Sanam Jung
Sanam Jung (Urdu صنم جنگ) is a Pakistani actress, model, television host and VJ.[2]
Sanam Jung | |
|---|---|
صنم جنگ | |
| Born | Sanam Jung 1988 (age 31–32) |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Actress, Model, Host, VJ |
| Years active | 2010 – present |
| Spouse(s) | Syed Abdul Qassam Jafri (m.2016)[1] |
| Children | Alaya Jafri |
Career
Jung started her career as a VJ on Play TV in 2008, while studying for her BBA, but then moved to AAG TV in 2010 during her MBA. [2] She made her acting debut in Dil e Muztar on Hum TV opposite Imran Abbas Naqvi, Sarwat Gilani, Aijaz Aslam, and Saba Hameed. In 2013, she appeared in Mohabat Subh Ka Sitara Hai opposite Meekal Zulfiqar and Adeel Hussain. [2] She next appeared in Mere Humdum Mere Dost with Adnan Siddiqui and Hareem Farooq. [3] She then appeared in Alvida again with Imran Abbas Naqvi in 2015 .[2]
From 2014, till 30 November 2018, she was the host of Jago Pakistan Jago on Hum TV. [2]
Sanam is now appearing in Mein Na Janoo which is a joint venture between MD Productions and Cereal Production of Adnan Siddiqui. It is directed by Furqan Khan for Hum TV and also stars Zahid Ahmed (actor) and Affan Waheed.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Serial | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Dil e Muztar | Sila | Hum TV | Hum Award for Best Television Sensation Female [2] |
| 2013 | Muhabbat Subha Ka Sitara Hai | Rumaisa | ||
| 2014 | Mere Humdum Mere Dost | Umm-e-Aimen | Urdu 1 | [3] |
| 2015 | Alvida | Haya | Hum TV | [2] |
| 2019 | Mein Na Janoo | Saira | Hum TV | (Lead Role) |
Telefilm
| Year | Serial | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Gher Aaye Mehmaan | Ainy | Hum TV | (Telefilm) |
| 2013 | Dulha Mein Le Ke Jaungi | Aisha | ARY Digital | (Telefilm) |
Show host
| Year | Show | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–16 2017–30 Nov 2018 | Jago Pakistan Jago | Host | Hum TV | Morning show [2][4] |
| 2015 | 3rd Hum Awards | Host with Hamza Ali Abbasi | Hum TV | Awards show [5] |
Personal life
Sanam married Syed Abdul Qassam Jafri, a pilot in January 2016.[6] She gave birth to a daughter, Alaya Jafri, in November 2016.[7]
References
- "Sanam Jang Gets Hitched". The News International. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
- Samiuddin, Shahrezad. "The girl with the golden touch". Dawn. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
- Nawaz, Farman (2 January 2015). "14 Pakistani dramas that ruled our television screens in 2014". Express Tribune.
- "Sanam Jung just revealed the sweetest photos of her baby girl". DAWN Images. 7 February 2017. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
- Zubair, Hamna (10 April 2015). "What went down at the HUM TV Awards this year". Dawn News.
- "Do we hear wedding bells for Sanam Jung?". The Express Tribune. 21 December 2015. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
- "Actor Sanam Jung blessed with a baby girl". The Express Tribune. 14 November 2016. Retrieved 14 November 2016.