An undeterred Sharif, dressed to perform, played the lead role opposite Ghulam Mohyedin, in director Wazeer Ali's film "Masoom". Her most memorable role came in the super hit 1975 film "Mera Naam Hai Mohabbat", directed by Shabab Kiranvi and earned her Special Award from Nigar Awards. Her next five releases in 1976, Pervez Malik's film "Talaash", Shabab Kiranvi's film "Dewar", Ali Sufyan Aafaqi's film "Aag aur Aansoo", Aslam Daar's film "Zubeida" and one of her most successful films Shabana, directed by Zafar Shabab. The film successfully completed golden jubilee, by winning performances turned in by Sharif, Waheed Murad and Shahid. Sharif also won Best Actress award from Nigar Awards.