Ek Thi Marium (Urdu: اک تھی مریم‎; lit: Once there was a Marium) is a 2016 Pakistani biographical television film based on the life of Pakistani female fighter pilot Marium Mukhtiar. Produced by Nina Kashif, it is directed by Sarmad Sultan Khoosat and written by Umera Ahmad. It features Sanam Baloch in the titular role of Marium, while Hina Khawaja Bayat and Behroze Sabzwari played roles of Marium's parents. It was premiered on September 6, 2016 on Urdu1. Upon release, the film as well as Baloch's performance received critical acclaim.