Sabreen Hisbani

Sabreen Hisbani
صابرين حسباني
Hisbani in 2023
Born (1978-09-10) 10 September 1978 (age 46)
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Other names
  • Sabreen Heesbani
  • Saba
Alma materUniversity of Karachi
Occupation
  • Actress
Years active2005-present
Notable workAunn Zara
Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai
Parchayee
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Spouse
Hasan Zia
(m. 2017)
Children1
Parents
  • Ghulam Murtaza Baloch (father)
  • Maria Baloch (mother)
RelativesSanam Baloch (sister)
Sindhyar Baloch (nephew)
AwardsPakistan Media Awards

Sabreen Hisbani Baloch (Urdu: سبرین حسبانی , Sindhi: صابرين حسباني) (Born 10 September 1978) is a Pakistani actress. She worked in an airline company in Pakistan as a flight attendant. She also has worked in several acclaimed drama serials including Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain, Nikhar Gaye Gulab Sare, Saat Pardon Mein, Sanjha, Aunn Zara , and LAA. With the former two earned her a widespread acclaim and recognition. She was nominated as a Best Supporting Actress at 3rd Hum Awards for Laa while she won the award at 4th Pakistan Media Awards for Aunn Zara in the same category.

In 2024, Sabreen Hisbani made her debut in live theatre with a Sindhi play titled Salgirah. The production explored the emotional landscape of a couple in a long-term marriage who, after years of routine, confront their unmet expectations and societal pressures. She performed in a sold-out show that received high praise from fans. The performance took place at the Arts Council Karachi on October 17, 2024. [1]

Early life

Sabreen was born on 10 September 1978, in Karachi to Maria Baloch. She is the sister of famous host Sanam Baloch, and Sabreen's mother was a Lok Sindhi singer. She has two sisters and two brothers. Her sister Sanam Baloch is an acclaimed actress.[2][3] She was a flight attendant for PIA then began her career in 2005 in the PTV drama serial Masuri, which gives her wide acclaim, she successfully established herself as an actress in industry. Since she has appeared in drama serials, sitcoms, telefims and has appeared on number of talk shows and programs. In addition she hosted the 17th PTV Karachi Center Awards.[4]

Career

2005-2012: Early acting roles

Sabreen made her acting debut in Masuri (2005) as a recurring role, for which she was nominated for the Lux Style Award for Best Television Actress. Later in 2008, she got a big breakthrough with the Geo TV Soap opera Meri Adhoori Mohabbat (2008) starring alongside Humayun Saeed. The soap became a massive hit in the networks history. For the next couple of years, Sabreen continued starring in telefilms, and recurring roles.

2013-2019: Mainstream success

In the 2013 series, Aunn Zara, Hisbani plays Nighat, Aunn's protective Phupho.[5] In the series, Sabreen plays a supporting role in an ensemble cast. Her performance was critically acclaimed and she won the Pakistan Media Award for Best Supporting Actress. The show earned her a respectful place in the industry. The same year, Sabreen would go on to do another massive hit Meri Beti (2013-2014) for ARY Digital.[6] Both Aunn Zara and Meri Beti would go on to be instant classics that are still known as some of Pakistan's best television shows.

In the 13 episode Hum TV Miniseries, Laa (2014), Sabreen potrayed Laila. The series was nominated for multiple awards, and Sabreen herself was nominated for the 2014 Hum Award for Best Supporting Actress. Later in the years Sabreen continued to star in series such as Mera Dard Na Janay Koi (2015-2016), Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai (2015-2016), and Mubarak Ho Beti Hui Hai (2017).

In 2017, Sabreen became a recurring role in Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai, and later that year, she starred in Gumrah (2017-2018) and Parchayee (2017-2018). Both shows were airing back-to-back on the same network, Hum TV. Both were very successful for the network and gained positive reviews from the audience.

On February 9, 2018, Sabreen's debut film, Azad (2018).[7] Azad is a melodrama film directed and written by Rehan Sheikh, who co-produced with Hasan Naeem under the production banner of Bling Studios and Roomi Films. The film features Sabreen Hisbani, Sanam Saeed, Salman Shahid, Rehan Sheikh, Nimra Bucha and Zahid Ahmed, and Sajjad Kishwar.

In early 2019, It was announced that Sabreen Hisbani and Alyy Khan were going to be starring in an upcoming Geo TV series, Saibaan. The first episode aired on March 3, 2019. Later that year, Mujhe Beta Chahiye was released on A-Plus TV. The series ended in December 2019.

In 2020, Sabreen made an Instagram account and shared posts that confirmed she had moved to Canada. She has stayed active on social media since then. Later in the year, It was rumored that Sabreen had left the industry overall and has moved on to persue other ventures. Sabreen continued to update fans on her life using Instagram for years after. [8]

2024-present: Media Comeback

On July 3, 2024, Sabreen Hisbani and Umer Alam shared a post on Instagram of them together. The caption reads, "Fortunate enough to share screen with Sabreen Hisbani. In our new Project for Hum TV, who’s making a comeback after 4 years, produced by MD Productions." [9][10]

The post confirms that Sabreen is returning to Pakistani Television in her new project for Hum TV. The title, characters, and full cast list is yet to be announced. Filming in currently underway in Karachi, Pakistan and the series is set to release later this year. [11][12]

Filmography

Film

Year Film Role Notes
2018 Azad Hum Films

Television

Year Serial Role Notes
2004 Bali Lead Role
2005 Masuri Recurring Role
2008 Meri Adhoori Mohabbat Lead Role
2009 Yeh Hindustan Wo Pakistan Main Role
Dohri Main Role
Phir Kho Jaye Na Main Role; ARY Digital serial
Tum Se Kaisey Kahoon Main Role
2010 Bichernay Se Pehlay Lead Role
2011 Mohabbat Haar Mohabbat Jeet Lead Role
Kaafir Recurring Role; ARY Digital serial
Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain Episode: "Episode 20"; Hum TV Anthology series
2012 Hum Pay Jo Guzarti Hai Main Role; Express Entertainment
Saat Pardon Mein Main Role; Har Pal Geo serial
Nikhar Gaye Gulab Sare Main Role; Hum TV serial
Pathjar Ke Baad Recurring Role; Urdu 1 serial
2013 Sanjha Main Role; Hum TV serial
Aunn Zara Phuppo Main Role; Won - Pakistan Media Award for Best Supporting Actress
Meri Beti Lead Role; Popular ARY Digital serial
2014 Soteli Main Role; ARY Digital serial
LAA Laila Lead Role; Nominated - Hum Award for Best Supporting Actress
Pyar Hai Tu Mera Lead Role; Hum Sitaray serial
Ek Mohabbat Ke Baad Lead Role; ARY Digital serial
2015 Pathjar Ke Baad Recurring Role; Urdu 1 serial
Choti Si Ghalat Fehmi Recurring Role; Daily soap on Hum TV
Tere Dar Per Aqeela Lead Role; ARY Digital series
Judaai Lead Role; Har Pal Geo serial
Mera Dard Na Janay Koi Lead Role; daily soap on Hum TV
Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai Main Role; Har Pal Geo serial
Dooriyan Lead Role; Hum Sitaray serial
2016 Jiska Naam Hai Aurat Lead Role; A-Plus TV and ATV (Pakistani TV channel)
Izn-e-Rukhsat Lead Role; Har Pal Geo
2017 Mubarak Ho Beti Hui Hai Anila Main Role; ARY Digital serial
Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai Neelam Recurring Role; Har Pal Geo
Gumrah Asma Main Role; Hum TV
Parchayee Saba Lead Role; Hum TV serial
Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain (Season 2) Munni's Mother Episode: "Episode 20" on Hum TV
Masoom Arooba Lead Role; Express Entertainment
2019 Saibaan Anum Lead Role; Daily soap on Har Pal Geo
Mujhe Beta Chahiye Rubina Lead Role; A-Plus TV serial
2024 BOL Kahani Guest Role; Anthology series on BOL Network Episode: "Kala Saya" on BOL Network
Mohabbat Reza Reza Riffat Lead Role; Hum TV serial
Upcoming Green Entertainment Series unannounced Lead Role; Green Entertainment

Television Film

Year Title Production Notes
N/A Nau Main Dariya Main Role
Tum Se Kaise Kahoon
Cheel
2010 Khurchan ARY Digital Network Lead Role
2013 Emaan
Patli Gali Hum TV
Dilli Walay Dulhare Babu ARY Digital Network
2015 Sare Zameen Per TV One Main Role
2016 Aashiq Colony ARY Digital Network
Van Waley Mehboob Bhai

Music Videos

  • "Ghum Jo Fasano" (2003), by Maria Baloch[13]

Theatre

Year(s) Production Role Location
2024 Salgirah Wife Arts Council Karachi

Awards and nominations

Award Year Category Nominated Work Result
Lux Style Awards 2005 Lux Style Award for Best Television Actress Masuri Nominated
Pakistan Media Awards 2013 Pakistan Media Award for Best Supporting Actress Aunn Zara Won
Hum Awards 2015 Hum Award for Best Supporting Actress Laa Nominated

References

  1. ^ "World Culture Festival: 'Salgirah' on marital complexities elicits emotions". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  2. ^ "Sabreen Hisbani Biography, pictures". Showbiz. 2 October 2014. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  3. ^ "Sabreen Hisbani Is Still Single: A Sister of Sanam Baloch". Magmedia. 5 April 2015. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  4. ^ "PTV awards: A tribute to Sufi folk music". The Express Tribune. 14 November 2011. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  5. ^ Dawn.com (27 September 2013). "'Aunn Zara' - A drama review". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Sabreen Hisbani: "Saba in Meri Beti is very much like me!"". pr24x7networkltd. 19 August 2016. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  7. ^ "Pakistani feature-film 'Azad' lands in cinemas today". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  8. ^ Sumiya (7 February 2022). "Sabreen Hisbani Biography, Husband, Daughter, & Drama List". Showbiz Magazine. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  9. ^ Abdullah, Rao (3 July 2024). "Sabreen Hisbani Set to Make TV Comeback". BOL News. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  10. ^ "Sabreen Hisbani Gears Up for TV Comeback - Details | Reviewit.pk". 3 July 2024. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  11. ^ "Sabreen Hisbani's Mohabbat Reza Reza Teasers Impress Fans | Reviewit.pk". 10 October 2024. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  12. ^ "Mohabbat Reza Reza". Hum TV. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  13. ^ Ameet Kumar (10 June 2012). BUDHAYAN MA KHEN KHE GUM JO FASANO BY MARIA BALOCH. Retrieved 31 July 2024 – via YouTube.