Saba Qamar is a Pakistani actress and television personality. One of Pakistan’s most popular and highest paid actresses, Qamar is the recipient of several accolades, including the Lux Style Award, Hum Award and a Filmfare Award nomination. She was honoured by the Government of Pakistan with the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz in 2012 and Pride of Performance in 2016. She made her acting debut with a role in the television series Mein Aurat Hoon. Currently Qamar is playing the main lead as Mannat in ARY Digital’s courtroom drama Cheekh.
Birth Name
Saba Qamar Zaman
Nickname
Saba
Profession
Actress, Model, TV Host
Nationality
Pakistani
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Saba Qamar was born on the 5th of April 1984, in Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan.
Age
She’s currently 35 years old.
Sun Sign
Aries
Ethnicity
Pakistani
Religion
Islam
Education
There isn’t much information regarding her education.
Family Details
- Father – Unknown
- Mother – Unknown
- Siblings – She has 6 brothers.
Marital Status
Single
Boyfriend / Spouse
Saba Qamar has dated –
She is currently engaged to her cousin who works with the Pakistan Air Force as an engineer. Saba Qamar had a relationship with fellow Pakistani actor Hamza Ali Abbasi in the past.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 7 inches
- In centimeters – 170 cm
- In meters – 1.70 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 54 kg
- In Pounds – 119 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 34-27-35
- Bust – 34 inches
- Waist – 27 inches
- Hip – 35 inches
- Bra Size – 32D
Body Build
Slim
Eye Color
Brown
Hair Color
Black
Shoe Size
She wears a size 8 (US) shoe.
Dress Size
Her dress size is 5 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Having had played as Suraiya in Dastaan, Zartash in Tera Pyar Nahin Bhoole, Saman in Maat and as Mishal in Besharam.
Film Debut
In 2015, Saba Qamar made her onscreen debut in the movie Manto, directed by Sarmad Sultan Khoosat. For her role as Noor Jehan, she was nominated for ARY Film Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Television Debut
She made her television debut in the 2005 PTV Home TV series Main Aurat Hoon.
Brand Endorsements
Saba has not appeared in a commercial for any brand yet.
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Content | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Jinnah Ke Naam | Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actress (Terrestrial) | Nominated |
| 2011 | Tinkay | PTV Awards | Best Actress Jury | Won |
| Best Actress Viewers | Won | |||
| Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actress (Terrestrial) | Won | ||
| Dastaan | Pakistan Media Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won | |
| 2012 | Tera Pyar Nahi Bhoole | PTV Awards | Best Actress Jury | Won |
| Best Actress Viewers | Nominated | |||
| Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actress (Terrestrial) | Won | ||
| Pani Jaisa Pyar | Satellite Best TV Actress | Won | ||
| 2013 | Aina | Tarang Housefull Awards | Best Actress | Nominated |
| Best On Screen Couple | Nominated | |||
| Yahan Pyar Nahin Hai | Hum Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | |
| Maat | Pakistan Media Awards | Best Actress | Won | |
| Hum Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | ||
| Lux Style Awards | Satellite Best TV Actress | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi | Hum Awards | Best Actress | Nominated |
| Best Actress Popular | Nominated | |||
| 2015 | Sannata | Lux Style Awards | Satellite Best TV Actress | Nominated |
| Bunty I Love You | Hum Awards | Best Actress | Won | |
| Best Actress Popular | Nominated | |||
| Most Impactful Character | Nominated | |||
| Digest Writer | Best Actress | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress Popular | Nominated | |||
| 2016 | Sangat | Hum Awards | Best Actress | Nominated |
| Best Actress Popular | Nominated | |||
| Manto | ARY Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | |
| Galaxy Lollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won | ||
| N/A | Pride of Performance | Contribution to arts | Honorary | |
| 2017 | Lahore Se Aagey | Galaxy Lollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role Female | Nominated |
| Best Dance Performance | Nominated | |||
| Best On Screen Couple | Nominated | |||
| Lux Style Awards | Best Actress Film | Nominated | ||
| Nigar Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | ||
| IPPA Awards | Best Actress film | Nominated | ||
| Mein Sitara | Lux Style Awards | Best Television Actress | Nominated | |
| Besharam | Best Television Actress | Nominated | ||
| ARY Viewers Choice Awards | Best Couple (along with Zahid Ahmed) | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress | Won | |||
| 2018 | Hindi Medium | Star Screen Awards | Most Promising Newcomer – Female | Nominated |
| Masala! Awards | Breakthrough Performance of the Year | Won | ||
| Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | ||
| Bollywood Film Journalist’s Awards | Best Female Debut | Won | ||
| Baaghi | Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actress | Won | |
| IPPA Awards | Best Actor Female Drama | Won |
Saba Qamar Favorites
- Favorite Actor – Saif Ali Khan
- Favorite Actress – Saima Noor
- Favorite Urdu Authors – Umera Ahmed, Bano Qudsia
- Favorite Film – Choorian, Na Maloom Afraad
- Favorite Book – Peer e Kaamil By Umera Ahmed
- Favorite Food – Kebabs, Biryani
Saba Qamar Net worth
Saba Qamar has a estimated net worth of $3 million dollars as of 2019. She charges 3 lakh per episode of TV series, making her one of the high-profile and highest paid actresses in Pakistani entertainment industry.
Social Media Profiles
- Instagram – sabaqamarzaman
Some Lesser Known Facts About Saba Qamar
- Qamar was raised in Gujranwala by her grandmother after her father died when she was 3 years old.
- When she was 19 years old, she joined the entertainment industry as her friend’s sister who used to work in a production house helped her as she knew about the potential talent in her.
- If not actress, then she would have been a choreographer.
- She was just 19 years old when made her debut in the TV show, Main Aurat Hoon.
- She hosted the political satire Hum Sub Umeed Se Hain from 2008 to 2012.
- In 2012, she won the PTV Award for ‘Best Actress Jury’ for the TV series ‘Tera Pyar Nahi Bhoolay’.
- In 2015, she won the Hum Award for Best Actress for the television series ‘Bunty I Love You’.
- Saba is of good friends with actor Ahsan Khan, with whom she has worked on several projects.
- She rose to fame when she played the role of Saman in the TV series, Maat.
- She has walked the ramp for many renowned designers and brands.
- In 2016, Saba Qamar won the Galaxy Lollywood Award for Best Supporting Actress for the movie ‘Manto’.
- She has been awarded the Lux Style Awards 8 times and has also won A Hum Award.
- In 2017, she made her Bollywood debut opposite Irrfan Khan in the film Hindi Medium.
- In 2017, Qamar appeared in Farooq Rind’s biographical drama series Baaghi, in the role of Pakistani controversial figure Qandeel Baloch.
- In 2018, Qamar appeared in three short films. She first paired with Ahsan Khan in Siraj-ul-Haque directorial Moomal Rano.
- In January 2018, She appeared in photoshoot for Mahid Khawar’s creation “Padmavat” where she dressed up like Rani Padmavati.
- In May 2018, she showcased golden bridal couture for designer Nilofer Shahid.
