Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Pakistani |
Citizenship | Canadian |
Alma mater | Smith College (BA) Stanford University (MA, MIP) |
Occupation(s) | Filmmaker, journalist |
Years active | 2000–present |
Spouse | Fahd Kamal Chinoy |
Children | 2 |
Honours | Hilal-e-Imtiaz |
Website | Official website |
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy (Urdu: شرمین عبید چنائے; born November 12, 1978) is a Canadian-Pakistani journalist, filmmaker and political activist known for her work in films that highlight gender inequality against women.
Obaid-Chinoy is slated to direct the next Star Wars film, due for release in 2026, and which will feature Daisy Ridley.[1]