# Sajida Syed

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{{short description|Pakistani actress}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2023}}
{{Use Pakistani English|date=December 2023}}
{{Infobox person
| name               = Sajida Syed
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| birth_name         = Sajida Syed
| birth_date         = {{birth date and age|1950|11|4|df=y}}
| birth_place        = [Karachi](/source/Karachi), [Pakistan](/source/Pakistan)
| education          = [University of Karachi](/source/University_of_Karachi)
| occupation         = Actress
| years_active       = 1975–present
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| children           = 3
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'''Sajida Syed''' ({{Langx|ur|{{nq|ساجدہ سید}}}}) is a Pakistani actress.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/351864-geo-mega-serial-ab-dekh-khuda-kia-karta-hai-starts-today|title=Geo mega serial 'Ab Dekh Khuda Kia Karta Hai' starts today|website=The News International|date=7 August 2020}}</ref> She is known for her roles in dramas ''[Zaib-un-Nisa](/source/Zaib-un-Nisa_(TV_series))'', ''[Mere Khudaya](/source/Mere_Khudaya)'', ''[Darr Khuda Say](/source/Darr_Khuda_Say)'', ''[Khaas](/source/Khaas)'', ''[Ab Dekh Khuda Kya Karta Hai](/source/Ab_Dekh_Khuda_Kya_Karta_Hai)'', ''[Saas Bahu](/source/Saas_Bahu)'', ''[Jalan](/source/Jalan_(TV_series))'' and ''[Munafiq](/source/Munafiq_(TV_series))''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.incpak.com/entertainment/drama-serial-mujhe-khuda-pe-yakeen-hai|title=Drama serial 'Mujhe Khuda Pe Yakeen Hai' airs first episode|website=INCPak|date=24 August 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://nation.com.pk/02-Feb-2021/another-tale-of-love-mujhe-khuda-pe-yakeen-hai|title=Another tale of love Mujhe Khuda Pe Yakeen Hai|website=The Nation|date=8 March 2021}}</ref>

==Early life==
Sajida was born on 4 November 1950, in [Karachi](/source/Karachi).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/416086/drama-serial-darr-khuda-se-aims-to-highlight-social-issues|title=Drama serial 'Darr Khuda Se' aims to highlight social issues|website=The Daily Times|date=10 June 2020}}</ref> She graduated from [University of Karachi](/source/University_of_Karachi) with a bachelor's degree.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/542400|title=Infocus: New to telly|website=Dawn|date=14 June 2020}}</ref> Sajida has also worked at [Radio Pakistan](/source/Radio_Pakistan) at Karachi.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://magtheweekly.com/detail/697-radio-pakistan-the-forgotten-jewel-of-bunder-road|title=Radio Pakistan The Forgotten Jewel of Bunder Road|website=Mag - The Weekly|date=6 November 2023}}</ref>

==Career==
Sajida made her acting debut on [PTV](/source/Pakistan_Television_Corporation) in 1975.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1356790/the-tube|title=What to watch out for Imam Zamin|website=Dawn|date=16 June 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://dailypakistan.com.pk/14-Sep-2017/642202|title=نفسیاتی مسائل میں گھری لڑکی کی کہانی ڈرامہ سیریل"پگلی"|website=Daily Pakistan|date=28 November 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1457264|title=Ab Dekh Khuda Kya Karta Hai|website=Dawn|date=15 June 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=Accessions List, South Asia, Volume 12, Issues 1-7|publisher=Library of Congress Office, New Delhi|page=204}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=South and Southeast Asia Video Archive Holdings, Issue 2|publisher=University of Wisconsin--Madison|page=1}}</ref> She is known for playing kind lead roles.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1443515|title=THE WEEK THAT WAS Khudparast|website=Dawn|date=17 June 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://dailypakistan.com.pk/21-Jul-2017/612181|title=شکیل کے ڈرامہ سیریل "امام ضامن"کا کیمرہ کلوز|website=Daily Pakistan|date=2 September 2021}}</ref> She is known for her work in PTV drama ''[Ana](/source/Ana_(1984_TV_series))''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/201199/saif-e-hassans-first-directorial-work-horror-genre-set-release-tomorrow-hum-tv|title=Saif-e-Hassan’s first directorial work in horror genre set to release tomorrow on HUM Tv|website=The Daily Times|date=12 June 2020}}</ref> She also appeared in the drama ''[Khaas](/source/Khaas)'' in 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/341030/mehreen-jabbar-and-abid-ali-reunite-for-dil-kiya-karay|title=Mehreen Jabbar and Abid Ali reunite for 'Dil Kiya Karay'|website=The Daily Times|date=13 June 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.incpak.com/entertainment/drama-main-agar-chup-hoon|title=Another Love Story drama 'Main Agar Chup Hoon' starts today|website=INCPak|date=23 June 2020}}</ref> In 2020 she appeared in the dramas ''[Munafiq](/source/Munafiq_(TV_series))'', ''[Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida](/source/Mohabbat_Tujhe_Alvida)'' and ''[Jalan](/source/Jalan_(TV_series))''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/436974/khaas-has-to-be-one-of-the-most-relatable-drama-serials-of-pakistan|title='Khaas' has to be one of the most relatable drama serials of Pakistan|website=The Daily Times|date=11 June 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/710486-televisions-national-pride|title=Television's national pride|website=The News International|date=6 September 2020}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Sajida is married and has three children.

==Filmography==
===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Year
! scope="col"|Title
! scope="col"|Role
! scope="col"|Network
|-
|1984
| ''[Ana](/source/Ana_(1984_TV_series))''
| Tara Begum
| [PTV](/source/Pakistan_Television_Corporation)
|-
|1984
| ''Rishtay Aur Rastay''
| Zari Gul
| [PTV](/source/Pakistan_Television_Corporation)
|-
|1988
| ''Yeh Shadi Nahi Ho Gi''
| Saira
| [PTV](/source/Pakistan_Television_Corporation)
|-
|1988
| ''Sirhiyan''
| Gul Bano
| [PTV](/source/Pakistan_Television_Corporation)
|-
|1989
| ''Nasri Ganay''
| Asma
| [PTV](/source/Pakistan_Television_Corporation)
|-
|1991
| ''Gurez''
| Jameela
| [PTV](/source/Pakistan_Television_Corporation)
|-
|1991
| ''Nasheman''
| Iffat
| [PTV](/source/Pakistan_Television_Corporation)
|-
|1992
| ''Zindagi''
| Sadia
| [PTV](/source/Pakistan_Television_Corporation)
|-
|1992
| ''Baat Banaye Na Bane''
| Asif's mother
| [PTV](/source/Pakistan_Television_Corporation)
|-
|1993
| ''Mera Nam Hai Muhabbat''
| Razia
| [PTV](/source/Pakistan_Television_Corporation)
|-
|1995
| ''Ba Adab Ba Mulahiza Hoshiyar''
| Bano
| [PTV](/source/Pakistan_Television_Corporation)
|-
|1995
| ''[Chand Grehan](/source/Chand_Grehan)''
| Ms. Babar
| [PTV](/source/Pakistan_Television_Corporation)
|-
|1998
| ''Shaam Sey Phelay''
| Tahira
| [PTV](/source/Pakistan_Television_Corporation)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/341030/mehreen-jabbar-and-abid-ali-reunite-for-dil-kiya-karay/|title=Mehreen Jabbar and Abid Ali reunite for 'Dil Kiya Karay'|website=Daily Times|date=January 10, 2022}}</ref>
|-
|1998
| ''[Dhoop Mein Sawan](/source/Dhoop_Mein_Sawan)''
| Mahmooda
| [PTV](/source/Pakistan_Television_Corporation)
|-
|1998
| ''Jinnah Se Quaid''
| Mithi bai Jinnah
| [PTV](/source/Pakistan_Television_Corporation)
|-
|1999
| ''Sarmaya''
| Omer's mother
| [PTV](/source/Pakistan_Television_Corporation)
|-
|2000
| ''Nasri Ganay''
| Asma
| [PTV](/source/Pakistan_Television_Corporation)
|-
|2000
| ''[Zaib-un-Nisa](/source/Zaib-un-Nisa_(TV_series))''
| Rasheeda
| [PTV](/source/Pakistan_Television_Corporation)
|-
|2001
| ''Panchhi''
| Khalida
| [PTV](/source/Pakistan_Television_Corporation)
|-
|2001
| ''Sarmaya''
| Omer's mother
| [PTV](/source/Pakistan_Television_Corporation)
|-
|2001
| ''Khandan''
| Tahira
| [PTV](/source/Pakistan_Television_Corporation)
|-
|2002
| ''Phir Youn Love Hua''
| Uzma
| [PTV](/source/Pakistan_Television_Corporation)
|-
|2003
| ''Chand Chehra''
| Iffat Jahan
| [PTV](/source/Pakistan_Television_Corporation)
|-
|2003
| ''Sahil Ki Tamana''
| Rashida
| [PTV](/source/Pakistan_Television_Corporation)
|-
|2006
| ''Kiran Kahani''
| Kiran's mother
| [PTV](/source/Pakistan_Television_Corporation)
|-
|2006
| ''Ghar Damad''
| Basheera
| [Hum TV](/source/Hum_TV)
|-
|2007
| ''[Man-o-Salwa](/source/Man-o-Salwa)''
| Sheraz's mother
| [Hum TV](/source/Hum_TV)
|-
|2012
| ''[Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu](/source/Mata-e-Jaan_Hai_Tu)''
| Mama Jani
| [Hum TV](/source/Hum_TV)
|-
|2012
| ''[Zard Mausam](/source/Zard_Mausam)''
| Mehrunnisa's mother
| [Hum TV](/source/Hum_TV)
|-
|2012
| ''[Badi Aapa](/source/Badi_Aapa)''
| Amma
| [Hum TV](/source/Hum_TV)
|-
|2013
| ''[Darmiyaan](/source/Darmiyaan_(TV_series))''
| Raheel's mother
| [ARY Digital](/source/ARY_Digital)
|-
|2013
| ''[Mujhe Khuda Pe Yaqeen Hai](/source/Mujhe_Khuda_Pe_Yaqeen_Hai)''
| Saman
| [Hum TV](/source/Hum_TV)
|-
|2014
| ''[Digest Writer](/source/Digest_Writer)''
| Zareena
| [Hum TV](/source/Hum_TV)
|-
|2014
| ''[Mehram](/source/Mehram)''
| Romana
| [Hum TV](/source/Hum_TV)
|-
|2015
| ''[Mohabbat Aag Si](/source/Mohabbat_Aag_Si)''
| Saba mother
| [Hum TV](/source/Hum_TV)
|-
|2015
| ''[Saas Bahu](/source/Saas_Bahu)''
| Shamara
| [Geo TV](/source/Jang_Media_Group)
|-
|2015
| ''Piya Mann Bhaye''
| Aliya
| [Geo Entertainment](/source/Geo_Entertainment)
|-
|2015
| ''[Aik Thi Misaal](/source/Aik_Thi_Misaal)''
| Bushra's mother
| [Hum TV](/source/Hum_TV)
|-
|2015
| ''[Mera Dard Na Janay Koi](/source/Mera_Dard_Na_Janay_Koi)''
| Aliya Begum
| [Hum TV](/source/Hum_TV)
|-
|2016
| ''[Intezaar](/source/Intezaar_(TV_series))''
| Azmeer's mother
| [A-Plus](/source/A-Plus_TV)
|-
|2016
| ''Noor Jehan''
| Noor's mother
| [Geo TV](/source/Jang_Media_Group)
|-
|2016
| ''[Ghalti](/source/Ghalti)''
| Shaheen
| [A-Plus](/source/A-Plus_TV)
|-
|2016
| ''[Noor-e-Zindagi](/source/Noor-e-Zindagi)''
| Saleem and Waseem's mother
| [Geo TV](/source/Jang_Media_Group)
|-
|2017
| ''Shiza''
| Mehr
| [ARY Digital](/source/ARY_Digital)
|-
|2017
| ''[Bholi Bano](/source/Bholi_Bano)''
| Kulsoom
| [Geo Entertainment](/source/Geo_Entertainment) 
|-
|2017
| ''Imam Zamin''
| Ayesha
| TV One<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1356790|title=That Week That Was Imam Zamin|website=Dawn News|date=10 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://dailypakistan.com.pk/03-Jul-2017/602247|title=کردار کو حقیقت کے قریب نبھانے والا فنکار ہوتا ہے،ساجدہ سید|website=Daily Pakistan|date=25 November 2019}}</ref>
|-
|2017
| ''[Pagli](/source/Pagli_(TV_series))''
| Khalid's mother
| [Hum TV](/source/Hum_TV)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nation.com.pk/27-Aug-2017/pagli-untold-tale-behind-the-madness|title=Pagli untold tale behind the madness|website=The Nation|date=4 June 2020}}</ref>
|-
|2017
| ''[Khamoshi](/source/Khamoshi_(TV_series))''
| Surrahya
| [Hum TV](/source/Hum_TV)
|-
|2018
| ''[Belapur Ki Dayan](/source/Belapur_Ki_Dayan)''
| Raeesa
| [Hum TV](/source/Hum_TV)
|-
|2018
| ''[Mere Khudaya](/source/Mere_Khudaya)''
| Samina
| [ARY Digital](/source/ARY_Digital)
|-
|2018
| ''[Tawaan](/source/Tawaan)''
| Tabinda
| [Hum TV](/source/Hum_TV)
|-
|2018
| ''[Ab Dekh Khuda Kya Karta Hai](/source/Ab_Dekh_Khuda_Kya_Karta_Hai)''
| Firdous
| [Geo Entertainment](/source/Geo_Entertainment)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1457264|title=The Tube: That Week That Was Ab Dekh Khuda Kya Karta Hai|website=Dawn News|date=18 January 2019}}</ref>
|-
|2018
| ''[Khudparast](/source/Khudparast)''
| Zarina
| [ARY Digital](/source/ARY_Digital)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dailypakistan.com.pk/02-May-2018/774129|title=نئی ڈرامہ سیریل "خود پرست"تیزی سے تکمیل کی جانب گامزن|website=Daily Pakistan|date=28 December 2021}}</ref>
|-
|2019
| ''[Khaas](/source/Khaas)''
| Nusrat
| [Hum TV](/source/Hum_TV)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/380005/drama-serial-khaas-is-an-intertwined-story-of-four-people|title=Drama serial 'Khaas' is an intertwined story of four people|website=The Daily Times|date=3 June 2020}}</ref>
|-
|2019
| ''[Bewafa](/source/Bewafa_(TV_series))''
| Kinza mother
| [ARY Digital](/source/ARY_Digital)
|-
|2019
| ''[Darr Khuda Say](/source/Darr_Khuda_Say)''
| Afreen's mother
| [Geo TV](/source/Jang_Media_Group)
|-
|2020
| ''[Makafaat Season 2](/source/Makafaat_(TV_series))''
| Jahan Ara
| [Geo TV](/source/Jang_Media_Group)
|-
|2020
| ''[Munafiq](/source/Munafiq_(TV_series))''
| Zareena
| [Geo Entertainment](/source/Geo_Entertainment)
|-
|2020
| ''[Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida](/source/Mohabbat_Tujhe_Alvida)''
| Shahaan's mother
| [Hum TV](/source/Hum_TV)
|-
|2020
| ''[Jalan](/source/Jalan_(TV_series))''
| Sajeela
| [ARY Digital](/source/ARY_Digital)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.incpak.com/entertainment/jalan-minal-khan|title=Jalan starring Minal Khan, gaining million views on YouTube|website=INCPak|date=6 July 2020}}</ref>
|-
|2020
| ''[Main Agar Chup Hoon](/source/Main_Agar_Chup_Hoon)''
| Bi Jan
| [Geo Entertainment](/source/Geo_Entertainment)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/747340-main-agar-chup-hoon-starts-from-monday-on-geo-tv|title=Main Agar Chup Hoon starts from Monday on Geo TV|website=The News International|date=23 November 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/692708/7th-sky-entertainment-to-bring-out-another-love-story-main-agar-chup-hoon|title=7th Sky Entertainment to bring out another love story 'Main Agar Chup Hoon'|website=Daily Times|date=20 May 2021}}</ref>
|-
|2020
| ''Mohabbatain Chahatein''
| Sneha's mother
| [Hum TV](/source/Hum_TV)
|-
|2021
| ''[Mujhe Khuda Pay Yaqeen Hai](/source/Mujhe_Khuda_Pay_Yaqeen_Hai)''
| Hammad's mother
| [Geo Entertainment](/source/Geo_Entertainment)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/783883-new-drama-serial-of-geo-tv-mujhe-khuda-pay-yaqeen-hai-starts|title=New drama serial of Geo TV 'Mujhe Khuda Pay Yaqeen Hai' starts|website=The News International|date=2 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/783540-mujhe-khuda-pe-yakeen-hai-goes-on-air|title='Mujhe Khuda Pe Yakeen Hai' goes on air|website=The News International|date=7 February 2021}}</ref>
|-
|2021
| ''Khwaab Nagar Ki Shehzadi''
| Asma
| [ARY Digital](/source/ARY_Digital)
|-
|2021
| ''[Makafaat Season 3](/source/Makafaat_(TV_series))''
| Zobia's mother
| [Geo Entertainment](/source/Geo_Entertainment)
|-
|2022
| ''[Aitebaar](/source/Aitebaar)''
| Shagufta
| [Hum TV](/source/Hum_TV)
|-
|2022
| ''[Badzaat](/source/Badzaat)''
| Mehwish Begum
| [Geo TV](/source/Jang_Media_Group)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1189575/new-drama-badzaat-starring-imran-ashraf-awan-urwa-hocane-and-ali-abbas-is-coming-soon|title=New drama Badzaat starring Imran Ashraf Awan, Urwa Hocane and Ali Abbas is coming soon|website=Images.Dawn|date=24 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/936977-tainted-bloodlines|title=Tainted bloodlines|website=The News International|date=14 March 2022}}</ref>
|-
|2022
| ''Mamlaat''
| Yasir's mother
| [Geo TV](/source/Jang_Media_Group)
|-
|2022
| ''Sirat-e-Mustaqeem Season 2''
| Tahir's mother
| [ARY Digital](/source/ARY_Digital)
|-
|2022
| ''Nisa''
| Asad's mother
| [Geo TV](/source/Jang_Media_Group)
|-
|2022
| ''Bichoo''
| Safia
| [Hum TV](/source/Hum_TV)
|-
|2022
| ''[Pehchaan](/source/Pehchaan_(2022_TV_series))''
| Nafeesa Begum
| [Hum TV](/source/Hum_TV)
|-
|2023
| ''[Makafaat Season 5](/source/Makafaat_(TV_series))''
| Zubaida Begum
| [Geo Entertainment](/source/Geo_Entertainment)
|-
|2023
| ''[Samjhota](/source/Samjhota)''
| Husna
| [ARY Digital](/source/ARY_Digital)
|-
|2023
| ''Tere Aany Se''
| Ifrah's grandmother
| [Geo Entertainment](/source/Geo_Entertainment)
|-
|2023
| ''Mayi Re''
| Saiqa's mother
| [ARY Digital](/source/ARY_Digital)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1191634|title=Actor Amna Malik's new drama is about child marriage|website=Dawn.Images|date=2 August 2023}}</ref>
|-
|2024
| ''Ghaata''
| Khala Bi
| [Geo Entertainment](/source/Geo_Entertainment)
|-
|2024
| ''Kaffara''
| Zaira
| [Geo Entertainment](/source/Geo_Entertainment)
|-
|2024
| ''Ghair''
| Shafeeqa
| [ARY Digital](/source/ARY_Digital)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youlinmagazine.com/article/drama-review-ghair-(stranger)/MjkxNA==|title=Drama Review: Ghair (Stranger)|website=Youlin Magazine|date=November 14, 2024}}</ref>
|-
|2025
| ''Bekhaway''
| Mahtab
| [Geo Entertainment](/source/Geo_Entertainment)
|}

===Telefilm===
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Year
! scope="col"|Title
! scope="col"|Role
|-
|1987
| ''Chalte Chalte''
| Samreen
|-
|2008
| ''Kala Pull''
| Begum Sahiba
|-
|2013
| ''You and Me Forever''
| Paras's mother
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{Instagram|sajidasyed_official}}
* {{IMDb name|10157220}}

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Category:1950 births
Category:Living people
Category:20th-century Pakistani actresses
Category:21st-century Pakistani actresses
Category:Actresses from Karachi
Category:Pakistani television actresses

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