Sanam Chauhdry is a Pakistani former actress who appeared in

Urdu Urdu (; , , ) is an Indo-Aryan languages, Indo-Aryan language spoken chiefly in South Asia. It is the Languages of Pakistan, national language and ''lingua franca'' of Pakistan. In India, it is an Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of Indi ...

television and films. She made her acting debut in '' Mazung De Meena Sheena'' (2012) as a supporting actress. Then, she received critical acclaim for ''

Aasmanon Pay Likha ''Aasmanon Pay Likha'' () (meaning '' Written on skies'') is a TV show that aired on Geo Entertainment television. It stars Sajal Aly and Sheheryar Munawar in lead roles. Plot Qudsia is a middle-class girl who dreams of a simple married li ...

'' (2013) and ''

Zindagi Tujh Ko Jiya ''Zindagi Tujh Ko Jiya'' is a Pakistani romantic soap which began on 22 February 2016 on Hum TV and aired Monday to Thursday evenings. It is directed by Abis Raza, written by Adam Azeen and produced by Momina Duraid Momina Duraid (, born ...

'' (2016), for which she won the Hum Award for Best Soap Actress. She made her film debut in '' Jackpot'' (2018). Sanam also played lead roles and rose to fame in ''

Ghar Titli Ka Par ''Ghar Titli Ka Par'' () is a 2017 Pakistani television series aired on Geo Entertainment on 18 December 2017. It is produced by Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi under 7th Sky Entertainment. The serial stars Sanam Chaudhry, Aiman Khan and S ...

'' (2017), '' Ab Dekh Khuda Kya Karta Hai'' (2018), '' Haiwan'' (2018) and '' Meer Abru''. In August 2021, she retired from her acting.

Early and personal life

Sanam was born on 27 August 1997 in

Jeddah Jeddah ( ), alternatively transliterated as Jedda, Jiddah or Jidda ( ; , ), is a List of governorates of Saudi Arabia, governorate and the largest city in Mecca Province, Saudi Arabia, and the country's second largest city after Riyadh, located ...

, Saudi Arabia and graduated from the

University of Central Punjab The University of Central Punjab (Urdu: ''یونیورسٹی آف سنٹرل پنجاب'') or UCP is a private university located on Khayaban-e-Jinnah Road, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. History On 15 August 1996, the Punjab Group of Colleges, ...

. On November 27 2019, Chaudhry married singer Somee Chohan. On 5 October 2020, Chohan announced the birth of their son.

Career

Early work and established actress (2012—2019)

Sanam Chaudhry, made her television debut in '' Mazung De Meena Sheena'' in a supporting role. In 2013, she portrayed as a rich arrogant girl in ''

'' opposite

Sheheryar Munawar Sheheryar Munawar Siddiqui (Urdu: شہریار منور; born 9 August 1988) is a Pakistani film and television actor, director and producer. He is the recipient of a Lux Style Award and a Hum Award. The nephew of Hum Network-founder Sultana S ...

and

Sajal Aly Sajal Ali (, born 17 January 1994) is a Pakistani actress and model who predominantly works in television and films. One of Pakistan's highest-paid actresses, Aly has received several accolades including five Hum Awards and a Lux Style Award ou ...

. It received critical praise. The, she a made her debut as lead actress in '' Bhool'' for which she garnered Hum Award for Best Soap actress. Then, she appeared in ''

Mere Meherbaan ''Mere Meherbaan'' () () is a 2014 Pakistani romantic drama serial that aired on Hum TV. It was directed by award-winning director Farooq Rind, written by Maha Malik and produced by 7th Sky Entertainment. It stars Ayeza Khan, Neelam Muneer, S ...

'' along with

Ayeza Khan Ayeza Khan (; born Kanza Khan; 15 January 1991) is a Pakistani actress who works in Urdu television. Khan has established herself as one of the leading television actresses and is a recipient of several accolades including three Hum Awards an ...

and Tragedy-series '' Tere Mere Beech'' in 2015. In 2016, acted as a Kind woman in ''

'' with

Furqan Qureshi Furqan Qureshi is a Pakistani television actor known for his roles in Urdu television serials such as ''Khuda Mera Bhi Hai'', '' Ishq Tamasha'', ''Meray Paas Tum Ho'' and ''Raqs-e-Bismil''. Career Qureshi made his television debut with a minor ro ...

for which, she won Hum Award for Best Soap actress. Sanam became established after portraying Anji, a cunning girl in a betrayal friendship drama ''

'' opposite

Aiman Khan Aiman Mubeen Khan () is a Pakistani former actress who appeared in Urdu television. She made her acting debut in 2013 with ARY Digital's drama ''Meri Beti'' and appeared in several serials. Khan got recognition after playing the female protagoni ...

and Shahzad Sheikh also it well-received from audience. Then, she appeared in '' Rubaru Tha Ishq'' as Antagonistic tomboy opposite

Danish Taimoor Danish Taimoor (; born 16 February 1983) is a Pakistani actor, producer, host and former fashion model. Beginning his acting career in 2005, Taimoor is known for his roles portraying a form of toxic masculinity in Urdu television series, es ...

and

Ushna Shah Ushna Shah (born 12 February 1990) is a Pakistani-Canadian film and television actress. Her accolades includes a Hum Award and a Pakistan Media Award, and a nomination for Lux Style Award. Shah graduated from the York University and made her ...

. Also, She acted as an innocent girl, in '' Ab Dekh Khuda Kya Karta Hai'' with Humayun Ashraf and

on their second-screen appearance also, it gained more viewership from critics. In 2018, she appeared in social drama '' Haiwaan'' opposite

Wahaj Ali Wahaj Ali (born 1 December 1988) is a Pakistani actor known for his appearance on Urdu television. After making his television debut with the soap serial ''Ishq Ibadat'' in 2015, Ali gained critical praise for playing Bangladeshi freedom fighte ...

and was nominated by the ARY Digital Social Media Drama Awards for Best Actress. and finally, she appeared as a middle-class girl in '' Meer Abru'' along with

Noor Hassan Rizvi Noor Hassan Rizvi () is a Pakistani model and television actor and host. He is best known for his roles as Khizar Alam in ''Humsafar'', Shahbuddin in Aseerzadi, Meer in Meer Abru and Hunaid Ikhtiyar Shah in Noor Jahan. Career Rizvi started ...

and received positive reviews.

Filmography

TV series

Telefilms and Special appearances

Films

Awards and nominations

References

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Chaudhry, Sanam 1991 births Living people 21st-century Pakistani actresses Actors from Karachi People from Jeddah Actresses from Karachi Saudi Arabian actresses Pakistani emigrants to the United States Actresses in Urdu cinema Actresses in Urdu television Pakistani Muslims Pakistani television actresses Pakistani female models Hum Award winners