Marina Khan's early life was marked by frequent relocations due to her father's job in the Pakistan Air Force. As a result, she never had long-term childhood friends. Despite this, she found her calling in the world of television, making her debut in a drama serial honoring Rashid Minhas Shaheed, Pakistan's national hero from the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971.
Khan's breakthrough came with the drama serial Tanhaiyaan in 1985, which became a massive hit among Pakistani audiences. She went on to become a renowned actress, director, and producer, and even had her own cooking show. In addition to her acting career, Khan is also a goodwill representative of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and has hosted her own morning show, Marina Mornings, on ARY Digital.
Khan has continued to appear in various television dramas and films throughout her career. Some of her notable appearances include Lala Begum, a short film by Mehreen Jabbar, which premiered at the Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival in 2016. She also made a cameo appearance in Punjab Nahi Jaongi in 2017 and appeared in recurring roles in Na Maloom Afraad 2 and Parwaaz Hai Junoon in 2018.
In addition to her film work, Khan has been active in the Urdu television industry, appearing in dramas such as Jackson Heights in 2014, Kaif-e-Baharan, Noor-ul-Ain, Qaid, Dil Kiya Karey, and Bandish in 2019. With her extensive experience and versatility in the entertainment industry, Marina Khan remains a beloved figure in Pakistani show business.
