Sanam Chaudhry is a Pakistani former actress and model who had appeared in Urdu television series and films. She made her acting debut in a supporting role in Mazung De Meena Sheena (2012). Then, Sanam gained popularity and critical acclaim for her performances in Aasmanon Pay Likha (2013) and Zindagi Tujh Ko Jiya (2016). She is a Hum Awards recipient.
She made her film debut in Jackpot (2018). Sanam, also received made her appearances in successful series Ghar Titli Ka Par (2017), Ab Dekh Khuda Kya Karta Hai (2018), Haiwan (2018) and Meer Abru (2017). In August 2021, Chaudhry retired from her acting.
Early and personal life Sanam was born in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and she received her graduation in University of Central Punjab. She has a younger sister named Zaib Chaudhry, who is also an actress. On November 27 2019, Chaudhry married singer Somee Chohan. On 5 October 2020, Chohan announced the birth of their son.
Career Early work and established actress (2012–2019) Sanam Chaudhry made her television debut through Mazung De Meena Sheena in a supporting role. In 2013, she portrayed a rich, arrogant girl in melodramatic series Aasmanon Pay Likha alongside Sheheryar Munawar and Sajal Aly the series received critical praise. Then, she made her debut as lead actress in Bhool opposite Sarah Khan and Shehroz Sabzwari and latter she received nomination in Hum Award for Best Soap actress.
In 2014, she appeared in the romantic series Mere Meherbaan along with Ayeza Khan and Aagha Ali. Then, chaudhry portrayed as a rich affluent girl in tragedy series Tere Mere Beech with Noor Hassan Rizvi. In 2016, she played as a kind-hearted woman in Zindagi Tujh Ko Jiya opposite Furqan Qureshi, for which she won Hum Award for Best Soap actress.
Sanam became established after portraying as a cunning girl Anji in betrayal friendship series Ghar Titli Ka Par opposite Aiman Khan and Shahzad Sheikh also her performance well-received by audience and gained immense popularity. In 2018, she played as an antagonistic tomboy in Rubaru Tha Ishq opposite Danish Taimoor and Ushna Shah and portrayed as an innocent Maryam in the spiritual series Ab Dekh Khuda Kya Karta Hai alongside Humayun Ashraf and Danish Taimoor in their second collaboration after Ru Baru Ishq Tha. The series also gained more viewership from critics.
In 2018, she appeared in social awareness series Haiwaan opposite Wahaj Ali and Faysal Quraishi also, she garnered nomination for ARY Digital Social Media Drama Awards for Best Actress. Finally, she portrayed as a middle-class girl in Meer Abru along with Noor Hassan Rizvi in their third on-screen appearance and sanam's acting received positive reviews from audiences.
Other work and media image Sanam is also portrayed in various telefilms and appeared as guest in shows. In 2016, she was featured third in "Most Beautiful Faces of 2016". In 2019, chaudhry was placed in "Top 10 Pakistani Drama Actors" list for her performance in Meer Abru. In 2020, she was featured in "Most Memorable Female Characters" list for her performance in Ghar Titli Ka Par and Meer Abru.
Filmography TV series Year Title Role Network Ref Notes2012Mazung De Meena SheenaMishaTV OneDebut series 2013–2014 Ishq Hamari Galiyon Mein Sitara Hum TV Aasmanon Pay Likha Natasha Aaliyan Geo Entertainment 2014 Bhool HiraHum TVDebut as lead actress Mere Meherbaan Iraj Nazi 2014–2015 Khata Rabiya ARY Digital Chhoti Saira Geo Entertainment 2015 Nikah ZaraHum TVIntehaAizaExpress Entertainment2015–2016 Tere Mere Beech HareemHum TV 2016 Zindagi Tujh Ko Jiya Maryam Kathputli Mehrunnisa Meher Aur Meherban Muzna Urdu 1 Mujhe Bhi Khuda Ne Banaya Hai Nihaal A-Plus Entertainment2017 Shiza ShizaARY Digital2017–2018 BadnaamMinahil Afraaz Yazdani Bedardi Saiyaan Hania Geo Entertainment Bohtan Saba Noor A-Plus Entertainment Ghar Titli Ka Par Anjum Sehr (Anji) Geo Entertainment 2018Rubaru Tha Ishq Ayaan2018–2019Ab Dekh Khuda Kya Karta Hai Maryam NaseerHaiwaan Momina ARY Digital Noor Bibi Seema Geo Entertainment2019 Meer Abru Abru Ahmed Hum TV
Telefilms and Special appearances Year Title Role Network Ref Notes2014Dulha Bana Bakra SanaGeo EntertainmentTelefilm2014Shareek-e-HayatZaraHum TVEpisode: "Saraab"2016Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain Zubia Hum TVEpisode: "Jhalli"2017Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain Meena Hum TVEpisode: "Taxi Driver"
Films Year Title Role Ref. Notes 2018 Jackpot ChandniDebut film 2024 Ishq 2020 Sana
Awards and nominations Year Work Category Result Lux Style Awards2012 Best Model of the Year (Female) 2016Best Dressed Female 2019 Ghar Titli Ka Par Best TV Actress - Viewer's Choice 2019 Ab Dekh Khuda Kya Karta Hai Best TV Actress - Critics' Choice Hum Awards2015BhoolBest Soap Actress 2017 Zindagi Tujh Ko Jiya Best Soap Actress Pakistan Media Awards2019 Ghar Titli Ka Par Best Actress in Negative Role ARY Digital Social Media Drama Awards2019 Haiwan Best Actor Female (Serial)
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