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Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy

Pakistani filmmaker and journalist (born 1978)

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is a Pakistani filmmaker and journalist (born 1978).

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Snapshot as of 15 July 2026

Primary market: Pakistan
Field: Journalist

Overview

Professional record

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is a Pakistani filmmaker and journalist (born 1978). Her professional record spans journalist, film director, and film producer.

Profile

Personal details

Full name: Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
Native name: 莎敏·奥巴伊德-奇諾伊
Born: 12 November 1978
Birthplace: Karachi
Citizenship: Pakistan
Industry: Journalist
Occupation: journalist, film director, film producer, screenwriter
Education: Stanford University; Smith College; Karachi Grammar School

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Selected recognition

2025 Asia's Women 100 2025 No. 94 2024 Asia's Women 100 2024 No. 39 2023 Asia's Women 100 2023 No. 18 2021 Asia's Women 100 2021 No. 70 2019 Asia's Most Influential Women Leaders 2019 No. 65 2016 Asia's Most Influential Leaders 2016 No. 97