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Resham (born October 22, 1980) is a Pakistani film and television actress and model. She appeared in Sangam, for which she won a National Award For Best Actress. She is currently appearing in the drama series Naagin. Resham will appear in The Trial and an untitled Kamran Shahid film. She is one of the highest-paid actresses of Pakistani television.
| Resham | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Saima October 22, 1980 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Film actress, television actress |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Notable work |
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| Home town | Faisalabad, Pakistan |
Her notable film work includes Jeeva (1995), Pal Do Pal (1999), and Swaarangi (2015).
In 2012, she launched an eastern wear boutique in France.
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Early life and education
Resham was born on October 22, 1980 in Faisalabad, Pakistan. Her real name is Saima. In an interview with Sohail Warraich, she said that she took the stage name Resham because there were many actresses working at the time of her early career with the name Saima and she wanted to began her career with a unique name.''
She got early education from Lahore and has studied till matric. She has a Punjabi family background. She lost her mother at an early age of seven years and was raised by her elder sister.
Career
Resham started her career with film Jeeva in 1995, although before that film she had done few small roles in television dramas. She continued to portray leading and supporting roles in Pakistani films until the decline of Lollywood in early 2000s. In 2011, she made a cameo appearance in film Love Mein Ghum which was directed by her friend and former co-star Reema Khan. She made her comeback to films with social-drama Swaarangi in 2014.[12] She is currently playing the pivotal role of Sajna Sapairan in supernatural drama series Naagin, which is Pakistan's first ever television serial based on the subject of Ichchhadhaari Naagin.[13] In addition, she is also doing a Pakistani film Maula Jatt 2.[14]
Personal life
In June 2017, Resham announced that she will get married in 2018. Her husband is said to be a businessman in Europe and she will also move there after her marriage.[15]
In April 2018, soon after Meesha Shafi allegations of sexual harassment against Ali Zafar, Resham supports Zafar, stating ''Ali knows the difference between friendship and harassment. He cannot do such a thing.''[16]
Charity work
During 2010 floods, Resham sent a truck carrying flood relief (including items such as mineral water, pulses and milk) to the affected areas through the Express Helpline Trust. Her first truck was sent to Rahim Yar Khan and the second to Kot Addu. Talking about her contributions, Resham stated ''I, as a person and as an actor, felt that it was my social responsibility to help these people from my own money instead of requesting aid from others.''[17]
In 2011, she visited Lahore’s Bari Studio and distributed money amongst struggling actors, technicians and dancers.[18]
Selected filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Jeeva | Dil aara |
| 1996 | Chor Machaye Shor | Faree |
| 1996 | Ghunghat | Roxy |
| 1997 | Sangam | Resham |
| 1998 | Dupatta Jal Raha Hai | Kiran |
| 1999 | Inteha | Sheena |
| 1999 | Jannat Ki Talash | Salma |
| 1999 | Pal Do Pal | Khushboo |
| 2000 | Reshmaa | Reshmi |
| 2002 | Toofan | |
| 2006 | Pehla Pehla Pyaar | Nida |
| 2006 | Tarap | |
| 2015 | Swaarangi[19] | Salma |
| 2016 | Saya e Khuda e Zuljalal | |
| TBA | Maula Jatt 2 | TBA |
| The Trial [20][21] |
Television
- Din
- Dukh Sukh
- Amarbail PTV play (Kahani Ghar)
- Aashti
- Banjar TV Serial (2006)
- Man-O-Salwa (2007) as Zainab a.k.a. Parizaad
- Sanjha (2011-2012) (Hum TV) as Mumtaz
- Ashk (2012) as Mehrunissa
- Kaghaz Ki Nao (ATV)
- Ishq Ibadat
- Naagin (Geo Kahani) (2017–Present) as Sajna
See also
- List of Lollywood actors
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