Samina is from the Arabic samīna (سمينة — healthy, sound, well). A modern American baby name in the broader Arabic-Urdu-Pakistani heritage aesthetic. Samina Peerzada (Samina Ahmad, born 1955) is a Pakistani actress, director, producer, and television host — widely considered one of the foundational figures of Pakistani television and cinema across five decades since the 1970s. Her foundational Pakistani drama series include Khwahish (PTV, 1980s) — one of the foundational works of PTV golden-era drama, Aansoo (1990s), Tanhaiyaan (1985) — widely considered one of the foundational Pakistani drama serials of all time — directed by Shahzad Khalil, Inkaar (2019), and Suno Chanda seasons 1+2 (2018-2019). Films include the foundational Mukhra (1989) — directed by her husband Usman Peerzada — and Lal-e-Yaman (1986). Co-founder of Rafi Peer Theatre Workshop (1974) — alongside her husband Usman Peerzada — widely considered one of the foundational performing arts institutions in modern Pakistan. Director of major Pakistani drama and cinema productions. Pride of Performance (Pakistan's 4th-highest civilian honor, 2011). Mother of Pakistani actress Sonia Peerzada.
Featured throughout Pakistani heritage.
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