Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
Chinoy at the World Economic Forum in 2013
Born (1978-11-12) November 12, 1978 (age 45)
NationalityPakistani
CitizenshipCanadian
Alma materSmith College (BA)
Stanford University (MA, MIP)
Occupation(s)Filmmaker, journalist
Years active2000–present
SpouseFahd Kamal Chinoy
Children2
HonoursHilal-e-Imtiaz
WebsiteOfficial 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]

  1. ^ Goldbart, Max (7 April 2023). "Daisy Ridley Returning As Rey In 'Star Wars' Movie From Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy & Steven Knight". Deadline. Retrieved 13 January 2024.