Reema Khan
ریما خان
Reema Khan
Born (1974-09-30) 30 September 1974 (age 49)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
CitizenshipPakistani[1]
Occupations
  • Actress
  • Producer
  • Host
  • Director
Years active1985 - present
Spouse
S. Tariq Shahab
​
(m. 2011)​
[2]
ChildrenAli Shahab[2]
AwardsPride of Performance by the President of Pakistan (2019)[3]

Reema Khan (Urdu: ریما خان) born Reema Khan (Urdu: ریما خان),[4] known mononymously as Reema, is a Pakistani film actress, director, and producer. She has been a leading actress in the Lollywood film industry and later transitioned into television hosting after moving to the USA in 2011 following her marriage. Numerous successful films have marked Reema Khan's career in the Pakistani entertainment industry. Contrary to some reports, she did not perform as a stage dancer. Her transition to television hosting began after her relocation to the United States, where she brought her experience and charisma to a different aspect of entertainment, engaging with audiences through various talk shows and television appearances.[5] She has appeared in more than 200 films since making her debut in 1985 and has been recognised by Pakistan film critics for her acting.[6] She received the Pride of Performance Award in 2019 for her contributions to Pakistani cinema.[3]

Early life and career

Reema was born as Reema Khan[7] in Lahore on 30 September 1974.[8] In 1985, she appeared as a child actress in film Qismat. She was first spotted in 1990 by the Pakistani film director Javed Fazil, who offered her the leading role in his film Bulandi.[8]

Personal life

Reema Khan married Pakistani-American cardiologist S. Tariq Shahab (Urdu: سرجن طارق شہاب) in November 2011. On 24 March 2015, Khan gave birth to her son, Azlan Shahab.[2]

Filmography

As an actress

Main article: Reema Khan filmography

As director and producer

Year Film Language Cast
2005 Koi Tujh Sa Kahan Urdu Moammar Rana, Reema Khan, Nadeem Baig, Veena Malik and Babrak Shah
2011 Love Mein Ghum Urdu Reema Khan, Jia Ali, Ali Saleem, Javed Sheikh, Afzal Khan, Nabeel Khan, Araida and Johnny Lever

Television series

Year Production Role Notes
2011 Tarang ("Hero Bannay Ki Tarang Sahi Jodi Ki Talaash") Herself ARY Digital
2012 Ye Ghar Aap Ka Hua Herself Geo TV Production[9]
2012 Raati Masha Tola Zeenat Opposite Imran Abbas Aired on PTV Home. Telefilm
2004 Yaad To Ayengey Herself Geo TV Production
2013 Reema ka America Herself A Abroad Media
2018 Croron Mein Khel Herself Gameshow

Awards and recognition

Year Award Category Result Title Ref.
1993 Nigar Award Best Actress Won Haathi Mere Saathi [10]
1998 Nigar Award Best Actress Won Nikah [10]
2000 Nigar Award Special Awards Won Mujhe Chand Chahiye [10]
2019 Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan Won Herself [3]
2004 Lux Style Awards Best TV Actress (Satellite) Won Yaad To Ayengye
2005 Lux Style Awards Best Film Won Koi Tujh Sa Kahan [11]
2005 Lux Style Awards Best Film Actress Won Koi Tujh Sa Kahan [11]
2014 AAM Partner Award America Abroad Media Award Won Reema Khan's America [12]
2023 Lux Style Awards The Youngest Lifetime Achievement Award Won Contribution to Media Industry [13]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Indian cinema has no identity; they're simply copying Hollywood: Reema Khan". The Express Tribune. 27 March 2018.
  2. ^ a b c "Reema blessed with baby boy". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 24 March 2015. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
  3. ^ a b c Images Staff (24 March 2019). "8 artists including Mehwish Hayat and Babra Sharif receive civil awards on Pakistan Day". Images. Retrieved 27 July 2019.
  4. ^ "Fact check: 20 famous celebrities and their real names". ARYNEWS. 21 August 2018. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
  5. ^ "Reema Khan Reveals True Birthdate – Corrects Long-Standing Wikipedia Error". NEXTNEWS. 13 January 2024. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
  6. ^ "Reema Khan is Pakistan's Aishwarya Rai". Hindustan Times. 8 June 2009. Archived from the original on 23 July 2011. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
  7. ^ "Reema Khan Reveals True Birthdate – Corrects Long-Standing Wikipedia Error". NEXTNEWS. 13 January 2024. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
  8. ^ a b "Reema Khan Reveals True Birthdate – Corrects Long-Standing Wikipedia Error". NEXT NEWS. 13 January 2024.
  9. ^ "Pride of Pakistan: Reema Khan". Daily Times. 26 August 2018. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  10. ^ a b c "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards". The Hot Spot Film Reviews website. 24 November 2017. Archived from the original on 13 June 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
  11. ^ a b Lux Style Awards: A trip down memory lane The Express Tribune (newspaper), Published 26 August 2011, Retrieved 13 August 2023
  12. ^ "Reema wins US award, asks India to allow Pakistani films in cinemas". Dawn News. 20 November 2022.
  13. ^ "And the winners are: Yumna Zaidi becomes LSA's most award winning female actor for TV". The Express Tribune. 8 October 2023.

External links

Recipients of the Pride of Performance for Arts
Films directed by Reema Khan
Nigar Award for Best Actress (for Urdu films)
Special Awards from Nigar Awards
Hosts of the Lux Style Awards ceremonies
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