Reema Khan's breakthrough role came in 1987 with the film "Qurbani," which was a huge commercial success. Her performance as a strong-willed and independent woman earned her critical acclaim and recognition. Throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s, she appeared in a string of successful films, including "Jalwa" (1988), "Dastaan" (1989), and "Khoon Ka Karz" (1990).