Sadaf Sabzwari, née Kanwal (Urdu: صدف کَنوَل), is a Pakistani actress and model. She has played the role of Sharmeen Mukhtiyar in the 2017 movie Balu Mahi. Kanwal later played a supporting role in the period drama Alif (2019). She has been nominated for several awards including Lux Style Awards and Hum Awards.

Personal life

Kanwal is the granddaughter of Pakistani actress Salma Mumtaz and the niece of Nida Mumtaz and Shammi.

On 31 May 2020, Kanwal married Pakistani actor Shahroz Sabzwari. The couple welcomed their first baby girl on 9 August 2022.

In an interview to a local media group, Kanwal stirred controversy and faced backlash after her remarks regarding role of women in a marriage. She said that "our husbands are our culture" and "so is picking up their shoes and ironing their clothes". This was not the only time that she faced criticism and backlash over her controversial statements. In yet another interview, she belittled the #MeToo movement by stating " Why are you remembering it later?"

Filmography

Key
†denotes film / drama that has not released yet
YearTitleRoleNotes
2017Balu MahiSharmeen Mukhtiyar
2017Na Maloom Afraad 2CameoSpecial appearance in song "Kaif o Suroor"
Television
2014Meka Aur SusralTelevision debut
2019Apni Apni Love StoryShanzeyTelefilm
2019AlifNeha
2021LockdownSairaTelefilm

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryResultRef.
2015Lux Style AwardsBest Model of the Year - FemaleWon
2016Lux Style AwardsBest Model of the Year - FemaleNominated
2016Hum AwardsBest Model FemaleNominated
2017Lux Style AwardsBest Model of the Year - FemaleNominated
2017Hum Style AwardsMost Stylish Model - FemaleWon
2018Lux Style AwardsBest Supporting Actress - FilmNominated
2019Lux Style AwardsModel of the Year - femaleWon

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