Sabira Sultana (born 21 December 1945), also known as Statue of Marble, is a Pakistani actress and model. Considered as one of the leading actresses of the "golden era" of Pakistani cinema, Sabira was one of the leading actresses of the 1960s and 1970s. Active from the 1960s to 2002, she was known for her beauty and versatility, portraying a range of characters from romantic leads to supporting and character roles in Urdu, Punjabi, and Pashto films.
She was born in Bombay, British India (present-day Mumbai), to a conservative Kashmiri family, her birth name was Rabia Begum. After partition of India then her parents migrated to Lahore. Influenced by her polished and sophisticated personality, her friends encouraged her to enter the film industry. Sultana had a strong educational background. After her acting career, she became deeply involved in running her own girls' school in Lahore.
Sultana began her career in the early 1960s with supporting roles. She made her debut in a supporting role in Urdu film Insaf and her acting was praised by the critics which was released in 1960 the film was a box office hit it achieve silver jubilee success. In 1964, she received her first leading roles in the romantic dramas Jamila and Shukria. The following year, she earned critical acclaim for her powerful portrayal of a character from youth to old age in the family drama Kaneez, which established her as a respected actress. She delivered other memorable performances in films like Aadil (1966) and the blockbuster Saiqa (1968), and was nicknamed the "Queen of Beauty" by fans.
Her career continued successfully into the 1970s with roles in films like Chand Suraj (1970) and Chiragh Kahan Roshni Kahan (1971). In 1975, she played her first and only villainous role in the film Bemisaal. Sultana also acted in several Pashto-language films during this decade, beginning with the successful Ajab Khan Afridi in 1971.
Following her appearance in Bemisaal, Sultana took a hiatus from the film industry. In 1990, she moved to television and appeared in drama Bore Ke Lado later in 1991 then she worked in drama Main Aur Bhai Jaan both dramas were aired on PTV. She returned in 1992, transitioning to character and elderly roles. During the 1990s, she also worked as a model for various brands including Gul Ahmed Lawn and other lawn manufacturers also in advertisements. Her final film role was in Chalo Ishq Larain in 2002.
Throughout her career, Sabira Sultana appeared in over 65 films across Urdu, Punjabi, and Pashto languages. Her ability to adapt to different roles and perform with a versatile range cemented her legacy in Lollywood.
Sultana is married and has one daughter.
In 2022, Sultana appealed to the government for recognition of her services to Pashto cinema. In November 2025, she received financial assistance from Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz due to her illness.