Reema Khan (Urdu: ریما خان) born Sameena Khan (Urdu: ثمینہ خان), 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. 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. She received the Pride of Performance Award in 2019 for her contributions to Pakistani cinema.

Early life and career

Reema was born as Sameena Khan in Lahore on 27 October 1971 to a Qizilbash family. In 1985, she appeared as a child actress in the 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.

Personal life

Reema Khan married Pakistani-American cardiologist Tariq Shahab in November 2011. On 24 March 2015, Khan gave birth to her first son. A picture she shared on the social media in August 2024 with a baby led to speculation that the couple had welcomed a second child.

Filmography

Awards and recognition

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

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