2018 .
^ "Sana Javed set to star alongside Danish Taimoor in debut film – The Express Tribune" . The Express Tribune . Retrieved 26 March 2018 .
^ "Sana Javed Leaves People Astonished With Her Role As Sameera in Ruswai" . Pakistan in Vogue . 22 November 2019. Retrieved 14 April 2020 .
^ Images Staff (8 February 2020). "PISA 2020 winners – complete list of all categories" . Incpak . Retrieved 8 February 2020 .
^ "Episode One: Dunk is a multi-layered drama full of powerful performances" . Something Haute . 24 December 2020. Retrieved 24 December 2020 .
^ Shazia Hasan (14 August 2020). "Activists and critics scratch heads over Dunk's irresponsible and misogynistic portrayal of women" . Dawn Images . Retrieved 4 September 2021 .
^ "Sana Javed - Biography, Age, Husband, Career, and Much More!" . Dispatch News Desk . 24 October 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2021 .
^ "Sana Javed's strong character in 'Khaani' will surely inspire every woman" . Daily Times . Retrieved 25 March 2018 .
^ "Sana Javed Husband, Age, Marriage, Shoaib Malik, Wedding, Sister, Father, Height, Family & Biography" . Hamariweb.com Profiles . Retrieved 20 January 2024 .
^ My Khel (Jan 2020) Who is Sana Javed Utkarsh Singh
^ "Umair Jaswal, Sana Javed tie the knot | SAMAA" . Samaa TV . Retrieved 20 October 2020 .
^ "Social media abuzz with speculations of Sana Javed and Umair Jaswal's divorce" . SAMAA TV . 29 November 2023. Retrieved 23 January 2024 .
^ "Umair Jaswal, Sana Javed tie the knot | SAMAA" . Geo TV . 20 January 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2024 .
^ "Behadd premier" . Fashion of the year. 7 June 2013. Archived from the original on 23 December 2014. Retrieved 21 October 2014 .
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^ a b "sher-e-zaat a spiritual Romance" . Sadaf Haider . Express Tribune . 12 October 2012. Retrieved 21 February 2014 .
^ "Mera Pehla Pyaar" . IMDb . Retrieved 25 March 2018 .
^ "Actress Sana Javed fans Following Increasing Due to Pyaray Afzal Drama -" . 17 April 2014. Retrieved 31 March 2018 .
^ "female newcomers ruling pakistan entertainment industry" . pakistantoday.com.pk . Retrieved 25 March 2018 .
^ "Meenu Ka Susral" . arydigital.tv . Retrieved 25 March 2018 .
^ "Meri Dulari" . pakistani.pk . Retrieved 25 March 2018 .
^ "Goya' – A fast-paced, well-plotted drama" . dawn.com . 22 January 2015. Retrieved 25 March 2018 .
^ "Chingari" . pakistani.pk . Retrieved 25 March 2018 .
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^ "Paiwand" . arydigital . 10 April 2015. Retrieved 25 March 2018 .
^ "Ishaq Bacha Hay Bigra Hoa', Nabeel Shaukat sings title song of 'Mana Ka Gharana' " . thenewsteller.com . Retrieved 25 March 2018 .
^ "Imran Abbas to Romance Sana Javed in Pakistani Drama 'Aitraaz' – Brandsynario" . Brandsynario . Retrieved 26 March 2018 .
^ "A Quick Review on Drama Serial Zara Yaad Kar – TipTopTime" . TipTopTime . 1 August 2016. Retrieved 13 June 2018 .
^ Shah, Saud. "Intezar A Plus Drama, Timings, Schedule And Cast" . pakistani.pk . Retrieved 26 March 2018 .
^ "Sana Javed is making a comeback to television with Khaani" . images.dawn.com . 26 October 2017. Retrieved 24 March 2018 .
^ Muhammad Nasir (21 October 2018). "New drama 'Romeo Weds Heer' starts on Geo TV today" . The News . Retrieved 21 November 2018 .
^ "Drama serial 'Darr Khuda Se' aims to highlight social issues" . Dailytimes.Com . 31 May 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2018 .
^ "Sana Javed to play role of a doctor in upcoming drama" . Daily Times . 13 September 2019. Retrieved 14 September 2019 .
^ "Dramas that we're happy to step into 2021 with" . www.thenews.com.pk . Retrieved 31 December 2020 .
^ "Feroze Khan & Sana Javed pair up for upcoming drama 'Aey Musht-E-Khak' " . Daily Jang . 22 August 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021 .
^ Sumiya (17 September 2022). "Kaala Doriya Drama Cast Name, Pictures, Story, & Timing" . Mag Pakistan . Retrieved 17 September 2022 .
^ Web Desk (18 October 2023). "How Sana Javed prepped for her character in 'Sukoon'?" . ARY NEWS . Retrieved 23 January 2024 .
^ "Sana Javed, Zahid Ahmed pair up for another drama" . Bolnews.com . 3 September 2022. Retrieved 3 September 2022 .
^ "Jeeto Pakistan Super League is Coming Soon" . Research Snipers . 17 April 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2020 .
^ "Lux Style Award 2019 nominations revealed" . Daily Pakistan Global . 30 March 2019. Retrieved 30 March 2019 .
^ Salman, Ifrah (24 October 2017). "Sana Javed and Ali Rehman Khan sizzle together in "Qubool Hai" " . HIP . Retrieved 4 April 2018 .
^ ISPR Official (7 September 2017). "Humain Pyar Hai Pakistan Se (OFFICIAL VIDEO) – Defence and Martyrs Day 2017 ft Sana Javad" . Retrieved 7 September 2017 – via YouTube.
^ ISPR Official (5 September 2018). "Humain Pyar Hai Pakistan Se (OFFICIAL VIDEO) – Atif Aslam ft Sana Javad" . Retrieved 6 September 2017 – via YouTube.
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