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Salma Qarnain is a versatile Pakistani-American actor, thrilled to be making her Broadway debut in the adaptation of one of her favorite books. She is a two-time Helen Hayes Award recipient, an AUDELCO nominee, and an award-winning theater and film producer. She has performed across major networks (ABC, NBC, CBS, HBO, HBO Max, Hulu, Showtime), regionally, Off-Broadway, and Off West End. Most recently, she produced the 2023 Oscar-qualified short film, Silent Partner (19 festivals / 4 Oscar qualifiers; 8 awards / nominations), and Speak Up Brotha! which is premiering at the Oscar-qualifying Cleveland International Film Festival. Selected credits: Bars and Measures (Off-Broadway); Acquittal (Off-Broadway); Rain + Zoe Save the World (Off West End); That Damn Michael Che (RECUR, HBO Max); FBI (CBS); The Blacklist (NBC); Law & Order SVU (NBC); For Life (ABC). Graduate of Stanford, MIT, Harvard Business School. Proud member of SAG•AFTRA, AEA, Equity. Thank you to Roderick, Gary, Lolita, Max, Finn, Duncan, Benton, Patrick, A.R.T, and Annette for getting me here. Love you, X! For my sisters Ayesha, Sonia, and Zehra and my parents Qarnain and Rashida in the stars. IG: @salma.qarnain; salmaqarnain.com

Salma Qarnain STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Mrs. Biology Kumar

Zaida Khan


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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld 8/15: THE WIZ Finds its Dorothy, Eva Noblezada Departs HADESTOWN, and More!


Top stories include a first look at rehearsals for The Wiz, and Eva Noblezada takes her final bows in Hadestown. Plus, The Wiz has found its Dorothy in newcomer Nichelle Lewis. Read more about these and other top stories here!

Listen: Mahira Kakkar and Salma Qarnain Talk LIFE OF PI and More on LITTLE KNOWN FACTS


On this week's episode, live from Bryant Park in New York City, podcast guests and the stars of Life of Pi on Broadway, Mahira Kakkar and Salma Qarnain, shared stories of their lives which collectively include degrees from Stanford, MIT, Harvard and Juilliard School of Drama.

Black Man Films' SPEAK UP BROTHA! Wins Grand Jury Prize at Dances with Films:LA


Read about the success of Black Man Films' 'Speak Up Brotha!' as it wins the Grand Jury Prize at Dances with Films:LA. Discover where the film will be screened next at the Martha's Vineyard African-American Film Festival and the BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta in August.

LIFE OF PI Announces Broadway Closing Date


Lolita Chakrabarti’s LIFE OF PI will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Broadway’s Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.

Photos: Andre De Shields Visits LIFE OF PI


 Tony, Grammy, and Emmy-winner André De Shields visited the cast of the five-time Tony nominated production of LIFE OF PI at the Schoenfeld Theatre on Monday, May 29. De Shields greeted the cast backstage, led by Uma Paranjpe as Pi.

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of LIFE OF PI


Lolita Chakrabarti's stage adaptation of Yann Martel's best-selling novel Life of Pi opened last night, Thursday, March 30, at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Check out photos from the opening night red carpet!

Photos: LIFE OF PI Cast Celebrates Opening Night


Lolita Chakrabarti's stage adaptation of Yann Martel's best-selling novel Life of Pi opened last night, Thursday, March 30, at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street). BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals here!

Photos: The Cast of LIFE OF PI Takes Their Opening Night Bows


Lolita Chakrabarti's stage adaptation of Yann Martel's best-selling novel Life of Pi opened last night, Thursday, March 30, at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows!

Review Roundup: Olivier Award-Winning LIFE OF PI Opens On Broadway


Lolita Chakrabarti's stage adaptation of Yann Martel's best-selling novel Life of Pi opens tonight, Thursday, March 30, at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street). Read the reviews!

Video: Watch All New Clips From LIFE OF PI on Broadway Ahead of Tonight's Opening Night


Lolita Chakrabarti’s stage adaptation of Yann Martel’s best-selling novel LIFE OF PI opens tonight, Thursday, March 30, at Broadway’s Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. All new production footage has been released, and you can get a first look at the show in the video here!

Photos: The Company of LIFE OF PI Meets the Press!


See photos of the company of Life of Pi meeting the press!

Photos: Get a First Look at LIFE OF PI on Broadway


Get a first look at photos of Life of Pi on Broadway!

Video: The Cast of LIFE OF PI Takes Their Bows at First Preview


Previews began last night for Lolita Chakrabarti's stage adaption of Yann Martel's best-selling novel Life of Pie, at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street). Check out video footage of the cast taking their first preview bows!

Video: Get a First Look at LIFE OF PI on Broadway


Get a first look at footage of Life of Pi on Broadway! See who is starring in the production, and how to purchase tickets.

Meet the Cast of LIFE OF PI, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!


Lolita Chakrabarti's stage adaption of Yann Martel's best-selling novel LIFE OF PI begins previews tonight, March 9. The play will officially open at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street) on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Meet the cast of Life of Pi here!

Up on the Marquee: LIFE OF PI


Lolita Chakrabarti's dazzling stage adaption of Yann Martel's best-selling novel Life of Pi is getting ready for its premiere at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Check out new photos of the Broadway marquee!

Olivier Award-Winning LIFE OF PI Star Hiran Abeysekera And More To Lead Broadway Transfer; Full Cast Announced


Lolita Chakrabarti's dazzling stage adaption of Yann Martel's best-selling novel LIFE OF PI will premiere at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street) with three Olivier Award-winning performers making their Broadway debuts.

SILENT PARTNER Starring Kara Young to Screen as part of the 25th Anniversary of Dances with Films:LA Festival


Multi-award-winning short film, Silent Partner, that explores systemic racism's effect on Black mental health will be shown at the TCL Chinese Theatres on Sat., June 11, at 12:30pm, as part of the 25th Anniversary of Dances with Films:LA (DWF:LA).

SILENT PARTNER Starring Roderick Lawrence, Michael Park & More to Premiere at the New York Shorts International Film Festival


The award-winning film, SILENT PARTNER, gets its New York premiere at the New York Shorts International Film Festival on Saturday, October 30 at 6:30 PM, followed by an encore presentation at the International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival, running November 10 - 14, 2021.

Salma Qarnain FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Salma Qarnain next theatre project?

Salma Qarnain's next show will be Life of Pi which opens on 3/30/2023 on Broadway.

How many Broadway shows has Salma Qarnain been in?

Salma Qarnain has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Salma Qarnain been in?

Salma Qarnain has not appeared in the West End.

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