Quick Info
| Profession | Journalist, Filmmaker, Activist |
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| Nationality | Pakistani-Canadian |
| Date of Birth | 12/11/1978 |
| Age | 47 years |
| Birthplace | Karachi, Pakistan |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy
16/07/2026
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy announced the eight fellows selected for the eighth edition of Patakha Pictures' Claim the Frame, working in partnership with the Scottish Documentary Institute and the British Council. The four documentary projects by emerging women filmmakers will explore themes such as climate, identity and social change across Pakistan.
29/04/2026
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz met Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy to discuss the future of film, culture and media development in the province. The discussion centred on a proposed Punjab Film City project and specialised schools for film and music.
27/02/2026
Patakha Pictures, the funding and mentorship initiative launched by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, opened applications for the 2026 cycle of its Claim the Frame programme. The fellowship offers funding and five months of mentorship to women documentary filmmakers across Pakistan, with a submission deadline of 20 March 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Education | Bachelor's degree in Economics and Government from Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts. Double Master's degrees in Communication and International Policy Studies from Stanford University, California, America |
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| Religion | Islam |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm / 1.65 m / 5’ 5” |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
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| Years Active | 2000–present |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy is a talented Pakistani-Canadian journalist, filmmaker, actor, and activist who is renowned for her impactful documentaries shedding light on marginalized communities globally. | |
| 2. She has been honored with two Academy Awards, six Emmy Awards, and a Knight International Journalism Award. | |
| 3. Sharmeen has directed several award-winning documentaries such as 'Saving Face' and 'A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness'. | |
| 4. In 2012, Time magazine named her one of the top 100 most influential individuals worldwide. | |
| 5. She has been honored with two Academy Awards, seven Emmy Awards, and a Knight International Journalism Award. | |
| 6. She now divides her time between Canada and Pakistan. | |
| 7. She runs Patakha Pictures, a funding and mentorship initiative for women documentary filmmakers in Pakistan, through which 69 emerging filmmakers have been supported since its launch. |
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