Sara Haider
Pakistani singer-songwriter and actress
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Sara Haider is a Pakistani singer-songwriter and musical and film actress from Karachi. She started her music career as a backing vocalist and later became singer at Coke Studio. She has also won a Lux Style Award after making debut in Coke Studio.[1][2]
Sara Haider | |
|---|---|
سارہ حیدر | |
| Born | |
| Occupations | Musical actress, singer-songwriter |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Pop |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Label | Coke Studio |
Life and career
Sara Haider was born in Karachi, Pakistan. She started her career as a musical actress by performing in stage musical Grease.[3] She also performed at Ufone Uth Records and Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival in India.[4][5] In 2014, Sara joined Coke Studio season 7 where she served as backing vocalist. She gained public recognition in Coke Studio season 8 where she made her debut with the song "Ae Dil" featuring Ali Zafar[6][7] She has also won Lux Style Awards for "Best Emerging Talent".[8] She will make her debut in film by appearing in the upcoming short-drama film Khaemae Mein Matt Jhankain[9] which is scheduled for release at Zeal for Unity film festival in India and Pakistan. She graduated from American Academy of Dramatic Arts[10] and won the prestigious Charles Jehlinger Award.[11]
Filmography
- Law & Order as Defense Attorney Wendy Stratford (2024)
- Khaemae Mein Matt Jhankain[12][13]
Discography
- Ae Dil – Coke Studio (Pakistani season 8)[5]
- Meri Meri – Coke Studio (Pakistani season 9)
- Ja Ba Ja[14]
- Zindagi – Pepsi Battle of the Bands
- Dekha De Rung Apna – Levi Strauss & Co.[15]
- Khayal Rakhna – Strepsils Stereo[16][17]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Lux Style Award | Best Emerging Talent | Won |
| 2019 | Charles Jehlinger Award | Best Student | Won |