Saba Hameed Akhtar is a Pakistani actress, director, and producer. Saba has appeared in many successful dramas, including Family Front, Pyarey Afzal, Mere Humsafar, Mere Paas Tum Ho, Kahin Deep Jaley, and Noor Jahan. Besides acting, she has directed television dramas and received the Pride of Performance award in 2012 for her contribution to Pakistani entertainment.
The Saba Hameed biography shows that she was born on 21 June 1957 in Lahore, Pakistan. She began her television career with PTV in 1978. She belongs to a well-known literary and artistic family and has worked across television, theater, and films.
Saba Hameed Divorce
Saba Hameed divorce became public in July 2026 when Waseem Abbas confirmed that they had officially ended their marriage after 29 years. He revealed that although they remained legally married, they had actually been living separately for the last 14 years. Waseem said there was no bitterness between them. Neither has publicly shared a specific reason for the divorce.
Saba Hameed Husband
Saba Hameed husband was actor Waseem Abbas, whom she married in 1993. Both had children from their previous marriages, but they did not have any children together. During their marriage, they appeared together in several successful television dramas, including Family Front, and became one of Pakistan's best-known celebrity couples.
Saba Hameed Daughter
Saba Hameed daughter is Meesha Shafi, a Pakistani singer, actress, and model. Meesha is the daughter of Saba's first husband. She began her career as a model before becoming a successful musician and actress. She has appeared in Pakistani films and television dramas and has also worked in Bollywood. Meesha is married to Mahmood Rahman, and they have two children.
Saba Hameed and Waseem Abbas
Saba Hameed and Waseem Abbas married after both had ended their previous marriages. They became a blended family, with Saba becoming stepmother to Ali and Waseem becoming stepfather to Meesha and Faris. Even after their divorce, Waseem said they continue to share mutual respect and have no personal hostility toward each other.
Saba Hameed Son
Saba Hameed son is Faris Shafi, a Pakistani rapper, songwriter, actor, and performer. He is also the son of Saba’s first husband. He became famous through his rap music before expanding into acting. He has appeared in films such as The Legend of Maula Jatt and several television projects. Saba’s stepson is Ali Abbas through her second husband.
Saba Hameed First Husband
Saba Hameed first husband was Syed Parvaiz Shafi, a businessman. They married in 1980 and divorced in 1990. During their marriage, they had two children, Meesha and Faris. Parvaiz has stayed away from the entertainment industry and rarely appears in the media. Saba has also kept their separation details private and has never publicly discussed the reason for their divorce.
Saba Hameed Sister
Saba has two sisters, Lalarukh Hameed and Huma Hameed who belong to the acting industry. Saba Hameed sister, Huma, is known for dramas such as Guest House, Din, and Mere Humsafar. Lalarukh appeared in popular PTV dramas, including Andhera Ujala, Dasht-e-Tanhai, Wafa, and Hazaron Raaste before leaving showbiz. Saba is the eldest among four sisters and one brother.