Resham

Resham
Born Saima
(1980-10-22) October 22, 1980
Nationality Pakistani
Occupation Film actress, television actress
Years active 1994–present
Notable work
Home town Faisalabad, Pakistan

Resham (born October 22, 1980) is a Pakistani film and television actress and model.[1] She appeared in Sangam, for which she won a National Award For Best Actress.[2][3] She is currently appearing in the drama series Naagin.[4] Resham will appear in The Trial and an untitled Kamran Shahid film.[5] She is one of the highest-paid actresses of Pakistani television.[6]

Her notable film work includes Jeeva (1995), Pal Do Pal (1999), and Swaarangi (2015).

In 2012, she launched an eastern wear boutique in France.[7]

Early life and education

Resham was born on October 22, 1980 in Faisalabad, Pakistan. Her real name is Saima.[8] In an interview with Sohail Warraich, she said that she took the stage name Resham because there were many actresses working at the time of her early career with the name Saima and she wanted to began her career with a unique name.''

She got early education from Lahore and has studied till matric. She has a Punjabi family background. She lost her mother at an early age of seven years and was raised by her elder sister.[9]

Career

Resham started her career with film Jeeva in 1995, although before that film she had done few small roles in television dramas.[10][11] She continued to portray leading and supporting roles in Pakistani films until the decline of Lollywood in early 2000s. In 2011, she made a cameo appearance in film Love Mein Ghum which was directed by her friend and former co-star Reema Khan. She made her comeback to films with social-drama Swaarangi in 2014.[12] She is currently playing the pivotal role of Sajna Sapairan in supernatural drama series Naagin, which is Pakistan's first ever television serial based on the subject of Ichchhadhaari Naagin.[13] In addition, she is also doing a Pakistani film Maula Jatt 2.[14]

Personal life

In June 2017, Resham announced that she will get married in 2018. Her husband is said to be a businessman in Europe and she will also move there after her marriage.[15]

In April 2018, soon after Meesha Shafi allegations of sexual harassment against Ali Zafar, Resham supports Zafar, stating ''Ali knows the difference between friendship and harassment. He cannot do such a thing.''[16]

Charity work

During 2010 floods, Resham sent a truck carrying flood relief (including items such as mineral water, pulses and milk) to the affected areas through the Express Helpline Trust. Her first truck was sent to Rahim Yar Khan and the second to Kot Addu. Talking about her contributions, Resham stated ''I, as a person and as an actor, felt that it was my social responsibility to help these people from my own money instead of requesting aid from others.''[17]

In 2011, she visited Lahore’s Bari Studio and distributed money amongst struggling actors, technicians and dancers.[18]

Selected filmography

YearMovieRole
1995Jeeva Dil aara
1996Chor Machaye Shor Faree
1996Ghunghat Roxy
1997Sangam Resham
1998Dupatta Jal Raha Hai Kiran
1999Inteha Sheena
1999Jannat Ki Talash Salma
1999 Pal Do Pal Khushboo
2000Reshmaa Reshmi
2002Toofan
2006Pehla Pehla Pyaar Nida
2006Tarap
2015Swaarangi[19] Salma
2016Saya e Khuda e Zuljalal
TBA Maula Jatt 2 TBA
The Trial [20][21]

Television

  • Din
  • Dukh Sukh
  • Amarbail PTV play (Kahani Ghar)
  • Aashti
  • Banjar TV Serial (2006)
  • Man-O-Salwa (2007) as Zainab a.k.a. Parizaad
  • Sanjha (2011-2012) (Hum TV) as Mumtaz
  • Ashk (2012) as Mehrunissa
  • Kaghaz Ki Nao (ATV)
  • Ishq Ibadat
  • Naagin (Geo Kahani) (2017–Present) as Sajna

See also

References

  1. ↑ Khan, Manal Faheem. ""Actors nowadays have an attitude problem" —Resham". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2017-05-28.
  2. ↑ "Resham denies report of 'being injured in accident' - Daily Times". Daily Times. 2018-05-10. Retrieved 2018-05-12.
  3. ↑ "Top Actress & Model Resham Photos". Style.Pk. 2012-06-24. Retrieved 2018-02-08.
  4. ↑ Mahesh, Shweta. "EXCLUSIVE: Mouni Roy's Naagin inspires series in Indonesia and Pakistan". Retrieved 2017-09-26.
  5. ↑ NewsBytes. "Resham signs Kamran Shahid's untitled film". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2017-05-28.
  6. ↑ "Saima & Resham – Hits on Television! | TALKING POINT - MAG THE WEEKLY". Retrieved 2018-05-12.
  7. ↑ "Resham to launch boutique in France". www.pakistantoday.com.pk. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
  8. ↑ "Resham". IMDb. Retrieved 2018-05-11.
  9. ↑ "Syed Noor destroyed film industry for Saima: Resham". Pakistan's No 1 Women's Urdu Magazine Gourmet Khawateen. 2016-09-20. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
  10. ↑ "When kids online hurt Jeeva Gujjar's feelings". www.pakistantoday.com.pk. Retrieved 2018-01-06.
  11. ↑ "Syed Noor destroyed film industry for Saima: Resham". Pakistan's No 1 Women's Urdu Magazine Gourmet Khawateen. 2016-09-20. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
  12. ↑ Desk, Entertainment (2015-08-20). "Resham to make a comeback in Swaarangi, out in cinemas on August 28". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2018-01-06.
  13. ↑ "Resham to be the new 'NAAGIN'?". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 2018-01-06.
  14. ↑ "Resham, Babar Ali included in Maula Jatt 2 - Entertainment - Dunya News". Dunya News. Retrieved 2018-01-06.
  15. ↑ "Film star Resham likely to tie knot next year - Entertainment - Dunya News". dunyanews.tv. Retrieved 2018-04-04.
  16. ↑ "Actress Resham: 'If Ali Zafar harasses a woman, don't you think she'd complain to his wife?'". Retrieved 2018-05-12.
  17. ↑ "Resham sends flood relief | The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 2010-09-01. Retrieved 2018-07-14.
  18. ↑ "Resham: A generous start | The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 2011-08-03. Retrieved 2018-07-14.
  19. ↑ Desk, Entertainment (2015-08-27). "Clash with Manto? Resham-starrer Swaarangi's release delayed till Sept 11". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
  20. ↑ Saeed, Hafsa (2016-12-01). "Shamoon Abbasi will play a villain in The Trial". HIP. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
  21. ↑ "Film on East Pakistan debacle in works - The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 2016-12-02. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
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