Sabreen Hisbani Baloch (; ; born 10 September 1978) is a Pakistani-Canadian actress. She also has worked in several acclaimed drama serials including Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain, Nikhar Gaye Gulab Sare, Saat Pardon Mein, Sanjha, Aunn Zara, and Laa. With the former two earned her a widespread acclaim and recognition. She was nominated as a Best Supporting Actress at 3rd Hum Awards for Laa while she won the award at 4th Pakistan Media Awards for Aunn Zara in the same category.

In 2024, Sabreen Hisbani made her debut in live theatre with a Sindhi play titled Salgirah. The production explored the emotional landscape of a couple in a long-term marriage who, after years of routine, confront their unmet expectations and societal pressures. She performed in a sold-out show that received high praise from fans. The performance took place at the Arts Council Karachi on 17 October 2024.

Early life Sabreen was born on 10 September 1978, in Karachi, to Maria and Ghulam Murtaza Baloch. Her mother was a Lok Sindhi singer. She has two sisters and two brothers, who include famous host and acclaimed actress Sanam Baloch. She was a flight attendant for PIA then began her career in 2005 in the PTV drama serial Masuri, which gives her wide acclaim, she successfully established herself as an actress in industry. Since she has appeared in drama serials, sitcoms, telefims and has appeared on number of talk shows and programs. In addition she hosted the 17th PTV Karachi Center Awards.

Career

2005–2012: Early acting roles Sabreen made her acting debut in Masuri (2005) as a recurring role, for which she was nominated for the Lux Style Award for Best Television Actress. Later in 2008, she got a big breakthrough with the Geo TV Soap opera Meri Adhoori Mohabbat (2008) starring alongside Humayun Saeed. The soap became a massive hit in the networks history. For the next couple of years, Sabreen continued starring in telefilms, and recurring roles.

2013–2019: Mainstream success In the 2013 series, Aunn Zara, Hisbani plays Nighat, Aunn's protective Phupho. In the series, Sabreen plays a supporting role in an ensemble cast. Her performance was critically acclaimed and she won the Pakistan Media Award for Best Supporting Actress. The show earned her a respectful place in the industry. The same year, Sabreen would go on to do another massive hit Meri Beti (2013–2014) for ARY Digital. Both Aunn Zara and Meri Beti would go on to be instant classics that are still known as some of Pakistan's best television shows.

In the 13 episode Hum TV Miniseries, Laa (2014), Sabreen portrayed Laila. The series was nominated for multiple awards, and Sabreen herself was nominated for the 2014 Hum Award for Best Supporting Actress. Later in the years Sabreen continued to star in series such as Mera Dard Na Janay Koi (2015–2016), Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai (2015–2016), and Mubarak Ho Beti Hui Hai (2017).

In 2017, Sabreen became a recurring role in Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai, and later that year, she starred in Gumrah (2017–2018) and Parchayee (2017–2018). Both shows were airing back-to-back on the same network, Hum TV. Both were very successful for the network and gained positive reviews from the audience.

On 9 February 2018, Sabreen's debut film, Azad (2018). Azad is a melodrama film directed and written by Rehan Sheikh, who co-produced with Hasan Naeem under the production banner of Bling Studios and Roomi Films. The film features Sabreen Hisbani, Sanam Saeed, Salman Shahid, Rehan Sheikh, Nimra Bucha and Zahid Ahmed, and Sajjad Kishwar.

In early 2019, it was announced that Sabreen Hisbani and Alyy Khan were going to be starring in an upcoming Geo TV series, Saibaan. The first episode aired on 3 March 2019. Later that year, Mujhe Beta Chahiye was released on A-Plus TV. The series ended in December 2019.

In 2020, Sabreen made an Instagram account and shared posts that confirmed she had moved to Canada. She has stayed active on social media since then. Later in the year, It was rumored that Sabreen had left the industry overall and has moved on to pursue other ventures. Sabreen continued to update fans on her life using Instagram for years after.

2024–present: Media comeback On 3 July 2024, Sabreen Hisbani and Umer Alam shared a post on Instagram of them together. The caption reads, "Fortunate enough to share screen with Sabreen Hisbani. In our new Project for Hum TV, who’s making a comeback after 4 years, produced by MD Productions."

The post confirms that Sabreen is returning to Pakistani Television in her new project for Hum TV. The title, characters, and full cast list is yet to be announced. Filming in currently underway in Karachi, Pakistan and the series is set to release later this year.

Filmography

Film Year Film Role Notes 2018 Azad Hum Films

Television Year Serial Role Notes 2004BaliLead Role 2005 Masuri Recurring Role2008Meri Adhoori MohabbatLead Role2009Yeh Hindustan Wo PakistanMain Role Dohri Main Role Phir Kho Jaye Na Main Role; ARY Digital serial Tum Se Kaisey Kahoon Main Role 2010 Bichernay Se Pehlay Lead Role 2011 Mohabbat Haar Mohabbat Jeet Lead Role Kaafir Recurring Role; ARY Digital serial Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain Episode: "Episode 20"; Hum TV Anthology series Nangay Paon Zindagi Hum Tv - Telefilm 2012 Hum Pay Jo Guzarti Hai Main Role; Express Entertainment Saat Pardon Mein Main Role; Har Pal Geo serial Nikhar Gaye Gulab Sare Main Role; Hum TV serialPathjar Ke BaadRecurring Role; Urdu 1 serial 2013 Sanjha Main Role; Hum TV serial Aunn Zara Phuppo Main Role; Won - Pakistan Media Award for Best Supporting Actress Meri Beti Lead Role; Popular ARY Digital serial 2014 Soteli Main Role; ARY Digital serial LAA LailaLead Role; Nominated - Hum Award for Best Supporting Actress Pyar Hai Tu MeraLead Role; Hum Sitaray serialEk Mohabbat Ke BaadLead Role; ARY Digital serial 2015 Pathjar Ke Baad Recurring Role; Urdu 1 serial Choti Si Ghalat Fehmi Recurring Role; Daily soap on Hum TV Tere Dar Per AqeelaLead Role; ARY Digital series Judaai Lead Role; Har Pal Geo serial Mera Dard Na Janay Koi Lead Role; daily soap on Hum TV Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai Main Role; Har Pal Geo serialDooriyanLead Role; Hum Sitaray serial2016Jiska Naam Hai AuratLead Role; A-Plus TV and ATV (Pakistani TV channel)Izn-e-RukhsatLead Role; Har Pal Geo 2017Mubarak Ho Beti Hui HaiAnilaMain Role; ARY Digital serial Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai NeelamRecurring Role; Har Pal Geo Gumrah Asma Main Role; Hum TV Parchayee Saba Lead Role; Hum TV serialKitni Girhain Baaki Hain (Season 2)Munni's MotherEpisode: "Episode 20" on Hum TVMasoomAroobaLead Role; Express Entertainment2019SaibaanAnum Lead Role; Daily soap on Har Pal GeoMujhe Beta Chahiye RubinaLead Role; A-Plus TV serial 2024BOL KahaniGuest Role; Anthology series on BOL NetworkEpisode: "Kala Saya" on BOL NetworkMohabbat Reza RezaRiffatLead Role; Hum TV serial2025JudwaaShaziaMain Role; Hum TV serialIntehaNousheenLead Role; ARY Digital serial

Television Film

+YearTitleProductionNotesN/ANau Main DariyaMain RoleTum Se Kaise KahoonCheel2010KhurchanARY Digital NetworkLead Role2013EmaanPatli GaliHum TVDilli Walay Dulhare BabuARY Digital Network2015Sare Zameen PerTV OneMain Role2016Aashiq ColonyARY Digital NetworkVan Waley Mehboob Bhai

Music Videos

"Ghum Jo Fasano" (2003), by Maria Baloch

Theatre +Year(s)ProductionRoleLocation2024SalgirahWifeArts Council Karachi

Awards and nominations +AwardYearCategoryNominated workResultLux Style Awards2005Lux Style Award for Best Television ActressMasuri Pakistan Media Awards2013Pakistan Media Award for Best Supporting ActressAunn Zara Hum Awards2015Hum Award for Best Supporting ActressLaa

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