Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy | |
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Chinoy at the World Economic Forum in 2013 | |
| Born | November 12, 1978 |
| 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 Pakistani journalist, filmmaker and political activist known for her work in films that highlight gender inequality against women.
Obaid-Chinoy is slated to direct an upcoming Star Wars film, which is set to feature a returning Daisy Ridley as Rey.