Samiya Mumtaz () (born 1970, Karachi), is a Pakistani film and television actress. She has performed in several TV dramas. Family Mumtaz was born to Khawar and Kamil Khan Mumtaz. Her mother is a prominent women's rights activist, while her father is an architect. She has two brothers, and two children. Career She first appeared a show in Shahid Nadeem's directed drama serial Zard Dopehar aired on PTV in 1995. She is also notable for her performance in drama serials such as Meri Zaat Zara-e-Benishan, Yariyan. She also started off as a theater personality and then moved to television. Mumtaz has worked in drama serials such as Maaye Ni, Sadqay Tumhare, Ali Ki Ammi and Udaari. Mumtaz made her film debut in 2014 in a drama thriller film Dukhtar, written and directed by Afia Nathaniel. She also starred in a family drama film Moor directed by Jami, released in 2015. Sajal Aly and Samiya are likely to be collaborating for the upcoming project based on Fatima Jinnah Filmography Films Television Web series Awards and nominations References External links Interview: Samiya Mumtaz Pakistani television actresses Living people Best Actor in a Negative Role Hum Award winners Pakistani female models 1970 births Actresses from Karachi 20th-century Pakistani actresses 21st-century Pakistani actresses Pakistani film actresses Actresses in Urdu cinema Actresses in Pashto cinema