{{Short description|Pakistani actress}} {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2025}} {{Use Pakistani English|date=May 2025}} {{Infobox person | honorific_prefix = | name = Saba Faisal | honorific_suffix = | image = | alt = | caption = | pronunciation = | birth_name = | birth_date = | birth_place = | other_names = | citizenship = | education = | alma_mater = | occupation = {{Hlist | Actress | Newscaster}} | years_active = 1981–present | spouse = Faisal Saeed | children = 3 | parents = | relatives = | awards = }}
'''Saba Faisal''' (Punjabi, {{langx|ur|{{nq|صبا فیصل}}}}) is a Pakistani actress and former news anchor.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.aaj.tv/2019/02/pakistani-actor-salman-faisal-tied-knot/|title=Pakistani actor Salman Faisal tied knot|last=Fatima|first=Nayab|website=Aaj News|language=en-US|access-date=9 June 2019|archive-date=9 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190609103932/https://www.aaj.tv/2019/02/pakistani-actor-salman-faisal-tied-knot/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aaj.tv/2016/03/10-pakistani-celebrity-moms-who-are-young-as-ever/|title=10 Pakistani celebrity moms who are young as ever|last=Zahra|first=Afshan|website=Aaj News|language=en-US|access-date=9 June 2019|archive-date=9 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190609102925/https://www.aaj.tv/2016/03/10-pakistani-celebrity-moms-who-are-young-as-ever/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
== Personal life == Faisal is married to her cousin Faisal Saeed and has three children. Faisal's children, Arsalan, Salman, and Sadia, are actors.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://arynews.tv/actor-saba-faisal-spills-details-of-first-meeting-with-husband/|title=Actor Saba Faisal spills details of first meeting with husband|website=ARY News|date=16 August 2023}}</ref>
== Career == In 2012, Faisal played the nagging mother-in-law of the protagonist in drama ''Durr-e-Shehwar''. While praising her performance, Usman Ghafoor of ''The News on Sunday'' opined that, "Saba is a complete revelation".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jang.com.pk/thenews/jun2012-weekly/nos-10-06-2012/enc.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120610045446/http://jang.com.pk/thenews/jun2012-weekly/nos-10-06-2012/enc.htm#2 |title=A fictional reality |date=10 June 2012 |archive-date=10 June 2012 |author=Usman Ghafoor |work=The News on Sunday}}</ref>
==Filmography== ===Television series=== {| class="wikitable" ! Year!! Title!!Role!!Network!!Refs |- |2000 | ''Chamak'' | Nazia | PTV | |- | rowspan="2" |2009 | ''Tum Jo Miley'' | Sadiqa | Hum TV | |- | ''Sirf Tumhare Liye'' | Javeria | PTV | |- |2010 | ''Mera Saaein'' | Wajahat's sister | ARY Digital | |- | rowspan="3" |2011 | ''Kountry Luv'' | Muniza | A-Plus TV | |- | ''Tera Pyar Nahi Bhoole'' | Ansa | rowspan="2" | PTV | |- | ''Pal Bhar Mein'' | Alina | |- | rowspan="6" |2012 | ''Ek Tamanna Lahasil Si'' | Beena | rowspan="2" | Hum TV | |- | ''Durr-e-Shehwar'' | Safia | |- | ''Mil Ke Bhi Hum Na Mile'' | Nazri Beigum | Geo TV | |- | ''Humsafar'' | Maimoona | Hum TV | |- | ''Pathjar Ke Baad'' | Azra | A-Plus TV | |- | ''Na Kaho Tum Mere Nahi'' | Bano Aapa | Hum TV | |- | rowspan="4" |2013 | ''Heer Ranjha'' | Heer's mother | PTV Home | |- | ''Mirat-ul-Uroos'' | Rafia | rowspan="2" | Geo TV | |- | ''Rukhsaar'' | Fahida | |- | ''Pyarey Afzal'' | Irsa Ibrahim | rowspan="2" | ARY Digital |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://arynews.tv/en/last-episode-of-pyare-afzal-hits-theatre/|title=Last episode of 'Pyare Afzal' hits theatre|date=12 August 2014|website=ARY News|language=en-US|access-date=8 June 2019}}</ref> |- | rowspan="6" |2014 | ''Parvarish'' | Dil Awaiz |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://arynews.tv/en/babar-khan-plays-pervert-ease/|title=Babar Khan impress in ARY Digital's 'Parvarish'|date=21 January 2015|website=ARY News|language=en-US|access-date=8 June 2019}}</ref> |- | ''Shehr-e-Ajnabi'' | Ufaq's Mother | A-Plus TV | |- | ''Ishq Parast'' | Khadija | ARY Digital | |- | ''Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain'' | Various (Anthology) | Hum TV | |- | ''Meri Subah Ka Sitara'' | Sitara's mother | A-Plus TV | |- | ''Dil Awaiz'' | Momina | PTV | |- | rowspan="8" |2015 | ''Mere Khuda'' | Surahya | rowspan="5" | Hum TV | |- | ''Karb'' | Sabiha | |- | ''Tere Mere Beech'' | Nighat | |- | ''Tum Mere Paas Raho'' | Tabish's mother | |- | ''Nikah'' | Nadeem's mother | |- | ''Guzaarish'' | Zain's mother | ARY Digital | |- | ''Dumpukht - Aatish-e-Ishq'' | Khala | A-Plus TV |<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.aaj.tv/2016/09/move-over-fawad-khan-someone-is-all-ready-to-take-your-place/|title=Move over Fawad Khan! Someone is all ready to take your place!|last=Lodhi|first=Rida|website=Aaj News|language=en-US|access-date=8 June 2019|archive-date=8 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190608150406/http://www.aaj.tv/2016/09/move-over-fawad-khan-someone-is-all-ready-to-take-your-place/|url-status=dead}}</ref> |- | ''Sangat'' | Aisha's mother | Hum TV |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blogs.tribune.com.pk/story/50312/sangat-proves-that-mothers-will-always-force-their-daughters-to-stay-silent-about-abuse/|title=Sangat proves that mothers will always force their daughters to stay silent about abuse|website=The Express Tribune|date=25 May 2017 |language=en-US|access-date=8 June 2019}}</ref> |- | rowspan="6" |2016 | ''Mera Yaar Miladay'' | Fahad's mother | ARY Digital | |- | ''Main Kamli'' | Maria | Aaj Entertainment | |- | ''Be Aitbaar'' | Uzma | rowspan="2" | Hum TV | |- | ''Zara Yaad Kar'' | Aneesa Begum | |- | ''Jaan'nisar'' | Erum | PTV Home |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1315117/jaannisar-re-reviving-trust-people/|title=Jaan'nisar: re-reviving the trust of people {{!}} The Express Tribune|last=Tribune.com.pk|date=2 February 2017|website=The Express Tribune|access-date=8 June 2019}}</ref> |- | ''Ishq Nachaya'' | Sakina | Express TV | |- | rowspan="12" |2017 | ''Mushrik'' | Ammi | A-Plus TV | |- | ''Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai'' | Kaneez Begum | Geo TV |<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/22826/muhhabat-tumse-nafrat-hai-to-air-from-april/|title=Muhhabat, Tumse Nafrat Hai to air from April|date=17 March 2017|website=Daily Times|language=en-US|access-date=8 June 2019}}</ref> |- | ''Is Chand Pay Dagh Nahin'' | Shagufta | A-Plus TV | |- | ''Dil-e-Jaanam'' | Qudsia | Hum TV | |- | ''Iss Khamoshi Ka Matlab'' | Rakhshanda | rowspan="2" | Geo TV | |- | ''Rani'' | Nafeesa |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/185307-Ahsan-Khan-to-produce-Geo-TVs-upcoming-play-Rani|title=Ahsan Khan to produce Geo TV's upcoming play, Rani|last=NewsBytes|website=The News International|language=en|access-date=8 June 2019}}</ref> |- | ''Titli'' | Naila's mother | Urdu 1 | |- | ''Bedardi Saiyaan'' | Maya |Geo TV | |- | ''Baaghi'' | Fauzia's mother | Urdu 1 |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1178386|title=By taking liberties with her story, Baaghi might just fail Qandeel Baloch|last=Haider|first=Sadaf|date=11 September 2017|website=DAWN|language=en|access-date=8 June 2019}}</ref> |- | ''Pagli'' | Zakiya | Hum TV |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/pakistani-cinema/pakistani-show-pagli-tackles-mental-health-1.2081141|title=Pakistani show 'Pagli' tackles mental health|website=Gulf News|date=28 August 2017 |language=en|access-date=8 June 2019}}</ref> |- | ''Is Chand Pe Dagh Nahin'' | Mehnaz | A-Plus TV | |- | ''Soteli'' | Iffat | ARY Digital |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://arynews.tv/en/drama-serial-soteli-ends-happy-note/|title=Drama Serial 'Soteli' ends on a happy note|date=20 November 2014|website=ARY News|language=en-US|access-date=8 June 2019}}</ref> |- | rowspan="7" |2018 | ''Ishq Tamasha'' | Rushna's mother | Hum TV |<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 April 2018 |title=Top-rated TV plays presently on air |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/306051-top-rated-tv-plays-presently-on-air |access-date=8 June 2019 |website=The News International |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''Pukaar'' | Amna | rowspan="2" | ARY Digital |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oxgadgets.com/2018/02/pukaar-upcoming-play.html|title=Pukaar Drama {{!}} Zahid Ahmed Yumna Zaidi Naveed Shahzad|date=4 February 2018|website=Gadget News|language=en-GB|access-date=8 June 2019}}</ref> |- | ''Lashkara'' | Maryam |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1581335/4-woman-chooses-body-choice-ushna-shah/|title=Ushna Shah reveals her upcoming avatar and it's quite impactful|last=Tribune.com.pk|date=11 December 2017|website=The Express Tribune|language=en-US|access-date=8 June 2019}}</ref> |- | ''Lamhay'' | Hashir's grandmother | Hum TV |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/368921-as-an-actor-you-go-by-the-things-you-get-shaz-khan|title=As an actor you go by the things you get – Shaz Khan|last=Shirazi|first=Maria|website=The News International|language=en|access-date=8 June 2019}}</ref> |- | ''Dukh Kam Na Honge'' | Amma | A-Plus TV | |- | ''Doosra Sach'' | Recurring in Episode "Be Hissi" | TV One | |- | ''Ishq Na Kariyo Koi'' | Faisal and Rehan's mother | Express TV |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1180099|title=Rabab Hashim is no damsel in distress in her upcoming drama|last=Haq|first=Irfan Ul|date=19 May 2018|website=DAWN|language=en|access-date=8 June 2019}}</ref> |- | rowspan="9" |2019 | ''Khaas'' | Kanwal | Hum TV |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1157787|title=HIP Reviews Khaas Episode 6: Ali Rehman Plays His Character of a Self-Obsessed Ammar to Perfection!|last=Shamsi|first=Tuba Umair|date=23 May 2019|website=HIP|language=en|access-date=8 June 2019|archive-date=8 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190608144330/https://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1157787|url-status=dead}}</ref> |- | ''Bewaja'' | Aliya | Bol TV |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nation.com.pk/06-Nov-2018/kinza-back-with-new-serial-bewaja|title=Kinza back with new serial Bewaja|date=5 November 2018|website=The Nation|language=en|access-date=8 June 2019}}</ref> |- | ''Hasad'' | Sadiqa | ARY Digital |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.masala.com/minal-khans-hasad-is-all-about-jealousy-284584.html|title=Minal Khan's Hasad is All About Jealousy|website=Masala.com|language=en|access-date=22 June 2019}}</ref> |- | ''Abgeenay'' | Amna | rowspan="3" | Geo TV |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1179807|title=Aiman Khan and Shahroz Sabzwari come together for new drama Abgeenay|last=Haq|first=Irfan Ul|date=7 April 2018|website=DAWN|language=en|access-date=8 June 2019}}</ref> |- | ''Shahrukh Ki Saliyan'' | Shahrukh's aunt |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/465041-drama-serials-to-look-forward-to-this-ramazan|title=Drama serials to look forward to this Ramazan|last=Shirazi|first=Maria|website=The News International|language=en|access-date=8 June 2019}}</ref> |- | ''Kahin Deep Jaley'' | Khadija |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1183657|title=Neelum Muneer and Imran Ashraf are playing a married couple in trouble in their next drama|last=Haq|first=Irfan Ul|date=12 September 2019|website=DAWN|language=en|access-date=29 September 2019}}</ref> |- | ''Thora Sa Haq'' | Rabia | ARY Digital | |- | ''Ishq Zaat'' | Alia | LTN Family | |- | ''Ghalati'' | Nafeesa | ARY Digital | |- | rowspan="3" |2020 | ''Bandhay Aik Dor Say'' | Razia | Geo TV | |- | ''Ghisi Piti Mohabbat'' | Farida | ARY Digital | |- | ''Bin Baadal Barsaat'' | Shayan's mother | Express Entertainment | |- | rowspan="6" |2021 | ''Qayamat'' | Rashid's mother | Geo TV | |- | ''Pehli Si Muhabbat'' | Aslam's mother | ARY Digital | |- | ''Raqeeb Se'' | Masood's wife | Hum TV | |- | ''Ishq Hai'' | Nafisa | rowspan="2" | ARY Digital | |- | ''Baddua'' | Junaid's mother | |- | ''Dil-e-Momin'' | Zehra | Geo Entertainment | |- | rowspan="7" | 2022 | ''Yeh Na Thi Hamari Qismat'' | Sajida | ARY Digital | |- | ''Baarwan Khiladi'' | Shaista | Express Entertainment | |- | ''Badzaat'' | Laila | Geo Entertainment |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/894578/badzaat-a-story-of-love-pain-and-hope-is-what-7th-sky-entertainment-has-in-store-for-us/|title='Badzaat' — a story of love, pain and hope is what 7th Sky Entertainment has in store for us|website=Daily Times|date=3 March 2022|access-date=15 March 2022}}</ref> |- | ''Pyar Deewangi Hai'' | Saima | rowspan="2" | ARY Digital | |- | ''Habs'' | Qudsia | |- | ''Tinkay Ka Sahara'' | Hammad's mother | Hum TV | |- | ''Taqdeer'' | Fahmida | rowspan="2" | ARY Digital |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sumiya |date=11 October 2022 |title=Taqdeer Drama Cast Name, Pictures, Story, & Timing - ARY Digital |url=https://www.magpakistan.com/taqdeer-drama-cast-name-pictures-story-timing-2/ |access-date=11 October 2022 |website=Mag Pakistan |language=en-US |archive-date=11 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221011211637/https://www.magpakistan.com/taqdeer-drama-cast-name-pictures-story-timing-2/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> |- |rowspan="8"|2023 | ''Samjhota'' | Munazzah | |- | ''Chand Tara'' | Raazia | Hum TV | |- | ''Sar-e-Rah'' | Anjum | ARY Digital | |- | ''Mujhay Qabool Nahin'' | Nudrat | Geo TV | |- | ''Zulm'' | Rakhshanda | rowspan="2"|Hum TV | |- | ''Rah-e-Junoon'' | Mahjabeen | |- | ''Standup Girl'' | Kabir's mother | Green Entertainment | |- | ''Khaie'' | Husna Bano | Geo Entertainment | |- | rowspan="3" |2024 | ''Pagal Khana'' | Anila | Green Entertainment | |- | ''Sultanat'' | Sajida | rowspan="3" | Hum TV | |- | ''Be Rung'' | Fakhra | |- | rowspan="5" |2025 |''Dil Wali Gali Mein'' |Durdana Siddiqui |<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 February 2025 |title='Dil Wali Gali Mein' teaser: Sajal Aly's Ramadan drama looks promising |url=https://samaa.tv/2087328571-sajal-aly-hamza-sohail-s-dil-wali-gali-mein-teaser-out |access-date=10 February 2025 |website=samaa.tv |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''Aas Paas'' | Seemab | Geo Entertainment | |- |''Mein Manto Nahin Hoon'' |Naseeba |ARY Digital | |- |''Tan Man Aur Tum'' |TBA |Green Entertainment |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=News |date=2025-06-10 |title=Danish Taimoor and Sajal Aly Drama Tan Man Aur Tum Announced |url=https://bridesandyou.com/2025/06/10/danish-taimoor-and-sajal-aly-drama-tan-man-aur-tum-announced/ |access-date=2025-08-13 |website=Brides & You |language=en-US}}</ref> |}
===Web Series=== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |- style="text-align:center;" ! scope="col"|Year ! scope="col"|Title ! scope="col"|Role ! scope="col"|Network |- |2025 | ''Lady of the Night'' | Saba | Eagle Movie |}
===Telefilm=== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |- style="text-align:center;" ! scope="col"|Year ! scope="col"|Title ! scope="col"|Role ! scope="col"|Network |- |2021 | ''Tameez Uddin Ki Badtameez Family'' | Saima | ARY Digital |}
===Film=== {| class="wikitable" ! Year!! Title!!Role!!Notes |- |2018 | ''Rangreza'' | Aapa |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1180458|title=My role in Jackpot didn't contribute as much to the film as I would've liked it to: Sanam Chaudhry|last=Ahmad|first=Fouzia Nasir|date=16 July 2018|website=DAWN|language=en|access-date=9 June 2019}}</ref> |- |2019 |''Kaaf Kangna'' | Begum | |- |2021 | ''Bhoot Bangla'' | Amma |Horror film |- | rowspan="3" |2022 |''Ruposh'' | Zunaira's mother |rowspan="2" |Telefilm |- |''Love Life Ka Law'' | Maya's mother |- | ''London Nahi Jaunga'' | Chaudrani | |}
==Awards and nominations== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Year !! Award !! Category !! Result !! Title !! Ref. |- | 1998 || ''PTV Award'' || ''Best Newscaster'' || {{Won}} || ''Khabarnama'' ||<ref>{{Citation |title=PTV Awards 1998|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ6o5shu2Tw|website=PTV (News)| date=10 October 2019 |access-date=28 July 2021}}</ref> |- | 2011 || ''11th Lux Style Awards'' || ''Best Actress'' || {{Nom}} || ''Pal Bhar Mein'' ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rewaj.com/fashion/lux-style-awards-2011-nominations.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111108022835/http://www.rewaj.com/fashion/lux-style-awards-2011-nominations.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 November 2011|title=Lux Style Awards 2011 Nominations {{!}} Rewaj - All About Women Lifestyle|date=8 November 2011|access-date=8 June 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nation.com.pk/06-Aug-2011/Best-TV-Actress-Terrestrial|title=Best TV Actress (Terrestrial)|date=6 August 2011|website=The Nation|language=en|access-date=8 June 2019}}</ref> |- | 2017 || ''5th Hum Awards'' || ''Best Supporting Actress'' || {{Nom}} || ''Zara Yaad Kar'' || |}
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== * {{IMDb name|nm5063008}} * {{Instagram|sabafaisal.official|Saba Faisal}} {{Authority control|state=expanded}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Faisal, Saba}} Category:Living people Category:Pakistani film actresses Category:20th-century Pakistani actresses Category:21st-century Pakistani actresses Category:Pakistani television actresses Category:Pakistani television newsreaders and news presenters Category:PTV Award winners Category:ARY People's Choice Awards winners Category:Year of birth missing (living people)