Marina Khan Biography: Net Worth, Husband, Family, Age, Height, Movies & TV Shows, Awards

Marina Khan is a veteran Pakistani television and film actress, director, and producer celebrated as one of the most popular and successful performers of the 1980s and 1990s.

She gained iconic status through classic PTV dramas like Tanhaiyaan and Dhoop Kinare, where her lively and relatable portrayals resonated widely, earning her enduring fame in Pakistani entertainment.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Marina Khan
• Stage Name: Marina Khan
• Born: December 26, 1962
• Age: 63 years old
• Birthplace: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
• Nationality: Pakistani
• Ethnicity: Pakistani
• Occupation: Actress, Director, and Producer
• Height: 5’3″ (160 cm)
• Religion: Islam
• Parents: Rehmat Khan (father), Anna Rehmat (mother)
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Jalil Akhtar
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Marina Khan is an actress, director, and producer. She was born on December 26, 1962, in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Raised by her parents Rehmat Khan and Anna Rehmat. There is no information about her siblings.

Her father Rehmat Khan was from a Pashtun family in Tank district, Dera Ismail Khan, and served in the Pakistan Air Force, while her mother Anna Rehmat was of English descent but settled in Peshawar.

Details about her formal education are kept private, though her artistic family background influenced her early interest in performing arts.

Her ethnicity is Pakistani with Pashtun and English heritage. Her religion is Islam.

Career

Marina Khan first rose to prominence in the 1980s with breakthrough roles in PTV dramas. She became a household name through Tanhaiyaan (1985) as Sanya Ahmed, a lively and materialistic character that earned her the nickname “Pink Panther” among fans.

She followed with acclaimed performances in Dhoop Kinare (1987), Kohar (1991), Nijaat (1993), Tum Se Kehna Tha (1995), and Tanha (1997).

Her work in over 70 television series solidified her as a versatile actress excelling in light comedy, drama, and social-issue stories. She later transitioned to directing and producing, including helming episodes or projects.

In films, she debuted in the title role of Lala Begum (2016) and appeared in supporting parts in Punjab Nahi Jaungi (2017), Na Maloom Afraad 2 (2017), Parwaaz Hai Junoon (2018), and others.

Recent television credits include Jackson Heights (2014), Kaif-e-Baharan (2018), Noor-ul-Ain (2018), Qaid (2018), Dil Kiya Karey (2018), Bandish (2019), Aulaad (2020–21), Yahya (2024), Dastak (2025), and Tan Man Aur Tum (2025). She has also directed segments in anthologies like Teri Meri Kahaniyaan (2023).

Awards and Nominations

• Lux Changemaker’s Award (Lux Style Awards, 2023, for contribution to media industry)
• PTV Best Actress Award

Personal Life

Marina Khan, 63, is an actress, director, and producer. She married Jalil Akhtar in 1989. They have no children, as the couple made a conscious decision not to have kids. She stands at 5’3″.

She maintains a private personal life focused on her career and occasional public appearances, often reflecting on her long journey in Pakistani entertainment through interviews.

Net Worth

Marina Khan is an actress, director, and producer. Her net worth is estimated at $5 million USD.

Her income primarily comes from acting roles in numerous television dramas and films, directing and producing projects, royalties from classic PTV series reruns, brand endorsements, and media industry contributions.

Filmography

• Tanhaiyaan (1985)
• Dhoop Kinare (1987)
• Kohar (1991)
• Nijaat (1993)
• Tum Se Kehna Tha (1995)
• Tanha (1997)
• Jackson Heights (2014)
• Lala Begum (2016)
• Punjab Nahi Jaungi (2017)
• Na Maloom Afraad 2 (2017)
• Parwaaz Hai Junoon (2018)
• Bandish (2019)
• Aulaad (2020–21)
• Teri Meri Kahaniyaan (2023)
• Yahya (2024)
• Dastak (2025)