Sanam Saeed is one of the most talented actresses of Pakistan. Her dramas have been cult classics and her choice of scripts is impeccable since she made her debut with Daam. Sanam Saeed is a theatre performer and singer who later ventured into television and film. She made the transition successfully and she has managed to remain relevant over the years with heart-touching stories and strong performances. Sanam Saeed has won several awards in her career and she is among the top choices for directors for difficult and impactful roles.
Sanam Saeed is shining in Barzakh these days and here is a list of projects starring Sanam Saeed that are a must-watch:
Daam
Sanam Saeed started her career in dramas with Daam. Daam is considered a classic due to its strong story and stars that made it memorable. Sanam Saeed started her career in a negative role with Daam. People were quick to recognize her potential and strong screen presence. Sanam as Fiza was one of the main drivers of the plot and she went on to do many more good roles. Daam is a must-watch for its strong story and it is available on ARY YouTube channel.
Mera Naseeb
Mera Naseeb is another classic that aired on Hum TV. Sanam Saeed and Syra Yousuf played the two protagonists wth Imran Abbas and Adeel Hussain opposite the two. The drama had some very senior performers and Sanam Saeed held her own self in front of them. Mera Naseed was a mega hit and it is still remembered today for its very strong story.
Talkhiyan
Talkhiyan is the drama when Sanam Saeed showed her real power as an actress. She starred in a very non-glamorous and complex character which she performed with brilliance. At the very peak of her career, she played the mother of two children flawlessly and made people fall in love with a strong story with no glamour. Talkhiyan can be counted as Sanam Saeed’s best performance and it is a must-watch for her fans.
Zindagi Gulzar Hai
The blockbuster of the era, Zindagi Gulzar Hai put Sanam Saeed on the map as a superstar. Written by Umera Ahmed and helmed by Sultana Siddiqui, Zindagi Gulzar Hai is a story that made women idolize Kashaf Murtaza played brilliantly by Sanam Saeed. Zindagi Gulzar hai was a mega hit in different countries and in multiple languages. The show also established Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed as big stars in neighbouring India where they both have a massive fan following. Kashaf and Zaroon reached the status of some of the biggest hit pairings in the history of Pakistani television. Sanam Saeed was brilliant as Kashaf and this drama has rewatch value like none other.
Kadoorat
Sanam Saeed was a hit amongst the masses with a character like Kashaf Mutaza and then she pulled a shocker with her role in Kadoorat. She played a troubled and psychotic girl who is disturbed by her father’s second marriage as she considers that a betrayal. The grey shaded protagonist goes on to do unthinkable things to her step siblings and even tries to ruin her whole family in order to extract revenge. Sanam Saeed showed her range with Kadoorat and it is a must watch for all the thrill seekers.
Diyar e Dil
Diyar e Dil is another classic from Hum TV and Sanam Saeed took on a very challenging role. She went on to play Maya Ali’s mother, a very old character on television when Maya is her contemporary. She did not think about glamour or playing a sweet and innocent lead. She took on a challenging role and made it memorable. Whether you understand her motives or hate her, Ruhina Behroze Khan is memorable as Sanam Saeed played the young to old brilliantly.
Aakhri Station
Aakhri Station was one of its kind anthology mini-series when it aired on ARY Digital. A show with multiple talented women and raw and real stories of struggles that our women face in their lives was presented in Aakhri Station. Once again Sanam Saeed was able to blow everyone away with her strong screen presence. She knows what a good script is and how to bring a character to life. She was brilliant in Aakhri Station and it is a series that should be watched at least once for its strong story-telling.
Cake
Cake is a film starring Sanam Saeed, Aamina Sheikh and Adnan Malik. It is a story of complex family dynamics and it is woven beautifully in frames that are breathtaking. Sanam Saeed is a gem in Cake and she has gotten under the skin of her character. You love her one minute, hate her in the next and then end up sympathising with her. A brilliant film, Cake was defined by everyone’s great performance and Sanam Saeed is definitely a winner.
Sanam Saeed is signing on new roles and taking up path breaking stories one after the other. She is a star through and through and people love the projects that she picks. How many of the recommmended projects have you watched and which ones you loved? Share in comments!