Sanam Baloch Hisbani or Jatoi[1] (Urdu: صنم بلوچ, Sindhi: صنم بلوچ جتوئي)[2] (born 14 July 1986)[3] credited as Sanam Baloch is a Pakistani actress and television presenter.[4] She has hosted various television shows, such as Sanam Small Room on KTN and the morning show on Samaa TV.[5] As an actress, she has starred in critically acclaimed drama series, such as Dastaan (2010) and Durr-e-Shehwar (2012).[6]
Sanam Baloch صنم بلوچ | |
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| Born | 14 July 1986 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Alma mater | University of Karachi |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2007-2019 |
| Known for | Dastaan, Durr-e-Shehwar,Ek Thi Marium |
| Spouse | Abdullah Farhatullah (m. 2013; div. 2018) |
| Parent(s) | Maria Baloch (mother) Ghulam Murtaza Baloch (father) |
| Relatives | Sabreen Hisbani (sister) Sindhyar Baloch (nephew) |
| Awards | Pakistan Media Award Lux Style Awards |
Personal life
Baloch married her colleague, Abdullah Farhatullah on 12 October 2013 in a simple nikah ceremony in Karachi.[7] Farhatullah is a singer, songwriter, and host. They met while working for Samaa TV and had been good friends for a long time. Upon her marriage, Baloch changed her name to Sanam Abdullah. Baloch's PR team dismissed rumors of a divorce in April 2018.[2]
In October 2018, Baloch confirmed that she and Abdullah had separated. Although they maintain a cordial relationship with each other, they are no longer friends.[8]
In August 2020, Baloch confirmed the news about her second marriage.[9] Sanam has a daughter, Amaya.[10]
Career
Baloch began her career as a talk show anchor on the Sindhi television channel KTN. She hosted two shows, Sanam Small Room and Diyoo on KTN. She appeared in Fahad Mustafa's long play, Kalaq.[11] She has also performed in Urdu and Sindhi language music videos.[12]Baloch appeared with Fawad Khan in the Hum TV drama Dastaan. Her next role was in the women's rights drama Kankar with Fahad Mustafa. [13][14] She was seen in Noorpur Ki Rani as Noorulain Aneez.[15]
She hosted the morning show, Morning With Hum on Hum TV, but then moved to Samaa TV for a morning show Subha Saveray Samaa Ke Saath.[16]She married Abdullah Farhatullah who also hosts a show on Samaa TV.[17] Previously she hosted a morning show on ARY News. She left ARY News in 2018. Currently she hosts "morning show" on Samaa TV.[18]
Pakistani films like Bin Roye and Balu Mahi and many others was also offered to Sanam Baloch in fact she had signed Bin Roye as well but later she cancelled the contract with Hum TV in lieu of her morning show with ARY News and her wedding.[citation needed]
Baloch is one of the highest-paid actresses of Pakistan.[19]
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Kaalaq | Sidra Mohsin | Television film[20] |
| Abhi Abhi | Noor Bano | ||
| Doraha | Shahla | [21] [22] | |
| 2009 | Mannchalay | Mitthu | [23] |
| Noorpur Ki Rani | Noor ul Ain Aneez "Noorie" | [23] | |
| Morning With Hum TV | Host | Morning Show on Hum TV | |
| 2010 | Zeenat Bint-e-Sakina Hazir Ho | Zeenat | |
| Dastaan | Bano/ Sundar Kaur | [21] | |
| Daam | Zara Hidayatullah | [23] | |
| Chemistry | Raina | ||
| 2011 | Zindagi Dhoop Tum Ghana Saya | Hira | [22] |
| Sehra Teri Pyas | Faiza Ali Shah | ||
| Akbari Asghari | Akbari "Becky" | [24] | |
| Kuch Pyar Ka Pagalpan | Kiran | [24] | |
| 2011-2014 | Subh Saverey Samaa Ke Saath | Host | Morning Show (season 01) |
| 2012 | Nadamat | Dr. Tania | |
| Ek Thi Parro | Parro | ||
| Chaudhvin Ka Chand | Rija | ||
| Roshan Sitara | Roshan Ara / Sitara | ||
| Durr-e-Shehwar | Durr-e-Shahwar | [21] | |
| 2013 | Kankar | Kiran | [21] |
| 2014–2018 | The Morning Show | Host | Morning show[25] |
| 2016 | Ek Thi Marium | Marium Mukhtiar | Television film[21] |
| 2017 | Teri Raza | Suhana | [26] |
| 2018–2019 | Subh Saverey Samaa Ke Saath 2 | Host | Morning Show on Samaa TV (season 02) |
| 2019 | Khaas | Saba Faraz | [20] |
Music videos
- Shahnila Ali's jogi music video (2006).[12]
- Najaf Ali's Choodiyun music video (2008).
- Amanat Ali's Thumri music video (2010).
Awards and nominations
- Pakistan Media Award for Best Actress for Dastaan (2011)'[27]
- Hum Award for Best Actor Popular nominated for Dastaan[citation needed]
- Hum Award for Best Actress nominated for Roshan Sitara (2012)[citation needed]
- Hum Award for Best TV Actress nominated for Kankar (TV series)[citation needed]
- Pakistan Media Awards for Best Morning Show Host Subah Saveray Samaa ke Saath[citation needed]
- PTV Awards Best Actress nominated for Sehra Teri Piyas (2012)[citation needed]
Lux Style Awards
| Ceremony | Category | Project | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Lux Style Awards[28] | Best Television Actress (Satellite) | Noorpur Ki Rani | Nominated |
| 10th Lux Style Awards[29] | Dastaan | ||
| 11th Lux Style Awards[30] | Best Television Actress (Terrestrial) | Sehra Teri Pyas | Won |
| 5th Pakistan Media Awards | Best Morning Show Host | Subh Saverey Samma Kay Saath | |
| 1st PISA Awards | Best Television Actress | Khaas |