Reema Khan
ریما خان
Born (1974-09-30) 30 September 1974
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]
Websitewww.reemakhan.info

Reema Khan (Urdu: ریما خان) born Reema Khan (Urdu: ریما خان),[4] known mononymously as Reema, is a Pakistani television host and former stage dancer, Lollywood film actress, director and producer. Khan was one of the leading film actresses in Pakistan during the 1990s.[5] She has appeared in more than 200 films since making her debut in 1990 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.[9][2]

Filmography

As an actress

As director and producer

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

Television series

YearProductionRoleNotes
2011Tarang ("Hero Bannay Ki Tarang Sahi Jodi Ki Talaash")HerselfARY Digital
2012Ye Ghar Aap Ka HuaHerselfGeo TV Production[10]
2012Raati Masha TolaZeenatOpposite Imran Abbas Aired on PTV Home. Telefilm
2004Yaad To AyengeyHerselfGeo TV Production
2013Reema ka AmericaHerselfA Abroad Media
2018Croron Mein KhelHerselfGameshow

Awards and recognition

YearAwardCategoryResultTitleRef.
1993Nigar AwardBest ActressWonHaathi Mere Saathi[11]
1998Nigar AwardBest ActressWonNikah[11]
2000Nigar AwardSpecial AwardsWonMujhe Chand Chahiye[11]
2019Pride of PerformanceAward by the President of PakistanWonHerself[3]
2004Lux Style AwardsBest TV Actress (Satellite)WonYaad To Ayengye
2005Lux Style AwardsBest FilmWonKoi Tujh Sa Kahan[12]
2005Lux Style AwardsBest Film ActressWonKoi Tujh Sa Kahan[12]
2014AAM Partner AwardAmerica Abroad Media AwardWonReema Khan's America[13]
2023Lux Style AwardsThe Youngest Lifetime Achievement AwardWonContribution to Media Industry[14]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Indian cinema has no identity; they're simply copying Hollywood: Reema Khan". The Express Tribune. 27 March 2018.
  2. 1 2 3 "Reema blessed with baby boy". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 24 March 2015. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 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. ↑ tabloid!, Usman Ghafoor, Special to (29 January 2018). "Reema Khan poised for a comeback?". GulfNews. Retrieved 31 May 2018.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  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. 1 2 "Reema Khan Reveals True Birthdate – Corrects Long-Standing Wikipedia Error". NEXT NEWS. 13 January 2024.
  9. ↑ "Reema and Dr Tariq Shahab celebrate 8 years together". Samaa TV. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
  10. ↑ "Pride of Pakistan: Reema Khan". Daily Times. 26 August 2018. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  11. 1 2 3 "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.
  12. 1 2 Lux Style Awards: A trip down memory lane The Express Tribune (newspaper), Published 26 August 2011, Retrieved 13 August 2023
  13. ↑ "Reema wins US award, asks India to allow Pakistani films in cinemas". Dawn News. 20 November 2022.
  14. ↑ "And the winners are: Yumna Zaidi becomes LSA's most award winning female actor for TV". The Express Tribune. 8 October 2023.
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