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Aamina Sheikh
Aamina Sheikh, known as آمنہ شیخ in Urdu, is a versatile American-Pakistani talent who has excelled as an actress, songwriter, and former fashion model. She has garnered critical acclaim for her contributions to Urdu television series and art films, earning four Lux Style Awards from nine well-deserved nominations.
Born in New York City and raised in Karachi and Riyadh, Aamina Sheikh pursued her education in video production at Hampshire College. Following a stint as an assistant at Curious Pictures, she returned to Pakistan and embarked on her career as a fashion model. During this phase, she served as a spokesperson for the renowned French brand L’Oreal and even earned a Lux Style Award nomination for Best Model. Subsequently, she made her mark as the female lead in the 2008 television film “Baarish Mein Deewar” and the Geo TV series “Dil e Nadan,” which led to her winning the Lux Style Award for Best Emerging Talent.
Aamina Sheikh’s impressive career in television continued with roles in various series, including “Daam” (2010), “Maat” (2010), “Uraan” (2010), “Mera Saaein” (2010), “Main Abdul Qadir Hoon” (2010), “Mera Saaein 2” (2012), “Mirat Ul Uroos” (2013), and “Jackson Heights” (2014).
New York, United States
Date of Birth
Birth of Place
Nationality
Profession
Career
Husband 1st
Relationship
Husband 2st
Relationship
28 August 1981
New York, United States
Pakistani
Actress, Model
2007 – Present
Mohib Mirza
2005 To 2019
Omer Farooqi
2021 – Present
Her foray into the world of film began with the 2012 acclaimed social drama “Seedlings.” Her remarkable performance in the movie not only earned critical acclaim but also brought her numerous national and international awards, including the Lux Style Award for Best Film Actress, New York Film Festival Award, and SAARC Film Festival Award. Aamina continued to shine in her role as Zarnab in the romance “Armaan” (2013) and subsequently starred in the socially relevant drama “Josh: Independence Through Unity” (2014), a film that enjoyed both critical acclaim and commercial success. For her exceptional performance in “Josh,” she received nominations in the Best Actress category at the Lux Style Awards and the Silent River Film Festival.
Aamina Sheikh’s greatest commercial success came with her role in the family drama “Cake” (2018). In addition to her impressive acting career, she also served as one of the committee members of the Pakistani Academy Selection Committee in 2015.
Aamina Sheikh - Career
Upon her return to Pakistan, Sheikh secured a position at Geo Television, where she assumed the roles of director and producer for the children’s talk show “Bachey Man Ke Sachey.” Her on-screen debut occurred in 2007 when she appeared in Sharjil Baloch and Khalid Ahmed’s telefilm, “Gurmuch Singh ki Waseeyat,” an adaptation of Saadat Hassan Manto’s novel, “The Will of Gurmukh Singh.” Subsequently, she gained international acclaim as a spokesperson for the renowned French beauty brand L’Oreal.
In 2008, Sheikh featured in three prominent telefilms: “Aasmaan Chu Lay,” “Pachees Qadam Pe Maut,” and “Baarish Mein Deewar.” In “Aasmaan Chu Lay,” directed by Syed Ali Reza, she portrayed a determined rickshaw driver aiming to provide for her family single-handedly. Her preparation for the role included learning to drive a rickshaw on Karachi’s bustling M.A. Jinnah Road and Garden Area, with a substantial camera attached, and attracting actual passengers. That same year, Sheikh made her debut on the runway at Rehana Saigol’s fashion show.
She also engaged in extensive print modeling for esteemed fashion designers like Deepak Perwani, Amir Adnan, Nomi Ansari, Niche Lifestyle, Khaadi, Teejays, The Men’s Store, Fahad Hussayn, Hang Ten, Maheen Khan, Umbereen Sharmeen, Chinyere, Crossroads, and Limited Edition. In the subsequent year, she participated in her second photoshoot for Niche Lifestyle, alongside Atif Aslam.
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Radio
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Sheikh’s acting career flourished with notable performances in romantic series such as “Agar Tum Na Hote” (2009), “Umm-e-Kalsoom” (2011), and “Kuch Is Tarah” (2013), which earned her Satellite Best Actress and Best Actress Terrestrial nominations at the Lux Style Awards. Her portrayal of Zarnab in the romantic film “Armaan” (2013) garnered critical acclaim and commercial success, leading to a nomination for the Tarang Housefull Award for Best Actress. In 2011, Sheikh played a grieving mother in the multi award-winning feature film “Seedlings,” produced by Summer Nicks, and received the New York Film Festival Award for Best Actress and the SAARC Film Festival Award for Best Actress. She also assumed the lead role in Iram Parveen Bilal’s feature art film “Josh: Independence Through Unity” and portrayed Natasha in the high-octane action spy thriller “Operation 021,” produced by Zeba Bakhtiar and directed by Australian filmmaker Summer Nicks.
In 2013, Sheikh was honored with the Miss Photogenic Award at the Veet Celebration of Beauty Awards. Her remarkable performance in Asim Abbasi’s drama film “Cake” in 2018, alongside Sanam Saeed, achieved significant critical and commercial success, earning her a Best Actress nomination at the Lux Style Awards.
Personal Life
Sheikh tied the knot with actor Mohib Mirza in Karachi during a grand three-day celebration spanning from April 30 to May 2, 2005. Their romance blossomed while working together on a television show, where Mirza served as the host and Sheikh as the director. In a candid interview with Jang, Mirza recounted the challenging task of seeking Sheikh’s father’s approval, which required enduring extensive scrutiny during every encounter.
The couple welcomed their daughter, Meissa, into the world in 2015. Unfortunately, their journey took a different turn, and they announced their separation in 2018, finalizing their divorce in 2019. Sheikh found love again and remarried a businessman in August 2020.
Television / Drams
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| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Wilco | Megha | PTV Home |
| 2008 | Qisson Ki Chadar | Aimen | Hum TV |
| 2008 | Wapsi | ARY Digital | |
| 2008 | Mera Naam Hai Muhabbat | Huma | Geo TV |
| 2008 | Boltay Afsanay | Razia | TVOne Global |
| 2009 | Dil-e-Nadan | Seema | Geo TV |
| 2009 | Agar Tum Na Hotay | Shireen | Indus Vision |
| 2009 | Qisson Ki Chadar | Hajra | Hum TV |
| 2010 | Haal-e-Dil | Seerat | ARY Digital |
| 2010 | Daam | Maliha | |
| 2010 | Saleena | Bushra | ATV |
| 2010 | Tere Liye | Simran | ARY Digital |
| 2010 | Ishq Gumshuda | Neha | Hum TV |
| 2010 | Hum Tum | Ammal | Geo TV |
| 2010 | Uraan | Sana | |
| 2010 | Mera Saaein | Naina | ARY Digital |
| 2010 | Main Abdul Qadir Hoon | Nell | Hum TV |
| 2011 | Maat | Aiman | |
| 2011 | Umm-e-Kulsoom | Umm-e-Kulsoom | ARY Digital |
| 2011 | Kuch Kami Si Hai | Asmee | Geo TV |
| 2011 | Mora Piya | Ujala | |
| 2011 | Ek Hatheli Pe Hina Ek Hatheli Pe Lahoo | Hijab | |
| 2012 | Mera Saaein 2 | Naina | ARY Digital |
| 2013 | Mirat Ul Uroos | Aiza | Geo TV |
| 2013 | Silvatein | Zaib | ARY Digital |
| 2013 | Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain | Anoushay | Hum TV |
| 2013 | Kuch Is Tarah | Sabina | PTV Home |
| 2014 | Jackson Heights | Salma | Urdu 1 |
| 2016 | Pakeezah | Pakeeza | Hum TV |
| 2017 | Khudgarz | Ayera | ARY Digital |
| 2018 | Nibah | Sofia |
Films / Telefilm
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Love Mein Ghum | Herself |
| 2013 | Seedlings | Maliha |
| 2013 | Josh: Independence Through Unity | Fatima |
| 2013 | Armaan | Zarnab |
| 2014 | O21 | Natasha |
| 2015 | Good Morning Karachi | Mehwish |
| 2018 | Cake | Zareen |
| 2019 | Heer Maan Ja | Nida |
| 2021 | Sorry: A Love Story | TBA |
Special Appearances
Songs
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Dubbing
Awards
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| Year | Title | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Lux Style Awards | Best Dress Female | Won | |
| 2012 | Seedlings | New York Film Festival Awards | Best Performance by an Actress | Won |
| 2012 | Seedlings | SAARC Film Festival Awards | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Won |
| 2013 | Armaan | Tarang Housefull Awards | Best On Screen Couple with Fawad Khan | Won |
| 2013 | Armaan | Best Actress | Nominated | |
| 2013 | Veet Celebration of Beauty Awards | Miss Photogenic | Won | |
| 2013 | Lux Style Awards | Best Dress Female | Won | |
| 2013 | Maat | Hum Awards | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2013 | Seedlings | Pakistan Media Awards | Best Film Actress | Nominated |
| 2013 | Josh: Independence Through Unity | Best Film Actress | Won | |
| 2013 | Josh: Independence Through Unity | Silent River Film Festival | Best Actress | Won |
| 2014 | Seedlings | ARY Film Awards | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2014 | Seedlings | Best Star Debut Female | Nominated | |
| 2015 | O21 | Tribune Cine Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won |
| 2015 | O21 | Galaxy Lollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won |
| 2017 | Pakeezah | Hum Awards | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2019 | Cake | Galaxy Lollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role Female | Nominated |
| Ceremony | Category | Project | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Lux Style Awards | Best Emerging Talent in Fashion | N/A | Won |
| 9th Lux Style Awards | Best Model of the Year (female) | N/A | Nominated |
| 10th Lux Style Awards | Best Television Actress (Satellite) | Agar Tum Na Hotay | |
| 11th Lux Style Awards | Umm-e-Kulsoom | ||
| 13th Lux Style Awards | Best Television Actress (Terrestrial) | Kuch Is Tarah | |
| 13th Lux Style Awards | Best Film Actress | Josh: Independence Through Unity | |
| Seedlings | Won | ||
| 18th Lux Style Awards | Cake | Nominated |
