Reema Khan (Urdu: ریما خان) born Sameena Khan (Urdu: ثمینہ خان),[4] known mononymously as Reema, is a Pakistani television host and former stage dancer, Lollywood film actress, director, and producer. Khan was one of the leading film actresses in Pakistan during the 1990s.[5] She has appeared in more than 200 films since making her debut in 1990 and has been recognised by Pakistan film critics for her acting.[6]
She received the Pride of Performance Award in 2019 for her contributions to Pakistani cinema.[3]
Early life and career
Reema was born as Sameena Khan[4] in Lahore on 27 October 1971 to a Qizilbash family.[7] In 1985, she appeared as a child actress in the film Qismat. She was first spotted in 1990 by the Pakistani film director Javed Fazil, who offered her the leading role in his film Bulandi.[7]
Personal life
Reema Khan married Pakistani-American cardiologist Tariq Shahab in November 2011. On 24 March 2015, Khan gave birth to her first son.[8][2] Her second son was born on 20 August 2024.