By the 1990s, Sharif's films failed to do well at box office. By the mid-1990s, she appeared only few films. During that time, she took a break and later started shooting for director Sangeeta's film "Samaaj". She had to give up her character in "Samaaj". But her next release in 1995 film "Ham nahin ya tum nahin" was a box-office success, which she followed with "Piyasa Sawan" and "Dostana". In 1996 her film "Sajawal" released which was also a success. But after regaining success, Sharif did not sign more films. Sharif's last film was "Ghayal", in which she worked opposite Izhar Qazi. Directed by Hasnain and released in 1997.